2025 was a year of contrasts in gaming. Indies rocked it critically and commercially, like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 making history at The Game Awards as the first indie debut to win Game of the Year. But on the flip side, darker times reigned as the industry dealt…
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Game publishers need more data to figure out which marketing routes are effective for promoting their game, both pre- and post-release. That’s why we’ve recently been deep-diving into a range of topics linking live-streaming and Steam data, thanks to the help from our friends over at GameDiscoverCo.! We’ve…
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Game publishers need more data to figure out how potential buyers are feeling about their upcoming game launches. That’s why we’ve been diving into the link between common game discovery metrics and live streaming popularity, like Steam Wishlists and Perennial Sellers. Continuing in our quest to demystify the…
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Just a couple of months ago, we explored how publishers and brands could counter inflated live-streaming numbers caused by viewbotting. Since then, the issue has evolved into one of the defining conversations of 2025. As a reminder: In late July, Twitch CEO Dan Clancy announced a new wave…
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Game publishers need more data to figure out which marketing routes are effective for promoting their game, both pre- and post-release. That’s why last month we did a deep-dive into the link between Steam wishlists and live-streaming awareness. Continuing in our quest to demystify the link between promotion…
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Music creators and DJs often get overlooked by publishers and brands aiming to reach new audiences, being overshadowed by the mega reach of gamers and variety content creators. However, musicians offer a massive advantage when promoting a brand or product: They can create transformative art which hooks in…
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Sports Games are often overlooked when it comes to discussions among hardcore gamers. Despite genres like MOBAs, Fighting Games, and Shooters getting attention on live-streaming thanks to their competitive nature, Sports Games seem to quietly chug along while avoiding the esports spotlight. And, this happens despite the massive…
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EVO USA is kicking off for 2025, bringing the Fighting Game Community (FGC) together for the most popular event on the calendar. While esports pros battle it out in their respective disciplines, publishers like Capcom, Bandai Namco, SNK, and Sega will be looking to make a splash with…
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Metroidvanias (or “Search Action” games) are one of the most beloved indie game genres. But while other indie genres like Simulator Games and Cozy Games have formed their own communities on live streaming, Metroidvanias have struggled to make the leap onto platforms like Twitch and YouTube. Or at…
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The signs of an oncoming Roblox downpour in 2024 have erupted into a full-blown storm in the second half of 2025. When we first saw those gathering clouds, we covered how brands could use influencer marketing in tandem with Roblox (and other UGC games/platforms) to reach a wider…
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