Streamers: nuevas formas de interacción en la plataforma Twitch- Categoría Gaming

Abstract

The present investigation is about the digital platform “Twitch” that offer a service of streaming and at the same time generate audiovisual support about videogames such as League of Legends. Also permit develop new ways of interaction between the streamer and his community. The principal object of this investigation is explored how is thedevelop of those interactions that the streamer realizes in front of his community within the platform. For this were use two techniques. The first one was participatory observation the same one that allowed to compare how were the transmissions of two different streamers that were selected before one national and the other international. The second technique was the focus group that allowed analyzing and deepening the perceptions that the users have about the platform and the influence that the streamer generate over his community In addition, were observed and analyzed elements such as costumes, image, physical and digital scenery in such a way that differences could be perceived, not only because of their gender, but also about of the interaction that there was, which is the reason for this investigation and the most remarkable thing. Definitely, the interaction that streamers maintain with their digital community, through the Twitch platform, contribute to the interpersonal development of users.