Anecdata: I've bought games after watching gameplay by streamers I like and respect. For example, if you are borderline about investing in DCS (combat flightsi

Anecdata: I've bought games after watching gameplay by streamers I like and respect. For example, if you are borderline about investing in DCS (combat flightsim) and related gear, watching someone like Growling Sidewinder can tip you over. It hasn't convinced me yet because I don't wish to buy the required rig, but it might. And I bought Il-2 after watching another channel's gameplay videos.