Over the past few years, Twitch.tv has become one of the go-to sites for gamers all over the globe. It's a site dedicated to people streaming their video game exploits for all to see. Simply put, people love watching other people play video games. Just like YouTube, Twitch personalities are becoming extremely popular: players who stream on a regular basis (and are actually fun to watch) are becoming more and more popular, to the point where some streamers can make a living wage off of their broadcasts.
Of course, as with all new media, it can be a bit hard to find out exactly where to go. There are so many channels, and so many of them are mediocre - how is anyone supposed to find out who to watch?
Thankfully, we've got a list of some of the best Twitch channels out there: if you're confused and just looking for something to watch, look no further. We've even included live feeds from each channel - if they're live, you'll be able to see it right here!
StreamerHouse
Games played: Destiny, Grand Theft Auto V, Diablo III
It's the kind of channel that could only exist in today's day and age: three friends own a house and play games 24/7. That's right, the Twitch channel is never not running, meaning that the entertainment never stops. StreamerHouse also plays a variety of games, so you'll never be watching the same thing for too long (though Destiny has dominated the channel as of late).
Captain Sparklez
Games played: H1Z1, Minecraft
Captain Sparklez already has a ridiculous number of YouTube subscribers, with over 8 million as of this writing. It makes sense that Sparklez would have a Twitch channel, but what's amazing is that his Twitch channel is almost as popular as his YouTube page - he's currently one of the top 10 most popular channels on the entire site. If you're already a fan of one, you're probably subscribed to the other.
RoosterTeeth
Games played: Fibbage, Outlast, Saint's Row IV
It may not be the most active channel on this list, but Rooster Teeth's Twitch is easily one of the largest in scale. Not only does the company hold smaller, one-man streaming sessions, but it also hosts larger marathon charity events. Even a large portion of the Rooster Teeth Expo was streamed this past year, making it one of the most impressive channels out there.
Riot Games
Games played: League of Legends
If you're on Twitch, there's a good chance you're there for one reason: League of Legends. The game is one of the reasons Twitch became so popular, so it only makes sense that the developer has its own channel. If you're looking for regular League of Legends matches and a more behind-the-scenes look, this is the channel for you.
Syndicate
Games played: Arma III, Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
Like Captain Sparklez, Syndicate has both an incredibly popular Twitch channel along with a massively popular YouTube page. The difference is the scale: aside from the official Twitch.tv channel, Syndicate has the most popular page on the entire site. Chances are, if you're reading an article about Twitch, you've already subscribed to him - that's how many followers he has.
There you have it - some of the best that Twitch has to offer. Just remember, there's a whole library of streamers out there: Twitch has a 'Random Channels' directory, so click on one and see what you get!
