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How To Watch the Future Games Show Spring Showcase Powered By HyperX and FGS Live From GDC Festival of Gaming on Thursday, March 12
The Future Games Show Spring Showcase, powered by HyperX, will air on March 12th, featuring over 40 games from AAA and indie studios. Hosted by Devora Wilde and Shai Matheson, the 90-minute show will include world premieres and trailers. A follow-up event, FGS Live From GDC Festival of Gaming, will provide further news and exclusive content directly from the GDC showfloor.
Rode’s Rodecaster Video Core makes livestreaming even cheaper
Rode has launched the Rodecaster Video Core, an affordable all-in-one livestreaming studio setup priced at $599. The device relies entirely on the Rodecaster App for control and offers multiple HDMI and USB-C inputs for connecting cameras and other devices. It supports direct streaming to platforms like YouTube and Twitch, and can record footage to external drives.
Indonesia announces a social media ban for anyone under 16
Indonesia's communication and digital affairs minister, Meutya Hafid, announced a new government regulation that will require high-risk social media platforms to delete accounts belonging to users under 16 starting March 28. The phased implementation will begin with platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Roblox, and Bigo Live. This move follows similar social media bans for minors in countries such as Australia, Spain, and Malaysia.
Morning Metaverse
This article discusses the evolving landscape of horror movies and suggests that YouTube is becoming a significant platform for the genre's future. It touches upon the metaverse as a related concept in media consumption.
Influencer-hosted Convergence indie showcase returns today, featuring 30 new games
The Convergence indie game showcase returns today, featuring 30 upcoming titles with several world premieres and 28 additional games in the pre-show. Hosted by influencers Jessie Cox and Dodger, the event will be broadcast on YouTube, Twitch, Steam, and IGN, reaching an audience of 1.5 million gamers.
Visit my YouTube channel!
The author is launching a YouTube channel called Mobile LAN Party to stream game reviews with their children. They invite viewers to join the stream and provide feedback.
Share Your Gaming Channels & Videos Here! (YouTube, Twitch, etc.)
This forum thread serves as a hub for users to share their gaming-related content, including YouTube videos and Twitch streams. Participants are encouraged to provide descriptions for their shared links and adhere to rules regarding frequency and respectful engagement. The discussion also touches upon various streaming platforms like Mixer, Twitch, Glimesh.tv, and DLive.tv, with users sharing their experiences and preferences.
