How do I use my phone as a webcam for PC streaming? We have recently had several people ask about this topic. After much research, here is what we have found: Yes, it can be done The quality is very questionable It is not a case of simply plug-n-play, you have to do some experimentation/testing... [Read More]
Steam vs Xbox/Microsoft vs Console ARK is available on multiple platforms, but there seems to be a lot of confusion about who can play together!! As it stands right now (based on everything found on the web….. this is subject to change at any time), you can ONLY play with other players. If you have:... [Read More]
To Mod or Not To Mod? Modding your game server can be a painful process, but it doesn’t have to be. Our servers are typically setup in what is referred to as a “Vanilla” state. This means there is a basic configuration in place to get you playing. There are no mods/plugins installed. At TRUgaming,... [Read More]
I ordered a server… Depending on the game you ordered, it may take several minutes to setup. Creating your account is quick and simple, but setting up a server may take a little longer, as there are files that need to be copied and permissions that need to be setup. Games like ARK and... [Read More]
There’s a ton of Twitch streaming software on the market that makes streaming from a PC or console as simple as streaming from a phone.
These are two of the most commonly reported issues sent to TRUgaming Support. The answer depends largely on the user and the game, or a combination of both. Let me answer it like this.
Nowadays, video games are not meant to be played – or viewed – alone. And with applications like Twitch, it’s easier than ever to share your experiences with friends via a few simple clicks.
With the release of Minecraft Java Edition 1.13 we have noticed an increase in the amount of RAM a server uses. 1GB of Server RAM gets eaten up very quickly even if you are not doing a thing on the server, add mods.. and it goes even faster. Assumption: There is a memory leak in... [Read More]
How Do Streamers Make Money? Thanks to superfans and popular streaming services like Twitch, streamers can actually make a living off of playing video games (everyone’s dream job, right?) It’s not quite as simple as “just playing games” – most of these streamers go for 8 hours or more at a time, and are constantly... [Read More]
The steps for contacting any Help Desk are fairly universal, whether it be about your favorite TRUgaming game server or calling the operating system provider about your PC or a an application you have installed. Yet the inevitable.. “it’s broke, fix it!!!” is issued… regardless of why or who broke it! Contacting Support Via Phone:... [Read More]
