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xQc loses 2 million followers as Twitch cracks down on bots News xQc loses 2 million followers as Twitch cracks down on bots By Olivia Richman TenZ says Valorant ranked games are bad for streaming News TenZ says Valorant ranked games are bad for streaming By Fariha Bhatti xQc begs viewers not to chat hop, fans still harass NoPixel cop News xQc begs viewers not to chat hop, fans still harass NoPixel cop By Fariha Bhatti
How to start a Twitch channel: Everything you should know News
How to start a Twitch channel: Everything you should know William Davis So, you have been pondering on how to start a Twitch channel. There are many reasons one might want to start streaming on Twitch. Some people see it as a great opportunity to pursue their career in gaming while others just want to kick back and build a community with like minded individuals. Twitch has seen amazing growth over the years with many individuals now able to make a full …
New Silvanus skin bundle adds unique looks for Vandal, Phantom News
New Silvanus skin bundle adds unique looks for Vandal, Phantom Fariha Bhatti Prepare your wallets! New Valorant skins are dropping soon.  Riot Games has actively been delivering rip-roaring skins for Valorant weapons, but this new addition is in a league of its own. The serene yet spooky skin bundle has a novel theme that was earlier spotted in Winter Wunderland, released in Christmas holiday patch.  The new skin bundle dubbed “Silvanus” will likely arrive before the upcoming map Breeze, currently being teased …
These are the very best surf maps for CSGO Counter-Strike
These are the very best surf maps for CSGO M Alzamora It may not seem like it now, but Counter-Strike: Global Offensive’s underground surf community is thriving thanks to all the new players that have joined the game over the last year. Because of that, there’s no better time to break out our top three favorite surf maps of all time and take a look at the CSGO mod’s first full-length game based on surfing. Every player who’s tried their hand …
Morgana may now have League’s fastest jungle clear after buffs League of Legends
Morgana may now have League’s fastest jungle clear after buffs William Davis With new adjustments made in patch 11.8, control mage Morgana is now possibly the fastest jungle clearer in the game. In a recent video, a player showcased how Morgana can now fully clear the jungle in just under three minutes at level 1. This sort of clearing speed isn’t usually seen from any jungler, and could potentially make Morgana viable in a completely new role in the patches to come. …
Amouranth argues that Twitch success isn’t easy for women News Amouranth argues that Twitch success isn’t easy for women By Olivia Richman Riot drops hints about new tropical map Breeze coming soon News Riot drops hints about new tropical map Breeze coming soon By Fariha Bhatti Ludwig officially breaks Ninja’s Twitch subscriber record News Ludwig officially breaks Ninja’s Twitch subscriber record By Olivia Richman
FF7 Advent Children 4K UHD remaster release date revealed News
FF7 Advent Children 4K UHD remaster release date revealed Steven Rondina The Compilation of Final Fantasy 7 was revived with the release of the FF7 Remake, but Square Enix’s ambitions for the franchise aren’t just limited to that new series. Or even just video games. The publisher is dusting off Final Fantasy 7 Advent Children, with plans on remastering the movie in 4K Ultra HD. The re-release will be based on the Final Fantasy 7 Advent Children Complete version of the …
Latest Steam scam likely a hoax as “Secret Club” makes mysterious appearance Counter-Strike
Latest Steam scam likely a hoax as “Secret Club” makes mysterious appearance M Alzamora “Fivetowns,” “Seventowns,” “Vote for my Counter-Strike: Global Offensive team…” All players have heard these before. Steam has no shortage of scams trying to steal players’ passwords, games, and items from unsuspecting their inventories. But thankfully, the platform’s latest viral threat probably isn’t real at all. With that out of the way, the strange videos do seem to be trying to let players in on a secret. When it comes to …
shroud explains why bottom fragging in Valorant is no big deal News
shroud explains why bottom fragging in Valorant is no big deal Fariha Bhatti shroud has come out in support of bottom fraggers, explaining how first-person shooter games go deeper than how many kills you have.  shroud’s opinion on FPS games carries a lot of weight due to his decorated resume in CSGO and now Valorant, and he’s often seen educating his viewers about the details of shooters. This time, the former pro player has spoken out about negative K/D scores on his recent …
mason banned from Twitch yet again after homophobic slur Dota 2
mason banned from Twitch yet again after homophobic slur Steven Rondina Mason “mason” Venne is banned from Twitch once again. The former pro Dota 2 player and current full-time streamer has been banned from the platform for the fourth time. The latest comes after he dropped a homophobic slur on his stream. When asked about a specific hero’s Aghanim’s Scepter upgrade, mason seemingly responded with an anti-gay epithet. While this would have been a clear violation of Twitch’s rules regarding hate …
People are mad at indiefoxx promoting her OnlyFans via Twitch Olivia Richman News A Twitch user took to Twitter to show a recent message he had received from OnlyFans model and Twitch streamer Jenelle “indiefoxx” Dagres. In the message, indiefoxx promised “hot stuff not seen on Twitch” if the user would subscribe to her OnlyFans account. WTF IS THIS? Actually a porn site pic.twitter.com/alwib2XMFm — Empirrre (@Empirrretv) April 13, 2021 Despite the user’s concern, Linktrees with links to other platforms have been allowed …
LEC viewership sees 35% growth from last year’s spring split William Davis League of Legends With the conclusion of the 2021 LEC Spring Split, the viewership of the league has once again set a completely new standard for European League of Legends.  The LEC viewership keeps growing after the 2021 spring split, with an increase of around 35% in the average viewership compared to the 2020 LEC Spring Split. This growth is yet another example of how the popularity around competitive League of Legends isn’t …
Valorant fan creates a real-life version of the Phantom Fariha Bhatti News A Valorant fan has taken his love for Phantom to a whole new level by creating a real-life version of the rifle.  Reddit user Tinch0n has put his creativity to good use and brought Valorant’s powerful rifle to life in his 3D creation. Tinch0n revealed his work of art in a time-lapse video, showcasing the entire process and hard work that went into this incredible piece.  The creator revealed that …
Lifeline will see massive nerfs in Apex Legends season 9 Olivia Richman Apex Legends Apex Legends’ season 9 is coming in May, and fans are already discussing some of the changes that lie ahead. One of the most talked-about updates will be a big nerf to Lifeline.  Lifeline’s passive ability, Combat Revive, will be the target of the season 9 nerf. Currently, Lifeline can pick up a fallen teammate with Combat Revive, which allows her to throw up a shield while her Drone of …
Eric Hansen says chessbae drove him apart from Alexandra Botez William Davis News In a recent stream, chess Grandmaster Eric Hansen has accused controversial personality chessbae of forcing an end to a relationship involving him and Alexandra Botez after chessbae allegedly abused her moderation powers on Chess.com. Eric Hansen has shed light on the extent of chessbae’s abuse of her moderation privileges on Chess.com. According to Hansen, chessbae threatened to exclude Botez from having her Twitch channel hosted on the Chess.com website if …
Online casino slot review: Reel Rush William Davis News Picking the right online slot game can be hard, but Reel Rush might be the way to go for old school gamers who want a nostalgic feeling when chasing big spins.  Reel Rush is a simple and exciting slot game. It’s built up by cartoonish graphics that most people should be able to relate to. The graphics give an old school gaming vibe that can take one back to the …
All the qualified teams for the 2021 Mid-Season Invitational William Davis League of Legends The best teams from each region will soon compete at the 2021 Mid-Season Invitational in Reykjavík, Iceland. Here are all the qualified teams and the schedule for the tournament.  With the spring playoffs being concluded throughout all of the biggest League of Legends regions, teams are starting to qualify for the upcoming MSI. Only the best team from each region will be able to participate, making the race for a …
How to catch and train Pheromosa in Pokemon Sword and Shield Steven Rondina News Ultra Beasts were introduced as a new breed of legendaries in Pokemon Sun and Moon. Unfortunately they’ve been generally poor compared with classics like Zapdos and Suicune, or even the Tapus that were introduced alongside them in generation seven. One of the few exceptions to this is Pheromosa. Thanks to her unique typing, strong stats, and solid type coverage, the Pokemon has carved out a niche as a strong sweeper …
Glass House Fest is another step on streaming’s digital journey William Davis News Streaming culture is ever becoming more inclusive and incorporating more elements into it. With music already integrating and cannabis proliferating, it should be no surprise that the two will soon merge. Music has been an increasing part of streaming culture over the last few years. Amazon’s streaming giant, Twitch, took a big step in enabling this with the creation and promotion of a dedicated music category. It was here that …
F1 Esports launch Women’s Wildcard qualification to Pro Exhibition William Davis News F1 Esports has officially announced a female-only qualification route to the Pro Exhibition called the F1 Esports Series Women’s Wildcard.   In an attempt to better include female drivers in F1 Esports, a female-only qualification event has been created, leading all the way to the Pro Exhibition for a chance at getting picked up by a professional team in the F1 Pro Series. In the previous four seasons, no female driver …
Hikaru Nakamura drops chessbae, apologizes for YouTube strike M Alzamora News Hikaru Nakamura has publically apologized for the ongoing drama between himself and fellow chess grandmaster Eric Hansen, saying that he will take more control of his multi-platform chess content moving forward. Nakamura denounced chessbae94 as part of his public apology. chessbae is a notable personality behind the scenes in the chess streaming world and was a business associate of Nakamura. Hikaru said that while he “appreciate[d] what she has done …
Complete guide to romance and marriage in Stardew Valley Steven Rondina News No matter what a player is looking for, Stardew Valley has it. Though the game’s foundation is built on farming, players can find fun in a wide variety of ways. Among that offering is the ability to build relationships with various NPCs, some of which can be romanced and even married by the player. But what does this require of the player? And should you even bother getting married in …

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