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Alongside listening to catchy musical hits and enjoying the latest movies, many people keep boredom at bay by starting a video game live stream. For people with a passion for gaming, live streaming has risen to prominence to become one of the most enticing areas of gaming as a whole.
From esports professionals to comical personalities who simply adore all things gaming-related, there is an abundance of streamers on platforms like Twitch. These clever creators continue to contribute to how we consume content in the modern environment, with talented gamers in this space sharing an array of fun and fascinating live streams. It isn’t always easy, though.
In fact, over the years, we’ve seen a number of streamers come and go. Some of them simply failed to replicate the type of material that made them so likeable in the first place, others struggled to combat the stream-sniping that ruins streams, while other streamers couldn’t penetrate what has become a saturated space. There are some fun things you can do to elevate your streams, though. These options are proven to keep people interested and enable your viewers to experience a diverse range of content.
Show off your streaming setup
First and foremost, many diehard gamers who view live streams would also like to live stream themselves in the future. To help them get there, a sneak peek of your streaming setup can go a long way. A useful insight they’ll value, it’s a great way of introducing yourself further and allowing them to see what it takes to become a streamer.
Conduct a Q&A
Ultimately, the reason why people around the world will indulge in your content is because they value your opinion and enjoy watching you play a variety of leading games. As such, it makes a lot of sense to allow them to pick your brains, with viewers typically embracing the opportunity to ask their favorite streamers any questions.
Take requests
Another sure-fire way of keeping your audience on their toes is to include your viewers in any future plans you may have. A fantastic way of doing this is by making them feel like they’re part of the journey you’re embarking on. Taking requests achieves this, with viewers being able to make suggestions and see them come to fruition. It essentially enables them to really feel like they’re really part of the process.
Have a special guest
Whether it’s a famous esports professional or an influencer you’ve become friendly with, hosting special guests on your live streams can go a long way. You could interview them, have a friendly chat, play against each other, and loads more.
Arrange a challenge
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Another way of sharing fun live content is by involving your audience in your content as much as possible. As mentioned above, you can take requests, but you can go one step further by taking on any challenges people may have. After all, people love challenges and seeing whether or not their favorite online personalities can smash them.
Run a competition
Let’s face it: if people can win something, then they’ll generally try to do so. This most certainly applies to the live streaming sphere, with a giveaway of a new game or various stream rewards helping to keep your current viewers satisfied, while also potentially pulling in new community members.
Host a quiz
Another way to ensure your audience can interact with you, alongside having an opportunity to put their knowledge to the test, hosting a quiz is another plan many live streamers opt for. After all, people love quizzes and gamers are no different. You can also offer prizes.
