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NPC streamers have captivated audiences with their robotic-like performances, imitating non-playable characters (NPCs) from video games. But how did this strange trend come about, and how are people making money out of NPC streaming?
NPCs, or non-playable characters, are computer-controlled entities that interact with players within a game. They often have scripted dialogue, repetitive movements, and predefined behaviours
The trend of NPC streaming can be traced back to a TikTok personality named @natuecoco. In the early months of 2022, this streamer gained popularity by delivering increasingly captivating NPC-like performances.
NPC streaming involves TikTok creators dressing up as stereotypical video game characters and performing live. Viewers send virtual gifts to the streamer, which appear as emojis on the screen. Each gift triggers a predefined response from the streamer, a catchphrase or a specific gesture.
Pinkydoll, one of the most prominent NPC streamers, has revealed that she can make over $7,000 per day through her livestreams
NPC streaming may perpetuate harmful stereotypes and objectifies women. There could be an underlying fetish.
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