On Twitch, a game is currently experiencing a resurgence and is providing more enjoyment than ever for German streamers.
What kind of game is it? It is GeoGuessr, a browser game where players are randomly dropped onto Google Street View and must guess their location based on the images shown. The game can be played solo or against other players. The player who is closest to the actual location receives more points while points are deducted from the opponent.
The game was originally released in 2013 and gained some popularity. Between 2020 and 2021, there was a significant hype surrounding the game, with Twitch streamers seen guessing various locations. Currently, there are even international championships for the game.
We introduce you to the well-known Twitch streamer and hobby GeoGuessr Papaplatte in our video:
GeoGuessr is experiencing a new hype
The game is now enjoying increasing popularity. If you look at the long-term statistics of the game on Twitch, you can see a significant rise in both Germany and internationally.
Average monthly viewers of GeoGuessr on Twitch internationally (via sullygnome).
Which German streamers are the most watched? Among both German channels and international Twitch channels, BastiGHG ranks first in watchtime with 254,926 hours of GeoGuessr (via sullygnome). In second place is Papaplatte with 147,382 hours of GeoGuessr watchtime (via sullygnome).
Why is the game being hyped again? GeoGuessr is a game that does not require much prior knowledge. In a Twitch stream, not only can the streamer participate, but also the chat can guess along.
Moreover, it is exciting for viewers to watch the professionals play the game and see what small details can be helpful to guess the correct location.
A great bonus: You learn geography and get a sense of what different parts of the planet look like.
The last Twitch Rivals was played with the game GeoGuessr. A total of 24 different international Twitch streamers participated, including Papaplatte. He promptly won the tournament, even though he was drunk: Twitch streamer Papaplatte had 5 hours to prepare for a tournament in GeoGuessr, but he was drunk
