RepresentativeAlexandria Ocasio-Cortezâs Twitch streamof the massively popular indie gameAmong Usproved to be a record-breaking turn the first time around. AOC raked in roughly 400,000 concurrent viewers watching her stream live where she collaborated with streamers such asPokimaneandHasanbi, as well as fellow Representative Ilhan Omar, in the interest of motivating those viewers to get out and vote in the 2020 Presidential Election.
AOC has garnered a massive following on both Twitter and Twitch and many people have been wondering when she will be giving it another go. Luckily for them, they won’t have to wait much longer. In response to an invitation from the head of Canadaâs New Democratic Party,Jagmeet Singh, AOC announced on her Twitter account today that she will once again be streamingAmong Us:
She will be joining Singh as well as streamers Hasanabi andNortherlionon their respective channels. The group intends to go live onFriday, November 27th at 7 PM ET // 4 PM PT(which you’re able to follow on AOC’sTwitch channel) for what will likely be another massive turnout during the holiday weekend. If the Congresswoman’s first foray into the world of streaming is any indication, this next one will surely be another very memorable experience rife with moments and will make for many more viral clips and gifs.
AOC’s streaming has marked a definite rise in politicians' uses of video game culture. With these streams as well as presidential candidates using games likeAnimal Crossingto connect with the masses, the tides are definitely turning into a more inclusive and understanding platform where games are seen less as a controversial topic and more of another method of speaking with individuals who they may not usually get to speak to.
Among UsÂis available now, exclusively on Android, iOS, and PC. If you want to get notified when AOC goes live, make sure to follow her on herdedicated Twitch channel.