Novacharter

Content Creator/Star Trek Enthusiast | Ubisoft & Epic Creator | Mix It Up Ambassador | Spreading knowledge & joy in gaming | Opinions are my own

[Novacharter @Novacharter]

Updated 🦋

[Zach Bussey 🇨🇦 @zachbussey]

Twitch's Stream Summary now encourages streamers to add all their clips from the stream to Stories.

The goal appears to be helping viewers "Catch Up" if they miss a stream and increasing demand for the Stories feature, which few use beyond saying they are going live.

[Twitch @Twitch]

@ZeratoR We’re excited to announce we’re partnering with @GIPHY and soon higher tier subscribers (Tier 2 and Tier 3) will be able to add GIFs in chat.

And yes streamers, you’ll be able to moderate GIFs, choose how often GIFs can appear, and turn them off.

[Novacharter @Novacharter]

Testing Mix It Up Power-Ups today and seeing what kind of chaos I can create.

If you’re into automation experiments or stream tech tinkering, swing by.

Shoutout to @MixItUpApp for the starship‑level tools.
🔴 https://t.co/kAMSS0ZDNn

[Novacharter @Novacharter]

Know what would be a great way for @Microsoft @XBOXGamePass to celebrate Solitaire's 36th anniversary? By including it in the Game Pass Starter Edition. 🎴👀

[StreamElements @StreamElements]

Official update for our community : We are not shutting down!

StreamElements is in conversation with an amazing partner aligned around one thing: working in the interest of creators and the community.

Your tools and data are safe.

We've secured funding while partner integration is underway, and pending creator payments will roll out over the coming weeks.

More information soon, i'm sure you’ll like it.
-Perry

[LEGO Fortnite @LEGOFortnite]

Get ready to earn some more Star Wars themed rewards when the next batch drops this Friday, May 22!

Don't worry, you'll have until June 5th to earn all them all 🥳

[Zach Bussey 🇨🇦 @zachbussey]

The latest on StreamElements: a couple of employees have announced resignations, while others have left the official StreamElements Discord and/or removed reference to the company from social accounts.

[Zach Bussey 🇨🇦 @zachbussey]

Twitch has launched Creator Badge Drops and Custom Power Ups for all monetized streamers.

Creator Badge Drops allow you to create purchasable badges.
Found here: https://t.co/1BRrM3APKp

Custom Power Ups let you create paid alerts.
Found here: https://t.co/mN7NivKcQg

[nutty @nuttylmao]

Looks like Twitch custom power-ups are starting to roll out. You'll basically be able to do channel point rewards but for bits!

Will do some testing this week 🫡

[Sery @SeryCodes]

Sery_Bot feature drop! Sery_Bot can now pin the ad break message when Twitch ad breaks start, so it's obvious when they're running. Unpins after the ad break is over.

!adtimerpinned to enable. Off by default.

https://t.co/6OybPRohQW

[StreamElements @StreamElements]

Official Update:
We’re in positive discussions with potential acquirers and working to find the best path forward for creators, customers, and our team.
We’ll share more updates soon.

We’ve spent over a decade building for creators and will do everything we can to keep supporting this community.

[Zach Bussey 🇨🇦 @zachbussey]

RE: StreamElements

To get everyone on the same page, here's a breakdown on what's happening, because rumors always travel further and faster in a vacuum.

Earlier today, there was an initial rumor that StreamElements was laying off all staff and shutting down. I heard this secondhand from a trusted source, but, like any rumor, it was not confirmed; it was merely a starting point. (I personally require at least two independent sources to confirm a story, as individuals can make mistakes or misinterpret the facts, especially if there's a reason that might make it personal.)

Since then, this single source has repeated this story to everyone in his StreamElements Sponsorship Discord (not the official one), and as such, it has been shared as a rumor widely across streamer Twitter. Yes, he does work for StreamElements as a Creator Success Manager. So, he does have credibility. At the same time, I have attempted to get secondary confirmation from anyone at StreamElements - but have been unable to. Every person I have spoken to about this (creators, former SE staff, media people) has the same source... the person mentioned above.

Now that said, let's talk contributing factors:
1. StreamElements continues to be silent on the matter.
2. They have been slow to pay users in recent weeks.
3. They seem to have been removed from Twitch's Third Party sponsorship offers.
4. They have been soliciting donations to keep the service free.
5. They have had numerous layoffs over the last few years, and more have left of their own volition in the last few months.

On the other hand, it's unusual to simply shut down a service with hundreds of thousands of users without first becoming a paid service. Or maybe just shutting down part of the service and focusing wholly on the sponsorship side. Either way, it's unusual.

This entire thing is unusual. And while the rumors may end up being true, I don't feel confident saying that yet. As I said, my standard is at least two independent confirmations - more is better. I always prefer being right to being first.

That said, given the situation as presented, it may still be worthwhile to ensure any SEPay money is requested, and you may want to download your alerts (or move to an alternative, such as Streamlabs. Disclosure: I have a partnership with them - but an easy link to do so is attached below.)

If I learn more before StreamElements addresses it publicly themselves, I will share whatever facts I can confirm.

[Novacharter @Novacharter]

Streamers with 3D printers: what have you made that actually improves your stream or adds real value? Looking for ideas that help with setup, workflow, or viewer experience.

[Tom Warren @tomwarren]

Microsoft's new Xbox Game Pass "Starter Edition" just leaked. It's going to be bundled with Discord Nitro subscriptions, and includes 50+ games and limited cloud streaming. Full details here 👇 https://t.co/DyKuMkADFb

[Affinity @Affinity]

Design, edit, animate. @cavalry__app is now completely free with your Canva account 🎉 Motion has become a core part of modern brand work, and now you've got photo editing, vector design, layout, and 2D animation all under one roof with one login.

[Elgato @elgato]

Introducing Wave Link 3.1. What's new?

🎛️ More control over your audio effects
🔇 Hide audio devices you don't need
🔌 Inline Boost Compatibility
🔗 Smarter app routing
🖐️ Improved drag-and-drop
✅ VST Audio Effect Plugin scan overhaul

(THREAD 🧵)

[Novacharter @Novacharter]

@official_throne https://t.co/QaO0gEXk06 👀

[Novacharter @Novacharter]

Seeing people push back on Jay-Den Kraag in Starfleet Academy got me thinking about how DS9 reshaped Ferengi characters in ways that broke their old mold. Fans embraced that growth then. So what’s making this moment feel different?

#StarTrek #DS9 #StarfleetAcademy

[Elgato @elgato]

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[Starfleet Escape @SFEscapePod]

Now that Season 1 of Starfleet Academy is complete, what stood out to you most? Characters, themes, worldbuilding, or something else that stuck with you? #StarTrek #StarfleetAcademy