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Exclusive Interview: NexTide CEO Alexander Guerrero on Why Brands Should Be Buying Communities, Not Creators
Ben Boland
Livestreaming has developed into one of the fastest-growing areas of digital media. Despite this rapid growth, many brands continue to approach the industry by using traditional influencer marketing techniques — a mentality that Alexander Guerrero believes is outdated. Guerrero is the founder and CEO of NexTide, a company that helps brands better understand and engage with livestreaming communities. His background spans advertising, sports, media and creator partnerships, including work with …
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ExtraEmily Gets a Show on Hulu and Disney+: Here’s How It Could Change Her Streaming Career
Khizar Mundia
Emily “ExtraEmily” Zhang has reached another milestone in her career by getting her own show, Creator Essentials, on Hulu and Disney+. The show will focus on activities involving the streamer, including social experiments and speedruns. ExtraEmily has become hugely popular on Twitch in recent years, reaching over 1 million followers, though she has courted controversy in recent months due to her multiple Twitch bans due to bad driving and chaotic …
Streamer Games 2026 Ends: Here’s What Went Down
Khizar Mundia
News
Ludwig Ahgren’s Streamer Games 2026 has finished, with the event seeing several viral moments across the two-day event before the winners claimed their trophy. Tournaments, challenges, and other similar events are all the rage in the streaming space at the moment, with new ones starting frequently across YouTube, Twitch and Kick. Kai Cenat’s Streamer University 2026 drew in huge crowds, and then Streamer Games 2026 and State Farm Gamerhood were …
Prediction Market Operator Underdog Set for $1.3 Billion Sale
Zachary Roberts
News
Daily fantasy sports and prediction market operator Underdog is about to be sold. IG Group Holdings, a global trading company, is set to purchase the site for about $1.3 billion. Initially, Underdog was a daily fantasy sports operator before expanding into prediction markets, ultimately shutting down its original media network and laying off 20% of its staff. This new focus has led to the site’s forthcoming purchase by IG Group, …
Oddin.gg expands North American footprint with Kansas, Wyoming approvals
Michael Hassall
Esports Betting
Esports betting solution provider Oddin.gg has secured regulatory approvals in two more US territories, Kansas and Wyoming, expanding its North American licensing footprint to 10 jurisdictions across the U.S. and Canada, and strengthening its position in the regulated U.S. esports betting market. Revealed by release on July 31, Oddin.gg explained that the company has been granted a temporary supplier license by the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission (KRGC) and approved …
Dota 2’s TI patch, 7.41e, has arrived alongside a plethora of new features and fixes
Michael Hassall
Dota 2
We’re just under two weeks away from the kick off of Dota 2’s premier tournament, The International, and the patch that will see us through the 15th edition of the event has landed. Valve released the Dota 2 7.41e late on Thursday evening, or in the small hours of the morning if you’re EU based. With it came a big variety of updates and changes, from the gameplay update proper, …
BC.Game Launches in Ghana To Expand Its Regulated Reach in Africa
Hannan Mundia
News
Having received official approval from the Gaming Commission of Ghana, popular crypto casino BC.Game is now to launch in the country, becoming the operator’s third regulated market. Crypto-focused operators often work in a legal grey area, being accepted in multiple countries without having explicit approval from official bodies. This move from BC.Game, though, is the ideal way for the operator to be able to accept players from the African country. …
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4: Confirmed Collabs, Date, and More Details
Zachary Roberts
Fortnite
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 is on the way! Season 3 is climaxing soon, and it will give way to a fresh season with new characters, items, storyline, and plenty more. Because the new season is so close, leaks are coming thick and fast. Some are even being confirmed outright before the season arrives. Here is exactly what you need to know. It has long been known that Fortnite Chapter …
This Is How To Play Betsoft’s The Governor Slot, Where Every Spin Holds Power
Ben Boland
Slots
Betsoft’s “THE” series has been a revelation for the provider, bringing a range of popular new casino games to players in 2026. The latest addition to that collection is The Governor slot, which was released on July 30. It’s a game all about power, with the ultimate aim to rise to top in the form of the governor’s seat. From wielding influence, privileged intelligence, and lobbying engagements, this is a …
Revolut Launches ChatGPT Go Benefit Through New OpenAI Partnership
Zachary Roberts
News
As of today, 30 July, 2026, mobile money-managing app Revolut has partnered with ChatGPT. The banking company has officially introduced ChatGPT Go, the tier of subscription meant to bridge the gap between the free version and the Plus version, as a benefit. The AI chatbot has become a go-to for many people, and now it’s part of the subscription to Revolut. Subscribers will get three months of Go free on …