Neowin News Feed for: Mixer

Microsoft Weekly: No more Mixer, no more retail stores, no more UI to defer feature updates

Florin Bodnarescu — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 14:58:01 +0000

This week saw the announcement of the forthcoming closure of Mixer and the majority of Microsoft's retail stores, as well as the reveal of a few more bugs in Windows 10 v2004. Be sure to catch up now. Read more...

Microsoft kills off Mixer four years after buying it, steers users towards Facebook

João Carrasqueira — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 19:16:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced that its game streaming service, Mixer, is shutting down next month. The company will transition users and streaming partners to Facebook Gaming over the next few weeks. Read more...

Microsoft Rewards points can now be used to subscribe to Mixer channels

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 10:00:01 +0000

Microsoft's Mixer streaming service is now partnering with Microsoft Rewards, making it possible to redeem Microsoft Rewards points for a single-time, one-month Mixer channel subscription. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: Game releases, productivity at home, and a bunch of updates

Florin Bodnarescu — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 13:08:01 +0000

In the week that's on its way out, we've seen the unveiling of the Microsoft 365 consumer plans, the confirmation of Sea of Thieves heading to Steam, and much more. Be sure to catch up below. Read more...

Mixer stumbles as rivals see surge during pandemic

João Carrasqueira — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 17:44:01 +0000

Microsoft's gaming-focused streaming service seems to be the worst-performing platform among its competitors, falling behind as users flock to rival services like Twitch during the ongoing pandemic. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: Optional updates, GPU leaks, and free educational content

Florin Bodnarescu — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 12:30:02 +0000

This week we finally saw who the new head of the Windows Insider Program is, what Microsoft plans to do about optional updates starting in May, and much, much more. Be sure to catch up below. Read more...

Mixer adds a new 'Education' category to its website for online learning

Abhay V — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 16:16:02 +0000

Microsoft-owned Mixer is adding a new 'Education' section to its website. This is likely to cater to creators that stream online learning content, especially during the COVID-19 outbreak. Read more...

Microsoft to live-stream DirectX Developer Day via Mixer on March 19

Jay Bonggolto — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 19:32:01 +0000

Microsoft will live-stream the DirectX Developer Day via Mixer on March 19 along with partners from AMD and Nvidia. Microsoft's graphics engineering team will also answer questions during the event. Read more...

Microsoft announces major Mixer update, includes new homepage and other improvements

Abhay V — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 17:28:01 +0000

Microsoft's content streaming platform, Mixer, is receiving major updates that include a new homepage, an auto-hosting feature, and a new experience for Xbox built from the ground up. Read more...

Mixer and Facebook Gaming steal market share from Twitch and YouTube

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 21:22:02 +0000

A recent report from StreamElements shows that Microsoft's Mixer and Facebook Gaming managed to grow their slice of the streaming market in 2019, chipping away at Twitch and YouTube. Read more...

Twitch fights back against rivals with exclusive streamer deals

João Carrasqueira — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 18:24:01 +0000

After Microsoft's Mixer and Facebook started poaching some of the biggest streamers on Twitch, the Amazon-owned company is fighting back with exclusive deals with three of its biggest streamers. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: Halo testing evolved, no more watermarks, and app updates

Florin Bodnarescu — Sun, 24 Nov 2019 11:46:01 +0000

A number of things happened this past week, including the arrival of a 20H1 build with no watermark, the confirmation of Halo: Combat Evolved testing on PC next year, and more. Catch up below. Read more...

Microsoft announces improvements to clips on Mixer

Rich Woods — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 21:22:02 +0000

Microsoft today announced some changes to clips on Mixer, including who can create them and how they can be edited. Partners will now be able to limit who can create clips from their channel. Read more...

Mixer subscriptions drop to $4.99 per month, matching Twitch's cheapest tier

João Carrasqueira — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 19:46:01 +0000

Microsoft's Mixer service has announced that subscribing to channels is now cheaper, dropping to $4.99. This matches the Tier 1 subscription available on Twitch, but it's the only option on Mixer. Read more...

Another big name in game streaming leaves Twitch for Microsoft's Mixer

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 18:15:46 +0000

Microsoft is continuing to make investments in its game streaming platform Mixer by stealing yet another big name from Twitch. Michael Grzesiek, known as Shroud, will now be exclusively on Mixer. Read more...

Microsoft announces Mixer Academy to support streamers and moderators

Jay Bonggolto — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 18:16:02 +0000

Microsoft introduced today the Mixer Academy to help both streamers and moderators gain more knowledge about the platform and grow their presence using three specific course tracks. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: Gaming changes, the November 2019 Update, and an Insider departure

Florin Bodnarescu — Sun, 13 Oct 2019 05:54:02 +0000

A lot has happened this past week, including the expected Patch Tuesday, and the unexpected departure of Dona Sarkar as head of the Windows Insider Program. Be sure to catch up on the news below. Read more...

Matt Salsamendi, co-founder of Mixer, leaves Microsoft

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 23:04:02 +0000

Matt Salsamendi, one of the co-founders of the streaming service now known as Mixer, is leaving Microsoft. Salsamendi said he will be pursuing his passion of working with lasers and music. Read more...

Microsoft removes built-in Mixer streaming from Windows 10

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 21:24:01 +0000

A couple of years after the company first added the ability to stream games to Mixer natively in Windows 10, the ability is now being removed, with users being directed to apps such as OBS. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: A split ring, golden games, and more clouds

Florin Bodnarescu — Sat, 31 Aug 2019 21:10:01 +0000

As is always the case, a bunch of news came forth this week pertaining to Microsoft, including the split in the Release Preview ring, a Mixer review program, and more. Be sure to catch up below. Read more...

Xbox Game Pass subscribers can now support Mixer streamers for free

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 27 Aug 2019 18:16:01 +0000

Microsoft is launching a program that lets new Xbox Game Pass subscribers support their favorite Mixer streamers at no additional cost. This is just one way Mixer is letting users support streamers. Read more...

Microsoft's Streamer Review program on Mixer will launch on September 4

Rich Woods — Mon, 26 Aug 2019 17:34:01 +0000

Microsoft's Streamer Review program on Mixer is meant to cut down on harmful content by reviewing accounts before allowing them to stream with a camera. It launches on September 4. Read more...

Cyberpunk 2077 next gameplay showcase set for August 30, skips PAX West demo

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 09:24:01 +0000

CD Project RED has confirmed that the next gameplay reveal of Cyberpunk 2077 will happen next week in a livestream. The originally planned PAX West presentation has been canceled, however. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: Mixing things up, cloud restore, and various service changes

Florin Bodnarescu — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 09:36:01 +0000

There's been a fair few bits of news this week, among which was Ninja joining Mixer full time, the discovery of an upcoming cloud restore feature in Windows 10, and more. Be sure to catch up below. Read more...

Microsoft's Mixer gets Ninja as a full-time streamer

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 18:10:01 +0000

Ninja, one of the world's most popular video game streamers, has announced that he will be streaming on Mixer full-time, signaling Microsoft's growing investment in the game streaming market. Read more...

Microsoft is giving away games and DLC for those watching its E3 livestream on Mixer

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Fri, 31 May 2019 07:22:02 +0000

The Xbox maker will be treating its fans who can't join its E3 briefing on June 9 in person by handing out a variety of digital treats to those who turn into the event live stream on Mixer. Read more...

Mixer will soon reward you for engaging in game streams

Rich Woods — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 20:02:02 +0000

Microsoft announced today that it will be launching Mixer Channel Progression tomorrow, which will reward viewers of game streams that engage with the stream by chatting, following, and more. Read more...

Mixer's AI-powered rewards program Loot to launch on April 30

Jay Bonggolto — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 10:44:01 +0000

Mixer is launching a new artificial intelligence-based rewards program for stream viewers called Mixer Loot on April 30, in time for the release of Sea of Thieves' Anniversary Update. Read more...

Microsoft highlights Xbox' 2018 milestones, says 2019 is going to be a 'heck of a good year'

Usama Jawad — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 08:12:01 +0000

Microsoft has highlighted some of its achievements in gaming for 2018, and has also promised exciting first- and third-party games, updates, and showcasing "new Microsoft technologies" in 2019. Read more...

Mixer's 'Season 2' has begun, bringing users new ways to support streamers

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 17:40:01 +0000

Microsoft's streaming service is leveling up with a host of new features that make it easier for viewers to show support for their favorite creators without necessarily spending money. Read more...

Twitch falls and YouTube grows, but Amazon's platform is still the king of live streaming

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 20:18:01 +0000

A new report shows that YouTube has become much more popular for live streaming in 2018, while Twitch is starting to lose some users. Meanwhile, Microsoft's Mixer is left in the dust. Read more...

Microsoft prepares for Halloween with horror movies on Mixer

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 15:16:01 +0000

Microsoft's streaming service, typically aimed at gaming, will be celebrating Halloween throughout the month of October with horror movies streaming every Saturday starting this weekend. Read more...

Mixer update for Android and iOS includes performance improvements and more

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 15:30:02 +0000

The latest update to the mobile apps for Microsoft's gaming-oriented streaming service also includes the ability to edit and delete clips, a new first-run experience, and a couple more improvements. Read more...

Mixer celebrates 1-year anniversary with new features

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 24 May 2018 17:32:01 +0000

It's been one year since Microsoft rebranded its Beam service as Mixer, and the service is thanking the community for is growth with a slew of new features for viewers and creators alike. Read more...

Microsoft shares some of what's up its sleeve for E3 2018

Timi Cantisano — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 04:18:01 +0000

We are only a couple months away from the start of E3 2018. It comes as no surprise that Microsoft is ready - giving users a sneak peek at some of the things that will be happening this year. Read more...

Microsoft trademarks "Mixplay"- a probable video editor for gamers

Gurkaran Singh — Sun, 04 Mar 2018 20:32:01 +0000

Microsoft recently trademarked "Mixplay", which might be a play on the word Mixer- a streaming service that the company already owns. The trademark points to a video editing software for gamers. Read more...

SMITE Pro League will exclusively stream on Mixer this year

Vishal Laul — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 17:48:01 +0000

Mixer will be the exclusive streaming partner for SMITE Pro League and Console Series events. Hi-Rez Studios will also utilize Mixer's co-streaming features, allowing viewers to switch camera angles. Read more...

Mixer's Direct Purchase will let you buy games from live streams

Rich Woods — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 19:34:01 +0000

Microsoft announced today that its Mixer Direct Purchase feature is coming soon, and it will allow those viewing a live stream to purchase games or DLC that the streamer is playing. Read more...

Mixer brings the hype to Fortnite with 'HypeZoneFortnite'

Craig Mu — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 08:10:02 +0000

Mixer has just launched a new HypeZone channel for Fortnite. The channel shines a light on streamers who are at the tail-end of a match, bringing the support from a bunch of viewers with it. Read more...

An Xbox fan can get a Super Bowl ring (of sorts) for playing Madden 18

John Keefer — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 20:52:01 +0000

OK, the ring is more an inspiration based on previous Super Bowl rings, but hey, it's got 188 diamonds and valued at $10,000. And you can have a chance at it just for winning a game streamed on Mixer. Read more...