Since the upgrade to Windows 10, Microsoft has tried to offer many interesting features, especially catering to gamers. Soon, there will even be a built-in Windows 10 game streaming feature in future updates!
Windows 10 game streaming will be built-in, coming soon!
Recently, Microsoft has revealed its plan to incorporate inbuilt game streaming in Windows 10. This is a really great news for gamers, especially Xbox owners, since Windows 10 has integrated Xbox Live fully. This will make the newest Windows the perfect way to stream games. However, contrary to speculations, the streaming will not be via Twitch. Instead, it will be via Beam, a livestreaming service provider that Microsoft acquired back in August. Microsoft describes this streaming service as “innovative and interactive”.
By using Beam, Microsoft has promised users two very important aspects. The first one is low latency, which will improve and encourage interaction between streamers and audiences, and simply make the experience better than ever. Second, there will be “experience points” for viewers, which they can spend on customizing options, or streamer voting. If Beam can deliver, this will be an awesome experience for both streamers and viewers, as you can now watch live game streams, and interact with broadcasters in real-time. Best of all, Beam will be native to Windows 10 and Xbox One, so anyone can broadcast their game!
So far, no in-depth details are given. However, Beam is reported to work with any games, and not only cross-platforms between PC and Xbox. However, it only seems like Beam will be Windows 10 exclusive, which may exclude quite a number of games. Being simple and smooth is great and all, but not including many games will make it hard for streamers to choose Beam over more established services such as Twitch.
Windows 10 game streaming: Still worth waiting for!
Despite all speculations, the prospect of native Windows 10 game streaming feature is still one to look forward to. If it can deliver exactly what it promises, then in no time it will be the main medium that streamers and viewers choose. Are you looking forward to this built-in feature?