Re:How to Get Rich Playing Video Games Online
by DougN7 on Tuesday November 14, 2017 @01:11PM
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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.
Re:How to Get Rich Playing Video Games Online
by ForRealsies on Tuesday November 14, 2017 @02:56PM
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Exactly, 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.
Re:How to Get Rich Playing Video Games Online
by bennyg on Tuesday November 14, 2017 @04:17PM
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Check out the Creative streams on Twitch if you'd like to watch some sweet DIY/artistic creations in progress.
Re:How to Get Rich Playing Video Games Online
by socialist_coder on Tuesday November 14, 2017 @04:39PM
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Many 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.
Re:How to Get Rich Playing Video Games Online
by toomanybeersies on Tuesday November 14, 2017 @07:32PM
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> 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.
Re:How to Get Rich Playing Video Games Online
by arca_vorago on Tuesday November 14, 2017 @05:32PM
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You 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.
Re:How to Get Rich Playing Video Games Online
by Unbeliever69 on Tuesday November 14, 2017 @05:41PM
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Let's not forget former Call of Duty level designer and 2 time Blockbuster 1993-1994 Video Game Champion!
Re:How to Get Rich Playing Video Games Online
by thrownblown on Tuesday November 14, 2017 @07:43PM
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back to back!
Re:How to Get Rich Playing Video Games Online
by seccess on Tuesday November 14, 2017 @03:05PM
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Until you hear an outburst like this: https://youtu.be/33sUi8r-PDI?t=557
Is that funny? To me it just sounds racist...
Re:How to Get Rich Playing Video Games Online
by kiranest on Tuesday November 14, 2017 @03:25PM
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How's that racist? All he did was say the opponent's name in a weird way and "passive" aggressively criticize Daybreak.
Re:How to Get Rich Playing Video Games Online
by bfuller on Wednesday November 15, 2017 @02:47PM
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Oh please. If that isn't racist neither is "me chinese me play joke me go peepee in your coke"
just because you find racism humorous doesn't mean it isn't offensive.
Re:How to Get Rich Playing Video Games Online
by always_good on Tuesday November 14, 2017 @05:57PM
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What? He's suggesting he lost that fire fight because of Daybreak's latest push to deploy servers in that part of the world. Yes, it's funny.
Dr Disrespect is amazing. He is an online performer and a gamer.
Most surprising are the people who talk about how watching Dr D has helped them through depression or cancer. He talked about this movingly but briefly in his speech this week.
This is a whole new form of entertainment. It will be fascinating to see where it unfolds. I think Amazon will get a very good return for their investment.