As a longtime gamer and content creator who has followed Valkyrae’s streaming journey for years, I can understand her decision to leave YouTube and return to Twitch after five years. Having been among the first wave of streamers to move over to YouTube back in 2020, it’s clear that she had high hopes for the platform, but things didn’t work out as planned.
Valkyrae has always been a streamer at heart, and her passion lies in real-time interaction with her audience. However, YouTube’s focus on videos first and shorts made it challenging to compete with the vast video library available on the platform. Despite her best efforts, she couldn’t get the streaming side of things changed to suit her needs.
I can empathize with Valkyrae’s frustration in this situation. As a content creator myself, I know that it’s essential to have a platform that supports your vision and allows you to connect with your audience in the way that feels most authentic to you. In this case, Valkyrae found that Twitch is a better fit for her as a streamer, where her fans go to watch streamers rather than videos.
I’m excited to see what the future holds for Valkyrae on Twitch and wish her all the best in her streaming journey. Maybe she’ll even stream with me sometime! And who knows, maybe one day we can team up for a collaborative stream and show the world that two heads are better than one – or at least make each other laugh while we try to beat that level we’ve been stuck on for weeks.
Valkyrae recently disclosed the primary motivation that prompted her switch from YouTube to Twitch, following five years of broadcasting on the YouTube platform owned by Google.
On Sunday, the 29th of December, co-owner Valkyrae of 100 Thieves revealed her decision to switch streaming platforms from YouTube to Twitch, marking a change after five years.
Valkyrae was one of the early adopters who transitioned to the YouTube platform owned by Google, as she had originally agreed to a deal with them back in January 2020.
As a fervent admirer, I can’t help but ponder over her recent reappearance on Twitch, which has sparked curiosity among us all about what prompted this popular YouTuber to migrate platforms. She’s now disclosed one significant factor that played a role in her departure.
Valkyrae reveals why she’s leaving YouTube for Twitch
On the December 29th edition of her podcast, Press Esc, Valkyrae shared more insights about her experiences with live-streaming on YouTube.
YouTube has made it clear that they prioritize videos and are particularly focusing on short video content called “Shorts.” Despite suggestions I had for changes in their streaming services during my five-year tenure, these modifications were not implemented.
Regardless of the content, YouTube primarily focuses on videos. This means that whenever you stream on YouTube, you’re essentially vying for attention against every other YouTube video available.
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Valkyrae elaborated by stating that if you frequently post videos on YouTube, streaming on the same platform might be logical. Yet, she is unable to promise consistent uploads and identifies herself primarily as a streamer rather than a YouTuber.
She considers herself a streamer instead of a YouTuber, as she rarely posts videos on YouTube. She feels that the kind of content she wants to share doesn’t align well with the traditional YouTube format.
If I consistently posted daily YouTube videos, I’d likely continue doing so on YouTube. However, since I don’t, I identify as a streamer. There are certain aspects about YouTube streaming that I felt were important for them to focus on or alter, but unfortunately, those changes never materialized.
On Twitch, individuals typically visit the platform to watch live streams, whereas on YouTube, users usually go to view a variety of pre-recorded videos.
As a dedicated viewer, I can’t help but notice that Valkyrae has joined the ranks of YouTube streamers who’ve made a move recently. It turns out that Ludwig’s contract with YouTube expired in November, and he swiftly returned to Twitch for an extended 100-hour League of Legends stream.
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