I enjoy watching video games being played almost as much as I enjoy playing them. Though the act of watching games can border on frustrating, especially if/when the temptation to become a backseat gamer sets in, more often than not I find it perfectly fascinating to watch another player maneuver within and manipulate a game. Watching a game unfold at the hands of another player is like watching an ever-changing movie. As control switches between the player and the game, the viewer doesn’t know what’s going to come next. And even if you’ve played the game before, events may unfold in ways new and unfamiliar, revealing things that you might not have otherwise discovered. It’s no wonder that Twitch streams and YouTube Let’s Plays garner thousands of views! As long as you don’t mind spoilers, watching games is great way to both stay informed and learn more about games.
