xQc “Secret Formula”

If YouTube wants to take over Twitch in the streaming world, xQc believes he has the “secret formula.”

It’s no secret that YouTube is investing in the live-streaming aspect of their website, with several of Twitch’s greatest stars signing exclusive contracts with the Google-owned website in recent months, including Ludwig and TimTheTatman. However, Felix ‘xQc’ Lengyel believes that YouTube Gaming needs to make a bold move in order to take over the purple-themed platform — and he thinks he knows what that move should be. It will, however, come at a price.

xQc mentioned that he believes YouTube Gaming needs to make a significant effort to “pop off” while seeing a clip of Pokimane talking about YouTube vs. Twitch during his November 30 stream. 

Here’s what xQc have stated; “They have to buy a group, a community or whatever. Facebook’s trying to buy [GTA RP streamers] but they’re doing it poorly picking one streamer at a time. If YouTube wanted to make a big move, they’d buy OTV or OTK, and it’s the whole conglomerate of people. But the problem with that is, it’s going to be expensive.”

YouTube Gaming first signed CouRage, co-founder of 100 Thieves, in November 2019, and has since added Valkyrae, DrLupo, TimTheTatman, and, most recently, Ludwig, from Twitch. Ludwig’s announcement on November 29 surprised many of his followers, who thought he’d never switch platforms because he’s known as Twitch’s “golden boy.”

The creator said during his first stream after the huge transfer that he didn’t want to change destination at first. During his negotiations, he realized that the Amazon-owned website didn’t appear to appreciate his presence enough, making the decision to switch easier. Not only that, but the streamer also disclosed plans for the world’s largest Smash tournament, which he claims would be easier to organize on YouTube. TimTheTatman quickly followed after, revealing that he had similar reasons for switching to YouTube.