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Mirrativ (for Android)

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Until now, the video game live-streaming phenomenon pioneered by Twitch.tv has been limited to PC and console games. But games aren't restricted to those devices, they're everywhere. So what do you do if you want to broadcast yourself enjoying some great Android games? Mirrativ is a new free Android app that allows you to live stream whatever is happening on the screen of your Android phone or tablet. Although Mirrativ appeals to an underserved gaming niche, and offers an incredibly simple way to get into live streaming, it also feels cut off from the larger video game live-streaming zeitgeist.   

The Viewing Experience
Mirrativ is a free Android app from DeNA, a Japanese mobile game developer so prolific that Nintendo is partnering with it as part of the classic gaming juggernaut's long-awaited entry into smartphone game creation. I tested the app on a Moto X, but it works on any Android device running Android 5.0 or above. Only those newer operating systems provide the powerful permissions necessary for live screen sharing.  

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Final Thoughts

Mirrativ is a cool tool for streaming yourself while you use Android apps, but it feels cut off from the larger streaming space. - Twitch.tv

Mirrativ (for Android)

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Jordan Minor

Jordan Minor

Principal Writer, Software

My PCMag career began in 2013 as an intern. Now, I'm a senior writer, using the skills I acquired at Northwestern University to write about dating apps, meal kits, programming software, website builders, video streaming services, and video games. I was previously a senior editor at Geek.com and have written for The A.V. Club, Kotaku, and Paste Magazine. I'm the author of the gaming history book Video Game of the Year: A Year-by-Year Guide to the Best, Boldest, and Most Bizarre Games from Every Year Since 1977, and the reason everything you know about Street Sharks is a lie.

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I use the newest Android and iOS smartphones for testing, but I currently use an iPhone 14 as my personal phone. I just hate that we gave up headphone jacks.

I've always favored gaming laptops over desktops. On that note, I have a 16-inch HP Envy with an Intel Core i9-13900H CPU and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU. No matter what machine I’m working on, an alarming amount of my personal and professional life revolves around cloud-synced Google Drive files.

For food subscriptions, my household sticks with CookUnity and HelloFresh for meals. Video streaming is a bit more complicated. While there are too many services to list, we're subscribed to most of the major ones. These days, I find myself drawn to HBO Max's movies and shows, as well as Peacock's reality trash.

I've been a lifelong Nintendo fan, and I sincerely believe the Nintendo Switch will go down as one of the best gaming consoles of all time. It has an unbelievable library of new and old games from Nintendo and third-party companies. The handheld/console hybrid approach makes playing games so much more flexible, a legacy that continues with the Nintendo Switch 2 and Valve’s Steam Deck.

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