-
Hey, guest user. Hope you're enjoying NeoGAF! Have you considered registering for an account? Come join us and add your take to the daily discourse.
Jeeves
Member
I enjoy sitting in the same room as a friend who's playing and cracking jokes.
Sometimes I might watch videos of Smash Bros. tourney play. I used to watch a lot of Retsupurae which was basically just MST3K but with video games.
Streamers, though? Not really my thing. Sometimes I might fire up Twitch if I'm really bored but it never sticks.
Sometimes I might watch videos of Smash Bros. tourney play. I used to watch a lot of Retsupurae which was basically just MST3K but with video games.
Streamers, though? Not really my thing. Sometimes I might fire up Twitch if I'm really bored but it never sticks.
Julius Ibidus
Member
this is actually a refreshing topic. could it be one that both Microsoft and Sony fans agree on? also, has anybody taken the opportunity to mention the unbelievably incredible consumer entertainment value of MICROSOFT GAME PASS??!?
I didn't at first.
Then I found a person that has a likable personality, Coryxkenshin is hilarious IMO. Tries very hard not to curse, the rare occasions get bleeped.
Like someone said, it reminds me of the arcade. Or Dave n Busters. I watch ppl play there all the time when I do.
Then I found a person that has a likable personality, Coryxkenshin is hilarious IMO. Tries very hard not to curse, the rare occasions get bleeped.
Like someone said, it reminds me of the arcade. Or Dave n Busters. I watch ppl play there all the time when I do.
Last edited:
MiguelItUp
Member
Yes. But really I just watch the few streamers I watch for their personality. Not so much the game they're playing, or that they're playing games. Almost just kind of feels like a podcast for me at that point.
cyber_ninja
Member
No, watching other people playing video games is retarded.
bumleforce
Member
I don't like to watch other people as I hate the talking but I remember when the last of us 2 got leaked and it was spoiled for me with the major parts. I ended up going to youtube and watched all the cutscenes someone put up with some gameplay mixed in. It was like 13 hours but was good. no talking and saved me 60 bucks and I didn't think it was amazing story wise anyways so Im glad I did it that way
BigBooper
Member
I put no, because I don't watch streaming, but I do sometimes listen to it. If there's a game I'm somewhat interested in, I may put on a stream and glance at it occasionally to get a sense of what they like/dislike about it. As far as really watching streamers though, no I don't. One of myy coworkers watches game streams every evening and I do not understand it, but I guess I don't need to. She probably wouldn't understand why I listen to the music I do.
Last edited:
ArtemisClydeFrog
Banned
BigBooper? More like BigBOOMER LOL got yo ass
BigBooper
Member
You crummy kids
Optimus Lime
(L3) + (R3) | Spartan rage activated
No. I find the idea of watching Twitch streamers playing video games utterly preposterous, and the only thing more ridiculous than doing it, is giving them actual, real money to do it. It is the grotesque begging/handout culture of Youtube/Patreon on steroids, aimed at children who are too dumb to know any different.
pasterpl
Member
This
VulcanRaven
Member
Yes. I don't watch streams but I like watching blind Let's Plays of games that I have played. I have watched many Metal Gear and The Last of Us Let's Plays. Its fun to see someone playing them for the first time.
Last edited:
Armorian
Banned
paparazzo
Member
I was in the never camp until an Oblivion YT rec popped up, and I’ve watched the channel’s Bethesda content ever since - Wilburgur. By an Australian guy who mocks the whole thing as he goes, with some occasional mods that add to the experience. Haven’t come across anything comparable since, though I find a lot of gaming Youtubers kind of annoying. Maybe it’s just the perfect mix of Bethesda jank and foreign accent/vocabulary that does it for me lol.
Last edited:
Elektro Demon
Banned
No, not really. I'm fine with watching a bit of gameplay when the game is not released yet or maybe gameplay in the review but watching more then 15 minutes of someone playing something, well I just can't. I don't find it interesting, I'd rather play it myself.
greencoder
Member
I secretly watched that kind of videos when I was 14-18 years old because my parents forbade me to play video-games. And I enjoyed watching others play because it made me feel connected to the industry. But not now, since I can play myself.
Maiden Voyage
Gold™ Member
Mr Hyde
Member
rodrigolfp
Haptic Gamepads 4 Life
Only very skilled players. And for shooters, they have to be playing fast and without any aim assist. xP
Last edited:
Party McHardy
Member
I don’t and I’m using this topic as an excuse to rant - my nephew isn’t allowed to play video games as his dad thinks it stops kids from being interested in sports. Meanwhile my nephew is allowed to watch people play minecraft etc for hours on end. I don’t get the world these days.
22•22
NO PAIN TRANCE CONTINUE
Fuck yeah I do. Although I'm very critical so so better be playing at least better then me or have a nice personality/screen presence/atmosphere going on. Going on the latter that leaves 0.8% for me to watch; and that's fine. Even then it's pretty uncommon to watch gaming stuff unless I want to check out some new/old game I have my eyes on or some pro help. I really dont get this pretty common consensus regarding not wanting to watch because instead I could play.. I mean really? Y'all dont watch sports you yourself practice or cooking stuff? Cant wrap my head around that.
Sander Cohen
Member
Fuck no, never. If it was up to me, I would take all the braindead audience from these streamers and they would starve to death.
I can do exactly the same as what he/she is doing right now, why would I watch some other fool? And if I’m stuck somewhere, I always go for textual guide if possible.
And it’s not like watching any other sport. I can’t play on Santiago Bernabeu in front of 80K people or play in Staples Center with most athletic people alive. And if you wanna play football with your buddies, it takes certain effort to gather and organize everything. But with video game, I can literally pick up a controller and do exactly what that guy is doing and probably better.
I can do exactly the same as what he/she is doing right now, why would I watch some other fool? And if I’m stuck somewhere, I always go for textual guide if possible.
And it’s not like watching any other sport. I can’t play on Santiago Bernabeu in front of 80K people or play in Staples Center with most athletic people alive. And if you wanna play football with your buddies, it takes certain effort to gather and organize everything. But with video game, I can literally pick up a controller and do exactly what that guy is doing and probably better.
Last edited:
NeoIkaruGAF
Gold Member
I used to enjoy speedruns, but now I tend to doze off after a while. I'll still watch some marathons, but only if it's games I know. Watching people play games I don't know is terribly boring.
My friends enjoy Smash super players videos, but I can only stand one or two at a time.
It's fine if a friend is playing something and explains stuff to me.
Streaming? Absolutely not. I'm not one to sit and passively watch videos for a long time anyway, imagine watching someone fumbling for hours with a game they've just started for the first time. It's not a sports match.
My friends enjoy Smash super players videos, but I can only stand one or two at a time.
It's fine if a friend is playing something and explains stuff to me.
Streaming? Absolutely not. I'm not one to sit and passively watch videos for a long time anyway, imagine watching someone fumbling for hours with a game they've just started for the first time. It's not a sports match.
Dusktildawn48
Member
Single player games, no. Competitive games, yes. I watch a decent amount of rocket league and warzone content.
memphistora
Neo Member
absolutely not interested in watching someone else play.
makes me sleepy.
makes me sleepy.
ZoukGalaxy
Member
No
OR only with no commentary because 99,99% streamers talks are pure shitness. And exclusively SP games I already finished.
And the worst: no game sound or very low with mic wide open.
You should add this to the poll.
OR only with no commentary because 99,99% streamers talks are pure shitness. And exclusively SP games I already finished.
And the worst: no game sound or very low with mic wide open.
You should add this to the poll.
Last edited:
Rockondevil
Member
Can't stand streaming and watching is probably one of the things I enjoy least.