Young North Americans are turning to YouTube and TikTok ahead of Twitch for streaming games


While 13-17 year-olds prefer YouTube to follow gamers’ live streams, 18-24 year-olds choose TikTok. — AFP Relaxnews

Nearly half of Generation Z and Millennials in the US and Canada watch video game streams every week. YouTube and TikTok stand out as the platforms of choice, even surpassing Twitch, the historic giant of game streaming.

According to data from YPulse, a striking trend is emerging in video game streaming habits among the younger generations. Whether they stream videos in order to follow eSports competitions or simply enjoy other players’ gameplay, almost 50% of Generation Z and Millennials engage in this activity on a regular basis.

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