Streamer Dr DisRespect has been one of the biggest mainstays on Twitch for a while now, with the comedic personality winning awards for his content and finding major success both in the world of video games and outside of it. It’s safe to say that’s he’s a major influence on what games find popularity on the streaming scene, with massive titles such asFortnite,PUBG, andApex Legendsall being crucial parts of his content over the last year. However, it seems as thoughDr DisRespectmay be looking to start 2020 by hopping on one of the biggest current Twitch trends.
StreamingEscape From Tarkov,the tactical first-person shooter that has been gaining traction onstreaming platformsvery recently, Dr DisRespect openly admitted to really enjoying the game, claiming “I’m not going to lie man, this game is kinda sick.” He went onto further his praise for the title, stating “It’s not the fastest game, we’re not jumping out of vehicles, ponytail flapping in the wind, getting struck by lightning while we are AK-ing somebody, two-tapping them using proximity chat. I know it’s not that type of violence, speed, and momentum, but there’s a certain level of intensity and build-up.”
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Seeing as the Dr DisRespect persona is often synonymous with angrily critiquing games and having lengthy rants, seeing the streamer genuinely show appreciation forEscape From Tarkovshows just how strong the game is. Whether or not Dr DisRespect continues to play the title remains to be seen, yet, it looks likely that the title might be a staple of his broadcasts going forward. While the game is already incredibly popular, having Dr DisRespect as a core member of its streaming community would no doubt do wonders forEscape From Tarkov’s status as a major online title, as well as its popularity on streaming platforms.
For those unaware of the game,Escape From Tarkovwas released all the way back in 2016 as an early-access title. Back then, it could never really find much traction, however, time and popularity with streamers meant that the game finally managed to find a wide audience. These days, it’s one ofTwitch’s biggest games.
With Dr DisRespect behind the title, there’s little stopping it becoming the next title to rival the likes ofFortniteandApex Legendsin terms of popularity and exposure on streaming platforms. With one of the biggest audiences of any streamer in the world, as well as a career that has seen him appear on bothJimmy Kimmel Liveand the WWE Network, Dr DisRespect’s newfound love ofEscape From Tarkovis nothing but good for the game’s already stellar reputation.
