🔴 Big Changes At Twitch

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Twitch has announced its 2025 plans, which were a welcome surprise for many small streamers. Finally, a rough date for vertical streaming has been announced. Let’s dive in…

📰 In Today’s Edition

• 🟣 Twitch’s big 2025 plans

• 🎥 5 ways to stream on TikTok with OBS

• 🎉 Free TikTok LIVE viewer queue

• 🟢 Kick co-founder attacks Twitch

🟣 Twitch’s 2025 Roadmap - Big News For Small Creators

Twitch is set to empower small streamers in 2025 by unlocking monetization opportunities from day one. CEO Dan Clancy’s open letter highlights the platform’s gratitude to its streamers, who foster unique communities, and outlines plans to expand Twitch’s reach while supporting creators. A key focus for the year is opening subscriptions and bits to most streamers—regardless of status—allowing new creators to start earning through direct patronage and use those earnings for purchases on Twitch, leveling the playing field for growth.

Vertical streaming is finally coming to Twitch in 2025, enhancing the mobile viewing experience. Mid-year, the platform will update Enhanced Broadcasting to allow both landscape and vertical video options that adapt to a phone’s orientation in the mobile app. Alongside this, Twitch will refine its Discovery and Clips feeds to help viewers find content faster and improve stream recommendations, making it easier for streamers to connect with audiences on the go.

Collaboration will take center stage as Twitch rolls out new tools to boost streamer earnings and engagement. Features like Shared Hype Trains and mobile-managed Shared Chat will drive revenue during joint streams, while events like Trick or Treat aim to connect smaller streamers. With a focus on creativity and community, Twitch is also enhancing clip-editing tools and introducing automated ways to capture and share standout moments, helping streamers grow their reach both on and off the platform.

_{Source: Grok AI summary via Twitch’s blog post.}

🎬 Weekly Video - Stream To TikTok With OBS

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🎯 Bullet Point News

🟢 Kick co-founder attacks Twitch for not unbanning Adin Ross. Claims it’s to stop Adin pushing viewers to Kick.

🟢 Kick also finally has released their public API, allowing easier development of third-party programs.

🟣 Twitch causes disappointment by limiting highlights to 100 hours and implying that cheating in video games is only of low severity. Twitch has also launched a sponsorship dashboard for Partners, with affiliates coming later.

🎞 xQc collabs with movie star Will Smith.

▶ Elgato releases a powerful OBS plugin that lets you easily install overlays in just minutes. They’ve also pledged $50K to help OBS remain free and open source.

🔴YouTube announces they have reached one billion monthly podcaster listeners.

👋 Thanks for reading!

Harry