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Esports Betting
Wolves Esports wins PMGO, qualifies for the PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2026
Hannan Mundia
Wolves Esports won the 2026 PUBG Mobile Global Open (PMGO) Season 2 to qualify for the upcoming 2026 PUBG MOBILE Global Championship (PMGC). PUBG is one of the few games that has two successful competitive gaming scenes. The first is the base PUBG, while the second is PUBG Mobile. It isn’t a stretch to say that PUBG Mobile’s competitive scene is larger, primarily because of how accessible it is. With …
GTA
What Can We Expect From The 2026 Golden Joystick Awards?
Zachary Roberts
2026 is likely to go down as the year of GTA 6 in the world of gaming. Even when expanded to other areas of pop culture, the game is still going to be one of the most notable releases of the year. It’s already tipped to win Game of the Year on most prediction markets. It’s the frontrunner to win virtually everything, and fans are beyond hyped for it. Is …
Twitch
Could Ethan and Hila Klein’s Marriage Survive the Cheating Scandal?
Khizar Mundia
Ethan Klein is once again involved in drama, and this time it’s because his wife, Hila Klein, has accused him of cheating on her. Ethan Klein isn’t a stranger to controversy, as he is frequently beefing with other creators, such as Adin Ross and Hasan “HasanAbi” Piker. The creator has also started to file lawsuits against other streamers who reuse his content. The recent lawsuit against iDubbbz was apparently dropped, …
Twitch
iShowSpeed’s Warren House Stream Ends Early Despite Overnight Promise
Khizar Mundia
Darren “iShowSpeed” Watkins Jr. announced that he would be spending the night at the “world’s most haunted house”, but the livestream ended early, leaving fans disappointed. Fans began speculating that Speed would spend the night at the Conjuring House after the YouTuber scheduled a livestream titled “Spending the Night in the World’s Scariest House”. However, those expectations were dashed when the stream began and Rick Clark appeared as Speed’s guide …
Kick
Kick Director Ethan Wright Responds to User Feedback As Over 100 Homegrown Creators Get Partner Status
Khizar Mundia
Kick co-founder Eddie Craven was recently presented with an idea by a user to support homegrown creators, and Director Ethan Wright has revealed that the feedback has already started to be implemented by the platform. Livestreaming platform Kick started off as creator-focused, with a more lucrative revenue stream to attract streamers. Kick has since evolved, and the platform gets regular updates that cater to both streamers and viewers alike. Kick …
Dota 2
The reign of Yandex to continue? PARI Universe Dota 2 tournament preview and predictions
Michael Hassall
After a short break in proceedings, the 2026/2027 Dota 2 event season is set to continue with PARI Universe, a new Dota 2 tournament from FISSURE set to take place over the next two weeks. Even with a smaller prize pool ($250,000) and a limited number of teams, this tournament is hitting top-tier competition levels because of the calibre of names involved, and the arrival of Stanislav “Malr1ne” Potorak on …
Twitch
Kai Cenat Visits Japan With Ray for Exploring the Unexplored — Here Are the Highlights
Khizar Mundia
Kai Cenat’s return to streaming has been taken to the next level with his ongoing IRL Exploring the Unexplored series. The Mafiathon streamer has been busy visiting Japan and collaborating with Taiwanese streamer Chen-Ruei “Ray” Hsu. Cenat is known for his larger-scale productions such as the month-long Mafiathons and Streamer University. This is why it wasn’t a surprise for fans when he went above and beyond while touring Iceland during …
Fortnite
A$AP Rocky’s Fortnite Skin and Inde Navarrette’s Controversial Nikki Freeman Crossover Explained
Khizar Mundia
Epic Games is facing criticism from some Fortnite fans over its Inde Navarrette crossover, with players questioning whether the in-game portrayal does justice to her Obsession character, Nikki Freeman. The debate comes as the game also teases a collaboration with rapper A$AP Rocky. While the two crossovers are separate developments, both have drawn attention from Fortnite players for different reasons. Inde Navarrette will be appearing as her Obsession character, Nikki …
Valorant’s New Agent Hush: Release Date And Abilities
Khizar Mundia
Valorant
Riot Games revealed the upcoming Duelist, Agent 31, during the Valorant Champions 2026 grand finals in Shanghai — here’s everything we know about Hush. It isn’t a surprise that Riot Games chose the Valorant Champions 2026 grand final as the venue to release the new agent’s cinematic trailer, as the developer has used this tactic previously. The trailer revealed multiple fresh details, including that the new agent is named Hush …
Eddie Craven Receives Proposal to Fast-Track Homegrown Streamers To Kick Partner Status
Khizar Mundia
Kick
Kick is frequently in the news for introducing new features for both streamers and viewers, but Eddie Craven has received a suggestion for a fast-track programme that could help support the platform’s homegrown streamers. There has been considerable negativity surrounding Kick in recent weeks due to issues with KPP, which sparked rumours that the platform was cutting rates. However, both Ethan Wright and Eddie Craven rejected these claims, attributing the …
Adin Ross Hits New Kick Viewership Milestone With Brand Risk 16
Khizar Mundia
Kick
Brand Risk 16 ended with Yeraldin “Yera” González winning the headline match by unanimous decision, and Adin Ross also reached a new viewership milestone during his massively watched boxing event. Adin Ross’ Brand Risk 16 saw some drama before it went live, as Wendy Ortiz failed to qualify medically for the main event match. This prompted speculation about whether Wendy was scared and backed out, and also rumors about Adin …
Valkyrae is taking a break from streaming – Here’s what we know
Khizar Mundia
Twitch
100 Thieves co-owner Rachell “Valkyrae” Hofstetter has taken a break from streaming, and it’s unclear when she will return, but the reason is emotional, and fans are sending the streamer support. 2026 has been a major year for Valkyrae, as she hosted the LA Red Carpet premiere of Spider-Man: Brand New Day and got to interview someone she has admired for a long time, Zendaya. The streamer has also been …
Everything To Know About Kick Events, the Livestreaming Platform’s Hub
Khizar Mundia
Kick
Kick is back with another feature, and the newly-announced Kick Events hub could result in a noticeably different experience for both viewers and creators. Kick has been encouraging IRL streamers significantly, having also released a new mobile app earlier this year that can help those creators substantially. The livestreaming platform has also released several other features, including unban requests, daily rewards, and more. The latest to be announced is Kick …
Will There Be Any Surprise Characters in Avengers: Doomsday?
Khizar Mundia
Movies & TV
It’s not surprising that Marvel movies are causing passionate debates online, with fans speculating about which characters will appear in Avengers: Doomsday, which releases on December 16. Tony Stark’s death and the OG Captain America’s retirement marked a major milestone for the MCU, but it looks like the Marvel movies are going the comics route. It’s common for variants of popular characters to appear in different universes, as a type …
Kick Says Adin Ross Is Getting a Fortnite Skin — but Is It True?
Khizar Mundia
Kick
Livestreaming platform Kick made an X post on its official account claiming that an Adin Ross Fortnite skin has been revealed, and this has sparked speculation in the community about whether the Brand Risk creator will really be seen in the Epic Games Battle Royale. Adin Ross is arguably one of the most prominent names in streaming, and many even claim he pioneered modern-day content creation. The streamer is known …
Will Jack Doherty Be Back On X Anytime Soon?
Khizar Mundia
Kick
Controversial streamer Jack Doherty has been the talk of social media in the last week after announcing that he had signed a contract that prohibits him from posting online. Since then, fans have started speculating about when he will return, and prediction markets have also seen trading about whether Jack Doherty will stay away from social media until the end of his contractual obligation. Jack Doherty is one of the …
iShowSpeed 1v1s Eberechi Eze on EA Sports FC — Here Are the Highlights
Khizar Mundia
Twitch
IRL YouTuber Darren “iShowSpeed” Watkins Jr. has become known for his entertaining games of EA Sports FC, pitting himself against professional footballers, and this time it was the turn of Arsenal and England forward Eberechi Eze to compete on a stream. Speed’s love for FIFA and football is known by everyone, and the YouTuber may only love one thing more than playing the game: watching Cristiano Ronaldo play. The IRL …
IESF shares plan for world esports governance at Seoul Olympic Legacy Forum
Michael Hassall
Esports Betting
The International Esports Federation (IESF) has outlined its vision for a system of global esports governance with the organization seeking to take on the mantle of a licensing authority, organizer of world championships, and steward of “event governance across every discipline.” The bold manifesto was revealed at the Seoul Olympic Legacy Forum 2026, as part of a session on AI shaping the Olympic future. During the session IESF’s general secretary …
After a Self-Nomination, Could iShowSpeed Be a Surprise Grammy Winner?
Khizar Mundia
Twitch
Darren “iShowSpeed” Watkins Jr. has nominated himself in several Grammy categories, and fans are speculating whether the wildcard entrant has a chance of winning against more established artists. 2026 is a major year for iShowSpeed, as the YouTuber ended 2025 with his Africa IRL tour ongoing, then toured the Caribbean, and ultimately did FIFA World Cup livestreams. He partnered with FIFA, YouTube, and Fox, and performed at the World Cup. …
Eddie Craven Discusses Kick Viewer Rewards
Khizar Mundia
Kick
Kick has established itself as one of the leading livestreaming platforms, and co-founder Eddie Craven has revealed why they don’t pay viewers, whilst also discussing viewer rewards for watching streams. Adin Ross had publicly claimed that the platform may start rewarding its viewers with cash incentives for watching livestreams. This seemed to be a good way to attract viewers at the time, but Eddie Craven has revealed why this could …
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