What comes to mind when you think of gaming video ideas?
If I had to guess, most people would say gaming on their own or with friends while streaming to an audience.
That, in my opinion, though, is flat out wrong.
Why?
Well, because the world of streaming games on Twitch has grown exponentially since it was first introduced.
I mean, nowadays, gamers don’t just stream games.
They run competitions with their audience, they introduce you to their pets, they share their favorite foods with you – while gaming.
They, in a nutshell, put their own unique twist on their stream by thinking outside the box with their gaming video ideas.
And guess what?
In this post, I’m going to share 11 top gaming video ideas will help you do the same.
Ready?
Let’s jump in…
Gaming Video Idea #1: Play the games you’ve always wanted to play
For some reason, I like starting from the top-down with lists like these.
(In other words, this is a pretty basic idea, but it’s just to get the juices flowing.)
So, here we go…
You can either play games that are due for an upcoming release or you can jump on old classics you’ve always wanted to play.
The gaming community has grown exponentially, so there are thousands of people waiting to watch you take on their favorite games.
All you have to do is pick up the controller and start playing, but to really get viewers excited, stream during key times (like when the game is first released, or during a gaming event).
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Ideas for Your Gaming Channel #2: Set up gaming competitions
As any gamer knows, gaming is more fun with friends, so why not set up gaming competitions between you and your buddies?
Not only will it make things more interesting for your audience, but it’ll increase the number of viewers watch your stream.
Oh, and to really “sweeten” the gaming competition deal, you can even have a gaming prize to award the winner.
Ideas for Your Gaming Channel #3: Bring your pets into the mix
Believe it or not, people like seeing other aspects of your life.
So, introducing your pets – and playing with them while gaming – is perfect for this.
Not only will your audience be entertained, but they’ll get to know you on a whole other level.
Why?
Because you’re revealing a personal part of yourself not many people get to see.
It will help you build a relationship with your audience.
Annnnd it will separate you from everyone else who just, well, game 24/7.
Ideas for Your Gaming Channel #4: Talk about your favorite foods
There’s a time and a place to talk gaming, but the gaming community is also interested in non-gaming things you do outside of gaming.
So, why not share your favorite foods with them?
Believe it or not, people eat food, too (I know, crazy!).
So sharing a list of your top gaming foods with your audience is a great way to not only gain more viewers, but it’ll help you connect with them on another level.
Ideas for Your Gaming Channel #5: Watch gaming videos and review them
There’s no doubt about it:
People like watching gaming review videos.
So why not share gaming videos with your audience and review them?
I know, I know.
There are already TONS of gaming channels out there who do this (with varying degrees of success), but it’s still a good idea for you to add to the mix.
And all you have to do is find an interesting gaming video and review it on one of your live Twitch streams.
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Good Gaming Video Ideas #6: Mystery Box Streams
Everyone loves mystery boxes!
One person will open up a box and see what’s inside.
They’ll either be incredibly happy with the contents or totally disappointed by them, depending on what they get.
This good gaming video idea is perfect for Twitch because you can’t really go wrong.
I mean, people love surprises!
The only requirement is that the things in your mystery boxes are gaming related, of course.
Good Gaming Video Ideas #7: Hide and Seek Streams
This one is great for your gaming channel because it’s fun, different, and interactive.
You can hide objects throughout your gaming room while you stream.
As your audience watches, they’ll try to spot them all.
When they do, everyone wins!
You can even time the items in different areas of your gaming space so that it takes your audience longer to find them.
Good Gaming Video Ideas #8: Unboxing Streams
Unboxing is already incredibly popular on YouTube, so why wouldn’t it be popular on Twitch as well?
There’s just something about unboxing videos that makes people happy.
Maybe it’s the anticipation of seeing what’s inside?
Is it because of all the cool gaming swag you get to see?
Whatever the reason, your audience will love watching you unbox gaming-related items!
Good Gaming Video Ideas #9: Play Games at Different Locations
There’s no doubt about it:
People love gaming streams that feature different gaming locations.
This is why you should do a gaming location show!
You can pick one game and stream yourself playing it in different places around your house, outside, or even at the local coffee shop (depending on how heavy all of your equipment is!).
The gaming community will eat it up because it’s DIFFERENT.
No one does it.
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Gaming Channel Content Ideas #10: Ship or Die
This gaming video idea is great because it’s interactive and fun.
You’ll need to create a gaming character (or play as yourself) who has to complete different gaming missions (like kill X amount of creatures).
But the catch is that you only have so many chances!
If your gaming character dies, you’re out of lives!
One player will win the game.
This is perfect for an on-going Twitch show since new episodes can be streamed every day or so.
That way, people don’t have to wait too long until they get to see another episode.
Gaming Channel Content Ideas #11: Gaming Tournaments
Same as the last idea, this one is good for an on-going Twitch show.
People love watching gaming tournaments!
And you can host your own and stream it directly to Twitch (or record it and upload it after).
The best part?
You don’t have to wait around all day at a tournament to watch it.
You can stream the highlights when they happen.
In conclusion:
That’s it for this post!
Just remember, gaming videos are always fun to watch, but getting creative with new ideas can help separate you from the sea of other gamers out there.
So, try these gaming video ideas out for yourself, see what works for you, and come up with some of your own.
Oh, and as always, have fun gaming!
-The Zombie Writing Team