5 big Twitch trends that not everyone has noticed!

In the recent past, the live-streaming platform Twitch has experienced an interesting shift. Live streaming is currently one of the biggest trends in the world of the Internet and a decent income can now be earned via Twitch. Above all, some particularly big Twitch trends attracted worldwide attention and great entertainment.

People do all sorts of things on Twitch, including gambling, interacting with the chat, or even denying normal everyday life. Almost everything can be found here while the gaming industry represents a significant proportion of the content produced. Anyone who wants to buy a game today can first get an idea of ​​it by watching a streamer play it. In the meantime, despite the legality of online gaming libraries, the content has been restricted, since Twitch is aimed also at a non-adult audience.

Today, a whole range of trends ensures that Twitch is enjoying ever-increasing popularity. Here are a few that went a bit under the radar but still got a lot of clicks.

1. Slot Streams

Gambling is a leisure activity with increasing popularity around the world. No wonder so-called casino live streamers can quickly build up a loyal audience. Consequently, live channels on Twitch that deal with casino streams have now become a popular business model. And of course, the trend has not remained hidden from gambling providers and game developers for long.

Some of the largest gambling providers on the Internet have started signing exclusive contracts with the relevant streamers in order to be able to advertise their own offers. However, the offers of slot streams have been since regulated and Twitch is currently no longer an option as a platform for these streams.

2. Pokémon unboxing streams

Millennials in particular know the trading card game Pokémon from their childhood. The so-called unboxing streams involve opening the packet of cards (box) with the cards inside in front of the camera. The hope for particularly valuable cards generated excitement and attracted worldwide attention. Due to the hype, the Pokémon cards even developed into a promising investment. Excitement and a lot of nostalgia made the Pokémon unboxing streams one of the biggest Twitch trends of all time.

3. GeoGuessr streams

The online game GeoGuessr is about the player being placed at a random location on the Google Street View map using an algorithm. Now it’s a matter of guessing where it is located. The closer your tip is to the actual location, the higher the score. Accordingly, one goes in search of clues and examines flora, fauna, street signs or billboards. In order to achieve a high hit rate, a little detective work is absolutely necessary.

GeoGuessr is also so popular because you can travel the world indirectly from home. Whether it’s the Australian outback, the lively Times Square in New York City or a Brazilian favela – the whole world can be traveled here with just a few clicks. Successes with GeoGuessr streams have been achieved by Geowizard, EveBonnet, and Ludwig, among others.

4. Chess

Just a few years ago, chess was considered by many young people to be one of the most boring games in the world. But thanks to Twitch, many viewers got to know the popular brain teaser in a new way. Coinciding with the success of Netflix series sensation The Queen’s Gambit, chess experienced veritable hype on Twitch.

Online chess tournaments have reached a viewership of several million people. Live coaching fueled the hype and ensured that spectators were increasingly immersed in the fascinating world of chess. Streamers Hikaru “GMHikaru” Nakamura and Anna Rudof are particularly popular.

5. Sleep

The so-called slumber parties are probably the most bizarre Twitch trend of all time. Here the streamers simply go to sleep. For a small amount of money, viewers can have acoustic tones played to wake up the sleeping streamer. This is how American Twitch streamer Mizkif was able to make a whopping $5,600 while he slept.

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