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TimTheTatman thinks ‘Just Chatting' killed gaming on Twitch, says that 'IRL is king now'

(Image via YouTube/@TimTheTatman) Twitch was built on gaming, but is that still true in 2025? TimTheTatman isn't so sure. During a recent stream, he dropped a hot take that's got the internet buzzing: Twitch isn't a gaming platform anymore… it's an IRL content machine. With creators like Kai Cenat, IShowSpeed, and others turning streams into full-blown reality shows, the line between gaming and entertainment is blurrier than ever. Gaming Is Getting Drowned Out In a recent stream, TimTheTatman pointed out something wild: Just Chatting had 500K viewers… while League of Legends trailed at 100K and CS2 barely hit 85K. That's a huge gap. And Tim didn't hold back: 'You could argue that the biggest streamers don't even game that much anymore… IRL is king now.' And honestly, he's not wrong. A scroll through Twitch's homepage on any given day will show more people reacting to memes, hosting celeb guests, or debating drama than actually touching a controller. Twitch Is Dead IRL Content Is the New Rockstar Creators like Kai Cenat are practically living a mainstream celebrity lifestyle. Hanging with Drake? Check. Vibing with LeBron James? Yup. Hosting the BET Awards? You bet. It's not just Kai. IShowSpeed's global antics (from meeting Cristiano Ronaldo to setting off fireworks in his room ) rack up millions of views—without a game in sight. They've turned Twitch and YouTube streams into a hybrid of late-night talk shows, reality TV, and chaotic entertainment. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Nhà container với cách nhiệt và chống thấm hiện đại Visionary Echo Tìm Ngay Undo Gaming? That's just a side quest. Twitch's OGs aren't thrilled Tim's concern isn't just nostalgia—it's a wake-up call for the gaming side of Twitch. A lot of OG streamers and fans are starting to ask: Is there even space for 'pure' gaming anymore? Some say we're just in a dry spell. No hype titles, no crazy launches. A GTA 6 or a massive multiplayer hit could swing things back. But others think this shift is permanent. It's a mixed bag. But the trend is clear: people want personalities , not just gameplay. Is Twitch Dying or is it Just Oversaturated? Will Gaming Bounce Back? Gaming isn't dead on Twitch. Let's not be dramatic. The most-subscribed streamers still include tons of hardcore gamers. And even Kai's gaming marathons (like his upcoming Mario Bros. collab with Speed) still pull in massive numbers. B ut the energy is different now. It's less about watching someone sweat through ranked and more about seeing your fave creator in a boxing ring, or doing wild stuff with celebrities. TimTheTatman's take has sparked a debate that's long overdue. Twitch started with games, but it's growing into something else—part talk show, part reality TV, part chaos machine. Whether that's good or bad? That's up to the viewers. But one thing's for sure: IRL content isn't just a side hustle anymore. It is the main event. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.