Back to News
Feature

Correction: Gamer Guys story

Associated Press

This article was originally published by Associated Press on November 16, 2014. View Original Archived for preservation as part of StreamerHouse's press coverage history.

Correction: Gamer Guys story

LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — In a story Nov. 17 about three Florida gamers making a career from video games, The Associated Press reported details about StreamerHouse and their unique 24/7 broadcasting operation.

The original AP wire story covered how Robert Schill, Adam Young, and Brett Borden transformed their passion for gaming into a full-time career through Twitch streaming. Working in eight-hour shifts on a couch in a Mediterranean-revival home in Lakeland, the trio maintains continuous broadcasts.

Key details from the coverage:

  • The streamers earn approximately 3 minutes per hour of Twitch ad revenue
  • Monthly subscriptions at $5 provide recurring income
  • Donations from fans range from small amounts to gifts as large as $4,000
  • The house is located on Lakeland's "Success Avenue"
  • Daily viewer counts reach into the thousands

This Associated Press story was syndicated to numerous outlets including Inc. Magazine, Daytona Beach News-Journal, Mercury News, and Tuscaloosa News, bringing national attention to the emerging profession of full-time streaming.

The story highlighted how gaming had evolved from a mere hobby into a viable career path, with StreamerHouse serving as a prime example of this cultural and economic shift.