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Having Issues Streaming Retro Games With a 4:3 Aspect Ratio on Twitch? Try This Overlay Design Trick in OBS!

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In a world where 16:9 is the norm, retro games created with the old 4:3 aspect ratio can be a pain to stream. Having to fit a square gameplay feed into a rectangle overlay leads to a lot of empty space, forcing streamers to create overlays specific to retro gaming.

One potential way to fill the extra space is to mirror the gameplay and blur the background. This effect is most commonly used when displaying vertically-shot videos on a widescreen display. Here’s how to implement this look on your stream!

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Will You Marry Me? – Stardew Valley Live Stream – Part 21

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With the Mermaid Pendant in hand, I’m ready to make the biggest decision of my Stardew Valley life. Or am I? A certain someone tried real hard to get back into my good graces. Did I go back to my old flame?

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Super Mario Bros. 35 Review

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With Tetris 99, Nintendo found a format for battle royale games that wasn’t a shooter. Personally, I was crossing my fingers for Tetris Attack/Puzzle League in that style. Will have to wait at least a bit longer.

For the time being, Nintendo takes their template in a wildly different direction. How about a Super Mario battle royale?

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Wins and Controller-Throwing Rage! – Super Mario Bros. 35 Live Stream!

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Tempers flare and hype ensues as we find ourselves in the thick of Super Mario Bros. 35! I also give a nod to the late Eddie Van Halen.

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Wins for the Kids! – Overwatch Live Stream featuring Switch to Decaf, PlayerTwoStart, jennathefool, and bythesav!

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Tough day at the office for Team Dubs All Day! Switch To Decaf, PlayerTwoStart, jennathefool, and bythesav try our best against the stiff competition in Overwatch! No matter what, we’re playing for the kids and making donations for every win!

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Super Mario 3D All-Stars Review

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The original Super Mario All-Stars really made a mark on me. Beyond being a collection of some of greatest games ever made, Nintendo went the extra mile by updating the presentation of each game. It also included Lost Levels, which up until that point was never released outside of Japan. Sure, a case can be made that Nintendo should have left those alone. I, however, loved the fresh coat of paint.

Evoking the All-Stars moniker for Super Mario 3D All-Stars immediately makes me feel like there should be more to this compilation than just the games themselves. This time around, it feels like the package is a bit short on the extras. But does that really matter?

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This Bouquet is For You! – Stardew Valley Live Stream – Part 21

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Pierre has notified us that we can now give our one true love a bouquet of flowers to demonstrate that we’re serious. But who will we propose to? Haley or Abigail?

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Aspects of Super Mario Sunshine I Like

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I have spent a lot of energy throwing shade at Super Mario Sunshine over the years. If anything, playing it again as part of Super Mario 3D All-Stars has only amplified my disdain for this GameCube title. The further I go, the more glaring its issues become, from its terrible camera, to its slippery controls, to its overly-punishing level design.

Even so, this game does have a few bright spots. Playing it now has reminded me that it isn’t all bad.

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Take ’em to Church! – Sagrada Live Stream

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Sagrada on the Nintendo Switch is an adaptation of the hit dice game. Take a look at what makes this game special in digital or physical form!

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What You Should Know About Soundtrack by Twitch

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The subject of using licensed music on Twitch has been a messy one since the platform’s inception. Some streamers have been hit with DMCA strikes, countless videos have been muted for containing licensed music, and many other streamers seem to use licensed music with no punishment whatsoever.

In hopes of clearing the air for what’s allowed on their platform, Soundtrack by Twitch provides streamers with a curated library of Twitch-safe music.

While I applaud Twitch for attempting to address the confusing subject of music use, Soundtrack by Twitch is not a silver bullet solution for everyone. Here are some tidbits you should know before committing to this music platform.

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