Statistics in a recent report from Streamlabs show which video game publishers are being watched the most, the top categories, as well as growth since last year. With regard to the latter, the report states that all platforms, which include Twitch, Facebook Gaming, and YouTube Gaming Live, have seen a drop in total hours watched, with only the former experiencing a bit of a growth when compared to the last quarter.
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Why there’s been a decline can be attested to the fact that, as the report says, the pandemic is “winding down,” with people generally returning to some semblance of normality. Besides this, a recent story shows that five Twitch streamers are moving over to YouTube Gaming, something which has also happened in the past, and could be a contributing factor to the decline in growth since last year.
On top of that, Twitch may also be considering new payment structures, which could see streamers earning less money from subscriptions and more for ads. Whether this will have a negative effect if it does come to pass remains to be seen. Of course, Twitch is still the streaming behemoth, often the first choice for many who are looking to start broadcasting, but it’s possible that the spike in viewership is starting to peter out now, especially as lockdowns across the globe have largely been lifted.
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Source: Streamlabs
