Why These Gamers Were Banned From Twitch In 2020
From the deserved, to the questionable, to the downright silly, here are some of the many bans that Twitch issued in 2020.
Read MoreFrom the deserved, to the questionable, to the downright silly, here are some of the many bans that Twitch issued in 2020.
Read MoreEver since Microsoft's decision to shutter its Mixer platform, big name streamers like Ninja and Shroud have become free agents. It's still unclear what their next moves may be. However, we may have just gotten a bit of an idea about Ninja's future from one of his frequent collaborators, SypherPK.
Read MorePokimane is a hugely popular streamer, but she still has to deal with plenty of harassment online and feuded with more than one content creator in the past. Following a recent series of controversies in the streaming world, Pokimane has weighed in on double-standards that she sees in the industry.
Read MoreBrookeAB primarily remains a mystery to her audience. Sure, her viewers can rattle off the number of times she's painted live on stream, as well as recite her favorite Fortnite weapons and skins. But, do they truly know her?
Read MoreSome streamers make it big right out of high school (or even sooner) while others attend college and graduate programs before streaming full-time.
Read MoreDuring a recent live broadcast, PewDiePie took his fans to task for interrupting his broadcast with a series of spam messages after he leaked his PSN name. However, the YouTuber felt that he had taken things a bit too far, which prompted the kind of apology video that only PewDiePie could produce.
Read MoreWhen a streamer overreacts or encounters an especially scary moment, their usual howls can turn into rants or even physical injuries.
Read MoreIt's been less than a month since Dr Disrespect was mysteriously banned from Twitch and everyone involved in the ban has remained totally silent. However, there's one person who has been more outspoken regarding the Doc's ban: esports journalist and video game industry insider Rod "Slasher" Breslau.
Read MoreIt's been over a month since Dr Disrespect was mysteriously banned from Twitch. In that time, the Doc has been unusually silent on the matter. For a guy who's normally so over the top and outspoken, it has been strange to see him reluctant to comment on the situation. That situation has now changed.
Read MoreWe may have some hints regarding the Doc's ban. During a recent Twitch broadcast, Hasan Piker had gaming journalist and insider Rod "Slasher" Breslau as a guest. Breslau tends to have his finger on the pulse of the industry, particularly when it comes to gossip surrounding streamers and YouTubers.
Read MoreEver since PewDiePie began making regular live broadcasts on his YouTube channel, he has taken to tackling some of the more dramatic sides of the YouTube and streaming world. During a broadcast over the weekend, PewDiePie specially took aim at so-called "apology videos" that have become very common.
Read MoreThe last few years have been pretty wild for streamer and pro gamer Tfue. However, his biggest battle has been a legal one against his former partners in the esports world, FaZe Clan. However, FaZe Clan seems to have recently landed its first major victory in the legal battle of Tfue vs. FaZe Clan.
Read MoreSorry to everyone who has been following Ninja on TikTok. Fans of the superstar gaming streamer received some bad news this week, as Ninja has announced via Twitter that he has deleted his TikTok account and will no longer be using the social media platform. Fans may be wondering why this happened.
Read MoreIn recent months, not only did Microsoft announce that it would be shuttering Mixer, but Twitch streamer Dr Disrespect was mysteriously banned from the streaming platform. There have been various odd conspiracy theories involving the Doc's ban, and now PewDiePie himself has weighed in on the matter.
Read MoreOver the years, Twitch streamer Alinity has feuded with folks in the entertainment industry. One of these is superstar YouTuber PewDiePie. However, Alinity has been very vocal just recently regarding her struggles with anxiety and depression, which has people rethinking their feelings about Alinity.
Read MoreMixer has been the home of some high profile streamers like Ninja, Shroud, and many others. Naturally, the big announcement of the closure of the platform has left the future of some of its biggest talents in question. Now, it appears as though we may know where Ninja is heading in the near future.
Read MoreIn its short lifespan since being released in December 2019, Poopdie has already earned quite the reputation. Climb atop your porcelain throne — it's time for the untold truth of Poopdie.
Read MoreIt's been a little over a week since Dr Disrespect was mysteriously banned from Twitch. The Doc said that Twitch has not been forthcoming with him. Adding onto the weirdness, a recent stream from NickMercs either provided some clarity or made things more confusing in regards to Dr Disrespect's ban.
Read MoreA couple of weeks ago, Dr Disrespect was permanently banned from Twitch, much to the surprise of his millions of viewers. In the days since Dr Disrespect's unexpected ban, rumors swirled regarding the reason behind it. One of the weirder rumors is that Twitch streamer Alinity was somehow involved.
Read MoreWhile many Mixer streamers will transfer over to Facebook Gaming, questions remain about Ninja's fate, as well as the fate of Ninja Battles. What is to become of the tournament? Will it survive the death of the platform that spawned it?
Read MoreIn a recent upload to his YouTube channel, PewDiePie had a frank discussion with his viewers about the concept of "cancel culture," in which a person is essentially "canceled" by their fanbase or the internet at large. Much like when he'd discussed misogyny in gaming, PewDiePie did not mince words.
Read MoreIn a move that should please fans of both streamers, Alinity and Ninja have made up following a public argument on Twitter. What's more, Alinity has made a promise to her fans to "be better" in the future. Last week, Alinity & Ninja got into a beef following some jokes made at one another's expense.
Read MoreOn his Instagram and Twitter feeds, Tfue shocked fans and critics when he posted a surprising pair of before-and-after photos that showed off the results of his work. While this is definitely impressive, there are some who believe that he achieved this transformation through less conventional means.
Read MoreOn June 26, Dr Disrespect was hit with a sudden, and supposedly permanent, ban from Twitch. Now the story has gone from mysterious to downright weird, as users of popular gif site Giphy recently noticed that all gifs featuring the streamer seem to have vanished from it.
Read MorePewDiePie has had an interesting career, full of ups and downs. However, one thing is for sure: the guy absolutely loves making videos and interacting with fans. That's why some of his hardcore fans may be surprised to know that he came very close to quitting the YouTube game within the recent past.
Read MoreIn a clip, xQc claimed "most charities" actually pay the streamers participating in them. This led to Ninja getting involved...
Read MoreMicrosoft's June 22 announcement that it would be shutting down Mixer surprised and shocked the streaming world. Thanks to some new reporting, we now know what might be causing the closure.
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