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Economic Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
8 video games Twitch turned into global hits: Dune Awakening, GTA 5, Fortnite, Among Us, Phasmophobia and more
Twitch Turned Unexpected Games Into Global Streaming Hits Dune: Awakening Live Events Only Up! Chess Phasmophobia Peak Grand Theft Auto 5 Fortnite Among Us FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel In the constantly changing world of, Twitch has gained popularity, as its livestreams have completely changed the way people connect with video games, not just by playing them, but by watching them together, as per a report. Whether you're tuning in to catch a high-stakes esports match with thousands of other fans or just having fun while your favorite streamer plays in a co-op game with their friends, Twitch offers something for everyone, according to a Game Rant report. It's become more than just a platform, it's a community where gameplay, entertainment, and personality all come together in real time, as per the has the ability to turn under-the-radar games into internet sensations. There are many examples of games that exceeded expectations and found a much bigger audience than anticipated, with many smaller games finding massive success on the platform due to word of mouth or a single streamer picking up the game, which makes it go viral, as per the Game Rant are some of the games that went against the odds and achieved enormous success through Twitch, as compiled by the Game Rant just in June 2025, 'Dune: Awakening' dropped players into the harsh world of Arrakis, with survival gameplay in the legendary Dune universe, as per the report. The open-world survival genre was familiar, but this game's environment, stressful gameplay, and cinematic presentation set it apart, as per Game game hit 17.7 million hours viewed and almost 191,000 peak viewers in its first month of release, a robust start for a new title on Twitch, as reported by Game READ: Emergency Alert error: Deerfield Township alert mistakenly sent across Warren County, sheriff's office issues clarification A game that has gotten players and viewers laughing and screaming is 'Only Up!', which belongs to a small category of games that is called "rage games," as reported by Game Rant. The uniqueness in this category of games is to induce as much anger and frustration in players as possible, as per the players have only one goal to achieve: to climb to the top of the map, but that is far easier said than done, as even a single wrong move can set players back after hours of progress and countless fails, as reported by Game to the perfect combination of streamer reactions and simplistic game design, the game hit 32 million hours viewed and an all-time high of more than 279,000 viewers in June 2023, according to the READ : Happy Gilmore 2 brings Adam Sandler's family back to the screen! What roles do his daughters Sadie and Sunny play in the Netflix film? Chess is not new, but it found a resurgence in the form of livestreaming on Twitch, as per the report. Streamers show off their skills with tournaments that has quickly turned it into a global phenomenon, according to the Game Rant February 2021, the chess category hit 22 million hours viewed and 370,000 peak viewers, showing that even the oldest of games can find success in a contemporary digital environment, as per Game Rant combined horror and co-op in a manner that resonated with streamers and viewers alike. Ghost hunters, the players become, investigating haunted sites with minimal equipment and few cameras, creating unpredictable and frightening situations, as per the released in 2020 and renewed with updates in 2024, the game peaked at 48.5 million hours viewed and remains popular with a consistent following on Twitch, according to the Game Rant in June 2025, Peak is a charming cooperative adventure game that involves climbing wild environments with up to four players, as per the report. With features like proximity voice chat, players often turn the game into a chaotic and funny mess, which is perfect for streaming, as per Game recently launching, Peak earned 3.4 million hours watched and over 151,000 peak viewers in its first month, as per the GTA 5 was released as far back as 2013, the popularity of roleplay servers rejuvenated it, according to the Game Rant report. The servers allowed players to live in-game lives as taxi drivers, police officers, robbers, and others, with made-up storylines and surprising interactions fuelling May 2021, GTA 5 RP streams attracted 253 million hours viewed and more than 1.1 million peak viewers, demonstrating creativity and community can sustain a game for more than a decade, as per Game rant. Fortnite 's bright visuals and accessible gameplay created the ideal storm for Twitch success. For casual entertainment or competitive play, it had something to offer, and millions of fans tuned in to watch their favorite streamers participate, as per the its highest point, the game hit 151 million hours viewed during July 2018 and peaked at 2.7 million viewers during December 2023, cementing its position as one of Twitch's most stable top titles, according to the Game Rant Us was first launched in 2018, but it wasn't until 2020 that it really took off. The social deduction title became a favorite for group streams during the pandemic, when individuals were looking for interactive, community-based entertainment, as per Game its combination of betrayal, cooperation, and chaos, Among Us reached 147 million hours viewed in September 2020 and peaked with 774,280 viewers in November of the same year and it is still remains one of the top 10 titles on Twitch, as reported by Game Rant.A mix of fun gameplay, streamer reactions, and viewer engagement. Sometimes one big streamer is all it Dune: Awakening and Peak both launched with strong viewer numbers right away.
Metro
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
I bought GTA 5 for the third time and it's still one of the best games ever
A reader reveals how the wait for GTA 6 led him to buy GTA 5 for the PS5, as he insists the 12-year-old game is still the best entry in the series so far. I love Grand Theft Auto. I'm in my fifties now and I don't often play video games anymore. If I have any spare time, I prefer to watch decent films or well scripted television series, like Succession. Video games require effort and physical interaction and I'm not really up for that after a week at work. Up until this year, due to my overall gaming lapse, I'd resisted upgrading to the current generation of consoles, but I've now purchased a PlayStation 5 for one reason alone. I have to play Grand Theft Auto 6. It's like an overpowering urge akin to when you're ravenous and you see a big tasty-looking cake. You want that cake. There's no debate in your head. That cake must find its way into your mouth. That's how I feel about Grand Theft Auto 6. When the new Grand Theft Auto game was delayed until next year I was utterly heartbroken, especially since I bought a new console for the sole purpose of playing it. The current instalment in the franchise, Grand Theft Auto 5, is relatively cheap at the moment (about 15 quid) and the old/current game began to look quite appealing to me as a stopgap until I could play the new game, but I held back from buying GTA 5 because I already own two copies on other formats. How could I possibly justify buying and playing Grand Theft Auto 5 again? Years ago, I bought and played GTA 5 extensively on the PlayStation 3. I purchased the game a second time on the Xbox One. In that enhanced version of the game there were notable improvements. Mainly, I'm thinking about first person view being an option in every vehicle. Grand Theft Auto 5 on PlayStation 5 seemed so unnecessary to me. Apparently the PlayStation 5 version wasn't much of an improvement, and wouldn't it be better and more adventurous to branch out and play something else? But then, as I've mentioned above, GTA 6 got delayed and I needed to satisfy my hunger for the franchise, and so I found myself buying the same game a third time. After this purchase I rather regretted surrendering to my urges, that is until I installed Grand Theft Auto 5 and actually started playing it. Sign up to the GameCentral newsletter for a unique take on the week in gaming, alongside the latest reviews and more. Delivered to your inbox every Saturday morning. From my hands-on experience of the PlayStation 5 version, I have to say that Grand Theft Auto 5 is still a right laugh and in many respects I think it might be the best entry in the series. The missions in 5 are a major improvement on the previous games, in that they're fun and often spectacular. All too often in the other games, some of the missions regressed into becoming a major chore. That remote control helicopter mission in the multi-story carpark in Vice City sticks in my head as a serious blight in an otherwise enjoyable experience. Grand Theft Auto 5 is far more accommodating. If you keep failing the game offers you a chance to skip a mission, which is probably sacrilege to hardcore gamers but I think a bit of all-abilities inclusion is an excellent idea. I'm still barely into my latest playthrough and already rescuing Michael's son from his hijacked boat was/is so cool. You're chasing down a stolen yacht that's being towed in a trailer. Franklin jumps onto the yacht while it's in motion and you have to then catch him and Michael's dangling son. Brilliant stuff. I can't immediately remember missions with that kind of scope in the earlier games. I also love the random incidents that occur throughout the map while you play. After you've darted over to intervene in a theft, in true Grand Theft Auto style you can either give the money back to its rightful owner or keep it for yourself. The Strangers and Freaks side missions are a great addition too. Grand Theft Auto 5 offers a multitude of tempting distractions, other than simply running amok until the police take you down, which although fun can become a rather aimless and morally troubling activity. On this latest playthrough of GTA 5 I've only noticed a couple of downsides. I've been forced to remember how much I hated Franklin's mate Lamar. Just a horrible, moaning character with dialogue that's littered with offensive expletives. I punched Lamar and ran him over and that provided marginal relief but, yes, I still hate him. And the character models in general look a bit crusty and old, which is perfectly understandable given the age of the game itself. And if I'm honest the only improvement in the PlayStation 5 version is that the game loads slightly faster and maybe the environments look marginally better… so was it worth buying the game yet again? More Trending I have to say yes. Playing Grand Theft Auto 5 is still a joy and I'd recommend readers giving the game another go given its cheap price. In my opinion, no other game offers such a multifaceted and amusingly detailed experience. Listening to Cara Delevingne on Non-Stop-Pop FM. Stealing a flashy sports car and then gunning it for miles across the brilliantly realised map. Grand Theft Auto 5 really is the gift that keeps on giving, that is until Grand Theft Auto 6 finally comes out. By reader Michael Veal (@msv858) The reader's features do not necessarily represent the views of GameCentral or Metro. You can submit your own 500 to 600-word reader feature at any time, which if used will be published in the next appropriate weekend slot. Just contact us at gamecentral@ or use our Submit Stuff page and you won't need to send an email. MORE: We have to accept the Nintendo Switch 2 is not for hardcore gamers - Reader's Feature MORE: The 90s and 2000s were the best time for video game creativity – Reader's Feature MORE: I'm going to say it: Mario Kart World is not as good as it should be – Reader's Feature
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
3 GTA 5 characters that we don't want to see in GTA 6
(Image via Rockstar Games) GTA 5 gave us some legendary characters. But not every face from Los Santos needs a VIP pass to Vice City. With GTA 6 dropping a new duo, fresh setting, and updated vibes, some characters are better left in the past. Some stories are better left finished, and some personalities? Yeah, we've had enough. Here are three characters that should stay in the past, for everyone's sake. Devin Weston was a BAD villain I Grand Theft Auto 5 1. Devin Weston Devin Weston was meant to be hated, and Rockstar nailed it. A billionaire tech mogul dripping with arrogance, Weston was the face of corporate greed. But let's be real: he wasn't deep, he wasn't layered, and by the end of GTA 5, we'd all had enough of his smug face. GTA 6 promises nuanced characters and morally gray storylines. Weston, with his one-dimensional 'rich guy = evil' energy, just doesn't fit that mold anymore. His role was essential in GTA 5's satire, but Vice City deserves better villains. 2. Wade Hebert Wade was meant to be Trevor's goofy sidekick, but instead, he felt like a weird fever dream you couldn't wake up from. Childlike, awkward, and completely out of sync with the tone of the game, he added little to nothing to the narrative. His scenes were more cringe than comedy. With GTA 6 reportedly doubling down on realism and story-driven depth, Wade would stick out like a sore thumb. Leave the clown shoes at home. The "Very Pointless" Lamar Missions of GTA 5 3. Lamar Davis Yes, Lamar gave us some hilarious moments. That roast? Legendary. But that was one moment . Beyond that, he was stuck in a loop of clowning Franklin, causing chaos and dragging the plot sideways. He never really evolved or grew, and by the end, he felt more like a loud side quest than a true supporting character. In GTA 6, we need characters with depth, not just background noise. Lamar's charm wore off fast, and while we love a good meme, his return would just feel forced. Not every character needs a sequel. GTA 6 has already shown signs of growth with new cities, deeper protagonists, and a world that feels more alive. To match that, it needs a fresh cast, not recycled side-characters stuck in old formulas. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
NDTV
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
How Many Copies Of GTA 5 Have Been Sold? Take-Two Reveals Impressive Numbers
Grand Theft Auto 5 sales: The lifetime sales of GTA 5 have surpassed 215 million copies, a May 2025 financial report by Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games, has revealed. Released in 2013, the video game's popularity has remained sky-high and is expected to pique further after Rockstar delayed the release of its sequel, GTA VI. In February, Take-Two revealed that GTA 5 has passed 210 million copies, which suggests that the AAA game sold five million copies in a quarter. Overall, GTA V appears to have sold 1.5 million copies each month on average since its release over a decade ago. It is estimated that GTA 5 sold 11 million copies in 24 hours after its release, generating $800 million in revenue in one day. While only Minecraft surpasses GTA 5 in the all-time top-selling list, the latter still managed to breach the $1 billion in revenue mark faster than any entertainment property in history. The online mode of GTA 5 has been a massive moneymaker for Rockstar, with microtransactions allowing the studio to rake in billions. Future of the GTA franchise Earlier this month, Rockstar announced that the release of GTA VI had been delayed until May 26, 2026. The company issued a statement, apologising to the fans, adding that the studio needed more time to polish the product before releasing it. "Hi everyone, Grand Theft Auto VI is now set to release on May 26, 2026. We are very sorry that this is later than you expected. The interest and excitement surrounding a new Grand Theft Auto has been truly humbling for our entire team. We want to thank you for your support and your patience as we work to finish the game," said Rockstar Games.
Qatar Tribune
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Qatar Tribune
GTA 6 delayed again: Rockstar Games sets May 2026 release date
Agencies American video game publisher Rockstar Games on Friday announced their decision to further postpone the release of Grand Theft Auto (GTA) 6, the firm's most-awaited game since the previous instalment, Grand Theft Auto 5, released in 2013. Following a radio silence and numerous delays, a trailer for GTA 6, released in December 2023, quickly garnered over 100 million views, and revealed its two main protagonists, as well as a glimpse of the game's fictional city of Leonida, based on Florida. It also revealed that the advanced successor to GTA 5 would be released in 2025, although it remained vague about the exact date. However, as per Rockstar Games' announcement, the latest installment of the Grand Theft Auto series will release on May 26, 2026. 'We are very sorry that this is later than you expected. The interest and excitement surrounding a new Grand Theft Auto game has been truly humbling for our entire team. We want to thank you for your support and patience as we work to finish the game,' the announcement read. This led to a slew of netizens, streamers and influencers expressing their frustration and disappointment online, although some were also relieved that Rockstar Games had finally issued a definite release date now. The 12-year-long wait for the game has led to fans creating hundreds of memes over the years, making not only the game, but also the waiting period for it, an important part of pop culture. Equally famed for the 'Red Dead Redemption' series, Rockstar Games has established itself as a renowned video game publisher (rivalling the likes of Ubisoft, Bandai Namco, and Sony Interactive) particularly known for their narrative power, worldbuilding, realism, and delaying video game releases—especially those belonging to their two main franchises—in favour of getting every single detail right. In that regard, Rockstar explained that 'the goal has always been to try and exceed your expectations, and Grand Theft Auto VI is no exception'.
