Are you looking for topics to talk about while streaming because you’re scared of running out of things to say?
Well, I’m not surprised.
When you’re streaming on Twitch, or any other game-streaming site, the topic of your chat is one of the most important ways to keep your viewers engaged.
I mean, your chat can either make or break you.
If they like what you’re saying and doing, then they’ll continue to come back over and over again until they become loyal viewers.
If not… well, you’ll just have to ignore the mean messages they send into your chat.
So, here are 13 of the best topics you can use in your chat when streaming on Twitch:
1. Get personal
Plain and simple:
Your viewers want to know the real you.
After all, having a connection with them is important when it comes to continuing to watch you play.
So instead of just talking about topics that don’t really relate to anything, try opening up and giving them more insight into your personal life.
For example, you could talk about topics like
- what games you’ve been playing as of late (without giving any spoilers),
- your family and pets (if they play a role in your video game experience, too),
- or even something crazy that happened to you recently.
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2. Be entertaining
You could go the route of just sitting there and playing without saying anything, but it’s really not worth it.
Besides, who wants to sit and watch someone just play video games without getting into the experience?
I mean, the point of watching someone play is to be able to relate with them and feel like you’re actually playing along.
So, make sure you take the time to talk about topics that entertain people and make them laugh.
That means discussing topics like
- the funniest moments in the game you’re playing,
- jokes and memes related to games or topics your chat is talking about,
- and even topics like what you’d be doing if you weren’t playing video games that day.
3. Ask for game recommendations
This is actually a really easy way to not only take the pressure off of you doing all the talking, but also to boost your viewer count.
The reason for that is because even if people don’t know what you’re talking about, they can easily go onto Twitch‘s game directory to find something they like.
And, if you can get people to do that while watching your stream, then chances are they’ll come back to your channel over and over again.
So, topics like
- asking viewers to recommend a game you’ve never played before,
- asking for suggestions on games for you to play next,
- asking viewers to recommend topics they’d like to see you talk about, or
- asking the chat to vote on topics they want you to talk about
can be a lot of fun while also helping your channel grow.
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4. Discuss current topics in gaming
Streaming 24/7 is not necessary, so why not try showing topics related to current events in gaming?
After all, this will be especially helpful if you want to attract viewers who are interested in topics like
- video game culture,
- upcoming game releases (that your chat may or may not even play),
- upcoming game-related conventions,
- or topics that are trending in the video game world.
Of course, you don’t have to discuss topics like this every day.
But, having a few topics here and there can be helpful if you run out of things to say.
5. Discuss topics of interest to you
If you have a passion for something that isn’t just video games, then it may be worth discussing topics related to that passion on your channel.
For example, if you love watching and talking about anime, then you could discuss topics like
- the best shows from the 2017 winter season,
- the best topics from a recent convention you attended,
- or even topics related to upcoming video games made by the same company that created your favorite anime.
The possibilities are endless, and topics like these could easily get your chat involved, too.
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6. Get your chat involved
This is the perfect way to get topics for streaming topics without having to come up with them on your own.
For example, you could ask your chat topics like
- what topics they want to talk about,
- which topics they think you should avoid,
- or even just topics related to the game you’re playing.
It’s a great way to get topics from your audience, and topics like these could easily lead to entertaining conversations.
7. Sports topics
Is there a certain sports team you’re rooting for this season?
Does the game they’re playing have anything to do with topics you usually discuss?
If so, then topics related to that sports team could be a fun way to get viewers involved in your stream.
For example, topics like
- which team you think will win the championship,
- who’s your favorite player on your team,
could be a fun way to get your audience involved while also potentially attracting other viewers to your channel, too.
In conclusion
The possibilities are endless, and the best part is that topics like these could lead to engaging conversations with your chat, and topics you’re passionate about.
However, it’s up to you to find the topics that work best for your channel.
So bear that in mind and, as always, have fun gaming!
-The Zombie Writing Team