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Twitch. “Why would you pay to watch someone play a video game?”, I thought. Turns out, many enjoy it and it’s not too far removed from watching any sport.
I still don't understand why people want to watch people play video games. I can understand YouTube videos where you learn tips/tricks and walkthroughs, but just watching some kid play a video game. Like what?
I thought this was weird until I realized a lot of people grew up watching their older siblings play video games and never playing them. For some games that have a story line, it can be more fun than playing them. You also can turn it on as a background noise while doing something or to make friends to play with. You also can still use it to learn to get better specially as YouTube videos to learn can be better for the time but they may not show everything.
I remember how awesome it was to watch cod advanced warfare. Honestly it's pretty sick if you're into sci fi, at least watch the start. Fun fact - it's also the origin of the press F to pay respects meme.
The issue is simply that people don't have the same experience or perspective to understand why XYZ exists. Bottled water is near the top. If you've never needed it or bought it, then I guess it doesn't make sense.
But obviously there is a 'need' for it. It serves a purpose for some people, in some situations.
Likewise, how watching people play games make sense is what you described. I watched a lot during work, not fully paying attention and able to skip any parts I want.
Same can be said for nearly every example in this thread. Those things make sense for some people, not all people. And often there are enough people to sustain that idea as a business.