Does Twitch Make Us Better or Worse at Games?

It definitely seems to make us worse at Pokémon, at least.

Dan Van Winkle

Published: Jun 30, 2014 05:24 pm

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Twitch is having a huge impact on the world of competitive gaming, because it’s easier to watch than ever. Does it have an impact on the way we play games, though? Scientific studies on the matter suggest that it does, and it’s not all good news.

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Dan Van Winkle

Dan Van Winkle (he) is an editor and manager who has been working in digital media since 2013, first at now-defunct Geekosystem (RIP), and then at The Mary Sue starting in 2014, specializing in gaming, science, and technology. Outside of his professional experience, he has been active in video game modding and development as a hobby for many years. He lives in North Carolina with Lisa Brown (his wife) and Liz Lemon (their dog), both of whom are the best, and you will regret challenging him at Smash Bros.