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„Put Your Big Boy Pants On, Go Out There, and Go Fight.” Popular Streamer Criticized Players of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Who Complain About High Difficulty Level
Maciej Gaffke, 26 June 2024, 05:00
The online creator, who streams his gameplay of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree on Twitch, addressed some strong words to players complaining about difficult bosses.
Marvel Rivals Publisher Wanted to Impose Rating Rules on Streamers. NetEase Swiftly Responded to Players' Negative Reaction
Jacob Blazewicz, 13 May 2024, 23:12
The developers of Marvel Rivals had to apologize for the „misunderstanding” caused by the terms of the agreement with streamers, which originally prohibited criticism of the game. To make things funnier, this was probably completely unnecessary.
WoW Needs a Revolution: 'Reset It Like FFXIV,' Demands Popular Youtuber
Michal Ciezadlik, 03 July 2023, 16:37
World of Warcraft is a content-rich game; however, not everyone likes the abundance of Blizzard's MMO. Popular streamer Asmongold says the game could use a complete reset.
Our GPUs are Better for Streamers, Nvidia Claims
Arkadiusz Strzala, 04 May 2023, 15:13
The AV1 video codec is growing in popularity, thanks mainly to its free license. Nvidia, on the other hand, claims that its latest-generation GeForce GPUssupport it better, providing higher video quality.
Total War: Warhammer 3 Devs Forgot to Credit This Youtuber? Studio Explains
Jacob Blazewicz, 06 April 2023, 16:06
Adding thanks to helpful content creators to the credits of Total War: Warhammer III is a nice gesture. Unless one forgets one of the biggest of them, and this is what it looked like from the perspective of a certain „legend.”.
Youtuber Accidentally Revealed as Source of Assassin's Creed Leaks [UPDATE]
Kamil Kleszyk, 23 September 2022, 11:32
A well-known industry leaker nicknamed The Real Insider has accidentally revealed his true identity. As a result, it turned out that the person publishing game leaks is youtuber Dan Allen Gaming.
Blizzard Banned Asmongold Due to Faulty Reporting Mechanisms
Zbigniew Woznicki, 17 August 2022, 14:49
Blizzard has banned Asmongold for „Real Money Trading.” The streamer was said to have to sold or bought - with real money - in-game boosts. The ban was eventually removed as wrongly imposed, but the situation sparked a discussion about Blizzard's actions.
First Gameplay From 'Dream Shooter' Made by Influencers
Miriam Moszczynska, 01 August 2022, 15:03
Dr. DisRespect's game, more widely known as Project Moon, has received a new official name. The first playable snapshot has also been released.
Dropped Out at 15 to Go Pro in Fortnite, Now He's Over It
Przemyslaw Dygas, 27 July 2022, 12:41
Three years ago Benjyfishy dropped out of school for a career in Fortnite. His love for the game didn't last long, however.
Famous streamer co-develops new game, expected to compete with Escape From Tarkov
Przemyslaw Dygas, 12 July 2022, 11:25
Dr. Disrespect, a well-known streamer, is developing its own FPS. The game is taking shape and the developers have revealed some information about it.
This LoL Champion Needs a Nerf ASAP
Miriam Moszczynska, 05 July 2022, 13:18
Patch 12.10 nerfed healing in LoL, though it apparently did so insufficiently. Streamer Tyler1 found this out during one of his games against Yuumi.
Youtuber Fined $7.7 Million for Wanting to Get Back at Bungie
Miriam Moszczynska, 24 June 2022, 13:05
Destiny 2 content cretor wanted to take revenge on Bungie for ordering him to remove the materials. However, he chose an illegal route by impersonating CSC Global.
Diablo Immortal Streamers are Hypocrites and Part of the Problem, Players Claim
Miriam Moszczynska, 22 June 2022, 14:24
Diablo Immortal sparks controversy again. This time the community criticizes the behavior of streamers and youtubers.
Fake Reviews, Influencers and Toxic Marketing Examined
Kamil Kleszyk, 24 May 2022, 13:03
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission plans to tighten regulations on posting fake positive reviews online to sell products or services, including video games.
Creators Still Having Trouble Streaming CSGO Due to Trusted Mode
Michal Ciezadlik, 27 April 2022, 16:52
The CSGO community is once again criticizing the so-called Trusted Mode, which in theory is designed to detect unwanted software. In practice, the program makes life difficult for streamers and other creators who want to record their screen during gameplay. The problem has remained unresolved for nearly two years.
Paralyzed Streamer Completed Elden Ring Using His Breath
Przemyslaw Dygas, 31 March 2022, 19:39
A streamer from China completed Elden Ring despite being paralyzed. He accomplished this by using a special controller that relies on his breathing to move the avatar.
One-on-one With a Stranger on Twitch; Streams Without Audience
Hubert Sledziewski, 20 March 2022, 15:56
A website was created that filters Twitch streams, which take place without any audience participation. It enables us to become the only viewer and establish an unusual relationship with the person conducting the stream.
BioWare Hires Lessons From the Screenplay Host to Work on Mass Effect 5
Adrian Werner, 14 March 2022, 14:57
A Youtuber known for analyzing plots of video games and movies has joined BioWare, where he will be working on Mass Effect 5.
„Skyrim Grandma” Gets a Gift Package From Bethesda
Patrick Kubiak, 13 March 2022, 16:48
Despite the fact that due to her stroke it's unclear how the gaming career of the legendary „Skyrim grand” will go on, Bethesda decided to take care of the well-being of the devoted fan. The studio sent Shirley Curry a big box with gifts.
Elder Scrolls Fans Wish Recovery to Legendary „Skyrim Grandma”
Adam Krolak, 01 March 2022, 16:23
The popular „Skyrim Grandma” suffered a stroke and does not know how her gaming career will go. Fans of The Elder Scrolls have showered the youtuber with words of support and wish her a speedy recovery.
Celeste Devs Recover Lost The Game Awards Trophy Thanks to Streamer
Adrian Werner, 27 February 2022, 14:56
Thanks to streamer PrestigeIsKey, the developers of Celeste will reclaim their lost The Game Awards award for Best Independent Game of 2018.
Battlefield 2042 Increasingly Unattractive to Content Creators
Agnes Adamus, 07 February 2022, 19:47
In recent weeks, online content creators have been gradually abandoning Battlefield 2042. In addition, a petition has also appeared online, whose authors demand loosening the title's refund policy.
FIFA 22's FUT Targeted by Hackers; Streamers Lost Fortune
Jacob Blazewicz, 07 January 2022, 15:34
What do you need to clean the account of a leading FIFA Ultimate Team card trader? Judging by recent hacks, apparently only the player tag.
More People Watch Streams on Facebook Than on YouTube
Miriam Moszczynska, 29 October 2021, 17:40
According to a Streamlabs report, Facebook Gaming has managed to overtake YouTube Gaming in terms of viewership over the past three months. However, both platforms are far from the streaming king that is Twitch.
New World Streamer Goes Bug Hunting
Michal Ciezadlik, 25 October 2021, 16:52
New World continues to suffer from a large number of bugs of all sorts. Streamer MorrolanTV has taken on the task of tracking them down and reporting them.
Equal and More Equal on Twitch; Website had a List of 'Unbannable' Streamers
Michal Ciezadlik, 19 October 2021, 16:24
Another consequence of the Twitch data leak - we got to known the list of streamers who could avoid being banned even if they violated the rules.
Twitch Leak Was a Matter of Time, Former Employees Say
Krzysztof Kaluzinski, 11 October 2021, 10:10
Twitch has reportedly never paid the utmost attention to security, so the leak didn't surprise its former employees.
Twitch Hacked - Leak Reveals Streamer Earnings and Plan to Compete With Steam
Hubert Sledziewski, 06 October 2021, 14:39
An anonymous hacker leaked the source code of Twitch. Among the 125 GB of data were also the earnings of major streamers using the service. The amounts are staggering.
China Bans Live Streaming for Minors Under 16
GRG, 28 September 2021, 11:44
New Chinese regulations are set to prevent minors from livestreaming, and they also introduce further restrictions as part of their concern for children's development.
PewDiePie and Other Creators Will Appear in Youtubers Life 2
Agnes Adamus, 07 September 2021, 15:35
U-Play Online and Raiser Games have announced that Youtubers Life 2 will feature famous content creators from YouTube, including PewDiePie.
Dr. DisRespect Will Make Games Together With Other „Mega-influencers”
Adrian Werner, 11 August 2021, 11:42
Dr. DisRespect announced plans to create his own development studio. It is to create games together with other „mega-influencers”.
AC Valhalla Used to Advertise Tourism
Adrian Werner, 10 August 2021, 17:12
The release of the Wrath of the Druids DLC for Assassin's Creed: Valhalla has become an opportunity to advertise tourism. An organization under the government of Northern Ireland spent almost 50 thousand euros for this purpose.
WoW Community is 'Trash'; Asmongold Seconds the Critics
Jacob Blazewicz, 05 August 2021, 15:38
Asmongold once again criticized World of Warcraft. This time Zack echoed other streamers comparing the game's community and that of Final Fantasy XIV, and made it clear how much the comparison is against WoW.
Twitch Adjusts Subscription Prices to Match Earnings in Different Countries
Konrad Sarzynski, 30 July 2021, 20:02
Twitch subscription price differentiation is gaining momentum. After tests in Mexico and Turkey, the changes gradually extend to other countries.
Top WoW Youtubers Abandon Blizzard's MMO
Milosz Szubert, 30 July 2021, 19:25
Preach Gaming and MadSeasonShow, some of the biggest YouTube channels covering World of Warcraft, are will no longer create videos about the famous MMORPG. The reason for this is the recent Blizzard controversy and the general condition of the game.
Twitch With New New Streaming Record and Scandals in the Background
Angelika Kaldus, 21 June 2021, 17:12
Twitch set another record in May in the number of watched hours of streams. The platform grows in strength despite the controversies surrounding its functioning.
Warzone Cheater Streams and Tells Players to „Find Another Game”
Michal Ciezadlik, 11 June 2021, 12:15
We have yet another example of just how large the scale of cheating is in Call of Duty: Warzone. During a game, a streamer openly admitted that he was cheating, and told his viewers to „find another game”.
Epic Games Paid Streamers for Aggressive Marketing
Adrian Piotrowski, 15 May 2021, 23:09
According to another document revealed in the course of the trial between Apple and Epic Games, Tim Sweeney's company was to pay various influencers, mainly to land a marketing hit on its direct competitor, Steam.
GTA 5 Dethrones LoL as Most-watched Video Game
Adrian Werner, 08 April 2021, 13:29
Thanks to RP mods, Grand Theft Auto 5 has climbed to number one on the list of most-watched games on streaming services this year.
Microsoft Reaches for Secret Weapon to Win Over Japan - Vtubers
Bart Swiatek, 06 April 2021, 14:16
Microsoft established cooperation with popular Japanese vtubers Shishiro Botan and Himemori Luna. They will advertise Xbox Game Pass in their country.
Fortnite Helped Break Twitch Record
Karol Laska, 12 January 2021, 21:46
A new skin in Fortnite combined with a popular streamer gave unexpected results in term of viewership on Twitch. A new record for the number of people following the broadcast simultaneously was broken.
Rust Reaches New All-time Highs on Twitch and Steam
Adrian Werner, 05 January 2021, 16:37
Rust is currently experiencing a golden age. The game has broken the threshold of a million viewers on Twitch and set a new activity record on Steam.
Twitch Will Ban Use of „Simp” and „Incel” as Insults
Jacob Blazewicz, 17 December 2020, 18:23
From new year on, Twitch will crack down on sexual insults seriously. The new rules will include a ban on the use of words such as „simp”, „incel”, „virgin” etc. in this context.
Cyberpunk 2077 Becomes a Hit in China Even Without Official Launch
Karol Laska, 13 December 2020, 16:58
Although Cyberpunk 2077 hasn't been officially released in China, it is still very popular in the country, which is confirmed by the audience numbers of local streams.
Minecraft Demolishes Roblox in YT's Most Popular Games of 2020
Paul Musiolik, 09 December 2020, 13:17
Minecraft, nothing after that for a long time, then Roblox and Garena Free Fire. This is the top 3 of most popular games on YouTube in 2020. What other interesting things were prepared for us?
Some of Us Already Have Cyberpunk 2077; CDPR Asks Not to Stream It
Adrian Werner, 03 December 2020, 14:42
Several shops rushed to ship the Collector's Edition of Cyberpunk 2077. The game is already in the hands of a handful of lucky players and CD Projekt RED asks them not to stream the game before its official release.
Unboxing of Pokemon Booster Packs Becomes a Hit on Twitch
Paul Wozniak, 23 November 2020, 16:08
Popular streamer Sodappopin said that the latest hot trend on Twitch - opening Pokemon card booster packs - is pretty much gambling and a bad example for the younger audience.
Turn Off Audio in Games or the DMCA Will Find You on Twitch
Paul Wozniak, 16 November 2020, 19:26
The problems with music copyright on Twitch continue. A few days ago, the platform's technical support suggested that in order to avoid problems with licensed game tracks, you should disable audio from a given game during streams.
CoD: Warzone Cheaters Are Getting Brazen
Bart Swiatek, 27 October 2020, 17:15
Streamer festation used cheats in a livestream on Twitch. After merciless criticism from Internet users, his account was suspended.
Streamers Forced to Remove Streams and Clips Due to Copyright
Paul Wozniak, 26 October 2020, 20:28
Last week, most of the streamers operating on Twitch.tv deleted all their stream recordings and clips. Such moves were caused by problems with copyrights for musical works used by the creators.