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I'm not into watching gaming at all (I'd rather play), but this is really just another twist on 'Reality TV', and one with less dysfunction IMHO.
by DougN7 9y ago
I'm not into watching gaming at all (I'd rather play), but this is really just another twist on 'Reality TV', and one with less dysfunction IMHO.
- ForRealsies 9y agoExactly, livestreaming == reality TV. It's too easy to turn off my brain and be 'entertained' for hours. I've recently forced myself back to watching films/TV instead. The difference in creative stimulation is like night & day.
- bennyg 9y agoCheck out the Creative streams on Twitch if you'd like to watch some sweet DIY/artistic creations in progress.
- socialist_coder 9y agoMany people watch streams to learn new tactics and strategies. You don't get that from reality TV at all. No one is watching Survivor or The Bachelor and then using what they learned in real life.
- toomanybeersies 9y ago> No one is watching Survivor or The Bachelor and then using what they learned in real life Never say never. I am sure there are people who do, probably not with much success.
- arca_vorago 9y agoYou know, I never really watched others game either, until just the other week. Since I am gnu+Linux only now, I have missed out on some games, but recently watched a play through of the new tombraider game and found it quite enjoyable. I really think it works better for linear games though, because its like I almost feel as if I played it but didn't have to spend the money on it. Its this play by proxy I now think is one of the main draws. I have been encouraged to stream by others myself, and do every once in a while on hitbox. Maybe I should give it a real try.