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August 22, 2023 2 min read
Despite numerous controversies over the years, Twitch remains the biggest platform for streaming and broadcasting video game content. However, the Amazon-owned site has recently tried to implement better features to help users moderate their channels, and it looks a new tool is on the way.
According to a screenshot uploaded by streamer and partner Lowco (thanks, Eurogamer), Twitch plans on adding...
August 11, 2023 2 min read
Despite Twitch being embroiled in controversies (seemingly on a constant basis), it's still the number one choice when it comes to streaming or watching streamers. This is evidenced by the fact that viewership seems to be on the up and up, with millions still tuning in each month.
Cold hard data seems to back this up, as a report from Gamesindustry.bizstates that Twitch has recorded 1.8 billion...
August 04, 2023 2 min read
Twitch streamer Kai Cenat has been taken into custody after a giveaway event held in New York city took a turn.
Cenat and another streamer/social media influencer, Fanum, were set to host a giveaway in Union Square, as archived by The Verge. The day arrived, and a massive crowd reportedly showed up today for the event.
Cenat broadcast a video on Twitch, advertising PlayStation 5s and gift cards...
July 14, 2023 2 min read
Recently, it was announced that Twitch would be improving its revenue splits through what's being called the Partner Plus program. This means streamers will be entitled to a 70/30 split instead of the current 50/50, providing they meet certain requirements.
However, while it's generally been accepted that this is a step in the right direction, more than a few...
June 23, 2023 2 min read
Twitch is forever altering the way it allows content creators to make money, but it usually comes with a drawback or two. Take the recent changes to revenue splits. Some felt that this was a step in the right direction, but given that the new program comes with a bunch of boxes that need to be ticked, not everyone can benefit.
Now, there's a new feature that's being...
June 21, 2023 2 min read
Twitch is adopting a new range of labels and tags with which it hopes creators can better classify mature content on their respective channels — The new tags, which are live on the platform right now, are the latest step in the company's efforts to improve community safety on the popular streaming service.
Initially, the site had a catch-all "Mature Content"...
June 16, 2023 2 min read
Sometimes it's difficult to know what's going on at Twitch at any given time. On one hand, the streaming platform has made attempts to remove hate groups. On the other, it's also been embroiled in a series of controversies. This is especially true when it comes to the streamers themselves.
However, there is some good news on the horizon, as it turns out that the...
June 07, 2023 2 min read
For many streamers, Twitch is not just a place to broadcast content. It's a major source of income. Some creators build up huge communities that are dedicated to watching their channel, and this can lead to a successful career. However, the Amazon-owned streaming platform has once again become the subject of online controversy. Namely, there's been a...
December 30, 2022 2 min read
I'm not usually one to watch streamers or YouTubers play the games I like, but every once in a while, someone will come along with a gimmick that re-contextualizes my love of various titles. Speedrunners will often grab my attention with their insanely in-depth knowledge of their favorite game, and I was a big fan earlier this year of a Twitch...
December 16, 2022 2 min read
The Game Awards actually turned out to be a good showthis time around, at least compared to previous years, and it seems the fans agree — Geoff Keighley announced via his Twitter that The Game Awards in 2022 "hit a new viewership milestone" of "103 million livestreams," making it "the most-watched Game Awards in history." Keighley goes on to detail some...
December 14, 2022 2 min read
[The following article contains LGB Alliance examples of anti-trans speech]
Following intense backlash from both viewers and streamers, Twitch has made the decision to remove the LGB Alliance from its Charity Tool feature.
The streaming service recently updated its approved charity listwith "tens of thousands" of additional organizations, offering...
December 08, 2022 2 min read
Where does the year go? It only seems 12 months ago that I was writing up a special watch post, inviting the Destructoid community to join us for The Game Awards 2021, and now I'm writing up a special watch post, inviting the Destructoid community to join us for The Game Awards 2022. Sunrise, sunset...
Yes, it's that time of year again, as Geoff Keighley and...
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