Twitch update on Xbox One adds detailed filtering features

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An update for the Xbox One version of Twitch has added in-depth filtering options.

The app now allows viewers to set specific parameters in order to find a stream that offers exactly what they're looking for, rather than just random or popular streams.

According to a post on Microsoft's Xbox Wire blog, each Xbox One game has its own bespoke search filters enabling players to search for streams based on ability or specific scenarios.

"Want to search for the Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare broadcaster with the highest kill/death ratio? How about instantly queuing up a Halo match from whoever has the highest rank in Slayer mode, or finding Forza Horizon 2 players who are driving a specific class of car?" the blog reads.

Microsoft points out that these new filters could make it easier for new Twitch users to gain an audience more quickly, as they may get a high number of viewers if they're particularly skilful at a game.

The update also adds video-on-demand features (a first for a Twitch app), plus the ability to pin specific games or channels to your Home screen for easy access.

Here's a video from Microsoft showing the new filter features in action:



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Source: http://www.computerandvideogames.com/482442/twitch-update-on-xbox-one-adds-detailed-filtering-features/

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SwiftPosted:

This app is very useful and glad that the support is there for the app.

MajPosted:

I loved the Twitch app not too long ago as my main PC Was in for repairs and my sh!tty notebook couldnt play Twitch streams without lagging, but the app could fine

MissPosted:

Stanlee i will still use the MLG app


Likewise. I like it a lot more than Twitch, even with this update.

XboxPosted:

i will still use the MLG app

-GoldCoast-Posted:

looks nice a clean nice update

PintPosted:

Glad to see this has been added :)

OverlapPosted:

Nice update for the twitch users :)

PryzelPosted:

Great, I watch twitch now and again, this will be of huge benefit to most users. It should also save alot of time when looking for something.

RedactedPosted:

Finally they added this!

SkittlePosted:

Having to type a lot to find a specific streamer would get annoying, seems like a big improvement