TikTok is one of the largest social media platforms in the world and has been prospering since the app was launched in 2016 by a Chinese technology company i.e. Byte dance. People from all walks of life and genres make content using the app as now it’s available in more than 150 countries. However, the recently launched ‘Gaming section’ has made it grow even more globally. The app developers at first only launched additional features for even better short videos however, it can be seen that their new objective is to build a section for the in-app Video game lovers.
Like the teenagers and young generation are into YouTube gaming, retro games and so many newly launched games, TikTok has also become the platform where you can find games of your choice and live stream while you play too. Let’s wait no more and move on to the details about this section and why you’re gonna love exploring TikTok even more now!
How will TikTok Compete with Similar Apps and Websites?
The influence of video games especially retro games is huge on modern culture and it has now become a trend to be a gamer or enter the gaming world. According to a recent survey, it was proved that the current generation uses TikTok more often than any other website or app be it YouTube, google, or Twitch.tv. Hence, it doesn’t look like this app’s new section will struggle to gain. Moreover, according to Reuters, this app doesn’t just have the average games we get to play everywhere. The section begins with mini-games that end in a short period and has various games with different genres. According to confirmed reports, it is also stated that the company is in contract with multiple brilliant game developers and the section will soon be expanded. Yes, even more games!
In addition to all this, the newly launched games aren’t just the only features that will help TikTok gain popularity it has launched a live streaming platform for gamers. With over 1 billion users globally we don’t see the success rate of this app dropping sooner or later! After these features of live streaming and mini-games were launched, many famous gamers were seen joining this app instantly. It isn’t a fact to surprise that the most trending gaming-related hashtags (with 40 billion video views) were those used on TikTok. The success rate of this gaming section can be seen from the fact that according to a recent survey it has been seen that more than 65 percent of the people who use TikTok in the United States have made in-app purchases within the last few months. A TikTok has also been a source of earning you might get a chance to earn around $100 on every 10,000 followers. Thus, we highly recommend you join the app. Now let’s take a look at a few more reasons which make the app better than any other right now.
How does Going Live on TikTok Work?
If you love gaming and like to share your skills with the world, the feature of going live on TikTok might be the one you always looked for. Going live is a very simple process. You first have to click the ‘create’ icon on the app and it’ll give you straight access to the live screen. Next, you have to think of a perfect title and choose an attractive image for the stream. Once you’re done, just click ‘go live’ and there you are! You can get further access to different functions by clicking three dots on your screen.
Why should you Choose TikTok as your Gaming Platform?
There aren’t just one or two reasons why you should choose TikTok as your go-to gaming or live streaming app. Once you become a regular live streamer and gain enough followers you’ll get access to the app’s best and most loved initiative i.e. the creator’s fund by which you earn a couple of dollars every month! Thus, the higher the engagement the greater will be your reward. Moreover, by watching your favorite gamers you can surely learn a trick or two every time you watch a live stream so don’t worry along with having fun you’ll learn a lot. Oh, not forgetting that you can record titbits of the games you play and can create a channel that solely consists of short videos of the mini-games. An amazing way to attract followers for sure!
At social book, we now have a team of gamers who upload content that goes live every day. You may visit the channel @socialgamersx if you also will to get your content uploaded on an app with billions of users! You are free to put pictures of the channel mentioned above on your social media platforms too. This can be a great opportunity especially if you’re a brand or company looking forward to fame and who wants a huge gaming audience as we post content from all genres- from old school 90s games or games popular in the modern culture! Not just this, you can enjoy watching gameplay, play a variety of games on your own, and can even master them by watching gamers pro at playing.
We hope that the article will prove to be helpful for you as a gamer and live streamer on TikTok. We look forward to seeing you grow! If you can any further concerns or questions and are looking forward to similar useful resources and information, log on to Socialbook.io and feel free to explore our tools that might be beneficial too. Hope you have fun connecting with your favorite gamers and learning new skills every day!
