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== Examples == == Examples ==
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Video game walkthroughs (sometimes referred to as a play-through) are videos in which a player records and uploads footage of themselves playing video games to video sharing sites such as YouTube and live stream play-throughs to media streaming sites such as Twitch.tv. These videos generally have the goal of assisting others in accomplishing feats within the video games. Video game walkthroughs may consist of a 'walkthrough' through the entire game, certain parts/sections, helping viewers improve their skills in the games, or they may be guides on finding rare collectables or unlocking achievements.

Players that watch video game walkthroughs tend to do so for entertainment purposes as well as for their typically informative nature. According to Business Insider and The Verge, viewers use this genre of videos and live streams to assist with everything from purchase decisions regarding a game to "get better at playing games" in addition to their entertainment value.

Primary Uses

According to 2016 study regarding the different motivations of viewers, the five most significant causes/factors are:

  • to gain information and knowledge
  • to have a pleasant experience
  • to gain more confidence and credibility
  • to connect with family and friends
  • to have an escape or diversion from real life

Press

GameRadar+ has called the watching of video game play-throughs the "Netflix of video games" with CNN calling watching video games "must-see TV". According to the Associated Press,

They not only see the live and recorded video sessions as a way to sharpen their abilities, but also as a way to interact with star players in chatrooms or simply be entertained.

— Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press

Examples

] and ] are examples of popular YouTube personalities who create video walkthroughs of video games.CVG created video walkthroughs until its closure by Future in February of 2015. IGN also creates video walkthroughs of video games.

References

  1. Injustice 2: Supergirl Gameplay Walkthrough - IGN First - IGN Video, retrieved 2017-02-21
  2. "Why We Watch Others Play Video Games | The Houstonian". Retrieved 2017-02-22.
  3. Mirani, Leo. "500 million people are watching videos of video games". Quartz. Retrieved 2017-02-22.
  4. "Why Your Kid Loves Watching People Play Video Games on YouTube | A new way to play | Toca Boca". A new way to play | Toca Boca. Retrieved 2017-02-22.
  5. ^ "Watching others play video games the next big thing". Smithsonian Tween Tribune. Retrieved 2017-02-22.
  6. ^ CNN, Christopher Dawson. "Why watching video games is must-see TV". CNN. Retrieved 2017-02-22. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  7. Schreier, Jason. "The Joy Of Playing Video Games Without Actually Playing Them". Kotaku. Retrieved 2017-02-22.
  8. "GTA 5 - Achievements / Trophies and Side Missions - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved 2017-02-21.
  9. Muncy, Jake. "Why I Watch People Play Videogames on the Internet". WIRED. Retrieved 2017-02-22.
  10. "5 reasons I prefer watching video games to playing them". www.popmythology.com. Retrieved 2017-02-22.
  11. "4 reasons people love watching video games online". Business Insider. Retrieved 2017-02-22.
  12. McCormick, Rich (2014-08-26). "This is why people want to watch other people play video games". The Verge. Retrieved 2017-02-22.
  13. Sjöblom, Max; Hamari, Juho (2016-05-13). "Why Do People Watch Others Play Video Games? An Empirical Study on the Motivations of Twitch Users". Rochester, NY. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  14. "A New World of Video Games: Viewers - Sekg". Sekg. 2016-10-28. Retrieved 2017-02-22.
  15. "No-commentary playthroughs are the Netflix of video games". gamesradar. Retrieved 2017-02-22.
  16. Lee, Dave (2014-05-21). "Computer and Video Games online magazine facing closure". BBC News. Retrieved 2017-02-21.
  17. Watch Dogs 2 Gameplay Walkthrough - E3 2016 - IGN Video, retrieved 2017-02-21

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