Steam Broadcasting now in beta

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Starting today on Steam, users can watch their friends play games through the new Steam Broadcasting feature that is now in beta.

Steam users can watch their friends play by clicking on "Watch Game" on their profile or via their Friend's list.

On the Steam Broadcasting page it states that both you and your friend need to opt into the Steam Client Beta.

To try out Broadcasting now, both you and your friends need to opt into the Steam Client Beta. In the Steam client main menu, select Settings > Account and change your "Beta Participation" to "Steam Beta Update".

You can head over to the Steam Broadcasting page for more information.

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Posted: Dec 02, 2014 4:03 pm
Related Forum: PC Gaming Forum

Comments

TricksPosted: Thu. Dec 04, 2014

xByNovaa Nothing will beat Twitch, but nice try GabeN

I don't know that they're trying to beat Twitch, because it would only be Steam games. I like the idea, I would like it more if it streamed directly to Twitch though.

xByNovaaPosted: Thu. Dec 04, 2014

Nothing will beat Twitch, but nice try GabeN

260Posted: Thu. Dec 04, 2014

So excited now we don't need twitch! ( as much)

TaylorPosted: Wed. Dec 03, 2014

Arbok So someone could watch what game im playing?? Kinda weird . I hope there is a way to edit this option so you could have more privacy.

I'm sure you probably will have to have this feature enabled, similar to Twitch.tv

They wouldn't just allow your friends to randomly start watching you.

TaylorPosted: Wed. Dec 03, 2014

I would really like to see this actually. Although It won't be outstanding quality, it might be decent though.

Just have to wait and see :)

TendPosted: Wed. Dec 03, 2014

I hope the quality will be decent.

dmofPosted: Wed. Dec 03, 2014

Just opted into the Beta.. This shall be fun :)

RebPosted: Wed. Dec 03, 2014

It looks like something they've worked really hard on, seems good to me!

NatusVincerePosted: Wed. Dec 03, 2014

Arbok So someone could watch what game im playing?? Kinda weird . I hope there is a way to edit this option so you could have more privacy.

Streaming is becoming bigger and bigger.Ever heard of Twitch.tv ? might want to check it out.