Events Streaming Platforms Viewership Statistics [verified]: Metal Slug Esports

Data sourced from SullyGnome, TwitchTracker, and internal Kick API metrics for Jan-Mar 2024. Are you part of the Metal Slug competitive scene? Drop a comment with your favorite entry (X, 3, or 5?) and let us know where you watch.

Do not stream Metal Slug casually. The algorithms on Twitch/YouTube bury the daily grind. But if you host a monthly, structured tournament with a countdown clock and a prize pool? The "Nostalgia Spike" is real. The viewers come for the tank, but they stay for the frame-perfect jumps. Do not stream Metal Slug casually

| Platform | Peak CCV (Live) | Total Hours Watched (Quarterly) | Avg. Viewer Retention | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 47,200 | 1.2 Million | 18 minutes | | YouTube | 4,500 | 2.1 Million (Mostly VOD) | 42 minutes (VOD) | | Kick | 12,800 | 340,000 | 54 minutes | The "Heavy Machine Gun" Correlation Here is the weirdest stat we found. Viewership directly correlates with the in-game weapon drop rate . The "Nostalgia Spike" is real