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Do You Need a Webcam to Be a Successful Streamer?

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Is a webcam needed to build a community?
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Webcam or no cam? That is a question that I had to ask myself when I started making videos years ago. It’s a question I still see now on Reddit and other message boards. While it seems like using a webcam is the standard, I don’t blame anyone for wanting to opt out. Being in front of a camera changes the dynamic of gaming in a way that can feel invasive and unnatural.

It’s not impossible to succeed as a streamer webcam-free. Lirik is one of the biggest Twitch streamers and he doesn’t use a camera. There are other streamers like him who excel with a camera-free setup. During these discussions online, I’ve even seen viewers who state that they prefer streamers who don’t use a camera.

Does that mean you or any other camera-shy streamers will find the success you’re looking for? As a hobby streamer with a tiny-but-growing audience that I love with every fibre of my being, I’m not an authority figure on the matter. But I think it makes for an interesting discussion about why users would tune into a particular streamer watching video of the same game from any other source.

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Let’s Play Paper Mario is Complete! What Do We Play Next?

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Cross one off the bucket list! After months of streams, Paper Mario is finally complete! It was a wonderful game to play and I’m glad that so many of you shared that experience with me!

Though my schedule fluctuates from week-to-week, I like the idea of having at least one Let’s Play game going at a time. It’s an opportunity for us to experience a game together in full. Here are a few games I’m kicking around as the next Let’s Play candidate!

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London and Paris Recap and AMA Live Stream

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Before we get back into the swing of playing video games on stream, we have a lot of catching up to do! I take the opportunity to share with you a ton of photos, a plethora of stories, and answer any questions you may have about these two world-class cities!

Highlights

Shout-outs!

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Tune in at 7pm EST for the Boss Rush All Game Show Marathon!

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It’s game time! Tune in for every Boss Rush game show game, including all of the mini games from the Extra Life marathon! See you at 7pm EST!

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Tune in at 7pm EST for the In Third Person Board Game Talk Marathon!

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Game night! Tune in for a special marathon featuring every episode of Board Game Talk tonight at 7pm EST!

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The In Third Person Comic Book Show Marathon! Tune in at 7pm EST!

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One of my first forays into video was the In Third Person Comic Book Show! Airing at 7pm EST is a marathon of all the episodes in one go! Hope you enjoy!

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LOST TAPES: NES Classic Mix Featuring Castlevania I and II, Double Dragon II, and Ninja Gaiden! Tune in at 7pm EST!

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Before I started streaming, I made let’s play videos. Here’s a mix of me floundering through some of the tougher NES games out there! Tune in at 7pm EST for this compilation of deep cuts!

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LOST TAPES: The Show That Became Boss Rush! Tune in at 7pm EST!

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Before Boss Rush, there was…the Untitled Video Game Show? Tune in at 7pm EST for Jason, Mat, and I’s first episode together on video! We’ve come a long way since then, so it’s a cool time capsule of where we started!

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Assorted Clips Relating to Video Game Streaming and Streaming Advice

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During a recent Tetris 99 stream, we had a spirited discussion about how to improve as a streamer on Twitch. There was enough interesting conversation from that stream that I felt it was best to break out those clips into a separate post!

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The Elgato Stream Deck XL Features 32 Buttons and I Want One So Bad

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Elgato Stream Deck XL

I love my original Elgato Stream Deck. It may just look like a set of buttons, but being able to program each one with a growing set of functions has streamlined my experience so much. From being able to quickly trigger the airhorn sound that starts every stream, to switching between overlays, to running elaborate game shows on Boss Rush, I can easily perform all of these functions and more without breaking the flow of the show.

If I had one wish, it would be for the Stream Deck to have more buttons. While you do get the option of adding folders to the mix, my default setup uses more than the 15 buttons available. In particular, Boss Rush can require upwards of 60 (!) buttons, making it a hassle at times to fish between folders for certain functions.

Elgato heard me. The new Stream Deck XL is out now, with a whopping 32 buttons. It’s not quite 60, but it’s more than what you’d get from running up two regular Stream Decks at once.

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