PC World - USA (2019-12)

DECEMBER 2019 PCWorld 37

Tw i t c h S t u d i o, Tw i t c h’s e a s y -

peasy streaming software for

beginners, hits open beta

Game on. BY BRAD CHACOS

A

nybody can become a Twitch

star, but getting set up can be

complicated, especially on the

PC. While console gamers can

start streaming quickly, configuring a Twitch

stream on your PC (go.pcworld.com/h2tw)

involves using third-party software,

ensuring all your hardware is detected,

wading through audio and video mixing,

and more. It’s not that hard, but it sure does

involve some busywork. But Twitch’s own

Twitch Studio software (go.pcworld.com/

twch), which launched in open beta today

after a closed beta period, aims to simplify

the process and get you streaming to the

masses quickly.

Twitch Studio includes a guided stream

setup that automatically detects your camera,

IMAGE: TWITCH STUDIO