The best Twitch streams to watch this week (October 12 - October 18)

Whether you’re in the mood for eSports action or want to see a great TTRPG session, countless streamers have been showcasing their skills on Twitch. We showcase some Twitch streams worth checking out this week (October 12 - October 18).

Wednesday, October 14

Trackmania Showdown - Twitch Rivals - 2 p.m. EST/ 10 a.m. PST (watch here)

Trackmania will get the Twitch Rivals spotlight with a one-day tournament. 16 players will be split into four teams, and they'll battle for the first-place prize of $10,000. The player who gains the most points for their team during Qualifiers will earn an additional $1,000. Released in July, Trackmania is a remake of the 2006 game Trackmania Nations. The free-to-play game is available on the Epic Games Store right now.

Thursday, October 15

Party Favor: A Month In Isolation - Insomniac - 1 a.m. EST/10 p.m.PST (watch here)

A Month In Isolation has Party Favor delivering a special two-hour set each Thursday on Insomniac's Twitch channel. Each set won't be the same, so expect to hear something completely different this Thursday. In July, Party Favor released The Isolation Album, which was produced while in quarantine.

Saturday, October 17

Move Forward Fest 2020 - Move Forward Fest - 6 p.m. EST/3 p.m. PST (watch here)

The Move Forward Fest will showcase a slew of rising music artists on Saturday and Sunday (October 18). The two-day event will feature appearances from UMI, Guapdad4000, Kyle Dion, Teamarrr, Kari Faux, Kenny Mason, Marlon Craft, Bktherula, Liv.e, DJ MOMA, Odalys, Powers Pleasant, Miss Milan, Hu Dat, and Jadalareign. There will also be a discussion between Just Blaze and The Alchemist as well as panel discussions.

Live Stage Horror Stories/Horror Unscripted - Impro TV - 9 p.m. EST/6 p.m. PST (watch here)

Impro Theatre will deliver a spooky night of improv with Live Stage Horror Stories and Horror Unscripted. Hosted by Stephen Kearin, Live Stage Horror Stories finds actors delivering horror stories live. This week's guest is Jeorge Bennett Watson, who is best known for their work on The Wire, Shameless, and Luke Cage. Horror Unscripted showcases what happens when the wrong person decides to step into an online meetup. The cast for this show includes Lisa Fredrickson, Tatiana Godfrey, Kelly Holden Bashar, Tom Huang, Mike Rock, and Jeffrey Thompson.

Sunday, October 18

Worlds International: Gen.G vs G2 Esports - League of Legends - 6 a.m. EST/ 3 a.m. PST (watch here)

Teams from all over are battling in the League of Legends Worlds International. On Sunday, Gen.G and G2 Esports will take the center stage. This is Gen.G's return to the Worlds International following their appearance at the 2018 installment. G2 Esports are looking to take the crown following their second-place win at last year's Grand Finals.