What to Watch - PAX West Weekend

If you've ever been to PAX, TwitchCon or other conventions, you know exactly why so many streamers go to them! They're great opportunities to meet the community, game developers, and other casters. There's also the excitement driven from upcoming games and software, and enjoying the surroundings with new friends!

Unfortunately for the viewers on Twtich, convention weekends mean a lot of their most watched casts aren't live. But with so many awesome streams on Twitch, though, it's a great time to check out some other streams you may have been missing out on! Here's a list of some of my favorite casters who you can check out this Pax West Weekend:


PrincezzxDiana (twitch.tv/princezzxdiana)

Diana was one of the first streamers I've ever watched, and over the years she's always kept a consistent brand and style to her cast. It's a channel with no gimmicks, but instead focuses on a consistent community, a love of indie games, honest conversations, and a passion for cawfee. It's one of those casts where you truly feel like you're hanging out with a bunch of friends playing games. And those Purple Bwunnies are recognized EVERYWHERE!

HJTenchi (twitch.tv/hjtenchi)

HJTenchi is a caster I met at my very first convention, and he hosts one of the warmest, most welcoming communities on Twitch! He plays a great variety of games, and a lot of times switches them up during the cast to change up the pace. All of his generosity towards the Twitch community is given back from a fun lively chat that makes every stream feel like a party. Once you get a good taste of some pug love, there's no turning back.

YouPickGames (twitch.tv/youpickgames)

If you like casts that have very little boundaries when it comes to conversation, YouPickGames is the place for you! Drew plays a wide variety of games, with viewer polls taking place a few times each month, and his chat is one of the funniest and most interactive ones you'll find anywhere on the internet. Sometimes the discussion will take such unpredictable directions, but all of that makes his channel such a fun place because there's always a new experience every time you watch.

Grawgh (twitch.tv/grawgh)

My personal favorite types of casts are the ones with really high viewer engagement with a focus on funny stories and lots of laughs. Grawgh, one of my teammates on The Arcade, puts on a show that never fails to get me laughing! He just finished a month of the best and worst N64 games, and will be playing many more retro classics leading up to Yooka Laylee's release! His cast also has a great consistent community where you can make lots of great friends! Especially if you're a big Banjo-Kazooie fan like Grawgh and I; but who doesn't love that game?

Samsonite_D (twitch.tv/samsonite_d)

Speaking of casts with fun communities and consistent laughs, check out Samsonite_D, also on The Arcade! Whether he's facing viewers on Super Smash Bros 4, braving the brutal platforming landscapes of Mario Maker, or having fun with GTA 5 or Uncharted 4, his laid back cast always makes for brighter day! One of my favorite tricks is typing out lyrics to get him started on singing (since he's AMAZING at piano as well!). His Pearl Jam cover was incredible! Make me fries!


And those are just a small handful of the many amazing casters who will still be going live these next few days, despite all the events going on in Seattle. Make sure you check them out, give them a follow, and suggest some other cool casts to watch in the comment section below! With so many awesome people streaming on twitch everyday, the least you can do is share the fun!