beloved pastime
AOC playing 'Among Us' shouldn't surprise you. Streams are a beloved pastime.
Video games also encompass and utilize every single other medium, like art, design, text and music, which also explain their viewable appeal. To watch a beloved streamer go through "The Last of Us Part II" is like watching a friend play a famous role in a film or stage play, yet somehow occupying the perspectives of both character and the person they are. And for many viewers, they've played this same role themselves by playing the game. It's a great way to size up a person, get a read of who they are, and feel at ease with them. Video games can be sports, or they can be performance art, or a comedy show.