Let's Play

Let's Play is a category of videos in which a person or group of people record themselves playing video games for the entertainment of the video's viewers, typically while providing commentary. They differ from speed runs or walkthroughs in that the emphasis is usually on the player’s commentary rather than the game itself. Many Let’s Players are able to turn their videos into a career through advertisements, merchandise, and other monetization methods. However, they differ from professional gamers in that a Let’s Player is not necessarily skilled at the video games they are playing; rather, most Let’s Players build a following due to their personality and style of commentary. Let’s Plays are most common on the websites YouTube and Twitch.