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New report claims gamers spend more time watching videos about gaming than playing games (www.gamesindustry.biz)
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[–] captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works 8 points 2 weeks ago

Well...

  1. "Videos about gaming" don't necessarily have to be gameplay footage. Reviews, promotional materials, discussions etc. count. Maybe even stuff like Viva La Dirt League's content which is live action skits about video games.

  2. Tutorials and walkthroughs exist.

  3. Some vintage systems are difficult to get up and running or even find. For a lot of people it's easier to just watch an enthusiast do it on youtube.

  4. Especially on Twitch with streamers it's as much about the player as it is the game.

  5. Especially with esports or speedrunning it's like watching a sporting event. Even if you like playing football too there's something to watching the professionals play at the top echelons.

  6. One can watch gaming videos while doing other things. When I was moving into my apartment in Greensboro I assembled my furniture while watching HCBailly play through the Gameboy Zelda games.