Apple has been gearing up developers to create macOS-native virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) applications. For many VR enthusiasts, that means games. That also means streaming games to user-generated content sites like Twitch, Youtube, and Hitbox!

Gameshow by Telestream gives macOS and PC users a powerful yet easy-to-configure streaming software for the aspiring game streamer. It features already setup templates of established games so that you can start streaming as quickly as possible, or you can build your own template from scratch. It's a free download that puts a watermark in the video feed whilst broadcasting or when recording video over 720p resolution. Or you can make a very reasonable one-time purchase of only $29 to get rid of those minimal restrictions. Totally worth it if you ask me.

If you're interested in getting started to stream your games from your Mac, here's a quick run-through on how to do so using Gameshow and Twitch.tv.

1. Aug 11, 2017  Game-Streaming Platform Twitch Launches First Desktop App for Mac. Popular game-streaming platform Twitch officially launched its first desktop app on Thursday, allowing Mac users to enjoy all the features of the existing web-based platform within a standalone native application.
2. Twitch has decided to take the app approach on the desktop too, as there are now apps for both Windows 10 and macOS. 'Last spring we unveiled the Twitch Desktop App beta.

How to download the software and set up accounts

Install your games

We're assuming that you've already set up and installed something you want to stream, but if you haven't, here's a quick guide on installing Valve's Steam platform to get you started.

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1. Go to https://store.steampowered.com/ in your favorite browser. Click on Install Steam.
2. Click on Install Steam Now. This will start to download the installer file that will be placed in downloads on your Mac.
3. Navigate to your downloads and double-click steam.dmg. Agree to the terms of service.
4. Drag Steam to the Applications folder.
5. Launch Steam and allow it to update. Log in to your account or create a new Steam account. (If you are new to Steam, check out the store and get some awesome games. Many are even free!)
6. Start the game you want to stream. In this instance we are using Middle-earth:Shadow of Mordor to broadcast.
7. Press Alt-Tab on your keyboard to get out of the game to your desktop.

Install Gameshow

1. Using Safari, navigate to **http://gameshow.net. **
2. Download the Free Version or Buy Now. You can always purchase a key through the free version later.
3. Double-click the Gameshow.dmg file in your Downloads folder in Finder.
4. Click Agree on the license agreement.

5. Drag the Gameshow Icon to the Applications folder.

6. Once installed, start the Gameshow app.
7. Click Open if prompted with a warning dialog box to open an application downloaded from the internet.

8. Optionally choose to Send or Don't Send diagnostic usage information to the developers of Gameshow.

9. Read the release notes and click Next.

10. Optionally choose to Register or Skip the registration of Gameshow.

11. Optionally choose to view the Getting Started and Tutorials videos.
12. Click Start Streaming.
13. Select a Template or Build Your Own layout to stream.

14. Click Next. We chose to build our own Game + Cam.

15. Select to Stream To: Twitch.

16. Enter your Game Title.

17. Select the type of Encoder you wish to use. We left this as default.

18. Select the Encoder Settings. We left this as default.

19. Select your closest Twitch Server to stream to.
20. Click Next.
21. Select your Game Process. Our game process that we Alt-Tabbed out of previously is called Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor.
22. Select your Camera.
23. Select your Microphone.

24. Click Next.

25. You'll now be asked to Log In or Sign Up for Twitch. You can create a new account from within the Gameshow app.

26. Click Next.

27. You'll be prompted to install the Telestream Audio Capture Driver. Click OK.
28. Click Continue.
29. Click Install.
30. Enter your password and click Install Software.

31. Click Close when the driver installation is complete.

32. Set up your broadcast screen and Preview it.

33. When ready, click the Stream button.

Aug 11, 2017 After several months in beta, game streaming platform Twitch’s desktop app for both Mac and Windows is finally available in its complete full version. The app includes all the features you’d expend.

You're online!!!

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Final thoughts

Gameshow makes it super easy for you to start building your game stream channel by taking the complexity out of the mix and making it simple. As we are anticipating more VR apps coming to macOS, are you planning to stream you games to social communities? Let us know in the comments!

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Popular game-streaming platform Twitch officially launched its first desktop app on Thursday, allowing Mac users to enjoy all the features of the existing web-based platform within a standalone native application.

Based on the CurseForge platform acquired last year, the Twitch Desktop App lets users watch live streams, clips, and video on demand, all while chatting with fellow gamers. Plus there's a new Friend Sync feature that promises to help users find friends 'across the creator-verse'.

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In addition to private messaging, Twitch on Mac supports voice and video calls, indicating a clear bid to compete with rival platform Discord, which began testing a new video chat feature yesterday. The app also supports thousands of game add-ons made by the modding community, as well as in-game overlays so users can manage calls without needing to switch between windows.

The desktop app also includes the Dark Mode recently introduced in the mobile version, making watching streams in low light environments easier on the eyes. Amazon-owned Twitch is also promising a cloud storage feature in the near future that will allow users to access their data remotely.

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In addition to established features, the Twitch desktop app introduces Servers, a new virtual home for gaming communities where users can watch video, play, and chat together even when a game stream is offline.

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The Twitch desktop app for macOS is available now and can be downloaded for free directly from the Twitch website.