Ugh... You do understand that some people watch while at work, waiting at the airport, etc. etc.? Actually, I'm sure most gamers that watch other gamers would prefer to play rather than watch. So, the conclusion is that most likely people are watching streamers play videos games when they themselves are currently in s situation where they can't. Make sense right? edit: you know, to learn a new tactic, or something new about the game from someone that sits and plays the video game all day.