Six games that rocked YouTube and Twitch in March
Below, we’ve chosen out six of the top streaming games on YouTube and Twitch for March 2018. These games aren’t chosen because they have the highest view counts; rather, they’re picked out because they are the most interesting stories happening right now in streaming. For the full list, visit us at Harpeview.
Fortnite
Youtube: 1.96 billion views | Twitch: 83.21 million views
Fortnite maintained its number 1 ranking on both YouTube and Twitch in March, and streamer Ninja gave Twitch a new record high for most concurrent views when he played the game with Drake. Other content creators streamed tournaments, compilations of funny in-game moments, and even videos related to Fortnite’s development over the years.
Far Cry 5
YouTube: 184.62 billion views | Twitch: 7 million views
Far Cry 5 racked up views and hype before its official launch with sneak peeks from top streamers on YouTube and Twitch, helping the game attract a 20-million strong audience on YouTube on its release day. Events held by Ubisoft itself such as Far Cry 5/Reality 2, where famous YouTubers go through real-life scenarios from the game, further created hype around the game.
Sea of Thieves
YouTube: 84.69 million views | Twitch: 11.29 million views
Despite quite a few negative press reviews, thousands of players were drawn to the the open seas for Sea of Thieves’ release. The game’s open world, co-op mode, and freedom to do whatever you want, from looting other players or holding a dance party with strangers on deck, lent to the streamability of the game.
Hello Neighbor
YouTube: 30.08 million views | Twitch: 59,665 views
TinyBuild announced Hello Neighbor finally creeping onto the PS4 and the Switch later this year, inviting thousands of new players to discover the secret that hides in the neighbor’s basement. Mods are sustaining this single-player game’s popularity on YouTube and Twitch, with the most popular mods giving the game life through new endings, and building a richer backstory for the titular ‘neighbor’ with fan-made levels.
Path of Exile
YouTube: 9.91 million views | Twitch: 6.07 million views
Despite being the oldest game on the list, Path of Exile manages to keep its user base engaged with reliable seasonal updates that always add something significant — unlike its competitor, Diablo 3. For March, the game sent players on a Pokemon-esque hunt for 290 creatures through the ‘Bestiary update’.
Slay the Spire
YouTube: 4.22 million views | Twitch: 1.24 million views
Rogue-like game Slay the Spire from indie developer Mega Crit picked up steam on YouTube and Twitch, edging ahead of more popular collectible card games like Magic: The Gathering on its Steam early access launch. The card-game, which has yet to be released worldwide, already has a loyal following, and has been called “the best CCG game on Steam” by Polygon.
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