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When did Gaming Turn into Watching Someone Else Play Games?

The gaming industry is going through a change.

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KesMonkey3690d ago

"When did Gaming Turn into Watching Someone Else Play Games?"

It didn't.

Thatguy-3103690d ago

Exactly! It's no different to when one would look at how someone would play in their house. With the help of the Internet we have an evolve version of that with twitch, YouTube and what not.

_-EDMIX-_3690d ago

Agreed my friends and I would always watch each other game literally since we were three years old. Lol one of us being unable to beat a game has always found another one of us trying it out and experimenting and becoming fans of the game simply by watching over their shoulder.

I would say this is my first memory of being marketed a game in the natural sense.

One of the friends that I'm talking about held the world record for link between world's and also currently holds the record for Mario RPG paper jam. So yes watching other people game is kind of part of Gaming as well as a lot of fans might become fans of a game they're watching somebody else play.

PoSTedUP3690d ago

we all grew up watching ppl play games. streamng is the same thing except you dont get a turn :P. i watch streams on occasion if i dont feel like getting into anything in particular. if a new game comes out, ill watch a stream and see what ppl are saying about it. its like an honest review bc 1) you get to see it 2) someone isnt being paid to promote or review it. the criticism seems to be more genuine.

VideoChums3689d ago

Some Twitch streamers ARE being paid to play certain games...

PoSTedUP3689d ago

im sure some of them are, but i thought most ppl just get paid ad revenue from what ever marketing company

Blashted3690d ago (Edited 3690d ago )

I find watching people play games extremely boring and often they aren't too talented at the games they're playing. I get on my PS4 to game.

blackblades3690d ago (Edited 3690d ago )

Ikr Only time I watch is when a friend is playing and I'm forced to watch or I'm really really stuck on something and do a quick you tube search. Those people are annoying trying to be funny but aren't amd making unnecessary comments noise and etc for stupid reasons. I also don't watch any streaming that's like the least used function on my system and those streaming

Shy_3690d ago

Depends, I watch twitch for competitive games (counter strike, halo, smash Bros) because the gamers streaming are incredibly talented and I can learn important strategy/teamwork/decision making etc. when I come back to my game.

That one guy 863690d ago

Yeah I personally have been watching the overwatch competitive leagues. I'm excited for the game and wanted to learn as much as I can before release.

tanukisuit3690d ago

I still prefer pre-recorded stuff on YT, as opposed to the live Twitch/Ustream stuff... Also I don't really watch ppl play, it's more of the dumb/funny commentary, especially when they play retro games.

Arrow22833690d ago

I find it sometimes that watching people on Twitch is good as to getting ideas on how other people's play style is. Also Twitch ends up being better than most TV shows today. Not all but majority.

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Comparing All The Current Game Streaming Subscription Services

In 2020 the sheer number of game streaming subscriptions makes you wonder where you should focus your energy and money. Are you are looking for a streaming subscription to satisfy your gaming needs? Well, we put together a table overview for you to peruse and possibly see which ones you might prefer, or see why some of these are now redundant services.

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isarai2302d ago (Edited 2302d ago )

Sony just needs to up its resolution and framerate and it'll be quite the service, still don't like streaming though so doesn't really matter to me.

SpaceRanger2302d ago

Why is Xbox GamePass on this? Not a streaming service.

CaptainCook2301d ago

Xcloud will be included with Xbox Game Pass this year

RazzerRedux2301d ago

And they announced that.....when?

CaptainCook2301d ago (Edited 2301d ago )

@RazzerRedus
Here's the link from the engineers themselves talking about Xcloud at Xbox London Event 2019.

"There's 2 things.. We are going to give you the games you own from the cloud or the games you've purchased in the future, and we will bring Game streaming to Xbox Game Pass so you are Free to discover and play anywhere and everywhere"

https://youtu.be/VTveV4Yfh2...

SpaceRanger2301d ago

Once again, why is Xbox GamePass on this? Your comment only further proves my point.

RazzerRedux2301d ago

@CaptainCook

Thanks. I missed that announcement obviously.

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RazzerRedux2301d ago

Neither is Uplay or Origin. "Journalism"

2pacalypsenow2302d ago (Edited 2302d ago )

The only game streaming services are PS Now, Stadia and GeForce Now.

Xbox Game pass, Uplay plus and Origin aren’t streaming.

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24-year-old faces nearly 9,000 charges for trading game accounts

A 24-year-old inhabitant of Poland has received nearly 9 thousand charges of illegal distribution of games. His idea was to buy digital versions of the games and then resell access to the account to many people. Losses he caused were valued at nearly $260,000. He pleaded guilty to all charges.

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masterfox2306d ago (Edited 2306d ago )

it's over 9000!!! :D, sorry I couldn't resist.

Bleucrunch2304d ago

hahahahaahahahahahaaaaaa. GOOD ONE!!!

Exvalos2304d ago

Omfg lmao!!!!! Never a more perfect time to say that

badz1492304d ago

it's not over 9000 though

Father__Merrin2305d ago

these cretins are all over ebay you search for a game key and something cheap comes up once you click on the post its actually not a game key but rather access to a account. theres no option on ebay to report them

arkard2304d ago (Edited 2304d ago )

Should be, what does not participate in digital sales (unless something changed im unaware of) so a sale like that is against there terms and conditions

I was wrong, they do allow digital items now.
https://www.ebay.com/help/p...

But I checked and there is still a reporting tool on the mobile website at least. You have to scroll pretty far down to get to it though

nucky642304d ago

not sure about that. i used to sell digital codes from blu ray movies i bought. i never used them so it seemed like a waste. i usually put them up for sale for a third of what the entire movie package cost me. the last time i tried to do this (around 2 months ago) i get message that trying to sell digital copies isn't allowed.

nucky642304d ago

so true. i was always curious as to how people were allowed to do that. now i know - they aren't supposed to.

Cyb3r2304d ago

Some websites sell accounts too Im surprised that noting is being done about this

JackBNimble2304d ago

And they're all stolen accounts

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JackBNimble2304d ago

Why are they calling this trading accounts, this is plain and simply stealing.

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The Game Deflators E64 | Nintendo Loses and Exclusive to the PlayStation 4

This week on the Game Deflators #podcast, John and Ryan discuss the loss of Nintendo Exclusives, Pokemon, and TemTem. Also in the gaming world, we can't forget about the Xbox and PlayStation. Microsoft is re-hiring a a marketing exec of the Xbox 360 days and the PlayStation continues to proove why it will be a force to be reckoned with this next console generation.

To round off this episode the duo tilt their Game Boys and play some Pokemon Pinball. This classic game came out in 1999 to relatively good reviews. Does it still hold up for gamers?

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