The Fascination with Watching Someone Play A Game

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  • Опубліковано 21 лис 2024

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  • @RomanSecundus
    @RomanSecundus 11 місяців тому +80

    the best bit is telling your friend to do something that you know has bad consequences but they dont

    • @StrictlyMediocre
      @StrictlyMediocre  11 місяців тому +17

      See, my brother and cousin messed around a lot like this with me so I dunno if I can laugh about it LOL
      Thanks for the PTSD ❤️

  • @komtube
    @komtube 10 місяців тому +7

    This is such a wholesome and touching story. I feel like most of us could relate to this feeling.

  • @JiwonChu1996
    @JiwonChu1996 11 місяців тому +54

    As the youngest sibling in a big family, this video means a lot to me. I was always that little kid watching everyone else play, and it still remains one of the most nostalgic feelings in my heart. Thank you for this.

  • @erevansilverfrond4911
    @erevansilverfrond4911 10 місяців тому +6

    Despite how frustrating my two brothers can be (I’m the middle child), I am glad my brothers and I were basically always together, because my favorite memories of playing games are when we were with each other, the absolute chaos that would ensue from the three of us being together and having fun
    I remember when my older brother and I were playing AC Unity together and while I am the kind of person to try and draw as little attention as possible, my brother just jumped right in and started swinging his sword, there were many moments like that in other games

  • @morseritlifilozof5453
    @morseritlifilozof5453 11 місяців тому +38

    This video is a eye opener for me. I should let my little brother watch me play games next time.

  • @StrictlyMediocre
    @StrictlyMediocre  11 місяців тому +24

    What memories do you have of watching your brother or sister playing a game? Let me know in the comments below!
    And as always: Thank you for watching!

    • @crimstrix
      @crimstrix 11 місяців тому +3

      I don't have any memories of it , I was born 14 years after my brother so, By the time I wanted to you know , spend time with him , He was in highschool , about to finish and head to Uni. Though I remember booting the PlayStation 2 and playing racing games with my dad , sometimes It would get really competitive. Sadly I don't have anyone to play games like that with anymore. Or... you know show some cool thing with them.. Discord calls and all, my friends play their own thing. I try and get the invested with a "Oh this game is so well made" without making them feel forced to watch, sometimes they ask what the name is and.. forget about it. But ya. It's been a very long time since I've experienced something like this.

    • @StrictlyMediocre
      @StrictlyMediocre  11 місяців тому +3

      ⁠​⁠@@crimstrixyeah I know exactly what you mean with the discord calls. It’s just not the same. Often if I’m watching someone play a game through discord, the reality behind that is really “have it on in the background while I do other things and maybe tune in for like 5 seconds every now and then.” You’ll have that one rare game that gets everyone’s attention, but the feeling is still absent because the physical presence isn’t there.
      Playing with your dad is a great feeling in of itself though! Especially at a young age where we wanted to impress our parental figures or get them to like the things we liked. My dad always thought video games were cool but would never play them because of the “complicated controls.” It wasn’t until things like VR that came out where he was more excited to play things like Beat Saber. I didn’t get to experience those memories of playing games with my dad until I was over 18. So just because you may be older now, it doesn’t mean that they can’t happen. Try to find something to play with your brother one of these days!!

    • @Ieatshinyrocks
      @Ieatshinyrocks 11 місяців тому +2

      This isn’t with my sibling but my dad. My dad loved fallout and when ever he was playing and I was downstairs I would watch him play asking questions along the way

  • @genikeyssaryalcantarabelli7430
    @genikeyssaryalcantarabelli7430 11 місяців тому +4

    Couldn't watch it, my eyes were drowned in tears. Do it again.

  • @NatsukiNoTenshi
    @NatsukiNoTenshi 11 місяців тому +13

    'Back in the day' I sometimes watched when my sister played Assassin's Creed on the PS3, and I loved it. We talked about the characters, her movements and quests, and to this day I love those memories. Nowadays it is me playing video games while she lost interest in them, but sometimes I wish she'd pick up the controller again or we found the time to play together in our busy adult lives. :)

  • @zdawhn866
    @zdawhn866 11 місяців тому +19

    Watching others play video games can be a captivating experience that transcends the boundaries of traditional entertainment. As you observe the gameplay, you're not just a passive spectator; you become immersed in the narrative, strategies, and skillful maneuvers of the player. The rise of live-streaming platforms has transformed this pastime into a global phenomenon, fostering communities where viewers can share reactions, insights, and even participate in the gaming experience through chat interactions. It's a unique form of entertainment that blurs the line between player and audience, creating a communal bond among those who appreciate the artistry and excitement of virtual worlds. This video captivated that feeling for me.

  • @Parscuit
    @Parscuit 3 місяці тому +1

    Man, this video made me tear up. But the good kind of tears that make you feel happy after. A lot of experiences you mentioned, I can't exactly relate, but they draw parallels to one I DID have over 20 years ago with my own brother, watching him play GTA San Andreas and such. This video was very heartfelt and intelligent and you have a huge talent. I love finding hidden gem channels like this and I know you're going to go far. Best of luck to you man. Thank you for all of the entertainment you've given me this evening, and for these happy tears.

  • @julianr8544
    @julianr8544 11 місяців тому +6

    My older brother is 2 years older than me and I can't even count how many games I used to watch him play. Battlefield: Bad Company, The Uncharted series, Mag, all the COD games, Mario kart on the OG Wii etc. From watching him play the story, or find glitched spots out of the map, to watching him pop off in multiplayer and thinking if I could ever play as good as him. Even now, I've never felt like I could actually beat him in gun game cause he implanted the thought in me that he was just playing with his prey and could win at any moment. He would set the settings that every demotion knocked you back 5 guns and then would proceed to let me advance a little before knifing me and setting me all the way back. I think I beat him once but felt gaslighted into thinking he let me win. It was scary too because he would play with his sensitivity on max and run around looking at the ground so I could never tell where he was from glancing at his screen before he snuck me😂 there were many screams of fear from me. This video brought all those memories back, so thank you for taking me on a trip down nostalgia lane. It's always nice when he visits and we sit down for a quickscoping 1v1 on shipment.

  • @bluetiger2468
    @bluetiger2468 5 місяців тому +1

    I used to watch my older brother play games. When we got older, we started to play multiplayer games. We were the best combo because he was good at fighting while I was good at exploring and building things efficiently. Now we're adults, we don't play games anymore because we have to deal with responsibilities. Sometimes I miss spending the entire day playing games together. We would play for hours. Honestly, if someone is still young and they're reading this, please let your younger siblings take interest in your hobbies.
    Because I share a lot of good memories with that brother, but I have another brother who would never let me take interest in his hobbies. I have a very poor relationship with him. One of my main memories as a kid was seeing him play with Legos, and wanting to play with him, but he never let me. As time went by, he kept the Legos in a box and stopped touching them, but he would still not let me play with them. More years go by, I become an adult, that's when he asked me if I wanted them because he didn't want them anymore. I said no.

  • @davidoh14
    @davidoh14 5 місяців тому +2

    FFS. I was eating lunch, hoping for a casual insight, and now I'm crying. Beautiful but goddam, I'll be a wreck for the rest of the day.

  • @HoneyICakes
    @HoneyICakes 11 місяців тому +4

    Ill never forget playing Final Fantasy VI and having to ask my dad to do the button combos every time I needed to do a Blitz with one of the characters XD
    I mustve done it over and over again cause I had grinded the character in question all the way to max level

  • @ashleyjwilliamshand
    @ashleyjwilliamshand 11 місяців тому +3

    Eyes quietly leaking.

  • @raayarhyiun
    @raayarhyiun 8 місяців тому +1

    I could seriously listen to you explaining things or telling stories for all eternity, damn,

    • @StrictlyMediocre
      @StrictlyMediocre  8 місяців тому +1

      Ayyy thank you! ❤️

    • @raayarhyiun
      @raayarhyiun 8 місяців тому

      @@StrictlyMediocre Thanking the wrong person, 'tis your doing, thank yourself

  • @brightsoull
    @brightsoull 11 місяців тому +11

    This video is pretty great, it doesn't tackle the subject in a cold and faux intellectual manner but through your perspective and experince as well as your personal feelings as well as facts and truths

    • @StrictlyMediocre
      @StrictlyMediocre  11 місяців тому

      Thank you!! I’m glad you were able to see the vision with this video. I was a bit worried that it wouldn’t land since it dealt with more personal feelings rather than what you stated. So it’s good to know that it worked for you!

  • @peytonmiller6067
    @peytonmiller6067 10 місяців тому +1

    I remember always “playing” goldeneye with my older brother. He would tell me I was Alec and that he was James Bond. I always believed I was playing even tho it was a one player story mode. I remember how connected we felt to James and Alec and the betrayal because it was like us betraying each other. Even when I did realize that I never really playing I loved those days so much

    • @StrictlyMediocre
      @StrictlyMediocre  10 місяців тому +1

      That’s quite a special moment man. It’s one I can sort of relate to in terms of my brother and cousin giving me a disconnected controller and making me believe I was playing. To them, they probably thought they were fooling me, but while I never actually played with them, it really felt like I was. In a way, they inadvertently brought me along in all the games they played. It’s definitely something they never intended, but I’ll forever be grateful for times.
      Thanks for sharing your story, Peyton :)

    • @peytonmiller6067
      @peytonmiller6067 10 місяців тому

      @@StrictlyMediocre Thank you so much for this video and for even just liking my comment. You probably don’t know but you’ve made such an impact not only on me but so many others. Thank you for everything

  • @Archersforeal
    @Archersforeal 10 місяців тому +2

    as a 18 year old teen with 5 younger siblings, I tend to turn away them a ton, and I always regret it, this video was truly and eye opener and I want to change my habits, thank you

  • @Why-are-there-handles
    @Why-are-there-handles 11 місяців тому +5

    There are so many games I love but either haven’t played or took forever to finish because i often become overwhelmed or terrified (because I’m actually making decisions, unlike movies and books) and end up taking month long breaks. Like, it took me who knows how long to finish shadow of the tomb raider because of the fight with the jaguar in beginning. I was around 13 at the time and freaked out the entire fight and paused the game a *lot*, so it took me half an hour. I didn’t even finish the fight, I just gave up because I figured that maybe I will be more brave at 14 or 15. I beat it like two months later after I watched a play through because I couldn’t stop thinking about it and counted exactly how many times it would take to kill it. Thirteen times. I was still tense and almost overwhelmingly focused as I fought it, but it gave me a goal and watching the UA-camr’s strategy and how calm and collected they were gave me a kind of guide or blueprint to follow, which I felt like I needed because I’d never felt that level of fear with any other media I’d consumed. It took me 3 minutes to beat it when I had that number I could count down from, and I’ve play it like 7 times since.
    And I really like having multiple people play in the videos I watch because there’s so many perspectives you can see. I also don’t really know anyone irl that plays Xbox and even the thought of joining a discord server or just reaching out to people who I see talking about how they feel the same way makes me feel incredibly anxious. Even multiplayer with any sort of expectation of using voice chat makes me want to rip out my stomach because I can text online friends and everything, but I cannot for the life of me talk and express myself in the same ways I can in writing. My mind kind of blanks and I’m terrible at thinking out loud in front of people, so I tend to play multiplayer games that don’t rely on player to player interaction. I find that watching a group of four or even eight, whether strangers or friends, really helps with the want to have that kind of thing with other people and play those games. Maybe it’s a little parasocial, maybe it’s not. But I find the fact that other people both close to my age and way way older can have that thing really comforting. There’s no deadline or instructions, and I can reach out and do that when I either feel comfortable or feel up to dealing with the anxiety i know itll make me feel.
    Also, I just really like watching people scream and laugh. Experiencing stories with other people without feeling the need to react immediately or strongly to certain things and really getting to focus on the story and characters is great🤷‍♀️

    • @StrictlyMediocre
      @StrictlyMediocre  11 місяців тому +3

      Your comment really makes me think of how streamers and UA-camrs that play games have changed how it used to be. Back then it was like how I stated in the video, but in the early 2010’s, with people like Pewdiepie, Markiplier and Vanos gaming, it’s changed how we watch people play games. To those that didn’t really have anyone to watch and wanted to watch someone else play, we looked to these creators to fill that empty void. Like you, there were games I never played myself but watched dozens of UA-camrs play it. Like horror games. Back then I was terrified of them. I would struggle to walk around, thinking there would be a jump scare at every corner. But when I watched people like Pewdiepie play them, it was easier to get through because I felt I wasn’t alone anymore. And like you said, it’s fun to see others freak out and scream when things happen in games. Makes the experience of watching someone play even better.
      I appreciate the great comment!

  • @LocusChronos
    @LocusChronos 10 місяців тому +3

    All your videos have a nostalgic and personal tone to them, and I love that. Keep it up dude.

  • @Cool95951
    @Cool95951 9 місяців тому +1

    Bro you arn't mediocre your' Strictly Awesome.

  • @harpy9817
    @harpy9817 10 місяців тому +1

    cried a tear at the end

  • @asdfgoogle
    @asdfgoogle 10 місяців тому +1

    Me and my twin brother would take turns playing games. If he beat a game with or without me or if I the same, we would always count it as if we both accomplished that task. It didn't even cross our minds that some people wouldn't "count" it. Lol

  • @20mat
    @20mat 10 місяців тому +1

    I have two younger sisters and I was able to relate to your feelings almost exactly, I really enjoyed watching this video and was expecting a *much* higher view count than 2k but you deserve *WAY* more recognition for this great piece of work you made, keep up the awesome work!

  • @space_man777_
    @space_man777_ 10 місяців тому +1

    wow. such a beautiful video man. i have a similar relationship wit my sister and this genuinely made me tear up, great work bro

  • @Macncheeze2320
    @Macncheeze2320 10 місяців тому +1

    Just found your channel through this vid! love your content!

  • @birdgangtan
    @birdgangtan 10 місяців тому +1

    Dang man. I got emotional hearing your story. Great stuff.

  • @respira...
    @respira... 10 місяців тому +1

    i thank you deeply for sharing your story and the video itself is very well done even though you say in the channel description and username.
    i don't believe you are mediocre at all.
    your work made me weep at the memory of me playing with my little brother, and also with my friends.
    you made me realize that games are yet another tool of sharing feelings, connection and reality; just like playing music, dancing and watching the same sunrise together.
    i would love to play that game you mentioned, it seems really fun and educational.

    • @StrictlyMediocre
      @StrictlyMediocre  10 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for the kind words and for watching! It really means a lot :)
      It's a very unique game. Highly recommend!

  • @canhebeatgokuthoo
    @canhebeatgokuthoo 10 місяців тому +1

    Damn,this hits real deep and unlocks memories i completely forgot about.
    Thanks for making this video for us,random strangers that have never helped you in any other way besides liking the videos and subbing to ur channel,i never even thought about playing video games with my little brother since all he plays is fortnite,but i didnt bother to ask if he likes anything else.
    thanks man.

    • @StrictlyMediocre
      @StrictlyMediocre  10 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for watching man!
      Definitely try to play something with him :) It may not have an immediate effect, but it'll be something he'll cherish for sure as he gets older.

  • @achilleusbest6505
    @achilleusbest6505 10 місяців тому +1

    I have a Sister too. Maybe i should let her in

  • @envywr7714
    @envywr7714 11 місяців тому +4

    you're underrated man

  • @authenticmuffin
    @authenticmuffin 11 місяців тому +4

    Awesome video! Great stuff as always 🔥

  • @albertosauce9872
    @albertosauce9872 10 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful video

  • @mymelodysshoe9763
    @mymelodysshoe9763 11 місяців тому +4

    this is a great video I love it!

  • @e.m.451
    @e.m.451 11 місяців тому +4

    That was an awesome video. Really. =)

    • @StrictlyMediocre
      @StrictlyMediocre  11 місяців тому

      Thank you! I appreciate you for watching :)

  • @TheSwiftFX
    @TheSwiftFX 6 місяців тому

    Incredibly sappy. And I love it

  • @crimstrix
    @crimstrix 11 місяців тому +3

    Hey its time to watch a new Strictly Mediocre video (AKA the guy with the most Ironic channel name cus his videos are anything but Mediocre, Their amazing!)
    Hope you've been doing well! It's been awhile from my side. Ofcourse life has been going on. Anywhoo! Ya! this is a great video- you can really tell you put feeling into this video. Thank you!

    • @StrictlyMediocre
      @StrictlyMediocre  11 місяців тому +1

      Yooo!!! Hope you’ve been doing good yourself! Don’t worry, i still plan on talking about “Before Your Eyes” I’m just trying to find the right video for it. Appreciate you checking back up on my channel. It really means a lot :)

  • @daviduribe9082
    @daviduribe9082 11 місяців тому +4

    great video bro dropping a like and sub!

  • @Mr.Moosecle
    @Mr.Moosecle 11 місяців тому +3

    I'm not sure if this comment will really reach you. But if it does I was wondering if you could give a game called "Before Your Eyes" a try. It was a game that altered my life permanently because of how deep and wonderful it was. I had forgotten about it but watching your videos gave me a sense of nostalgia and reminder. And I really hope you do give it a try because I'm sure it'll give you a changed mindset of life and the world around you. P.S. If you do read this I love your content, Keep it up!

    • @StrictlyMediocre
      @StrictlyMediocre  11 місяців тому

      A subscriber of mine recommended me the game awhile back and when I played it, I had the most visceral experience unlike any other. I was a complete mess. I loved every second of it. I’m still trying to find a way to talk about the game in future videos. It’s always in the back of my mind, I just need the topic of the video to relate to the game before I talk about it.
      I really appreciate the recommendation though man! And also the kind words! Thanks for watching!!!!

  • @sebastiansochanski
    @sebastiansochanski 9 місяців тому +1

    👌

  • @jondacheese4936
    @jondacheese4936 5 місяців тому +1

    Strictly the best mediocre editing made

  • @jumentogenial-oi2oo
    @jumentogenial-oi2oo Місяць тому

    curiosity autistic people have a smaller amount of mirror neurons in the brain but that doesn't mean that we can't feel as much empathy in fact I consider myself to be extremely empathetic. I may have difficulty understanding feelings sometimes but not feeling them.

  • @_lost_paradise5089
    @_lost_paradise5089 10 місяців тому

    can't relate:')

  • @omakoimaro9551
    @omakoimaro9551 10 місяців тому +1

    i like the vedio

  • @ismetcancelik5052
    @ismetcancelik5052 11 місяців тому

    how young was the sister?

    • @StrictlyMediocre
      @StrictlyMediocre  11 місяців тому +2

      So in the video I used several old pics of her. We don’t take a lot of pictures together so I used what I could lol. She was 15 when we played outer wilds and is now 16.

  • @Tampafan33
    @Tampafan33 11 місяців тому +6

    Such a good video