How to Simulcast from your Xbox or PlayStation Without a Capture Card

Simulcasting is here! Since Lightstream was acquired by Xsolla, we’ve had a few questions about what this means for you, as a Lightstream user. To put it simply, the acquisition helps the team at Lightstream update our product and get to work on the features you’ve been asking for. We’re super excited to share that you can […]

Lightstream Launches Console Simulcasting

Since Lightstream was acquired by Xsolla, we’ve had a few questions about what this means for you, as a Lightstream user. To put it simply, the acquisition helps the team at Lightstream update our product and get to work on the features you’ve been asking for. We’re super excited to share that you can now […]

Overlays and Alerts on PlayStation Streams Without a Capture Card

Not everyone has access to a capture card and streaming PC, that’s where Lightstream comes in. With a Lightstream Gamer project we’re able to help you create professional looking streams on Twitch with overlays, scenes, and alerts all in the cloud! Table of Contents How to set up your PlayStation to stream with Lightstream Note: […]

Important Update for PlayStation Streamers

We’re happy to announce that we have a few new DNS server locations available, bringing more stability to our PlayStation streaming experience. Our new locations include options in Australia, Germany, and the US! We know it can be time consuming to trial and error different DNS options to find the best one, so we’ve set up […]

Adding Closed Captions to your Stream

Want to make your Twitch stream more accessible but not sure how? Adding Closed Captions to your streams is a lot easier than you might think! Contents Why is accessibility important? Simply put, making your streams more accessible helps you access a wider audience and makes Twitch a more inclusive space.  Accessibility is one of […]

How to send your Xbox feed to your Gamer Project

Disclaimer: This guide refers to Xbox’s new Capture & Share method. For the Xbox Twitch App method please see our previous blog post. Getting started as a streamer can be difficult at first, as there are just so many steps needed. Buying the proper equipment, setting up your Twitch channel, downloading the necessary software, and more, […]

5 Benefits of Adding Video to your Podcast

In this blog, we’re gonna be talking about five benefits that you can use to upgrade your podcast by adding video and live streaming your podcast. We’re gonna be talking about how you can do this with Lightstream Studio 2. Let’s get into it. 1. Spotify Video Podcasts The first benefit to recording video of your […]

VTubing with Lightstream

So you want to be a VTuber but you’re streaming on console without a capture card. You’re probably thinking to yourself “What now?” Don’t worry, you can become a VTuber on console with Lightstream! Hi, my name is LazyFoxGirl and I am a 3D Console VTuber! I play first person shooter games like Call of […]

Halloween Twitch Streaming Tips and Ideas

Get ready for Halloween by making sure that your Twitch channel is scary and festive. In this article, we’ll uncover a few tips to follow this holiday, such as how to spruce up your Twitch channel and what games you can stream on Halloween. Benefits of Running Special Halloween Themed Streams Make this Halloween unconventional […]