XSplit Gamecaster is a program for live video streaming that was created specifically for people who play video games and want to share their experiences online. The program is compatible with all major streaming platforms, such as Youtube and Twitch, as well as various lesser-known sources. It lacks some of the more advanced features of similar streaming applications, but works perfectly within its specialized area.
XSplit Gamecaster was specifically designed to be easy to use, so it's installed and launced quickly, providing users with the interface so intuitive it literally takes a couple of clicks to start streaming. The program can be used right away without any additional setup due to default settings being pretty much optimal. Every parameter and function of XSplit Gamecaster is automatically set up after scanning your system and identifying hardware. This does not mean, however, that there are no adjustable settings. Users who possess enough knowledge may access the settings and change them manually to suit their goals better. However, despite being intuitive in everything else, the program is best left with default settings, as only experienced streamers will be able to really tailor the settings to their needs.
Additional features and principal functions of XSplit Gamecaster are also easily adjustable. Users can change hotkeys, assign additional options to the program, set up chromakey an add hyperlinks to their streams. Every feature can be easily added or hidden depending on whether the user wants it or not. The same goes for the live-chat extension available in the program.
All in all, XSplit Gamecaster is pretty much the tool for newcomers to use when they want to try the streaming thing. It's light, it's compatible with everything, and it does most of the work for you. In our age of comfort and automation, these virtues are what makes a good program.
v2.9 [Dec 3, 2016]
CPPCORE-824 Support DX12 capture and overlay starting with Windows 10 anniversary update
XGC-3996/XGC-3930 Support Facebook Live streaming and chat
XGC-3128 Support LIVEhouse.in streaming
XGC-3975/XGC-3933 Support application login using Player.me account and posting to Player.me
XGC-3978 Add option for Tridef Smartblur
XGC-4141 Add button to open camera “Video Input” settings and remove background option for Personify ChromaCam
XGC-4135 Don't stop/hide camera preview video when application window loses focus
XGC-4121 Rephrase email field hint and confirmation screen message on registration form
XGC-4117 Allow XGC to remember service login info when changing between services
XGC-4068/XGC-4067/XGC-4003 Twitch/YouTube/Hitbox Chat add chat icon and option to show/hide icon
XGC-4047 Allow to set Privacy field for YouTube live default stream
XGC-4035 Only show the need to install MS C 2010 redist as prerequisite for machine with AMD GPU
XGC-4033 Provision for installing missing prerequisite (MS C 2010 redist) if VCE not working
XGC-4029 Use box with text when dragging multiple files in list and thumbs view
XGC-4026 Stop NDI stream on application close and show prompt before closing if NDI active
XGC-4022 Add Player.me in BRB graphics and Start tab social links
XGC-3981 Align Tobii settings according to Tobii specifications add Shape/Trail/Filtering options
XGC-3980/XGC-3964 Improve 'Repair File' and 'Convert video to MP4' confirmation dialog text
XGC-3869 Make a better notification when user press close X in right upper corner of XGC add option to “Close” or “Minimize to Tray”
XVE-339 Set 'Open' native windows to resizable windows
