🚀 What's the Latest Buzz in the Gaming Streamverse? Lurkit's Q2 Highlights!

As the days warm up in Stockholm, the gaming world is buzzing with fresh stats and insights. We've crunched the numbers for Q2 2024, and even with a slight dip, the streaming scene is as lively as ever!

Let's break it down:

The top 500 games pulled in a solid 3.37 billion hours watched this quarter. That's just a smidge down from last year's 3.39 billion hours, but still shows gamers' unstoppable passion for streaming content! Leading the charge is none other than Grand Theft Auto, racking up an incredible 370 million hours watched. This enduring favorite continues to capture the hearts of viewers worldwide.

Grand Theft Auto also claimed the top spot for the most streamed game by hours, with a staggering 7.6 million hours streamed. It's clear that streamers and audiences alike are still hooked on this iconic game.

When it comes to game developers, the big players are making waves. The top 10 developers were responsible for 57% of the total watched hours in Q2 2024. Once again, Riot Games takes the crown, boasting a total of 570 million hours watched. Their games remain a major draw in the streaming world. And let's not forget the newcomers! Out of the top 500 games, 17 were released in Q2 2024 and managed to snag a spot on the list. Leading the pack of new releases is Chained Together, which has quickly become a fan favorite.

Want to dive deep into the gaming ocean? You can snag the full list of the Top 500 games and their deets right here.

Keep in mind while you're digging through the stats:

• This is just the tip of the iceberg of what Lurkit’s got. There’s a whole data treasure trove for those who want to go deeper.
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