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Kotaku

The hottest game on YouTube last month was... the PS4 horror adventure Until Dawn. That’s according to the video giant’s monthly list of top 10 trending games. The full list follows.

And remember, YouTube defines “trending” as a combination of number of video uploads and watchtime. The games don’t need to be released yet. They just have to be cool enough that people want to watch footage of them or talk about them on YouTube.

Until Dawn
Call of Duty Black Ops III
Madden NFL 16
Pac-Man 256
Superhot
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Super Mario Maker
Gears of War
H1Z1
World of Warcraft
The YouTube folks attribute some of Until Dawn’s success on this list to videos by PewDiePie and Markiplier. Black Ops III was helped by its multiplayer beta. As for H1Z1? Beats us.

Been seeing allot of people streaming the game on Twitch replaying the game

 

[Imbarkus]

Well deserved. Fantastic game.

 

[kunnikuman]

I just wanted to watch this movie.

 

[Ashtar]

It's a fantastic game probably the best horror movie I watched in a few years

 

[BiggNife]

I'm glad that all of the big LPers have embraced this game because it deserves the attention and Sony didn't really seem to bother promoting it that much themselves.

I enjoyed it quite a bit.

 

[jerry113]

It's a fantastic game probably the best horror movie I watched in a few years

The story was also more creative than I expected it to be.

 

[JeremyEtcetera]

I just wanted to watch this movie.

Which version of it? This game has more alternate scenes/different cuts than any movie I've ever seen.

 

[jacobeid]

That's really fantastic. I hope we get a

Spoiler

n unrelated

sequel.

 

[Reset]

I hope it was a success for the developer in terms of sales. I want them to make another game similar to this.

 

[N.Domixis]

Thank you Pewdiepie

 

[BreezyLimbo]

This game looks pretty fantastic. I'm happy it exists and I hope they do more stuff like that in the future.

 

[Majine]

Well, it looks like a game you can watch instead of play and still get the majority of the enjoyment.

 

[wamberz1]

Makes sense. The alternate paths plus the fact that's it's a horror game (with jump scares which is always a bonus) makes it a perfect game for lets plays.

 

[Fine Ham Abounds]

I've been watching a friend play. I don't know if it's something I'd enjoy playing as I'm usually not into these kinds of games, but as something to watch which incites me to yell suggestions at my friend and the screen, it's hilarious.

 

[Rembrandt]

As it deserves to be. Been watching TBFs and AH's Let's Play. Perfect social game with the right people.

 

[Nori Chan]

I just wanted to watch this movie.

Basically what I did lol

 

[mreddie]

I'm glad that all of the big LPers have embraced this game because it deserves the attention and Sony didn't really seem to bother promoting it that much themselves.

Because Sony saving the ad budget for...Uncharted/Battlefront?

 

[Philippo]

Watching the GT Let's Play made the game even better

 

[RoboPlato]

Hopefully those people don't think they actually played it and give it a go themselves. Literally holding your breath to keep the controller still during Don't Move prompts is some of the most tense gameplay I've encountered in a horror game.

 

[Replicant]

Well deserved. It's also very popular on tumblr. Some people bought PS4 to play this game.

I just wanted to watch this movie.

Well, it looks like a game you can watch instead of play and still get the majority of the enjoyment.

 

[valeo]

No Rocket League in that list? Interesting.

 

[brandonh83]

Until Dawn was so fucking awesome.

 

[Kama_1082]

of course it was #1. People would rather watch the game than buy it.

 

[Toro]

And I will say it again: Game of the Year for me, right now.

Deserves every success it can get. Sequel please! You hear me, Sony?

 

[zoozilla]

It'll be interesting to see how that translates into sales.

It would be cool if the game was a success.

 

[Toro]

of course it was #1. People would rather watch the game than buy it.

Joke's on you, because it's selling mighty fine worldwide.

 

[jon bones]

Glad to see it selling so well and getting so much attention on YouTube.

GOTY material, shit is straight up amazing.

 

[Trouble]

Understand the palm of my hand, bitch!

 

[Crash Station]

Fuckin hell, should have done an LP of it before everyone else did.

 

[IdreamofHIME]

Thankyou GT sleepover stream

 

[Persona7]

I need to finish watching the GeekRemix let's play when I finish the game

 

[wapplew]

I'm shock they didn't implement any twitch interactive option in this game.

 

[Doctor Ironic]

Ironically enough, maybe delaying the game until the YouTube Generation took hold was the best possible business decision.

I'm not into horror but it looks very well-crafted, good for them.

 

[LycanXIII]

I've been watching the Scary Game Squad play it. Hoping to get it myself for my birthday and play it with friends who haven't seen it yet.

 

[IAmRandom31]

Of course, Youtube and gamers love streaming Horror games.

 

[AyaisMUsikWhore]

Whatever, people rather watch it than play it...

But those people have no idea how fun it is to play in a big setting with people screaming out the actions, screaming at jump scares and feeling shitty about killing a cast member. This game was better played than watched.

Well deserved..

 

[WickedLaharl]

Hopefully those people don't think they actually played it and give it a go themselves. Literally holding your breath to keep the controller still during Don't Move prompts is some of the most tense gameplay I've encountered in a horror game.

I just sat the controller down lol. Decent game for what it is but even with all the different ways the story can play out i can only slowly walk for so long. Worth a rental at least.

 

[G-Fex]

I know someone who speedruns this game.

I don't get it

 

[Zeuanimals]

That's really fantastic. I hope we get a

Spoiler

n unrelated

sequel.

Until Prawn, the long awaited sequel to District 9.

 

[Angel_DvA]

Fantastic game, deserve all the praise and a sequel, just do it now ; )

 

[Alcotholic]

I'm going to hold off seeing anything till I get a PS4 myself to play it.

 

[Head.spawn]

I just wanted to watch this movie.

That's pretty much what I did; no intention of actually buying it.

 

[orthodoxy1095]

Has PDP played it yet?

 

[Tricky I Shadow]

Not surprising.

Spoiler

GOTY.

 

[kamineko]

Good for them. I really enjoyed my playthrough, even though 3 of my peeps died :'(

 

[diamount]

But that is only lining Googles and Youtuber's pockets, what do Sony gain?

 

[Ferrio]

I'm shock they didn't implement any twitch interactive option in this game.

Chat controlled jump scares?

 

[kewlmyc]

Well deserved. Fantastic game.

It was people watching it on Youtube instead of buying it.

 

[newjeruse]

But that is only lining Googles and Youtuber's pockets, what do Sony gain?

Free advertising.

 

[Lee Chaolan]

Yeah I've been tempted to just watch it, but I really would rather make my own choices. xD