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.