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INTEREST: Sonic the Hedgehog Becomes a Virtual YouTuber




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Ashen Phoenix



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PostPosted: Sat Jun 26, 2021 1:44 am Reply with quote
I've never understood what in God's name a virtual Youtuber is beyond "cell-shaded gif with a voice actor" so this makes somehow even less sense than that... ow. My brain.
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Jeff Bauersfeld



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PostPosted: Sat Jun 26, 2021 9:04 pm Reply with quote
Ashen Phoenix wrote:
I've never understood what in God's name a virtual Youtuber is beyond "cell-shaded gif with a voice actor" so this makes somehow even less sense than that... ow. My brain.


Easy answer is a typical live streamer with an extra step. Basically same content, but you don't know the name and face of the streamer without them being doxxed.
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Mr. slicer



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PostPosted: Mon Jun 28, 2021 11:03 pm Reply with quote
Ashen Phoenix wrote:
I've never understood what in God's name a virtual Youtuber is beyond "cell-shaded gif with a voice actor" so this makes somehow even less sense than that... ow. My brain.

I could see several reasons why someone might want to do this. They range from wanting to play a character, being self conscious about their looks, or a simple desire keep their private life private which would be a lot harder if they show their real face.
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