Once again, I'm loving this resurgence of gamers who abhor intolerance (jumbo shrimp), and embrace games for the fun they are supposed to be! This is what gaming's all about - not shouting down and denigrating others, but enjoying games and building an inclusive community.
YetiInTheMist does streaming on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, starting at 10pm CST. The range of games varies - so it won't be more CoD swearing like a sailor for hours on end, and YetiInTheMist runs regular giveaways and contests.
Yeti will also be at the FIRST EVER TwitchCon in San Francisco at the Moscone Center on September 25th and 26th!
Want to find out the latest news and info about Yeti and the great giveaways? Follow him on Twitter and Facebook!
A lot of people have been popping up on my radar, lately, who actually play games for (spell it out with me) F-U-N! Fun! I swear, if this trend continues, I might just get back into streaming, myself.
Anyway, junnyK is a competitive/casual gamer who likes to (currently) play CS:GO, LoL, with plans to engage any other janky games that come down the line (so one can only hope that means multiplayer S.T.A.L.K.E.R.).
In all seriousness, junnyK is a damned entertaining gamer, and he moderates his channel in a way that's fun, while offering a safe place for people who...I don't know, hate racism, sexism, people bashing, and hostility in general - which is a huge plus, in my book!
junnyK has some entertaining an funny streams, and does regular Twitch giveaways - and you can find out more by keeping up with junnyK on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Steam!
The trend we've been seeing lately is for gamers to really niche down their Twitch channels. The plus side of that is that there are certain channels, and you absolutely know that they'll be playing DayZ or Minecraft 24/7. You know what you're getting, and that's great. The downside is that one can only take so much of a few dozen "ALL CoD ALL THE TIME!" before getting a bit burned out on watching people scream into a headset and swearing when they didn't get to camp the right spot on the map before they were picked off by someone who is just *that* much better. And the cycle goes on...
Enter MeowBitch.tv, where streamer Kitty_haz_Claws is playing games, Monday-Friday from 7pm - 10pm CST.
What I really like about watching Kitty_haz_Claws is that there is a variety of gaming - everything from retro emulation to indie, and even AAA games. There's variety, and that's what is compelling. I have to see what's happening because I know it will always be something different, and not "yet another arena deathmatch marathon."
Between the different games and the commentary, Kitty_haz_Claws provides a great space where people can be themselves, hang out, and enjoy watching streaming that offers an alternative to the "dedicated" bulletfests.
If you watching tactical FPS games (CoD: Advanced Warfare, Black Ops, etc.) with fast conversation between the players, check out Silvabul over on Twitch.
Silvabul is still growing an audience, which means the odds of winning a great giveaway are really good!
Show some love, win some free stuff, and check out great gameplay and conversation with Silvabul - currently streaming GTA, CoD: Advanced Warfare, and other great games. Head on over and check them out now!
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Remember, you can always find me over on Steam, during the odd hours of the morning.
Sometimes I get in the mood to watch the chaos of One vs. All or the mayhem that ensues when Squad-based games go wrong. Then there are the people who do it right. People who use the advantages of the maps in games like Battlefield Hardline. DeathStalks18 is one of those individuals, who can size up a game and get in there to deliver an entertaining live stream on Twitch. Seriously, watching DeathStalks18 makes me want to start using my XB1 more often - but then again, it's so fun just to watch him play, that there's little else I want to do.
Sometimes my own schedule leaves me with little time play game (especially as of late), so I've taken to watching people who are really good at playing the games I enjoy. Lately, I've been watching Twitch streamer ainabaasch play FFXIV, because I get to see the whole game, and get to see some awesome endgame raids, dungeons, and new expansion content that I'm probably not going to be able to get to for months.
Watch live video from ainabaasch on www.twitch.tv
Aina Baasch is extremely good at the game, and highly entertaining to watch. (In fact, I've spent a good amount of time working with her raid videos playing in the corner of my monitor.) Her streaming schedule is as follows:
Friday: 9PM to 12AM CST
Saturday: 8PM to 12AM CST
Sunday: 8PM to 11PM CST
If you can't catch any of her live streams, you can always check out her YouTube channel, to catch any dungeon runs and raids from earlier in the game.
For a Twitch stream to hold my attention, it has to be entertaining, funny, and show off the game (any game - because it's my vice of choice) in a fun way shows me the ins and outs in a way that can (potentially - because playing with others involves skills I don't quite possess) make me a better player.
Little Red is a long time gamer who loves RPGs and she's focusing a lot of her time playing Heroes of the Storm. I watched a few of Red's past broadcasts and - as much as I enjoy playing games - I just wanted to grab a snack and a drink, and keep watching. Not only does Red have the skills to back up any game she starts, but the commentary is quick-witted and really funny.
Red doesn't just play Heroes of the Storm (though I may have a new favorite spectator sport, after watching her go a few rounds). She also likes to mix things up with AAA games like The Witcher 3, and even some indie games, for a nice well-rounded mix.
Right now, LittleRed5's streaming schedule looks like this:
Tuesdays: 5-8pm
Wednesdays: 5-8pm (games with viewers!)
Fridays: 5-8pm
Occasional weekends and random days.
Seriously, if you like gaming, and want to watch some highly entertaining HotS sessions with a streamer not only is VERY good at the game, but makes the experience feel inclusive with the audience, check out LittleRed5 as soon as you get the chance!
With over 60 million people playing, worldwide, you could say that Summoners War is a pretty popular game. But Summoners War isn't a mobile game that has you tapping the screen mindlessly to waste time - Summoners War involves strategy, forethought, and a complete understanding of the rules.
To help you along, Twitch user (and top-rated Summoners War player) Omgbomber hosts regular sessions to give tips and strategic plans to get the most out of Summoners War.
Omgbomber streams live from 8am-8pm Central, with Friday night streaming starting at 6pm. For all other times and special events, you should head on over to Twitch and take a look at Omgbomber's schedule.
Destiny has become one of my favorite spectator sports. Personally, I'm about as proficient at the game as I am at most multiplayer games, which is to say, I'm terrible. However, if you give me a live stream of players who are not only good at the game, but who keep up funny and fast chatter, and I'll watch for hours.
Take the 86'm Clan over on isharehow. They have no problem making Destiny look easy, while cutting up on each other about who messed up worse during the game. You can catch them on their live stream from 9:30 to midnight on most nights, and you can keep up with their latest antics over on Twitter.
Among Twitch streamers, Arathin90 is getting a huge audience - not just for showcasing great games and being entertaining as hell, but also for his amazing giveaways.
Starting tomorrow (April 17th, for those on the other side of the dateline), Arathin90 will be doing a 24 streaming extravaganza giving out one game an hour (that's 24 games total) along with Steam Cards, Smite Cards, LoL Cards, and More. You can expect to see the latest and greatest, from GTA V (PC) to Outlast, Alien Isolation, Mortal Kombat X, and tons more.
OriginalShen is, by far, one of our favorite Twitch personalities. She's a huge supporter of girl streamers, and can usually be found playing Final Fantasy XIV with the occasional round of Guild Wars 2, CS:GO, or Path of Exile, and a few others. Combining skill with a sharp sense of humor, OriginalShen is definitely engaging and fun to watch, no matter what game is being played.
If you like watching intense online gaming, you should check out GRIDFULL over at twitch.tv. Ranging from GTA to Battlefield and League of Legends, GRIDFULL has taken his expertise to the masses, and has turned his passion into a profession.
Here he is taking on the train mission from GTA: San Andreas:
