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Kai Cenat advertised Streamer University as an event that would take place at a real college campus with real professors teaching aspiring content creators who would take on the roles of students, but the response has been divided and drama has ensued. Kai Cenat is one of the biggest trending streamers in the scene. He's particularly known for collaborating with mainstream celebrities and other popular content creators. The streamer likes ...
Gab Hernandez
02/27/2025
Shelbo and Pokimane catfish controversy, drama explained
Shelby “Shelbo” Jacobs from OTK Top Streamer has gone viral after a catfish scam convinced him ...
Gab Hernandez
02/26/2025
Can you multistream on Twitch, Kick, YouTube at the same time?
Aspiring streamers may want to know if it's possible to multistream across Twitch, Kick, and YouTube ...
Olivia Richman
02/24/2025
Are Kick ban rules changing how bans work on Twitch?
Kick management is claiming that Twitch's ban ...
Gab Hernandez
02/23/2025
Is it best to stream on Twitch, Kick, or YouTube?
Newbies aspiring to stream may wonder which ...
Steven Rondina
02/22/2025
Asmongold is out of OTK Network; here’s what happened and why
Zack “Asmongold” Hoyt has split from OTK ...
Gab Hernandez
02/20/2025
Destiny vs Pxie lawsuit details released: Here’s what to know
A lawsuit from Twitch streamer Pxie against ...
Khizar Mundia
02/15/2025
Who is sunglitters, OnlyFangs’ breakout streamer star?
The World of Warcraft hardcore streamer guild ...
Olivia Richman
02/14/2025
Asmongold has a response to those who want him to leave OTK
Controversial streamer and room cleaner Asmongold has ...
Gab Hernandez
02/12/2025
Tyler1 issues apology after OnlyFangs raid
Tyler “Tyler1” Steinkamp issues an apology to his fellow Onlyfangs members after the disastrous second raid ...
Olivia Richman
02/12/2025
Pokimane reveals she was catfished online, here’s what happened
Even big influencers can get catfished these ...
Hannan Mundia
02/10/2025
Divorce documents reveal Nmplol, Malena were married
While Twitch streamer Nick "Nmplol" Polom and ...
Steven Rondina
02/08/2025
Tyler1 dies in OnlyFangs raid, blasts guild in heated rant
The life of Tyler “Tyler1” Steinkamp’s WoW ...
Olivia Richman
02/07/2025
HasanAbi versus Ethan Klein drama continues with more claims
Political streamer "HasanAbi" Piker and podcast host ...
Gab Hernandez
02/04/2025
The Quin69 and StaySafeTV drama explained
Quintin “Quin69” Crawford is beefing with Matt ...
Hannan Mundia
02/02/2025
Everyone who died during the first OnlyFangs WoW raid
World of Warcraft Classic hardcore has been ...
Gab Hernandez
02/01/2025
What’s going on with the PirateSoftware DMCA drama?
Jason “PirateSoftware” Thor Hall is again in ...
Gab Hernandez
01/31/2025
Here’s the roster for the first Onlyfangs WoW raid of 2025
Onlyfangs has settled on the roster for ...
Steven Rondina
01/30/2025
Dr Disrespect re-monetized on YouTube, so what’s next?
Guy “Dr Disrespect” Beahm’s streaming career took ...
Steven Rondina
01/30/2025
TheNicoleT gets 9th Twitch ban, and it may be permanent
Nicole “TheNicoleT” Turnbull has been banned from ...
Steven Rondina
01/28/2025
Erobb banned from Twitch; here’s why and if it’s permanent
Eric “Erobb” Robbins’ 2025 is off to ...
Khizar Mundia
01/28/2025
Yamato survives Gurubashi Arena, new OnlyFangs drama ensues
OnlyFangs member and popular streamer Yamato was ...
Khizar Mundia
01/28/2025
Stasia latest to accuse Destiny of sharing explicit media
Steven “Destiny” Bonnell II  has been in ...
M Alzamora
01/20/2025
Pxie accuses Destiny of non-consensually sharing photos
Steven "Destiny" Bonnell II may have found ...
M Alzamora
01/20/2025
CottontailVA receives her first Twitch ban, and here’s why
Vtuber and voice actress CottontailVA has received ...
M Alzamora
01/17/2025
PirateSoftware responds to removal from WoW OnlyFangs guild
After being kicked from the popular OnlyFangs ...
M Alzamora
01/16/2025
Asmongold involved in Elon Musk drama after mocked POE2 run
In the latest drama to hit the ...
Hannan Mundia
01/13/2025
When is the first OnlyFangs WoW hardcore raid?
After all the controversy and drama the ...
Hannan Mundia
01/10/2025
Is Emiru leaving OnlyFangs after latest hardcore death?
Influential streamer Emiru died yet again in ...
Hannan Mundia
01/08/2025
Here’s why Tyler1 kicked pilavpowa and Sequisha from OnlyFangs
After what has already been a hectic ...
Hannan Mundia
01/05/2025
What is the Flask of Petrification in WoW Classic hardcore?
Tyler "Tyler1" Steinkamp secured the Flask of ...
Hannan Mundia
01/04/2025
Everything to know about shroud’s fragathon, how long will it last
Michael “shroud” Grzesiek has announced his special ...
Hannan Mundia
01/03/2025
New OnlyFangs drama between Jesse and Pokelawls explained
Jesse "JesseSMFI" Terävä was kicked from World ...
Hannan Mundia
01/01/2025
NymN and Yabbe announce new engagement to start the new year
Twitch streamers Elias “NymN” Mlayeh and Yabbe ...
Hannan Mundia
12/29/2024
Valkyrae YouTube contract ends, is she moving to Twitch?
With Valkyrae’s five-year YouTube contract ended, fans ...
Kenneth Williams
12/23/2024
Mooda got his third ban from Twitch, here’s why
Controversial streamer Mooda, who primarily streams shooter ...
Kenneth Williams
12/21/2024
Sanchovies got his fifth Twitch ban, here’s why
Karim “Sanchovies” Dodson just got banned from ...
Gab Hernandez
12/21/2024
The Kai Cenat and xQc drama explained
After the Canadian streamer's controversial comments, Kai ...
Kenneth Williams
12/08/2024
Why fans are blasting Twitch over an AI emote
Streaming platform Twitch is now under fire ...
Kenneth Williams
12/04/2024
Onlyfangs member Burn banned for ERP, here’s what he did
Onlyfangs has once again hit a snag ...
Kenneth Williams
11/27/2024
Ludwig is back on Twitch, here’s how to watch
After switching from Twitch to YouTube and ...
Kenneth Williams
11/26/2024
Is IShowSpeed heading to Africa? What we know
Darren "Jason "IShowSpeed" Watkins Jr. is known ...
Kenneth Williams
11/26/2024
How to watch Dr DisRespect’s debut stream on Rumble
Herschel "Dr Disrespect" Beahm IV isn't done ...
Kenneth Williams
11/22/2024
How to get $1,000 a month for streaming on Parti
Parti is looking to enter the streaming ...
Steven Rondina
11/22/2024
Here are the allegations against Tectone and his response
John “Tectone” Robertson is pushing back against ...
Kenneth Williams
11/22/2024
All the members of Onlyfangs, the Twitch WoW superguild
Fans of both World of Warcraft and ...
Kenneth Williams
11/22/2024
frogan unbanned on Twitch, why fans are mad
Controversial streamer Morgan "frogan" is unbanned on ...
Syed Mujtaba Naqvi
11/11/2024
Trainwreckstv Twitch ban – A shocking suspension for user spam
Twitch bans Trainwreckstv on November 9, halting ...
Syed Mujtaba Naqvi
11/10/2024
Twitch streamer Asmongold contacted by FBI over bounty incident
In a surprising revelation, popular Twitch streamer ...
William Davis
11/07/2024
Celebrities Taking Over Twitch: How Stars Are Changing the Streaming Game
In recent years, celebrities have started to ...
William Davis
11/07/2024
Is it Worth Streaming if You’re Not Competing? Earning on Twitch as a Casual Gamer
Twitch is easily the largest gaming streaming ...
Syed Mujtaba Naqvi
10/30/2024
Fuslie makes a triumphant return to Twitch
After two years of streaming exclusively on ...
William Davis
10/29/2024
With Twitch changing its Stance on Casino Streaming, What Does This Mean for the Streaming Landscape?
Streaming casino gambling is increasingly popular on ...
Tokoni Uti
10/26/2024
Kanye West Confirmed to Have Messaged Streamer Amouranth
If there is any celebrity that stays ...
Tokoni Uti
10/26/2024
Mark Zuckerberg Teases Twitch Debut
We’ve seen several famous people on Twitch ...
Tokoni Uti
10/26/2024
Twitch Chimes in On VTubers’ Dressing Rules
If there is anything that has caused ...
Tokoni Uti
10/25/2024
Mark Cuban Joins Pokimane Stream, Debunks Rumour
As time goes on, streamers continue to ...
Syed Mujtaba Naqvi
10/13/2024
PewDiePie: Fourth ban on Twitch – Infinity Stream temp stop
PewDiePie, one of the most iconic YouTubers, ...
Tokoni Uti
09/26/2024
Dr Disrespect Plots Return to YouTube Monetization
One of the biggest influencer scandals of ...
Syed Mujtaba Naqvi
09/25/2024
Esports Awards 2024: Meet the finalists and more
The Esports Awards, often dubbed the "Oscars ...
Syed Mujtaba Naqvi
09/09/2024
Dr DisRespect calls out former Twitch employee
The popular YouTube streamer Dr DisRespect, known ...
William Davis
08/14/2024
All we know about Thea Booysen, MrBeast’s girlfriend
Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson is known purely for ...
Fariha Bhatti
08/12/2024
Norme leaves YouTube concerned after not sleeping for over 250 hours on livestream
Norme has been banned on two top ...
Fariha Bhatti
08/08/2024
Is iShowSpeed returning to Twitch? Here’s what we know
Rumors of iShowSpeed's alleged move to Twitch ...
Fariha Bhatti
08/08/2024
Fuslie addresses NoahJ456 cheating allegations, breaks down in tears
Leslie "Leslie" Fu has addressed the cheating ...
Fariha Bhatti
08/03/2024
What did Macaiyla do? Tyler1 girlfriend gets backlash from trans community
Twitch streamer Macaiyla is getting backlash for ...
Fariha Bhatti
07/31/2024
Is Dr Disrespect returning to streaming? latest post hints yes
Herschel "Dr Disrespect" Beahm has returned to ...
Fariha Bhatti
07/31/2024
Kai Cenat breaks down in tears while addressing ChrisV allegations
Kai Cenat has spoken out in response ...
Fariha Bhatti
07/23/2024
Have AikoBliss and xQc broken up?
AikoBliss and Félix "xQc" Lengyel's relationship has ...
Fariha Bhatti
07/20/2024
Who won Pokimane gaming session at CDawgVA charity auction?
On July 19, streamer and voice actor ...
Fariha Bhatti
07/15/2024
Adin Ross wants to return to Twitch, but there’s a problem
Adin Ross may be returning to Twitch ...
Fariha Bhatti
07/13/2024
Ibai sets new Twitch record for the third consecutive year
Ibai Llanos Garatea's La Velada Del Ano ...
Fariha Bhatti
07/12/2024
What’s the Darla and FaZe Lacy controversy?
Two weeks after announcing his girlfriend Darla ...
Fariha Bhatti
07/11/2024
SteveWillDoIt responds to the funny mugshot from Universal Studios’ arrest
Content creator Stephan “SteveWillDoIt” Deleonardi has pulled ...
Fariha Bhatti
07/10/2024
MrBeast hits 300M YouTube subscribers, reveals biggest video ever to celebrate
Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson is now the first ...
Olivia Richman
07/09/2024
Pokimane reveals she was in serious relationship
Influencer Imane "Pokimane" Anys has surprisingly opened ...
Olivia Richman
07/09/2024
Sketch addresses LGBTQ+ OnlyFans rumors
Popular streamer Kylie “Sketch” Cox has been ...
Olivia Richman
07/07/2024
Is MrBeast going to run for president in 2024?
Once more, Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson is contemplating ...
Fariha Bhatti
07/04/2024
Was Kai Cenat’s fireworks stream staged?
Kai Cenat celebrated July 4 like he ...
Olivia Richman
07/04/2024
Tfue may join FaZe Clan again after contract dispute
FaZe Clan has new ownership and a ...
William Davis
07/02/2024
Twitch Rolls the Dice: Integrating licensed casino content into streaming
In a move that could reshape the ...
Olivia Richman
07/02/2024
xQc admits he makes up to $2 million a year from Twitch ads
It's no surprise that Twitch users can't ...
Fariha Bhatti
06/28/2024
Was Dr Disrespect arrested for sexting a minor?
Herschel "Dr Disrespect" Beahm recently confirmed that ...
Fariha Bhatti
06/28/2024
Why was Nickmercs banned from Twitch?
Popular Twitch streamer Nick "Nickmercs" Kolcheff has ...
Olivia Richman
06/28/2024
Dr Disrespect will be removed from NBA 2K24 for DMing a minor
NBA 2K24 has decided to remove Herschel ...
Fariha Bhatti
06/27/2024
BruceDropEmOff banned on Twitch after bad-mouting xQc fans
Twitch streamer BruceDropEmOff has been banned from ...
Olivia Richman
06/26/2024
Kai Cenat finally beats Shadow of Erdtree final boss
Despite all odds, Kai Cenat has beat ...
Olivia Richman
06/26/2024
Nickmercs, TimTheTatman react to Dr Disrespect sexting minor
Streamers close to Herschel "Dr Disrespect" Beahm ...
Fariha Bhatti
06/25/2024
Dr Disrespect announces indefinite break from streaming, here’s why
Herschel "Dr Disrespect" Beahm has announced an ...
Olivia Richman
06/24/2024
Kai Cenat calls out anyone who calls Shadow of Erdtree too hard
Elden Ring: Shadow of Erdtree is the ...
Olivia Richman
06/22/2024
Asmongold quits Elden Ring DLC because it’s “too hard”
Twitch streamer Asmongold has decided to quit ...
Fariha Bhatti
06/22/2024
Dr Disrespect responds to disturbing sexting allegations as cause for Twitch ban
In 2020, Herschel "Dr Disrespect" Beahm IV ...

Twitch is the largest of all the major livestreaming platforms in and around the gaming world, but it wasn’t always that way. Th platform’s history dates back over many years and to a form of the service that had little to do with gaming. So how did it arrive to the top of the gaming marketplace from those humble beginnings?

Twitch transcends justin.tv, is acquired by Amazon

Twitch was originally born out of justin.tv, an early livestreaming website that focus more on general lifestyle streaming than on any one particular niche, gaming included. justin.tv, named after co-founder Justin Kan, was launched in 2007 and went on to feature multiple categories of streaming options. Among these was gaming, a category which quickly outpaced the growth of platform’s other categories.

Responding to this growth, justin.tv spun out its gaming section in 2011 into a new service called Twitch.tv, and that is the true starting point of Twitch as it exists today.

It would still be some time before Twitch would resemble its modern-day operation. The biggest move towards that progression came in 2014, when the streaming platform was purchased for just shy of $1 billion in cash by services and technology giant Amazon. That move transitioned Twitch being a private operation largely funded by private investment and internal revenues to one of many arms of one of the world’s largest and richest companies.

Twitch dominates gaming livestreaming

The growth of Twitch largely coincided with the growth of livestreaming the world over, and gaming was a key driver of that growth as audiences flocked in droves to watch charismatic personalities play through their favorite games both new and old. Some of those personalities would become so popular that they would rival mainstream celebrities in notoriety with younger audiences, from Tyler “Ninja” Blevins to Imane “Pokimane” Anys.

Some of those personalities would be poached by rival streaming platforms that cropped up in response to the runaway popularity of Twitch. Microsoft’s Mixer and YouTube’s YouTube Gaming both signed streamers with massive audiences to exclusive streaming deals via big-money contracts. But Twitch proved resilient; no matter how popular the streamers were when they were signed away, someone else seemed prime to fill their spot. Twitch had become more than just a vehicle through which popular personalities could stream. It was itself a destination for its audience.

Twitch finds controversy over moderation, censorship

Given the nature of the Twitch platform, one that is entirely reliant on user-generated content, it should come as no surprise that moderation and censorship have long been hot topics of conversation. Consistency, or lack thereof, is often cited as Twitch’s biggest issue as its moderation team struggles to pass judgments across a litany of streamers producing a great variety of content.

Those content types have only grown over time. While Twitch found massive popularity by moving away from the greater variety of justin.tv and focusing specifically on gaming, the platform has ironically pushed back into other categories in more recent years, attempting to find additional growth by emphasizing the streaming of art, music, and its popular “just chatting” content that sees streamers talking directly to their audience without any particular activity driving their engagement.

But while Twitch is now a lightning rod for controversy and discussion given its great size and breadth, that controversy has shown no real risk to lessening its grip on the livestreaming industry. Twitch has become the dominant name in its category, and all signs point to that continuing to be the case for the foreseeable future.

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