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The current state of Twitch (startrek.website)
submitted 8 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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[–] Imgonnatrythis 13 points 8 months ago (1 children)

As a genXer I don't get it either. The model at the moment referenced here makes much more sense to me at least. Not understanding twitch is a real marker of shifts in generational mindsets. I think I understand tech, but I wouldnt invest in tech sectors as I clearly don't have the instinct for it anymore.

[–] sbv 11 points 8 months ago (1 children)

If my kids were unmonitored, they'd probably watch game streamers all day, every day.

I rationalize it like watching sports, but I don't really understand that either.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 8 months ago (4 children)

When you were younger did you ever watch a sibling or a friend play a game? Same vibe, but it's a streamer you find enjoyable or entertaining.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Does the streamer trick you into thinking you are controlling the enemies too?

[–] sbv 6 points 8 months ago

When you were younger did you ever watch a sibling or a friend play a game?

My attention wanders if I'm not playing.

I totally understand that people might enjoy it, however. It just isn't for me.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago

I always did this. I let my friends play and I watched. Dunno why really. I still find it extremely hard to play single player games (or solo multiplayer), I just get bored. I need to either watch or play with a friend.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago

We fought because we both wanted to play. My father ended up buying two game systems.