S6E2: CES 2024 Gaming Tech and Twitch's Future: Enhanced Broadcasting Beta and Industry Layoffs

01/15/24 • 53 min

The gaming world is buzzing after major revelations at CES 2024. From powerful new portable consoles to AI-powered gaming avatars, the future looks bright. But is the tides changing for leading streaming platform Twitch?

Join us as we dive into the biggest gaming tech innovations unveiled at CES and what they mean for the industry. We’ll discuss how newcomers like MSI’s Claw A1M and advanced displays like Asus’ Zenbook Duo could impact mobile and competitive gaming.

We’ll also analyze Twitch’s recent challenges, including massive layoffs, leadership changes, and growing competition from platforms like Kick. Do features like Enhanced Broadcasting help cement Twitch's dominance? Or are storm clouds gathering?

Tune in for insights on:

Comparing MSI’s new portable powerhouse to the Steam Deck
The pros and cons of dual screen and OLED displays for gaming
How AI could revolutionize gaming narrativity and characterization
The implications of Twitch’s worker reductions and executive departures
What Kick’s meteoric first year growth signals for the industry
Whether upgrades like Enhanced Broadcasting can future-proof Twitch

Unravel the big surprises and uncertainties rocking gaming and streaming tech right now on this info-packed episode!

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Tune in for insights on:

Comparing MSI’s new portable powerhouse to the Steam Deck
The pros and cons of dual screen and OLED displays for gaming
How AI could revolutionize gaming narrativity and characterization
The implications of Twitch’s worker reductions and executive departures
What Kick’s meteoric first year growth signals for the industry
Whether upgrades like Enhanced Broadcasting can future-proof Twitch

Unravel the big surprises and uncertainties rocking gaming and streaming tech right now on this info-packed episode!

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Check out the Stream Safe, Awesome Music By Rivver! https://rivver.agamingmoment.com/

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S6E1: The 2024 Twitch Metas Controversy and PUBG Rondo Map Innovations

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This week on A Gaming Moment podcast we analyze Twitch's controversial new suggestive streaming metas leading into 2024 that are pushing boundaries and getting streamers banned. We debate topics like inconsistent enforcement, artistic nudity policies being reversed, uncertainty around what's allowed, and more.

We also explore updates coming to PUBG in 2024 including details on the huge new Rondo map with destructible bamboos and escalators, clan training mode, gun meta shifts from new SMG and stun gun additions, and quality of life improvements around matchmaking and social systems.

Tune in for our take on whether Twitch's unpredictable policy changes are getting out of control and if innovations like those in PUBG's Rondo map update can keep Battle Royale gaming feeling fresh.
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S6E3: Game-Changing Twitch Moves and Ubisoft's Subscription Revolution!

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Discover how Twitch plans to sustain profitability as CEO Dan Clancy discusses sunsetting massive streamer contracts and the future of Amazon Prime subscriptions. We then examine Ubisoft’s bold prediction that gamers will embrace not owning titles as subscriptions offer continuous fresh content. Tune in to understand these game-changing decisions reshaping live streaming and major studios. Other gaming highlights include impressions on upcoming tactical shooter “Ready or Not,” the mutalk 2 mic, and reveals from the Xbox Developer Direct event for exclusives like “Avowed” and “Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II.”

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