Hop on and get ready for a wild ride because the video game bandwagon is coming in from YouTube. Video games come and go—some are released with grandiose fanfare, while others are barely a blip on the radar. But one thing can raise awareness of any game: Let’s Play. This phenomenon where people provide commentary while recording themselves playing games has been around since the first time someone sat down with their friends and started talking while playing Super Smash Bros. Melee. This setup has become a popular staple on YouTube and is the reason that Twitch streaming exists. Though it has more than likely existed since the dawn of YouTube, its popularity rose at the same time Minecraft took off and the two soon became close friends.