Now, because we’re all forced to stay inside, Twitch is seeing another boom. Twitch is like a “Letsplays” video but unfiltered, unedited, and, most importantly, uninterrupted–you know how important instant gratification is in the age of the internet. Since Twitch streams 24/7 footage of people playing video games live, its corresponding rise was almost inevitable. In the late 2010s, “Letsplays,” a Youtube genre where internet personalities play through video games, became popular. One of those forms is live streaming, most notably the Amazon-owned streaming service Twitch.įor those unfamiliar, Twitch is a streaming platform predominantly geared towards streaming video games and esports. Of course, since we are at home with nothing really to do, we’re busy seeking other forms of entertainment. In fact, being stuck at home all day, in general, is strange for many. Working from home is a new paradigm that many of us have to adjust to.