Twitch has given many players a platform to turn their passion for games into a following and some revenue. While there are some stories ofserious problems like mass viewer lossor awful harassment, other players have found nothing but success.
One such player is DNP3, a Twitch streamer who has built a solid following through streaming games likeFortnite. With a wolf andTrontheme and his own website, DNP3 is clearly doing well if a regular trend on their Twitter is any indication. That trend is a lotto giveaway to anyone who retweets the tweet detailing the prize of the lotto within a certain time limit. The prize this time happens to include a rare version of the Nintendo Switch.
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The tweet in question promises an “Illusion” Nintendo Switch or $500 to one person who retweets the message within 10 hours. While the promise of an Illusion Switch seems like a poorly covered scam for a fake Switch, it’s actually a real thing. The “Illusion” refers to the shiny pink finish of the Switch itself, and while it looks pretty, it performs the same as any other Switch. Considering theSwitch sold huge in Japan in 2020and is still hugely popular, it’s a good prize to offer.
That said, it looks like the Switch is actually the second choice for many. A poll on DNP3’s Twitter shows that just over half of those asked would prefer the $500 cash prize. This is understandable, since just about no one would turn down a cash windfall, but there are plenty of players who already have a Switch. Hopefully the $500, if that is the prize in the end, finds its way into the hands of someone who needs it. It wouldn’t be the first timeTwitter has provided help for someone needing it.
As a promotional stunt, it’s a good way to get players looking at a profile. This way players will go hunting for who DNP3 is, if for no other reason than to verify the giveaway lotto. It will likely get #FreeSwitch trending even further than something like asurvey regarding the Wii U.
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