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18 May

Link Tank: Twitch to Lower Subscription Prices Based on User Location

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Twitch subscriptions are about to get a lot cheaper for people who don’t live in the United States. “Regardless of where you are in the world, a Tier 1 subscription to a Twitch channel costs $4.99. However, over the next few months that’s set to change, and Twitch subs are getting cheaper for the vast majority of people outside the US. Twitch has announced the introduction of local subscription pricing…” Read more PCMag. A new survey by YouGov shows that some people think they can take on a grizzly bear in a one-on-one fight. “Since many animals never cross paths…

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11 Mar

Meyers Leonard’s Call of Duty Twitch Slur Proves Voice Chat Still Needs to Grow Up

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While streaming Call of Duty on Twitch earlier this week, NBA player Meyers Leonard used an anti-Semitic slur to deride an opponent. Despite his apparent attempt to delete the video, the internet discovered what happened and quickly spread footage of the moment. The response to Leonard’s use of the slur has been swift. The following day, the Miami Heat announced that Leonard will be “away from the team indefinitely” and that the team will “cooperate with the NBA while it conducts its investigation.” Furthermore, two of Leonard’s sponsorers (Origin and SCUF) announced that they have “ceased” their “working relationship” with…

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21 Dec

Link Tank: Win a Spider-Man Gaming Chair and Amazon Gift Cards on Twitch!

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We’re giving away an Andaseat Spider-Man gaming chair and THREE Amazon gift cards tomorrow on Twitch! Get ready to game in PEAK comfort! Join us on Twitch tomorrow, December 22, at 2:30pm (EST) for an unbeatable holiday giveaway. We’ll be playing Call of Duty Warzone while we give away THREE Amazon gift cards, and a grand prize of an Andaseat Spider-Man gaming chair (a $549 value). Make you’re sure following us on Twitch so you’ll get alerted when we go live! You must be following to qualify, too. We’ll send the prizes to folks in the US and the UK! Follow Den…

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21 Oct

Twitch Streamers Feel Attacked by Confusing DMCA Takedowns

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Twitch surprised many streamers yesterday by informing them that they are once again pursuing content takedown claims related to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). A quick update about our ongoing work to give you more control over your content and help you make informed choices about using music on your channel, while respecting the rights of our music community partners:— Twitch Support (@TwitchSupport) October 20, 2020 As the Twitch support team notes in the Twitter thread above, this issue dates back to June when Twitch started responding to takedown claims processed by the Recording Industry Association of America. The…

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21 Oct

AOC Twitch Among Us Stream with Rep. Ilhan Omar, Pokimane Becomes Massive Hit with Over 400,000 Viewers

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U.S. Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar joined popular Twitch streamers Pokimane, DrLupo, Myth, Maia, Jacksepticeye, MoistCr1TiKaL, Hasanabi, and Disguised Toast for a few games of Among Us on the platform. Unsurprisingly, the stream was a massive hit, launching AOC’s new Twitch channel to the top of the platform’s charts within minutes. According to Twitch insider Rod Breslau, AOC’s debut stream is now “the third highest individual stream by viewership in Twitch history,” peaking at 439,000 viewers. AOC bagged more viewers than Twitch’s most popular categories, including Just Chatting, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, and League of Legends on Tuesday…

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08 Oct

Twitch Accused of Mishandling Cases of Sexual Misconduct and Racism Inside Toxic Workplace

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A group of Twitch employees “from every era of the company dating back to when it was Justin.tv” have accused the platform of fostering a toxic work environment as well as mishandling cases of sexual assault, harassment, and racism within the company. Many accounts point to an inner circle of “predominantly” white and male executives led by CEO Emmett Shear as the big cause of the problem as well as an HR department eager to brush claims from women and employees of color under the rug. These accusations came to light in a new report from Gamesindustry.biz, in which “multiple…

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17 Sep

The Walking Dead Launches Live Streaming Channel on Twitch

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For a show that just technically called it quits, The Walking Dead isn’t showing much signs of death just yet. AMC Networks and Twitch today announced the creation of a new live streaming Twitch channel which will house a whole host of TWD content called The Walking Dead Universe.  The Walking Dead Universe will be an online location for fans to gather and discuss The Walking Dead franchise while taking in some live original content produced by AMC. The Twitch page is live now and advertising a “Launch Party” at 3 p.m. PT on Sept. 20. AMC has partnered with…

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10 Sep

Ninja Returns Back to Twitch with New Exclusive Contract

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Richard Tyler Blevins, better known as the live steamer Ninja, has announced his return to Twitch. His return to the platform that made him famous (and very wealthy) comes just over a year after he left Twitch for an exclusive deal with Microsoft’s Mixer platform, which shut its doors earlier this year. Blevins made the announcement on Twitter, with Twitch officially welcoming him back in a reply: Great to have Team Ninja back on our side.— Twitch (@Twitch) September 10, 2020 According to a press release, Blevins has signed a new exclusive deal with Twitch, which will be his streaming…

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17 Aug

Could Dr DisRespect Book Reveal More About Twitch Ban?

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Guy Beahm, better known as the popular live streamer Dr DisRespect, has written a book that will reveal new details about his life and career as a streamer. The book is titled Dr DisRespect: Violence. Speed. Momentum. — a reference to his slogan and aggressive style of play in shooters like Call of Duty, Apex Legends, and others. It’s out on March 30 from Gallery Books. “As one of gaming’s most recognizable and provocative personalities, Dr DisRespect finally reveals what it’s really like being the biggest global streaming sensation and, in his factual opinion, the greatest gamer in history,” reads…

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11 Aug

Shroud Announces Return to Twitch

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Popular streamer and Counter-Strike master Michael Grzesiek, better known as Shroud, has announced his return to Twitch. The announcement comes just a month after Microsoft shut down its Mixer streaming platform, where Grzesiek previously had an exclusive contract. The streamer will go live on Twitch on Aug. 12 at 2 pm ET. Grzesiek made the announcement on his Twitter. You can check out the announcement video below: I’m coming homehttps://t.co/0nsby7MTHi pic.twitter.com/6qO2E4m4jy— Michael Grzesiek (@shroud) August 11, 2020 According to a press release, the streamer has signed a new exclusive deal with Twitch. The details of the deal, including how much…

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10 Aug

How Dr DisRespect Explained Twitch Ban During YouTube Stream

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Guy Beahm, the uber-popular streamer better known as Dr DisRespect, made his return to live streaming on Aug. 7, broadcasting on his YouTube channel more than a month after he was banned from Twitch. For the over 500,000 fans who tuned in, Beahm’s return stream was par for the course: a high-energy performance full of bombastic smack talk, lots of screaming, some insults, a few rounds of Call of Duty Warzone, and an assortment of skits promoting Mountain Dew Game Fuel and Doc’s plan to create a production company around his brand. But Beahm also took a much more serious…

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16 Jul

Dr. Disrespect Explains Mysterious Last Ten Minutes of His Final Twitch Stream

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In an interview with PC gamer, former Twitch streamer Dr. Disrespect (real name Herschel “Guy” Beahm IV) addressed the mysterious final ten minutes of his last stream which some feel may be related to his recent (reportedly lifetime) ban from Twitch. “I’ve seen all the types of theories and speculations out there,” says Beahm. “It’s gut wrenching and disheartening, but, in terms of that particular piece, I could speak directly to, like, that was just… I was in a moment where I was just sort of taking in what’s going on in the world, you know? If people had context…

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16 Jul

Dr DisRespect Says He Still Doesn’t Know Reason Behind Twitch Ban

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Three weeks after being banned from Twitch, Guy Beahm, who is better known as the uber-popular streamer Dr DisRespect, is finally speaking out about his suspension. Unfortunately, the reasons behind the Twitch ban, the most high-profile suspension of a streamer ever by the service, remain unknown. In his first interview since the ban, Beahm explained that he still doesn’t know why he was kicked off Twitch. “I’ve been dealing with a lot of stress and anxiety,” Beahm told TheWashington Post. “You know, my wife and I both, this is our livelihood. We worked really hard to get to this point.…

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