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What's the draw of watching/following streamers? (lemm.ee)

submitted 6 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I've watched some here and there, but having to try to catch them when they stream has put me too much in the mind of old tv and catching shows when they air. Watching the recording afterward is maybe good for some white noise, but it's clearly not the intended experience I think.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago (1 children)

The most popular streamers aren't popular because they are good at games, it's because they are entertaining. The game might be used to draw people in, but it's not really about the game itself.

I would say watching sports is about the game. No one is watching NFL because Madden was casting it (I know he's gone, but I don't know any famous sports casters/commentators).

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago

The most popular streamers aren't popular because they are good at games, it's because they are entertaining.

Exactly, that is my point. I just don't think they are entertaining though, which is fine. There are lot of tv shows and movies I don't like either.

Not sure what you mean with commentators. But even if I don't particularly enjoy a certain sport, I can see if someone is talented at it and appreciate their effort they put into it. But most likely I still won't watch much of it. There is so much content, I see no point in seeing anything I don't enjoy.