Livestreaming, live broadcasting, or more commonly "streaming", is a discipline that is taking up more and more space in the daily lives of many geeks. The profession of streamer has become a future prospect for some, while millions of others try their hand at it out of pure passion and desire to transmit. At a time when live broadcasting has become an essential element of geek culture, we decided that it was time for us to get involved too.
Livestreaming, an activity Widespread but little-known
With almost 10 million monthly creators, and 31 million viewers on average, Twitch is one of the birthplaces of streaming, but it is no longer alone in the competition. The meteoric rise of platforms such as YouTube, Kick, and Facebook Gaming is evidence of the massive craze for live content. Initially confined to video games, the discipline quickly spread — largely thanks to lockdowns — to other themes. So much so that it is now possible to come across anything and everything on the platforms, from music to creative arts, board games, and even the daily lives of animals. Netflix has not escaped the trend, by broadcasting its series Baby Animals live last year.
Why this fascination with live content? Beyond the entertaining aspect, livestreaming offers real-time interaction between creators and their audience, thus creating dynamic and engaged communities. For example, the most viewed category on Twitch is “Just Chatting,” a catch-all space where creators chat with their audience on a variety of topics.
Despite its global popularity, live streaming remains an enigma for many. Whether we’re talking about business plans, techniques, or internal regulations on each platform, the field has many gray areas.
Articles, tests, analyses, and selections
As part of our new section dedicated to livestreaming, we will offer a variety of of content to satisfy all streaming enthusiasts, but which will especially call on neophytes to discover this field. You can count on feedback of products and equipment intended for streamers, guides to understand the jargon of the streaming universe, selections of recommended products to improve your setup or even analyses of the latest trends and innovations in the field.
You can already consult some work on the subject. Stay tuned Stay up to date with the latest news and trends in the streaming world by regularly checking out our new section dedicated to livestreaming on Le Journal du Geek. And don't hesitate to let us know your suggestions and requests so that we can continue to offer you the best possible content.
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