Twitch is going through a period of change and continues to update its services to try to compete against other platforms like Kick that are seeking to gain ground. In recent months, there have been several updates such as the inclusion of streamer panels, as shown by Auronplay, hunting down multiple accounts, and making it easier to share vertical clips. During one of the latest live broadcasts from the platform to announce updates for the next patch, their representatives took the opportunity to address one of the aspects that users believe is true: the fact that Twitch is no longer just a gaming platform.
Twitch’s response to the accusations
Twitch started as a streaming platform where initially video game gameplay was the main content. With its popularity and the rise of some streamers, the platform has also become a place to engage in talks, create shows, or stream events like The Event of the Year. Currently, it can be said that the popularity of gameplay has decreased significantly.
In response to this issue, the senior product manager of Twitch and the head of the community have spoken out clearly. “Games will always be our foundation. It’s the most incredible thing we have on this service: that there is an interest in watching people talk and spend time with them. The fact that Just Chatting is so popular tells us that people want to see things beyond games, and that’s great, and we will support that as much as we can, along with all the amazing games you enjoy watching.”
However, these statements have not fully convinced anyone, as, no matter how much they emphasize the value they place on video games, they have not been able to refute the fact that “Just Chatting” is the most popular category on the platform; a category that, by the way, many users claimed to detest.
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