Content creators now have the option of uploading video at 60fps to YouTube. For those to whom such things mean nothing, here’s an explanation: standard YouTube videos run at 24fps – as in, there are 24 individuals images shown every second – which is the same as standard DVD or …
Read More »Phil Fish compares YouTubers to pirates
Oh, Phil. The ever-controversial Phil Fish yesterday took to Twitter to compare YouTubers who post game footage to pirates, before going on to delete or suspend his Twitter account entirely. "YouTubers should have to pay out a huge portion of their revenue to the developers from which they steal all …
Read More »PewDiePie makes over $4m per year
YouTube superstar Felix ‘PewDiePie’ Kjellberg is reportedly making in the region of $4m per year. That’s according to The Wall Street Journal, which cites the figure – apparently derived from ad sales and representing ‘mostly’ pure profit – in a rare interview with the Swede. It’s cool to have this …
Read More »SONY: YouTube coming to PS4 in autumn
YouTube will finally arrive on the PlayStation 4 later this year. The long–awaited app will become one of the official social options available to PS4 users via the Share button. Players will be able to upload their in-game footage directly to YouTube using just their controller. Users will also have …
Read More »E3 2014: PS4 Share function getting YouTube link
Gamers will be able to upload captured footage straight to world's most popular video site
Read More »Nintendo making copyright claims on Mario Kart 8 YouTube videos
Content creators could see videos taken down or ad revenues taken away
Read More »Nintendo begins Mario Kart 8 YouTube video claims
YouTubers who have uploaded footage of Mario Kart 8 are are seeing their videos flagged up by Google. The claims are for user gameplay footage, GoNintendo reports. Video uploaded via Mario Kart TV is automatically part of Nintendo’s video advertising program. This suggests Nintendo has made a claim on the …
Read More »YouTubers wary of further changes to Nintendo’s video policy
Nintendo has announced a new affiliate program for YouTube streamers. Almost exactly a year ago the platform holder was criticised for its content ID match claim strategy that allegedly robbed video creators of revenue. This new policy, Kotaku reports, will split ad revenues between YouTube, Nintendo and video creators. However, …
Read More »Nintendo wants revenue-sharing deal for YouTube videos
Console firm tries new tactic to make money from videos using its games
Read More »YouTube reportedly buying Twitch for $1bn
Games streaming site could be acquired by popular video network
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