What is Twitch and why are people so obsessed with it? Kai Cenat, one of Twitch's biggest stars is proof of the platform's power. (Photo: Adobe Stock/Getty Images) ...
And now? For a growing wave of young people, the obsession is Twitch, the live-streaming platform that feels like the internet’s chaotic, endlessly entertaining living room. But what is Twitch?
Twitch launched in 2011, originally as a platform for gamers to stream their play sessions live. Back then, it felt niche—like a space for hardcore gamers and esports enthusiasts. Now?