diff --git a/redbot/cogs/streams/streamtypes.py b/redbot/cogs/streams/streamtypes.py
index 7498d8736..da5b0a481 100644
--- a/redbot/cogs/streams/streamtypes.py
+++ b/redbot/cogs/streams/streamtypes.py
@@ -310,7 +310,8 @@ class TwitchStream(Stream):
         embed.set_thumbnail(url=logo)
         if data["thumbnail_url"]:
             embed.set_image(url=rnd(data["thumbnail_url"].format(width=320, height=180)))
-        embed.set_footer(text=_("Playing: ") + data["game_name"])
+        if data["game_name"]:
+            embed.set_footer(text=_("Playing: ") + data["game_name"])
         return embed
 
     def __repr__(self):