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Hasan Abi accuses Destiny of stalking him
Olivia Richman
Two political streamers are in beef as Hasan Abi has accused Steven “Destiny” Bonnell of being obsessed with him. Late last week, Hasan Abi claimed that other streamers liked to drag his name to make content, referencing a YouTube video that said Hasan Abi’s viewership was declining. He brought up Destiny and Felix “xQc” Lengyel as some of the main culprits. He said: “For the record, if Destiny is not …
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YouTuber kidnapped in Haiti after ominous stream
Olivia Richman
A YouTuber has been kidnapped in Haiti, scaring the streaming community. Streamer Addison “YourFellowArab” Maalouf was returning from Cape Haiti when he has been kidnapped by a gang known as the 400 Mazowzo. The gang is now demanding a $600,000 ransom or claim he won’t be released. A local news site, Haiti24, first reported the concerning situation. According to the report, YourFellowArab and his driver were kidnapped by a member …
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Ninja reveals doctors found cancer in his foot
Olivia Richman
Streaming superstar Tyler “Ninja” Blevins shared some upsetting health news with fans earlier today. On March 26, Ninja shared on X that doctors found cancer in his foot. He explained that he went to a dermatologist for an annual skin and mole check only to find out that the mole on the bottom of his foot needed to be removed due to having melanoma. Melanoma is a form of skin …
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Dr Disrespect vs. Twitch continues in fan film
Olivia Richman
It’s no secret that Herschel “Dr Disrespect” Beahm has beef with Twitch. Now, the Two-Time is calling on Netflix to make his grudge match with Twitch into a series inspired by a fan film. Dr Disrespect recently reacted to a fan-made short film inspired by his ongoing hatred of Twitch. He was so impressed that the streaming influencer called on Netflix to make it into a television show. Titled “Dr. …
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Want a Pokimane Stanley tumbler? Here’s how to get one
Olivia Richman
Influencer Imane “Pokimane” Anys’s new snack brand, Myna Snacks, has been a bit controversial since it was announced. But it has continued to grow anyway, most recently revealing limited edition Stanley tumblers. In late 2023, Pokimane launched Myna Snacks, which aims to provide people with delicious yet healthy treats. The Midnight Mini Cookies were the first products the brand launched, revealing some pretty hefty price tags. At the time, fans …
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GeorgeNotFound responds to sexual assault allegations
Olivia Richman
Minecraft streamer George “GeorgeNotFound” Davidson has responded to some serious sexual assault allegations. On March 9, Twitch streamer Caitibugzz revealed that she was sexually assaulted by GeorgeNotFound in the summer of 2023. He wasn’t directly named at the time, but fans put together that it was George who allegedly “slipped his hand under her clothes” due to his “weird tickling kink.” GeorgeNotFound responded that he would discuss the allegations at …
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Adin Ross may return to Twitch in 2024
Olivia Richman
Adin Ross is claiming he could be back on Twitch. Controversial streamer Adin Ross was permabanned on Twitch in the summer of 2023, most likely due to a Kick chat box he had on stream showing offensive language and slurs. On Kick, Adin Ross continued to shock the streaming community, discussing Andrew Tate-inspired incel rhetoric and showing porn to his young viewers. While Kick seems to be a better fit …
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xQc blames chat for ruining GTA RP streams
Olivia Richman
Felix “xQc” Lengyel fans have been wanting the streamer to play more GTA RP, but he’s not having it. GTA RP used to be a big, big thing on Twitch. All of the biggest streamers were in No Pixel, including xQc, who would often entertain his viewers with illegal and obnoxious antics. But recently, fans have noticed that xQc is not as involved with the server and have wondered why. …
Streaming community sus of QTCinderella’s new Twitch channel
Olivia Richman
Twitch
QTCinderella is being accused of taking advantage of fans after creating a Twitch channel aimed at supporting the Streamer Awards. QTCinderella is a popular streamer and the founder of the Streamer Awards, an award show aimed at celebrating the streaming community and its biggest names. The show has continued to grow, but it looks like QTC Cinderella is looking for some help from fans this time around. Earlier today, QTCinderella …
Asmongold criticizes Pokimane’s reason for leaving Twitch
Olivia Richman
Twitch
Imane “Pokimane” Anys surprised fans by announcing a sudden platform switch in January. Once learning her reason for leaving Twitch, Asmongold had a lot to say about the situation. Asmongold is no stranger to sharing his opinions on the streaming community and its top players. When Pokimane left Twitch after 10 years, he shared his opinion on the decision. Pokimane initially kept a bit quiet about her decision to leave …
5 Gambling Streamers To Watch In 2024
William Davis
Twitch
The online gambling world is always thrilling, and who better to guide you through its twists and turns than charismatic streamers (especially if you want to experience it without spending your own money). In 2024, a new wave of talent is poised to dominate the scene, each with their own unique blend of skill, entertainment, and personality, while some previously popular faces will continue to entertain viewers with their high-stakes …
HasanAbi called out for downplaying net worth and income
Olivia Richman
Twitch
The streaming community has raised an eyebrow at political content creator Hasan “HasanAbi” Piker after the streamer claimed he makes the same amount of money as a doctor. Streaming has become a very lucrative career, especially for some of the biggest names in the industry. HasanAbi gets an average of more than 19,000 viewers per stream and has over 20,000 active subscribers. Known for his controversial opinions, his Just Chatting …
Pokimane says she’s done with “Twitch’s messy behavior,” what’s next?
Olivia Richman
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Fans were left worrying about Imane “Pokimane” Anys after she hinted that she may be done streaming on Twitch. Now, the famous influencer has shared what she plans to do going forward. On January 30, Pokimane shared a cryptic tweet that stated it was the “end of an era.” Fans reacted with shock, speculating that she was done streaming on Twitch and may have other plans for her career. She …
Pokimane hints that she may be leaving Twitch
Olivia Richman
Twitch
The streaming community has been left on the edge of their seat after Imane “Pokimane” Anys hinted that she could be leaving Twitch for good. On January 30, Pokimane took to X to tell fans that it’s “the end of an era.” After spending a decade streaming on Twitch, Pokimane said it’s “time to say thank you” for the memories of playing games like League of Legends, Fortnite, and Among …
What happened to Corpse Husband? Where did he go?
Olivia Richman
Twitch
Everyone’s faceless crush Corpse Husband has been missing and fans are starting to worry. Corpse Husband used to be big on social media, creating content on YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, and beyond. He was known for his deep voice, music, and playing video games with other top creators. But he was also a mystery, never sharing his face, personal life, or health ailments. Despite being huge on social media since 2015, …
Amouranth reveals the real reason behind her eighth Twitch ban
Fariha Bhatti
Twitch
Controversial streamer and OnlyFans model Kaitlyn “Amouranth” Siragusa was recently handed her eighth Twitch ban, which left everyone wondering what she did now. On January 27, Amouranth received yet another ban on Twitch — and once again, the reason was unknown. The OnlyFans model is no stranger to controversy and the spotlight and has expressed how bans are a great marketing tactic. For her, at least, this statement can be …
What Types of Games Are and Aren’t Allowed on Twitch in 2024?
William Davis
Twitch
Twitch offers lots of services to its users, but it is most well known for live-streaming video games, from eSports to real-time strategy. As of October 2023, Twitch has nearly 7 million active streamers, which is hugely impressive considering the competition in the field – and this doesn’t even cover the number of viewers. Because of the size of the usership, the type of games that are streamed on Twitch …
What’s up with the dangerous trend of on-stream driving on Twitch?
William Davis
Twitch
Twitch is the home of many internet trends that spread around the globe. Most of these trends remain entertaining and pose huge meme potential while others tend to become the topic of controversial discussions. The latest of these controversial phenomena is the increasing number of creators going live on Twitch while being behind the wheel. Just recently, Twitch streamer Knut found himself at the center of a safety discussion and …
“I’d rather watch paint dry”: Like a Dragon fans react to xQc stream
Olivia Richman
Twitch
Fans of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth are salty that Felix “xQc” Lengyel collaborated on the game’s campaign. Gamers have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, the sequel by developers RGG Studio. The series has been pretty popular around the world thanks to its immersive storylines and captivating characters, but fans are still annoyed with the studio after seeing that xQc was part of the …
“You’re dumb”: Kai Cenat calls out haters who say his content is for kids
Olivia Richman
Twitch
Kai Cenat has claimed that his streams are for adults, not children — and the streaming community is skeptical. Twitch streamer Kai Cenat has become one of the top streamers on Twitch and beyond after breaking subscriber records in 2023. However, Cenat has been the subject of a ton of controversies, including having banned creators on his livestreams and allegedly performing sexual acts during broadcasts. These stunts have especially bothered …
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 the company 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 does still continue to compete with rival platforms. Kick is perhaps its biggest competition today, offering generous
subscription revenue splits
in an effort to sway streamers away from Twitch. But Amazon’s platform remains the most popular.
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 with its biggest streamers continuing to
set new records, all signs point to that dominance continuing for the foreseeable future.
