Whether you’re in the mood for eSports action or want to see a great TTRPG session, countless streamers have been showcasing their skills on Twitch. We showcase some Twitch streams worth checking out this week (October 5 through October 11).

Thursday, October 8

Last Fan Standing - Wizard World - 9 p.m. EST/ 6 p.m. PST

Bruce Campbell will bring their Last Fan Standing trivia show to Wizard World's Twitch channel. A slew of people will test their knowledge in topics such as superheroes, video games, and horror. The winner will be awarded with a certificate signed by Campbell. You can watch the stream here.

Friday, October 9

Cyber E.V.M Benefit Show - 2 p.m. EST/11 a.m. PST

Elektro Vox will raise money for the Slimelight London rescue fund with a special benefit show. The event will feature DJ sets from iVardensphere, Karkasaurus, Biomechanimal, Modulate, and God Module as well as a live performance from Corlyx. You can watch the stream here. More information on Slimelight London rescue fund can be found here.

Trey Anastasio - Trey Anastasio - 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m. PST

Trey Anastasio will kick off an eight-week online residency on Twitch to raise money for the WaterWheel Foundation and Divided Sky Fund. The artist will be performing a different set each week inside The Beacon Theatre in New York City. In July, Anastasio released their 11th solo album Lonely Trip. With Phish, the artist released Sigma Oasis back in April. You can watch the stream here.

Shocktober - Rocky Mountain Pro - 10 p.m. EST/7 p.m. PST

Rocky Mountain Pro will bodyslam their way onto Twitch with their Shocktober PPV. Some matches on the card include RMP Champion Dustin Uhrich vs Johnny Zuto, Allie Gato vs Rachelle Rivete for the vacated Lockettes Championship, and a Twitch/Ignition Championship Unification Match between Jumbo Zamore and Chango Bronson. A special pre-show will take place two hours before the PPV starts. The stream, which you can view here, is only available for subscribers to Rocky Mountain Pro's Twitch channel. The card is subject to change.

Saturday, October 10

The Improvised Generation - Outpost 13 - 5 p.m. EST/2 p.m. PST

The Improvised Generation will make its way to Outpost 13's Twitch channel to kick off their new season. Each Saturday, viewers will catch the ongoing adventures of the crew of the USS McGinley. The cast of The Improvised Generation features Aliza Pearl, Lissette Jean-Marie, Amanda Troop, Paul Hungerford, Rob Ullett, Hector Navarro, Matthew Pitner, Laurie Jones, and Sara Mountjoy-Pepka. You can watch the stream here. Previous episodes of The Improvised Generation can be viewed here.

The Improvised Generation to host Starfleet Virtual Cocktail Party this Sunday on Twitch

September 24, 2020 by Terrance Pryor in Other

Los Angeles improv group The Improvised Generation will take their act to Twitch soon. To celebrate, they’re having a special Starfleet Virtual Cocktail Party this Sunday (September 27) on Outpost 13’s Twitch channel. The event, which is co-hosted by Aliza Pearl (The Improvised Generation, Shield of Tomorrow) and Trekland’s Larry Nemecek, will bring the love of Star Trek to everyone worldwide.

Kicking off at 3 p.m. PST, some noticeable names in the Star Trek world will stop by for a chat. In the 3 p.m. hour, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’s Armin Shimerman (Quark) and Kitty Swink (Luaran/Rozahn) will arrive for a quick discussion, and Star Trek science consultants Erin Macdonald and Mohammed Noor will discuss the science behind the popular franchise.

In the 4 p.m. hour, actor John Billingsley (Doctor Phlox on Star Trek: Enterprise) and Star Trek visual effects supervisor/title designer Dan Curry will be stopping by, and there will be a look at TTRPGs based on the franchise along with a spotlight on Larry Nemecek's Trekland.

In the 5 p.m. hour, actresses Mary Chieffo (L'Rell on Star Trek: Discovery), Tamlyn Tomita (Commodore Oh on Star Trek: Picard), and Chase Masterson (Leeta on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) will take part of the Women of Trek panel. The hour will also feature a Podcasters of Trek panel with special guests Cirroc Lofton (Jake Sisko on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), YouTuber Jessie Gender, and podcasters Aaron Harvey (Trek Geeks’ Infinite Trek) and Kennedy Allen (Black Tribbles’ The Away Team). Throughout the three hour event, the cast of The Improvised Generation will make appearances.

Previous episodes of The Improvised Generation are available to watch on YouTube. Follow The Improvised Generation on Instagram and Twitter for any updates.

Starfleet Virtual Cocktail Party schedule (all times listed PST)

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Hour 1: Armin Shimerman & Kitty Swink, Science of Trek, & The Cast of The Improvised Generation

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Hour 2: John Billingsley, Dan Curry, TTRPG's of Trek, and Larry Nemecek's Trekland

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Hour 3: Women of Trek (Mary Chieffo, Tamlyn Tomita, Chase Masterson), Podcasters of Trek (incl. Cirroc Lofton), and the Cast of The Improvised Generation

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September 08, 2020 by Terrance Pryor in Music, Gaming

Friday, September 11

CS:GO - ESL Pro League - 3 p.m. EST/12 p.m. PST

Cloud 9 and Triumph will battle it out on stream for an explosive CS:GO match. Cloud 9 is one of the most popular CS:GO teams with wins at tournaments such as iBUYPOWER Masters 2017 and the 2015 RGN Pro Series Championship. Triumph has been on the rise this year with second place victories at WINNERS League Season 4 and Mythic Summer Series Cup 1. Last month, they won the grand prize at the ESEA MDL Season 33 North America Finals. You can watch the stream here.

Saturday, September 12

PAX Online - PAX - 1:00 p.m. EST/10 a.m. PST

From September 12 through September 20, PAX Online will take over Twitch with an endless schedule of panels. A deeper look into these panels will be released soon. Head here for more information on how to watch on all three PAX Twitch channels.

Lady Dottie and the Diamonds - Casbah Live SD - 11:30 p.m. EST/8:30 p.m. PST

Lady Dottie and the Diamonds will have a special livestream inside The Casbah in San Diego, California. The blues band will perform a slew of covers and original songs from their discography. Their last release was their 2008 self-titled studio album. You can watch the stream here.

Sunday, September 13

13-Hour Marathon Special - Outpost 13 - 2 p.m. EST/11 a.m. PST

Outpost 13 will celebrate their community with a special 13-hour marathon on Twitch. Things kick off at 11 a.m. PST with Where You At? with special guest Mirage Thrams. At 12:30 p.m. PST, Coding Koans takes over to teach viewers how to code with host Ian Carroll and special guest Arlo Sanders. At 2 p.m. PST, Rolling Homies will take the stage with host Santina Muha interviewing wheelchair users. At 4 p.m. PST, viewers will be treated with the game show 2 Liars, which forces contestants to determine who's telling the truth.

A state of Outpost 13 will go down on at 5 p.m. PST. At 6 p.m. PST, Friend Fiction, which features hosts Lissette Jean-Marie and Michelle King, will deliver some NSFW discussion about beloved fictional characters. At 8 p.m.PST, Pick Up Game will arrive. The event ends with Made Up Music at 9:30 p.m. PST. Arlo Sanders and Alex Caan will make up a brand new song with the help of the Twitch chat. You can watch the stream here.

Together For Beirut 24-Hour Livestream - Beatport - 1:00 p.m. EST / 10:00 a.m. PST

Beatport will hold their second Together For Beirut 24-hour livestream with a slew of producers ready to throw down for charity. Donations will go to Impact Lebanon supporting local essential NGOs such as the Lebanese Red Cross, arcenciel.aec, and music and arts related charities in Beirut. The stream can be viewed here. Donations towards the campaign can be made here. So far, Beatport has raised around $42,000 of its $100,000 goal.