Gaming

Understanding the Impressive World of Video Game Streaming

How video game streaming works and why it’s popular

Aiden (Owner of Illumination Gaming)
ILLUMINATION
Published in
5 min readJan 14, 2023

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The Rise of Video Game Streaming

Video game streaming has been a passion of mine for over a decade.

The concept first emerged in the early 2000s. As technology and internet infrastructure advanced, video game streaming gained popularity and has now become a vital aspect of the gaming industry.

In this article, I will delve into the concept of video game streaming, its use cases, the factors that have contributed to its immense popularity, and examine why some individuals prefer watching to playing the games.

What is game streaming?

Video game streaming is the process of live broadcasting or recording gameplay footage of a video game over the internet.

It is typically done using a streaming platform, such as Twitch, YouTube Gaming, or Facebook Gaming, which allows users to share their gameplay with a global audience in real-time.

Streamers can also interact with their viewers through chat and other interactive features, creating a sense of community and engagement.

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Aiden (Owner of Illumination Gaming)
ILLUMINATION

Specialise in Media, Design, Filmmaking, Gaming. I support Illumination as an editor and YouTube coordinator. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9DhuGQYbpI&