If you’re an avid gamer, you’re probably familiar with the popularity of live-streaming games online. Gamers who stream can grow huge followings of loyal supporters who watch and enjoy their gameplay alongside them. Starting your own live streaming gaming channel might seem daunting, but it’s a highly rewarding enterprise that will not only help you to expand your gaming skills but also make new friends and build a community.

 

In this post, we’ll discuss some top tips on how to start live streaming PC games.

 

Get The Right Set Up

 

The first step to take when starting to stream PC games online is to make sure that you have the right set up. While you might have had some success playing games on a laptop or console, most streamers find it more effective to grow their careers through PC gaming which will require a dedicated setup. You’ll want to make sure that you have a high-powered PC with a capable processor and good graphics card, as well as a gaming chair that can support those hours-long gaming sessions. It’s also important to not overlook your monitors, as these will be the focal point of your setup and directly affect your gameplay. There are some great options available if you’re looking for a Lenovo curved gaming monitor, so don’t let this requirement hold you back.

 

Choose the Right Streaming Platform

 

The next thing to do is make sure that you’ve chosen the right streaming platform to live stream your gameplay. The platform that you decide to build your community on is really important, as this is how friends and followers will connect with you. However, don’t feel like you’ll need to break the bank when setting up on a gaming platform, as there are plenty of options out there that are free to use, and allow you to build your profile on a budget.

 

Start to Grow Your Audience

 

Once you’ve chosen which platform you want to stream on,and upgraded your set up, you now need to start growing your audience. How you do this might depend on your goals – if you’re hoping to one day make streaming your full-time career, you might need to dedicate more time to growing your audience than if you’re picking up streaming as a hobby. An easy way to approach growth is to present yourself in the way that feels most natural to you and make it clear to your viewers that you enjoy what you’re doing – this will make them enthusiastic about watching your gameplay. You can also work on sharing your gaming clips on social media like YouTube or TikTok to increase traffic to your stream. Creating a reliable schedule which you stick to will also improve the interactions between you and your followers.

 

 

While your first steps into the world of streaming PC games can feel overwhelming, this guide should have given you more confidence. With the right setup on the right platform, you’ll be growing your audience and forming an interactive community of friends in no time! You can catch me live on Twitch at twitch.tv/Dandyinthebronx and ask me any questions about menswear or streaming! 

 

Thanks for reading and y’all stay dandy.

-Diego

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