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XSplit<\/strong> (Streaming)<\/h3>\nXSplit is one of the easiest programs to use if you want to stream your gameplay to Twitch<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\nIt does, however, require a monthly subscription in order to access its full range of features. These features include image overlays, webcam image effects and various addons you can use to enhance your live video for viewers.<\/p>\n
To use XSplit capture software:<\/p>\n
\n- Register\/Login<\/a><\/strong> on the XSplit website and download the server<\/li>\n
- Start the program and log in to your Twitch account<\/li>\n
- Open the game you will be streaming<\/li>\n
- Press CTRL + TAB to open XSplit<\/li>\n
- Click Broadcast<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
You are now streaming your gameplay to Twitch. The XSplit interface can also be used to control custom overlays and addons if you want to use those features.<\/p>\n
![\"XSplit\"](\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/XSplit.jpg\")
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\nOpen Broadcasting Software\u00a0<\/strong>(Streaming\/Recording)<\/h3>\nA slightly less user-friendly but free option is Open Broadcasting Software.<\/p>\n
Here’s how to set it up for streaming or recording:<\/p>\n
\n- Download OBS from here<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Open OBS and navigate to the Settings menu<\/li>\n
- Under “Streaming Services” select Twitch<\/li>\n
- Next to \u201cPlay Path\/Stream Key\u201d enter the key you got from Twitch<\/li>\n
- To record, change the broadcast settings to record and designate a file path as the streaming destination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
OBS can be fairly complicated, but it is also powerful. Before recording or streaming, you will need to add sources via the “Add Sources…<\/strong>” button, and from there you are able to add game capture windows along with various other scenes.<\/p>\nIn order to properly set up the quality of your video, I recommend following this guide<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n![\"OBS](\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/OBS-interface.jpg\")
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\nPlays.tv<\/strong> (Recording)<\/h3>\nPlays.tv is standalone game capture software that is also integrated with the latest\u00a0AMD GPU drivers.<\/p>\n
It is great for recording gameplay and sharing highlights, as\u00a0it does not use as much processing power as other game capture solutions.<\/p>\n
The software is also integrated with the website, enabling\u00a0you to easily share highlights with friends.<\/p>\n
It is very intuitive and easy to use, and is available free from the Plays.tv<\/a><\/strong> website.<\/p>\n![\"Plays](\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Plays-TV.jpg\")
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\nShadowPlay<\/strong> (Recording)<\/h3>\nIf you have an Nvidia GeForce 600 Series<\/strong> or newer graphics card, you can use Nvidia’s ShadowPlay software to record gameplay.<\/p>\nShadowPlay is useful as it draws a barely noticeable amount of processing power from your gaming system while it is recording.<\/p>\n
The software records the last 20 minutes of gameplay continuously, allowing you to save any epic gaming moments at the touch of a button.<\/p>\n
It is very simple to use as well, simply turn ShadowPlay in the GeForce Experience panel and fire up your game. While ShadowPlay is running, you can press Alt + F10<\/strong> to capture the last 20 minutes of gameplay, and you can use Alt + F9<\/strong> to manually toggle recording on\/off.<\/p>\n![\"ShadowPlay\"](\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/ShadowPlay.jpg\")
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It does, however, require a monthly subscription in order to access its full range of features. These features include image overlays, webcam image effects and various addons you can use to enhance your live video for viewers.<\/p>\n
To use XSplit capture software:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Register\/Login<\/a><\/strong> on the XSplit website and download the server<\/li>\n
- Start the program and log in to your Twitch account<\/li>\n
- Open the game you will be streaming<\/li>\n
- Press CTRL + TAB to open XSplit<\/li>\n
- Click Broadcast<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
You are now streaming your gameplay to Twitch. The XSplit interface can also be used to control custom overlays and addons if you want to use those features.<\/p>\n
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\nOpen Broadcasting Software\u00a0<\/strong>(Streaming\/Recording)<\/h3>\n
A slightly less user-friendly but free option is Open Broadcasting Software.<\/p>\n
Here’s how to set it up for streaming or recording:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Download OBS from here<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Open OBS and navigate to the Settings menu<\/li>\n
- Under “Streaming Services” select Twitch<\/li>\n
- Next to \u201cPlay Path\/Stream Key\u201d enter the key you got from Twitch<\/li>\n
- To record, change the broadcast settings to record and designate a file path as the streaming destination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
OBS can be fairly complicated, but it is also powerful. Before recording or streaming, you will need to add sources via the “Add Sources…<\/strong>” button, and from there you are able to add game capture windows along with various other scenes.<\/p>\n
In order to properly set up the quality of your video, I recommend following this guide<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n
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\nPlays.tv<\/strong> (Recording)<\/h3>\n
Plays.tv is standalone game capture software that is also integrated with the latest\u00a0AMD GPU drivers.<\/p>\n
It is great for recording gameplay and sharing highlights, as\u00a0it does not use as much processing power as other game capture solutions.<\/p>\n
The software is also integrated with the website, enabling\u00a0you to easily share highlights with friends.<\/p>\n
It is very intuitive and easy to use, and is available free from the Plays.tv<\/a><\/strong> website.<\/p>\n
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\nShadowPlay<\/strong> (Recording)<\/h3>\n
If you have an Nvidia GeForce 600 Series<\/strong> or newer graphics card, you can use Nvidia’s ShadowPlay software to record gameplay.<\/p>\n
ShadowPlay is useful as it draws a barely noticeable amount of processing power from your gaming system while it is recording.<\/p>\n
The software records the last 20 minutes of gameplay continuously, allowing you to save any epic gaming moments at the touch of a button.<\/p>\n
It is very simple to use as well, simply turn ShadowPlay in the GeForce Experience panel and fire up your game. While ShadowPlay is running, you can press Alt + F10<\/strong> to capture the last 20 minutes of gameplay, and you can use Alt + F9<\/strong> to manually toggle recording on\/off.<\/p>\n
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Cool new Razer products coming to South Africa<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
SuperSport to broadcast live competitive gaming tournament<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n