#9 - How did Twitch become so popular?

In this week's episode, we discuss how Twitch became so popular. We look at how the platform evolved from Justin.tv. We also talk about several of our favourite streamers, our list includes: RayNarvaezJr (aka BrownMan), Sips, Shroud, SwaggersSouls IAteYourPie, GirfriendReviews, Cuda87 and more! Join us for our 'Game of the Week' Showdown, this week's theme is 'LEGO Games' - LEGO Marvel Avenger's v LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game. We answer your questions! If you have any questions, remember to send them in to [email protected]. Check out this week's sponsor: http://graycode.ie/ For more great content, please do leave a rating, review and follow us on social media!  Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodEnterPlayer2  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enterplayer2podcast/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enterplayer2podcast/  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/enterplayer2podcast  Song Used in Game of the Week Showdown  Extreme Energy (Music Today 80) - Composed & Produced by Anwar Amr: https://youtu.be/8ZZbAkKNx7s

In this week's episode, we discuss the evolution of Battle Royale games. How did a mod for Arma 2 turn into PlayerUnknown's BattleGrounds? What are the differences between Tetris 99, Fall Guys, Call of Duty: Warzone and Fortnite? Join us for our 'Game of the Week' Showdown, this week's theme is 'Assassin Games' - Assassin's Creed 2 v Hitman (2016). We answer your questions! If you have any questions, remember to send them in to [email protected].  For more great content, please do leave a rating, review and follow us on social media!  Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodEnterPlayer2  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enterplayer2podcast/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enterplayer2podcast/  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/enterplayer2podcast  Song Used in Game of the Week Showdown  Extreme Energy (Music Today 80) - Composed & Produced by Anwar Amr: https://youtu.be/8ZZbAkKNx7s

In this week's episode, we discuss the first party Xbox Games Showcase. We give our thoughts on Halo Infinite, Fable, The Outer World and many more games. Join us for our 'Game of the Week' Showdown, this week's theme is 'Western Games' - Red Dead Redemption v Red Steel 2. We answer your questions! If you have any questions, remember to send them in to [email protected].  For more great content, please do leave a rating, review and follow us on social media!  Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodEnterPlayer2  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enterplayer2podcast/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enterplayer2podcast/  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/enterplayer2podcast  Song Used in Game of the Week Showdown  Extreme Energy (Music Today 80) - Composed & Produced by Anwar Amr: https://youtu.be/8ZZbAkKNx7s

In this week's episode, we discuss the first Ubisoft Forward. We give our thoughts on Watch Dogs Legion, Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Far Cry 6 starring Giancarlo Esposito. Join us for our 'Game of the Week' Showdown, this week's theme is 'Fighting Games' - Super Smash Bros Ultimate v Dragon Ball Z Budokai 3. We answer your questions! If you have any questions, remember to send them in to [email protected].  For more great content, please do leave a rating, review and follow us on social media!  Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodEnterPlayer2  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enterplayer2podcast/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enterplayer2podcast/  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/enterplayer2podcast  Song Used in Game of the Week Showdown  Extreme Energy (Music Today 80) - Composed & Produced by Anwar Amr: https://youtu.be/8ZZbAkKNx7s

In this week's episode, we discuss the potential downfall of E3. We look at how Sony pulled out of last years convention and how COVID-19 could affect E3 next year. We also look at how game journalists like Giant Bomb cover E3 and discuss whether digital game reveals are the future.  Join us for our 'Game of the Week' Showdown, this week's theme is 'Survival Games' - Rust v Terraria. We answer your questions! If you have any questions, remember to send them in to [email protected].  For more great content, please do leave a rating, review and follow us on social media!  Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodEnterPlayer2  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enterplayer2podcast/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enterplayer2podcast/  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/enterplayer2podcast  Song Used in Game of the Week Showdown  Extreme Energy (Music Today 80) - Composed & Produced by Anwar Amr: https://youtu.be/8ZZbAkKNx7s

In this week's episode, we discuss the differences in gaming culture between Japanese and Western games. We gather a better understanding of the two main epicentres for gaming culture by comparing games like the Witcher 3 against Yakuza 0! Join us for our 'Game of the Week' Showdown, this week's theme is 'Our Favourite Racing Games'. We answer your questions! If you have any questions, remember to send them in to [email protected].  For more great content, please do leave a rating, review and follow us on social media!  Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodEnterPlayer2  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enterplayer2podcast/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enterplayer2podcast/  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/enterplayer2podcast  Song Used in Game of the Week Showdown  Extreme Energy (Music Today 80) - Composed & Produced by Anwar Amr: https://youtu.be/8ZZbAkKNx7s

In this week's episode, we discuss the Playstation 5 Showcase event. Is the PS5 console the Future of Gaming? We cover a number of new games, that includes Marvel's Spider-Man Miles Morales, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Little Devil Inside, Stray, Horizon: Forbidden West and many more! Join us for our 'Game of the Week' Showdown, this week's theme is 'Licenced Games for the PS1'. We answer your questions! If you have any questions, remember to send them in to [email protected].  For more great content, please do leave a rating, review and follow us on social media!  Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodEnterPlayer2  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enterplayer2podcast/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enterplayer2podcast/  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/enterplayer2podcast  Song Used in Game of the Week Showdown  Extreme Energy (Music Today 80) - Composed & Produced by Anwar Amr: https://youtu.be/8ZZbAkKNx7s

In this week's episode, we take a look at the Revival of Pixel Art Games. Do games need a big-budget to be successful? We cover our favourite pixel art games that include Stardew Valley, Terraria and many more!  Join us for our 'Game of the Week' Showdown, this week's theme is 'Detective Games'. We answer your questions! If you have any questions, remember to send them in to [email protected].  For more great content, please do leave a rating, review and follow us on social media!  Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodEnterPlayer2  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enterplayer2podcast/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enterplayer2podcast/  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/enterplayer2podcast  Song Used in Game of the Week Showdown  Extreme Energy (Music Today 80) - Composed & Produced by Anwar Amr: https://youtu.be/8ZZbAkKNx7s

In the debut episode of the Enter Player 2 Podcast, we take a deep dive into the world of Virtual Reality gaming. Is it still too exclusive? Has it had the lift off we suspected it would? Join us for our first 'Game of the Week' Showdown, this week's theme is 'The First Game You Remember Playing'. We answer your questions! If you have any questions, remember to send them in to [email protected]. For more great content, please do leave a rating, review and follow us on social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodEnterPlayer2 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enterplayer2podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enterplayer2podcast/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/enterplayer2podcast Song Used in Game of the Week Showdown Extreme Energy (Music Today 80) - Composed & Produced by Anwar Amr: https://youtu.be/8ZZbAkKNx7s