The audience for livestreamed gaming content is expected to top 700m worldwide this year, according to the latest forecasts from gaming analytics company Newzoo.

Why it matters

Stay-at-home orders throughout 2020 caused the livestreaming market to grow rapidly, with consumers spending more time on gaming-oriented platforms like Twitch. This growth is set to remain in 2021 and to continue through to 2024.

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