Jacksepticeye Explains Why He Won't Stream on Twitch

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Since the early days of YouTube «let's play» content, a few names have managed to burst through the crowd to become some of the most notable names on the website. Jacksepticeye, Pewdiepie, Game Grumps, and Markiplier have become synonymous with the format, making successful careers out of playing video games and entertaining viewers. In fact, people like Markiplier have made millions of dollars through YouTube and continue to influence to this day. However, it seems as though this is a much different beast than broadcasting a livestream on Twitch.

On a recent episode of the Trash Taste podcast, the formerly green-haired promoter of «positive mental attitude» that is Jacksepticeye gave a little insight into why he's not keen to return to Twitch streaming. While he's done it in the past, he feels that he may be too «boring» for live content and that he can make more entertaining videos when he has the ability to edit. He admitted that there was a certain degree of anxiety with livestreaming and having to entertain people who are right there in the chat. On top of that, «Jack,» whose real name is Seán McLoughlin, feels that hours of live content would get in the way of his YouTube work.

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Anyone who's ever tried to forge a career out of being a content creator can perhaps sympathize with his reasoning. Streamers work long hours in a very competitive industry, and the pressure to consistently be entertaining in front of lots of viewers can add to the pressure. Streamers such as Pokimane have had to take breaks from Twitch, given the stress that likely comes with being an online broadcaster with millions of followers. To many, it's likely a dream come true to have a lot of