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How to go Live on Facebook Gaming Using Streamlabs Desktop
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How to go Live on Facebook Gaming Using Streamlabs Desktop
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Going live on Facebook Gaming using Streamlabs Desktop is designed to be as stress-free as possible.
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Going live on Facebook Gaming using Streamlabs Desktop is designed to be as stress-free as possible.
Check out our tutorial on YouTubeOne of the great things about using Streamlabs Desktop is that when you download and launch the software, it automatically analyzes your internet speed and computer hardware to give you the best settings possible so that you can focus on creating amazing content.
Facebook Gaming is also integrated with Streamlabs Desktop with full API support, meaning you get access to a bunch of different awesome features to help you create an excellent live streaming experience for your community.
For now, we are going to cover the necessary steps it takes to go live.
The first step in the process is to make sure you create your gaming creator page. After you have created your page:
- Open Streamlabs Desktop and log in via Facebook
- A pop up will prompt you to select the Facebook Gaming Page you want to stream to
- After you’ve connected your page, you’ll be able to press the “Go Live” button
- Another window will pop up asking you to add a game category, title, description, and pick your page
- Lastly, click “Confirm & Go Live.” and you will be streaming to your new Facebook Gaming page
And that’s it. Streamlabs has made it super easy to connect your Facebook page and start streaming in minutes.
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What is Facebook Gaming and how does it work?
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(Pocket-lint) - Back in 2018 Facebook launched a dedicated game streaming hub and moved into the video game streaming world competing with the likes of YouTube Gaming and Amazon's Twitch.
Originally Facebook gaming started life as a dedicated, independent hub known as FB.gg. This hub gave Facebook Live streamers - who primarily stream gameplay - a landing page to find streams and start a live stream. In 2019, the company made Facebook Gaming accessible via an easy access tab within the main Facebook app on your phone.
Then the company launched a dedicate mobile app to make Facebook Gaming even more accessible. But what is Facebook Gaming? How does it work and should you care? We're covering what you need to know to help you find out.
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What is Facebook's game streaming hub?
To make it easier for you to find and follow gaming content, Facebook has a gaming video hub on Facebook. It's nested under the main website, within the app, and accessible at the short URL FB.gg.
This section of Facebook aggregates live and prerecorded gaming video on the social media platform.
Keep in mind Facebook offers the ability to live stream via its Facebook Live tool, and this hub is an extension of that, but with a focus on game streams.
Facebook's game streaming hub has been in an "experimental phase" for a while, but is starting to expand rapidly of late.
This section of Facebook includes a feed where fans can explore relevant gaming content; improvements to recommendations; expanded gaming video inventory in more languages and integration of an Instant Games tab on the mobile version of the gaming hub so people can toggle between watching and playing games.
Here's how Facebook explained the game streaming hub:
"People will be able to discover gaming video on our new destination based on creators and games they follow, Pages they like and Groups they belong to. We’ll also feature creators, esports competitions and content from gaming industry events on FB.gg."
How does Facebook's game streaming hub work?
On the left side of the hub, there is a persistent navigation bar, with links to the following sections: Home, Browse Games, Browse Streamers, view clips and more.
Here's how those sections work.
Home
This is the home page of the hub. On it, there is a featured live stream at the top, followed by a category for curated live streams and another category that lets you find streams by games, like Fortnite. And below those there is a category for suggested streamers, who you can then individually follow. Other categories include who you've followed, recent live streams, streams watched by your friends, etc.
Browse all Games
The Browse All Games section in the hub brings you to a place to find more games to follow.
Browse Streamers
From this section you can find specific streamers and those who are already popular on Facebook Gaming. You'll also see "suggested" streamers on the left side which allows you to find streamers who are already live.
Tournaments
Here gamers can create tournaments and organise games where players can compete each other on specific dates.
Play Games
As you'd expect, you can also access more casual Facebook games to play with your friends from here too. Games like Words with Friends, Uno, Bubble Shooter and more all appear here. You can search for games or find them via categories.
How to find Facebook's game streaming hub
Go to FB.gg (or www.facebook.com/gaming).
How to follow a streamer on Facebook's game hub
To follow streams from a particular streamer, go to the Suggested Streamers category from Home, then find a streamer you like, and click follow. This will add link under a Following section on the left of the hub, which you can go to browse all the available streams from that person.
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How to follow a game on Facebook's game streaming hub
To follow streams for a game, go to the Streams by Games category from Home, then find a game you like, and click the Add to Games button. This will add link under a Your Games section on the left of the hub.
Click the link to browse all the available streams for that game.
How to stream your gaming on Facebook Gaming
As well as watching other gamers streaming, you might be interested in Facebook Gaming because you want to get into streaming yourself. The good news is the process is fairly straightforward.
Facebook has a dedicated page to help you sign-up and join the Facebook Gaming Creators Community. This talks you through the process of getting started which includes:
- Signing up to join the Facebook Gaming Creators Community (to get early access to new features)
- Creating a gaming video creator page (or editing it to include "Gaming Video Creator" as a category under page info)
- Setting up the software using either Streamlabs OBS, OBS Studio Classic or Split
- Creating a scene in that software and getting all the settings right
- Visiting the creator dashboard to access your stream key and prepare the stream
- Going live!
Here's a video showing you how to do it (as an example) with Streamlabs OBS:
There are also detailed guides on how to go live with your gameplay here.
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How to make money with Facebook Gaming
Aside from the fun of gaming as a hobby, you might be interested in getting into streaming on Facebook in order to make money. Like Twitch, gamers have a chance to monetise their gameplay streams in various ways. Where Twitch has an affiliate scheme with subs, bits and more, Facebook has its Level Up Program.
In order to be eligible for this program streamers need to meet certain criteria that include:
- Having at least 100 followers on your page
- Streaming content for at least four hours in a 14 day period
- Streaming on at least two days in that 14 day period
- Being active for at least 14 days
- Being 18 years or older
Once those criteria are met, you can visit your Creator Dashboard and apply for the Level Up Program.
It's worth noting that the Level Up Program isn't available worldwide, so it's worth checking the current list of approved regions before you get started.
Once you've been approved to join the Level Up Progam you can monetise your stream. Viewers will be able to send you Facebook Stars. For every Star you're sent, Facebook will pay you USD 0.01. In order to get paid, you need to earn at least 100 USD or 10,000 Stars. And you'll need to set up your payout settings before that too.
As well as Stars, viewers of your stream can also send you animated, virtual gifts with differing Star values. Still, don't start your Facebook Gaming career thinking you'll be rich in a matter of weeks.
Find out more about all this via the Level Up Bootcamp.
Facebook Gaming on mobile
One of the other updates Facebook has made of late is the addition of the Facebook Gaming app. This app is designed to help gaming enthusiasts to more easily discover content, connect with other gamers and play casual games too.
Launch announcement
1/ We know you’ve waited patiently. Well folks the day has come: we're launching FarmVille in VR! j/k, sorry, kind mobs of Twitter, don’t @ us! We're actually launching the Facebook Gaming app on Google Play.
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— Facebook Gaming #playaparttogether (@FacebookGaming) April 20, 2020
The app is much like the Twitch app in that it gives you the ability to easily access and watch videos from your favourite streamers. From within the app you can also comment on the streams as well as interact with Facebook groups and more.
If you're so inclined, you can also start streaming from within the app too. This allows gamers to broadcast mobile gameplay easily with just a few clicks. This might be a broadcast of your Call of Duty mobile gameplay, PUBG mobile or something more casual. The choice is yours.
This app is just on Android for now, but is expected to come to iOS in the near future too.
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While many streamers prefer to stream from a laptop or desktop, we have good news for most players: you have everything you need to start streaming right from your living room.
If you have a current generation PlayStation or Xbox, you can go live on Twitch in a few easy steps.
While many streamers prefer to stream from a laptop or desktop, we have good news for most players: you have everything you need to start streaming right from your living room. If you have a current generation PlayStation or Xbox, you can go live on Twitch in a few easy steps.
1. Create a Twitch account from your mobile device or computer. We recommend downloading Twitch on your iOS or Android device to make it easier to customize your broadcast settings on the go using the in-app toolbar. Also, don't forget to enable two-factor authentication to keep your account secure.
2. Download the Twitch app for Xbox from the Microsoft Store. Note: PlayStation streaming does not require a PlayStation app.
3. Personalize the channel according to your brand. So new viewers will immediately understand who you are when they get to your page! You can change your profile picture and bio on your mobile device, or set up some advanced settings through your web browser.
We've created an entire Personal Branding Boot Camp page to show you all the things you can customize on your channel page.
4. We recommend that you log in to your browser account before you start streaming so you can set up moderation and security settings and provide a great experience for your growing community. AutoMod is a great tool to serve as your first line of defense in the area of moderation. It will detect inappropriate chat messages and block them. Blocked messages will only appear after they have been reviewed and approved by you or a moderator. You can also create your own list of words or phrases that will be blocked automatically.
5. Good sound is essential. Without it, it will not be possible to establish a connection with the audience. There are some great and affordable headsets out there, like the Turtle Beach Recon 200, that work with all consoles and PCs and provide great audio for broadcasts.
6. If you want to add a webcam to your broadcast, you will need to purchase it separately as it is not built into the console.
For PlayStation, the only option is to use the PlayStation Camera for PS4. For Xbox, you can use any standard USB camera. We have selected several options in different price categories in the "Recommended Equipment" section.
Once you've done all that, you can start broadcasting! Below you'll find step-by-step instructions for going live on both PlayStation and Xbox, as well as a list of links and third-party documentation to help you troubleshoot if you run into problems.
Go live on PlayStation
- You will first need to link your PlayStation account. Follow the onscreen instructions and scan the QR code or enter the code provided for twitch.tv/activate.
- While in a game, press the Share button on your controller, then from the Share menu, select Broadcast Gameplay, then Twitch.
- You can select video options, set the name of the broadcast, add a PlayStation camera and invite friends to watch.
Tip: Your broadcast will automatically be categorized based on the game you're playing.
To increase the findability of your broadcast and maximize the engagement of your followers, we recommend using the Twitch app for iOS or Android, where you can select a custom go-live notification and add additional tags.
- Click "Select Broadcast" and you'll be on the air!
- To stop broadcasting, press the Share button on the controller, then select "Stop Broadcasting" from the Share menu.
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Go Live with Xbox
- First, open the Twitch app and link your Xbox account to Twitch. Follow the instructions on the screen and enter the code provided for twitch.tv/activate.
- Before you go live for the first time, make sure that in your privacy settings, the "Status and History" option under "Other people can see you're online" is set to "Everyone".
- You also need to select "Allow" under "Game content" for "You can stream gameplay".
- If you're using a camera, make sure "You can share content created with Kinect or another camera" is set to "Allow".
- In the Twitch app, go to the Broadcast tab. Here you can select video options, set the name of the broadcast, and add a microphone and camera, if available.
Tip: Your broadcast will automatically be categorized based on the game you're playing. To increase the findability of your broadcast and maximize the engagement of your followers, we recommend using the Twitch app for iOS or Android, where you can select a custom live notification and add additional tags.
- Select "Start Broadcast" and you'll be on the air!
- Once you start streaming, you can select the game you want to stream by pressing the Xbox button on your controller.
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To end your broadcast, restart the Twitch app by pressing the Xbox button and selecting End Broadcast.
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Personalize your stream
Lightstream lets you stream to Twitch from Xbox and PlayStation.
Lightstream is a cloud-based broadcast studio where you can add overlays, alerts, scenes, and more to your broadcast. You don't have to spend money on a broadcasting computer or a capture card. Set up your project in the browser and these settings will apply to every broadcast you make. There is even a remote control that allows you to change scenes using your mobile device. A subscription is required to use the Lightstream service. All plans include a seven-day free trial period. The minimum subscription cost is $8 per month. Learn more about Lightstream.
On Xbox, select Lightstream as your broadcast type in the Twitch app for Xbox. Lightstream will apply the selected settings to your Twitch channel.
On PlayStation 4, there is a simple setting in your console's network settings.
For more tips on how to make your stream even better, check out the Streamer Boot Camp articles!
App Store: BIGO LIVE - live streams
Description
Over 400 million downloads worldwide! Join right now, share the most important moments of your life, find new friends around the world!
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BIGO LIVE is a live streaming platform.
It will allow you to go live, share interesting moments from your life with your friends, as well as make video and audio calls. Available in 150 countries.
Updates:
•(New) Free Voice Chats
Create or join any voice chats for free and have fun together. You can sing karaoke together, play truth or dare, or just chat with foreigners about a certain topic.
•(New) Video Filters & Stickers
Now there is a function to add filters and stickers to your live broadcast. Funny cat faces, beautiful eyes, crowns, funny bunny ears, tears, etc. already available. We hope you enjoy.
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Key Features:
- Live TV
Sing, dance, eat, play games, travel … Just 1 touch and you are already one step ahead of the blogging job! BIGO LIVE (bigo life) will help you upgrade your life live.
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Use BIGO LIVE when you want to get positive emotions from users' funny broadcasts. Millions of talented hosts, singers, comedians, etc.
arrange a holiday for you every day! This is a new way to connect people from all over the world!
– Video chat and video calls.
With BIGO LIVE, you can chat live with millions of people from different countries, call friends or strangers for free.
– Join Multi-guest Live
In addition to the fact that you can arrange a live broadcast 1:1, BIGO LIVE has the ability to create a multi-guest chat and communicate with each other via video or audio communication. Plus, you can party or stream your favorite games with your friends.
- Matches and Challenges
Just a few clicks and you can organize any challenge with your friends or users from all over the world directly in BIGO. Chat, PK-challenge and enjoy.
– Game streams
Watch game broadcasts or stream popular games such as PUBG, League of Legends, Minecraft, Grand Theft Auto, CSGO, DOTA2, FIFA, RoV, Rules of Survival, etc.
– Amazing gifts
Receive and give virtual gifts such like roses, angels, supercars, castles and more.
Become a star, get gifts from fans!
Our contacts
Facebook: @bigoliveapp
Twitter: @bigoliveapp
Instagram: @bigoliveapp
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/bigoliveofficial
Feedback helps us improve the BIGO LIVE service.
For all questions, write to the mail: [email protected].
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The Real Match function is now online, you can quickly find genuine users through Real Match to make video or voice calls
Ratings and reviews
Ratings: 8.3k
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Can't create game stream on iPhone
People, don't be stupid!
I explain for those who do not understand why they are blocked / what this application is for.
At the first broadcast, the first 10 minutes (as I understand it) the inspectors come to it. If they think that you are under 17, then it is very easy to block you because you do not meet the required age. This application is not a parody of any social network like Likee or TikTok. It was created for broadcasting and communication in real time. Please do not confuse.
Hi friend, your support is much appreciated! We really hope everyone can come here and have fun. If you run into any problems or have any suggestions about BIGO LIVE, please feel free to contact us at [email protected] or in-app feedback. Your 5 stars rating will be our encouragement and motivation. Best Regards Ella
Banned for nothing
Hello everyone who downloaded this application, I explain
You can get banned on your first broadcast for no reason, just like that
Dear user, may I help you? User experience means a lot to us and we keep improving that.
If you run into any problems or have any suggestions about BIGO Live, please feel free to contact us at [email protected] or in-app feedback. Look forward to your 5 Stars ★★★★★ rating in the near future.
Developer BIGO TECHNOLOGY PTE. Ltd. indicated that, in accordance with the application's privacy policy, data may be processed as described below. Detailed information is available in the developer's privacy policy.
Data used to track information
The following data may be used to track user information on apps and websites owned by other companies:
Related with user data
The following data may be collected that is related to the user's identity:
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- User Content
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The following data may be collected, which is not related to the user's identity:
- User Content
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Sensitive data may be used differently depending on your age, features involved, or other factors.
