Finding Success with Esports in 2025| Stream Hatchet The data presented here is just a small taste of our look back at the past year on live-streaming platforms: Save Point 2024. To find out more about trends in other live-streaming areas like top streamers, hit games, and Twitch-integrated success stories, check out the full Save … [Read more…]
Marvel Rivals Hits 20M Hours Watched On Debut | Stream Hatchet Game publisher NetEase hoped to change this with the release of Marvel Rivals: A PVP Hero Shooter in the style of Overwatch and Concord. In August, we looked at the pre-release hype for Marvel Rivals based on its Twitch Drops campaigns. Now that the … [Read more…]
Path of Exile 2 Reinvigorates ARPGs on Live Streaming | Stream Hatchet Path of Exile DiabloPath of Exile 2 Path of Exile 2 released in early access on the 6th of December, but many critics agree the game is basically “early access” in name alone. With three out of a total six planned acts included, … [Read more…]
The Game Awards 2024 Nominees on Live Streaming | Stream Hatchet Game of the Year on Live Streaming Before diving into more specific categories, it’s worth quickly reviewing the big award: Game of the Year. With so much diversity among these nominees, it’s hard to nail down any specific trends. But it’s clear that Elden … [Read more…]
The Streamer Awards 2024 Nominations Rundown | Stream Hatchet With winners being determined by 70% popular vote, The Streamer Awards is one of the few creative arts ceremonies that acknowledges fan opinions of worthy winners. This year’s event on the 7th of December is being produced in partnership with streamer-led creative agency Offbrand and features … [Read more…]
VTubers are the vanguard of the live-streaming industry, pushing the medium to its limits at the intersection of technology, identity, and culture. VTubers are bridging the gap between our world and the metaverse, showing how future generations will interact online through completely alternate personas that are just as important to them as their “actual” identities. … [Read more…]
Among the top live-streaming platforms, BIGO LIVE is relatively unassuming. Unlike platforms like Kick, which made a splash by rejecting the norms set by Twitch, or Steam, which built upon its already-established game marketplace, BIGO LIVE doesn’t appear to have any single hook to draw in viewers. Despite this, the platform has gradually innovated and … [Read more…]
VTubers come in many forms; in fact, it’s one of the many reasons a growing number of streamers are trying their hand at this emerging streaming style. The wide array of VTuber models and VTuber avatars opens up new routes for role-playing online, creating virtual communities of extraordinary characters. These range from aspiring idols putting … [Read more…]
Sega stepped out of the limelight back in 2001 when it announced its decision to cede the console race to Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft. While the Sega Genesis (Mega Drive), Sega Saturn, and Sega Dreamcast all left indelible impressions on their fans, the lack of commercial success led Sega to focus their efforts on video … [Read more…]
Twitch Emotes Fully Explained | Stream Hatchet As a consequence, game publishers and brands who fail to grasp the nuances of specific Twitch emotes open themselves up to seeming tone-deaf or out-of-touch – the last thing you want in an online community. Understanding emotes means understanding streaming culture, making your messaging feel more organic. As … [Read more…]