The Rise of NPC Streaming: Exploring the Latest Trend Taking Over TikTok

Key Highlights :

1. The NPC streaming trend sees TikTok creators pretend to be non-playable characters (NPCs) that are seen in .

2. In the video, they will appear to repeat the same robotic movements and catchphrases.

3. The streamers have also found a way to turn the trend into money by only interacting with viewers or giving them certain reactions when they receive a gift.

4. The type of gift often determines the type of NPC behaviour the viewers will get in return.

     NPC streaming has become the latest trend to take over TikTok, with creators pretending to be non-playable characters from video games. This trend has become so popular that it has become a way for creators to make money. But what is NPC streaming, who is taking part, and what other TikTok trends are going viral? Here is everything we know.

     NPC streaming is a trend that sees creators pretend to be non-playable characters from video games. In the videos, they will repeat the same robotic movements and catchphrases. Creators have also found a way to monetize the trend by only interacting with viewers or giving them certain reactions when they receive a gift. These gifts come in the form of emotes, which cost viewers just pennies. The creator gets to keep a portion of the revenue each time one is sent.

     The trend originated last year when Japanese TikTok user collaborated with @Satoyu0704, and the two pretended to be NPCs to see who could get the most prizes. Since then, many TikTok users have taken part in the trend, including Cherry Crush TV and PinkDollReal. PinkyDoll recently went viral with her NPC streams that saw her do things like popping popcorn with a hair straightener.

     Another recent trend that has taken over TikTok is the “” sound. This sound originated from a Venetian user in Italy who wanted to out pickpockets lurking around tourists. TikTokers have been repurposing the sound and placing it over videos of expensive everyday items or situations that they believe are out to get them, or are a con.

     The “Manifestation” trend has also become popular this year. It originated after content creator Laure Galve posted a video explaining how she is able to manifest opportunities by “expecting great things” to happen.

     NPC streaming is the latest trend to take over TikTok, and it shows no signs of slowing down. It has become a way for creators to make money, and has inspired other trends like the “” sound and the “Manifestation” trend. With more and more creators joining in on the trend, it looks like NPC streaming is here to stay.

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