Is TikTok changing the way we share and learn games?

danielmartinhq

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Is TikTok changing the way we share and learn games? I’ve been seeing a ton of gaming content on TikTok — short Destiny clips, raid wipes, quick build tips — stuff that used to be more of a YouTube thing. The speed at which these videos spread is pretty wild.


Some of it’s genuinely useful, but I’m curious if this short-form style is changing how we talk about games. Are we losing the deeper, long-form guides in favor of quick “wow” moments, or is this just another way to keep the community active?


And it’s not just standard TikTok that’s gaining attention — there are also other versions like TikTok 18, which offer a different type of content experience that’s more open and less restricted. If you’re curious about that side of the platform, there are places online — such as this page — where you can learn how it works and why some users prefer it over the regular app.


Have you picked up any Destiny tips from TikTok that you probably wouldn’t have seen elsewhere?
 
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evelyngrace

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I think TikTok definitely shifted the pace of how we share gaming tips — those 15–30 second “micro guides” are easier to digest than a 20-minute YouTube walkthrough. But I don’t think the long-form content is going away; it’s just living side by side with short clips. Personally, I’ll catch a cool Destiny build or trick on TikTok, then go to YouTube or Reddit if I want the deep dive.

What’s also interesting is how people are even accessing TikTok and similar apps. For example, on iOS a lot of folks use third-party app stores like Scarlet to get apps that aren’t always available on the official App Store. It kind of shows that the demand for alternative experiences — whether that’s TikTok 18 for more open content, or Scarlet for broader app access — is growing alongside the shift in how we consume gaming clips.

So yeah, I’d say TikTok’s short-form style is changing things, but it’s more like an extra layer on top of the existing community rather than replacing it.