Hey TeamLiquid! Introducing AfreecaTV!
What is AfreecaTV?
AfreecaTV (short for 'Any FREE broadCAsting’) was established in 2006 in Korea, then becoming the major broadcasting company in Korea. Recently though AfreecaTV has expanded globally in February / January of this year to increase their influence outside of Korea. With the expansion comes new and intriguing things, AfreecaTV is excited to bring forth new and exciting streams, events, the AfreecaTV streaming platform, new styles of stream genres for non-Koreans, and much more exciting things to come in the future.
AfreecaTV ESPORTS Events
What ESPORTS Can Look like....(Thanks Broodwar)
AfreecaTV is proud to present many upcoming events, AfreecaTV’s first Event was the “ASS” or the AfreecaTV Star Streak which took place in StarCraft 2:Heart Of The Swarm, and there is many more to come, in other different games!
About The AfreecaTV StarStreak...
Also check out this thread for more info on the AfreecaTV Star Streak! : http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/sc2-tournaments/482458-afreecatv-star-streak-event
Future ESPORTS Events...
AfreecaTV will be sponsoring many other leagues brought to you in part by the broadcasters here at AfreecaTV, there will be more announcements soon regarding the future AfreecaTV Events with other games, stay tuned!
Other AfreecaTV Events?
KPOP! Who doesn't like KPOP? Especially here on TL! I know there are a ton of you KPOP Fans out here! Here are a few examples of what we have at AfreecaTV...
NS-Yoon.G
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http://afreeca.tv/36833431/v/2215 -NS Yoon-G - Interview
UP Dal Shabat
http://afreeca.tv/36833513 - Meet them in real time!
StarShip Entertainment
http://afreeca.tv/36834917/v/3587 - Greetings from Star Ship X!
Be sure to check out the AfreecaTV KPOP Livestream Events, and if you were unable to catch the KPOP Events, thats fine! Be sure to check out AfreecaTV website, as the restreams will play often.
Regular Brodcasters on AfreecaTV :
Click the Spoiler to read more info about AfreecaTV Broadcasters!
NoveaStar: + Show Spoiler +
Passionate female gamer from the NA region, an Ever Clan member. Streams Starcraft 2, Heroes of the Storm, and LoL. Strives to be a professional gamer and to be a memorable player in the scene, NoveaStar is the #1 Broadcaster on AfreecaTV, with the most Followers, Fans, and individual views, Novea is a Top Diamond Zerg on SC2, on the brink of a Masters Promotion, Novea is also the head caster in the AfreecaTV StarStreak event.
Stream Link : : http://www.afreeca.tv/NoveaStar
Hotwing : + Show Spoiler +
League of Legends and Social broadcaster, HotWing shows high level League of Legends gameplay, as well as a very nice and relaxing atmosphere with his Social stream, what is a social stream? Well, Hotwing always has the best, soothing, most relaxing Korean music playing, and also is very social with his viewers, be sure to check out HotWing! One of AfreecaTV's top Broadcasters.
Stream Link : : http://www.afreeca.tv/HotWing
Telecom : + Show Spoiler +
StarCraft2 / StarCraft 1 broadcaster, leader of Ever Clan, Telecom came from an extensive background in SC1:BroodWar, transitioning into StarCraft 2, with hopes of becoming a pro gamer, TelecoM is a GM Zerg on NA Server, provides free coaching / help on stream, also the host of the AfreecaTV Star Streak.
Stream Link : : http://www.afreeca.tv/EverTelecom
Manrod : + Show Spoiler +
Manrod is one of the most active broadcasters on AfreecaTV, at any given point you can tune into AfreecaTV and most likely catch Manrod showing a great display of skill in League of Legends, Diablo 3, Dragon Ball Z fighting game, and other various titles. Manrod also being one of the top broadcasters on AfreecaTV in terms of followers and fans, although Manrod being the highest in terms of individual views. Manrod has a very exciting stream, and is one of the favorites here at AfreecaTV.
Stream Link : http://www.afreeca.tv/36831890
Skrosh : + Show Spoiler +
Skrosh being the League of Legends MVP player on AfreecaTV, will surely be a broadcaster to keep an eye on in the present and in the future. Skrosh streams avidly on AfreecaTV being one of the top broadcasters, and top LoL players on AfreecaTV. Be sure to check out Skrosh's broadcasts for his exciting skilled intuitive League of Legends play.
Stream Link : http://www.afreeca.tv/Skrosh
Char : + Show Spoiler +
Char is in the top echelon of AfreecaTV broadcasters, Char plays a wide variety of games ranging from killing the devil in Diablo 3, Playing Tennis and running people over in Grand Theft Auto, Ripping peoples spines through there mouth in Mortal Kombat, and many other exciting titles. Be sure to check out Char's stream.
Stream Link : http://www.afreeca.tv/Char
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FinN : + Show Spoiler +
FinN is a newer streamer to AfreecaTV, but taking the crowd by surprise. FinN is a very skilled Random player in StarCraft 2, but don't let that fool you, FinN is also very active in Heroes of the Storm, showing that he can have skill in both RTS and MOBA type games. Be sure to keep an eye out for FinN as one of AfreecaTV's up and coming Broadcasters, it won't be surprising if FinN surpasses others with his wonderful personality in game and his skill in game.
Stream Link : http://www.afreeca.tv/FinN
PJEntusSalt : + Show Spoiler +
PJEntusSalt is one of the new up and coming League of Legends players, PJEntusSalt might be a fan of the Korean Pro team CJ Entus, or he mayy be a fan of salt, regardless the aspiring broadcaster is a force to be reckoned with. PJEntusSalt is a fairly new broadcaster, but is making a strong impact with his League of Legends game play.
Stream Link : http://www.afreeca.tv/PJEntusSalt
Cereal : + Show Spoiler +
Cereal is a Top Master level Zerg playing for Ever Clan in StarCraft 2, he has been with AfreecaTV since it began, Cereal being one of the very first AfreecaTV broadcasters, has proven that his longevity as a broadcaster is everlasting. Cereal has made several appearances in the AfreecaTV StarStreak SC2 Event, and is an avid BJ here at AfreecaTV, be sure to tune into his broadcasts for fun, educational, and surely one of the highest skilled SC2 Broadcasters around.
Stream Link : http://www.afreeca.tv/Cereal
Rieze : + Show Spoiler +
Rieze is a Rank 1 Hero League player on NA server, in Heroes of the Storm. Rieze is one of the most active broadcasters on AfreecaTV. Whether she is showing off her Rank 1 on Heroes, Slaying monsters in Dungeon Fighter Online or one of her other favorite games, she is inevitably a fan favorite on AfreecaTV, and one of the most exciting broadcasters to watch undoubtedly.
Stream Link : http://www.afreeca.tv/Rieze
Monkeros :+ Show Spoiler +
Monkeros is another master gamer here at AfreecaTV, Monkeros while also having a wide variety of games that he broadcasts from Mortal Kombat, Guild Wars 2, Hearthstone, and has even dabbled around in a little Heroes of the Storm. Monkeros is also a very active broadcaster here on Afreeca, if you fancy watching a ridiculously good Mortal Kombat broadcaster, look no further. Also as mentioned previously, you may catch him flexing in other games as well.
Stream Link : http://www.afreeca.tv/36832341
RicePaddies : + Show Spoiler +
Ricepaddies here to bring you some of the funniest and badass moments in games such as Destiny, League of Legends, Smite, Heros of the Storm, StarCraft2, Diablo3, Call of Duty, etc. Be sure to tune in to RicePaddies for his hilarious antics, great sense of humor, and skilled game play in many various games!
Stream Link : http://afreeca.tv/RicePaddies
InimicalGG : + Show Spoiler +
InimicalGG, this man barely needs any introduction. InimicalGG puts in an unbelievable amount of work with being a professional level caster. You will often find InimicalGG rebroadcasting the Storm League, a Heroes of the Storm league, as well previously InimicalGG also was one of the casters in ESL for there Go4SC2 Cups, as well as casting Heroes Hype with Gillyweed from time to time. If you are interested in finding a diligent, energetic,
Charismatic, Analytical, and irresistibly handsome caster, look no further, inimicalGG is here.
Charismatic, Analytical, and irresistibly handsome caster, look no further, inimicalGG is here.
Stream Link : http://www.afreeca.tv/InimicalGG
Froyuken : + Show Spoiler +
Froyuken is an up and coming broadcaster on AfreecaTV, Froyuken has one of the most diverse list of games played by a broadcaster on AfreecaTV, with a wide list ranging from Grand Theft Auto, Mario Kart, Super Smash Brothers, Mortal Kombat, many NES / SNES oldschool titles, Bloodborne, and many more. If you are looking for a broadcaster that has an extremely long list of interchangeable games, check out Froyuken.
Stream Link : http://www.afreeca.tv/36832383
Arcania : + Show Spoiler +
Arcania is a very interesting broadcaster, this particular broadcaster started out as a gamer in BroodWar w hich you will often find him broadcasting, although Arcania is not only limited to SC1:BW. Arcania is in Ever Clan SC2, is Diamond League, and you will not just see him broadcasting StarCraft, he also plays City Building games, Hearthstone, and many others. Although after Arcania joined Ever Clan, he may be mainly streaming SC2 at the moment. For another old school StarCraft player that has really interesting unorthodox play, check out Arcania!
Stream Link : http://www.afreeca.tv/Arcania
Lazie : + Show Spoiler +
Lazie, this broadcaster is anything but lazy when it comes to showing an extremely broad spectrum of games, when lazie drops his played games list, it will take awhile for even the most avid gamer to process, You will find Lazie playing Fifa Online, Assassins Creed, EuroTruck ,Heroes of the Storm, Grand Theft Auto, League of Legends, Final Fantasy, and even a Mokbang eating broadcast here and there! Tune into watch Lazie for a truly interesting viewing experience.
Stream Link : http://www.afreeca.tv/lazie
Qman : + Show Spoiler +
Qman will be sure to show you some interesting broadcasts, when he is not playing StarTrek online, he may be cruising down the street broadcasting his cruise session. Need some time to relax and just cruise? Take a cruise with Qman, he will surely help to relax your nerves!
Stream Link : http://www.afreeca.tv/Qman
Regular Rebroadcasts
Click The Spoiler for more Info!
SC2Proleague : + Show Spoiler +
The StarCraft 2 Pro League is the Team league for Professional StarCraft 2 Teams in Korea, this event is rebroadcasted 24/7 on Afreeca.TV, StarCraft 2 Fans be sure to check it out! Always the best quality VOD's!
SC2 StarLeague : + Show Spoiler +
The StarCraft 2 StarLeague is a league for individual professional gamers, you will find most of these individuals will be in various top ranking Korean Pro Teams, as well as the StarCraft2 Pro League, if you enjoy StarCraft 2 be sure to check out Afreeca.TV for the 24/7 rebroadcasts in high quality!
Mokbang : + Show Spoiler +
Ever had the urge to watch someone eat? Like eat an unbelievable amount of food for entertainment purposes? Well, if you have then you would be absolutely interested in the Mokbang rebroadcasts. Watch these people stuff there faces with all kinds of amazing cuisines.
AfreecaTV’s Got Talent : + Show Spoiler +
This rebroadcast consists of alot of the broadcasters from AfreecaTV Korea, this channel is also full of fun activities, and this is a place you will have the opportunity to check out all the BJs on AfreecaTV Korea!
Storm League(Heroes of the Storm) : + Show Spoiler +
Storm League is a Heroes of the Storm tournament featuring pro-teams from China, Taiwan, and Korea. With $100,000~ spread out over 4 seasons and 100 days of play, we are bound to see some high level competition from Asia. The Storm League is organized by NeoTV and sponsored by DouyuTV and Tuwan. The Storm league can only be viewed on Afreeca.TV, douyoTV, and NeoTV.
Because these Events are unable to be viewed on TwitchTV, HitboxTV, AzubuTV, or any other streaming services besides those listed, it makes AfreecaTV an exception service for the Storm League, especially when taking into consideration Latency, quality, and other technical issues that can potentially arise from people from NA attempting to watch broadcasts in China, Korea, Japan, ect. Be sure to check out the Storm League at AfreecaTV!
Because these Events are unable to be viewed on TwitchTV, HitboxTV, AzubuTV, or any other streaming services besides those listed, it makes AfreecaTV an exception service for the Storm League, especially when taking into consideration Latency, quality, and other technical issues that can potentially arise from people from NA attempting to watch broadcasts in China, Korea, Japan, ect. Be sure to check out the Storm League at AfreecaTV!
So how do I set up my own stream on AfreecaTV? Is there a FAQ for the Event?
Setting up your own stream on AfreecaTV is very simple, all you to do is follow these easy steps as listed in this very well written and detailed guide, you will find yourself broadcasting on AfreecaTV in no time! Also, if you have any questions about the AfreecaTV StarStreak event, it can be found in the link below!
If you have any feedback, suggestions, or concerns about the guide, feel free to post your feedback here in this thread! All feedback will be responded to in this thread as soon as possible! also, feel free to email feedback to support@afreeca.tv !
http://afreecatvblog.tumblr.com/ Guide on how to set up livestream with AfreecaTV and FAQ for AfreecaTV Events.
Recognize AfreecaTV?
You may recognize AfreecaTV from the StarCraft 1: BroodWar streams here on Team Liquid, if you have not checked out those streams then be sure to do so, these broadcasters have some of the most amazing displays of skill known in gaming. Most if not all of the SC1:BW streams here on Team Liquid are on Afreeca, but that is the Korean AfreecaTV, AfreecaTV Global is gearing up to have the same success as AfreecaTV Korea.
Thanks from AfreecaTV!
AfreecaTV wants to thank you! We have a wide variety of genres ranging from Gaming, Cooking, Singing, KPOP(Interviews, Events and rebroadcasts), and much, much more. AfreecaTV would like to invite you to view our broadcasters and also to broadcast with us, and share the excitement that is taking place on AfreecaTV! So what are you waiting for?...
UPDATE :
A lot of broadcasters especially the gamers prefer to use FFSplit in conjunction with AfreecaTV Streaming Platform, here is an example of the difference at the moment, this also makes things a little more simple for everyone to understand. A YouTube guide on how to do this will be made tonight, don't worry!
Without FFsplit - http://afreeca.tv/36832190/v/3791
With FFsplit - http://afreeca.tv/36831875/v/3675
http://www.FFSplit.com <-- You may find it useful to use FFSplit in conjunction with the AfreecaTV Streaming Platform.
☞ www.afreeca.tv ☜
Thanks Again ~ 고맙습니다 ~
UPDATE
Hey everyone! I'd like to share this quick update with everyone @ TL about AfreecaTV! Recently you can now broadcast on AfreecaTV in a variety of different ways! You can now stream on AfreecaTV using OBS or XSplit!
This is great for gamers and broadcasters in general, it makes setting up your stream on AfreecaTV a breeze. Haven't tried streaming on AfreecaTV yet? Be sure to check it out! There are all kinds of exciting things to check out on AfreecaTV, so what are you waiting for? Go AfreecaTV Global!