Kick, an up-and-coming game streaming platform backed by Trainwreck, has teased that they’ll be hosting a streaming convention. The company’s tweet features a digital pass for the event its planning on hosting in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dates for the event, dubbed KickCon, are yet to be disclosed, but fans and subscribers of this emerging platform are already excited to attend.
At a preliminary glance, one can’t help but notice that this event seems a clear response to match up to Twitch’s standard, Kick’s direct rival. Twitch has been organizing TwitchCon, a convention for streaming and gaming fans, for the last nine years, registering a positive response from global audiences. Kick, its months-old rival, has already gained significant subscribers and followers, and this announcement surely seems like a step up, showcasing their strong will to dominate the streaming industry and dethroning Twitch.
— Kick.com (@KickStreaming) May 11, 2023
Kick announces KickCon 2023
The tweet clearly states that the convention will take place in 2023 but offers no other indicators about the events, venues, or prices. Gamers are now wondering when the event will be and whether it will be an annual or a semi-annual thing, like TwitchCon.
Kick fans have started speculating about the date of the event, some claiming that it will take place on the same dates as TwitchCon. Twitch has already announced the dates for their 2023 conventions, which will be taking place in Paris and Las Vegas. The Paris TwitchCon will be held on July 8 & 9, while the Las Vegas convention is supposed to be live on October 22 & 23.
The response from Kick fans has been astounding, with people all over the world taking to social media to express their joy. Some fans are excited and already making predictions.
DON'T YOU DARE TEASE ME LIKE THIS
— Big E (@Big_E) May 11, 2023
The reactions from fans are varied, but if Kick does through with its KickCon plan, it will surely boost the company’s presence and popularity. This, along with Kick signing on some of the most popular Twitch presenters, has certainly made the newbie a promising streaming platform.
