STACK #164 June 2018

GAMES

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up a career as a streamer or a content creator? The biggest mistake I've seen some new streamers or content creators make is allowing themselves to get caught up in the possibility of earning revenue from their content, which overshadows what, to me, is the most important part of streaming: interacting with others within

career as a content creator is the friends that I've made throughout the past five years. Some of my very best friends were met through livestreaming, and this is something that I will always be grateful to Twitch for. How did everything with Taboo start? When I started livestreaming, I made new friends who introduced me to the world of competitive gaming and esports, and I've been hooked ever since! I began by watching and competing in small, casual competitions in Call of Duty, and got involved in the competitive scene here in Australia and New Zealand. Last year, I decided to start my own organisation, Taboo Esports Club, which rightfully began in the Call of Duty scene. Since its inception nine months ago, we have expanded into Counter- Strike, Rainbow Six: Siege and Playerunknown's Battlegrounds. What’s it like owning an esports team and being a streamer at the same time? Owning Taboo and streaming full-time is... Hard! It is very time consuming and a lot of my time off-stream is dedicated to managing the teams and business operations. However, I have a lot of help from two hired staff (friends I met through Twitch!) and I enjoy every minute of it.

We’re profiling some of Australia’s biggest content creators to see what really makes them tick. This month we spoke to Artemis, who in addition to streaming also owns her own esports team, Taboo!

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the community and creating content that you are passionate about. It's great to be ambitious, but the problem is when the focus switches from content and community to solely potential money. My advice for those starting out is to

When did you first start out making online content? It's almost my fifth Twitch birthday! I started streaming in June of 2013.

What got you into content creating in the first place?

I had always wanted to make YouTube videos, and was saving up for my first camera. It was university holidays, and my brother suggested that I try livestreaming on Twitch. I had no idea what it was, but he helped me set it up and I had a blast! I've been streaming ever since. How has the scene changed since you first started with Twitch? The Twitch platform has grown immensely since I first started livestreaming, and the amount of support that Twitch is able to give both streamers and viewers is truly incredible. However, even with the continued influx of new users to Twitch, what makes the

relax, have fun, and be as interactive with those watching as possible; get to know your audience and focus on those who do tune in, not how many aren't. What’s the best thing to have come out of your career as a content creator (overseas trips, sponsorship, meeting people, etc)? It is truly awesome being able to travel interstate and overseas just to play video games, but as cheesy as it may sound, the best thing that I have received from my

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Twitch community one of the best has not waivered. Twitch is inclusive, welcoming, and at its very essence a community that thrives on interaction. Whether it's gaming, painting, singing or just hanging out and chatting, anyone can find a home at Twitch, and I'm super proud to be a part of such a diverse and passionate community!

What is some advice you’d give to anyone who wants to take

1 First game you ever played? Super Mario Bros. 2 Last game you finished? LEGO: The Incredibles. 3 Favourite game of all time? Super Mario 64. 4 Most underrated game of all time? Nothing really comes to mind! 5 Game you wish you had worked on? The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

Assistant game director, TT Fusion, LEGO: The Incredibles Richard greer

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