Minecraft YouTuber Dream gets bullied after revealing his face

The popular Minecraft YouTuber Dream revealed his face for the first time. If you needed a reminder that the internet is full of mean-spirited people, you can look no further than the trending #dreamfacereveal hashtag on Twitter. YouTuber Dream revealed his face for the first time during a YouTube stream. If you’ve never heard of … Read more

TwitchCon will require masks and proof of vaccination or negative COVID test

Twitch says that they want TwitchCon San Diego to be an inclusive event that welcomes the immuno-compromised. Twitch is updating its pandemic-related health measures in order to protect TwitchCon attendees. The convention will require masks in all indoor spaces. In addition, attendees must either provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 … Read more

Twitch is lowering the payout threshold to $50

Twitch is lowering the payout threshold slowly across the globe. Creators on Twitch can claim their earnings sooner thanks to a lower payout threshold. The rollout is happening worldwide starting today in Argentina, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, and Taiwan with more countries on the way in the months to come. Here’s what Twitch has to … Read more

Minecraft commemorates loss of Technoblade, one of the greatest content creators

Minecraft technoblade

Rest in peace, Technoblade. Minecraft fans will always remember you. Unexpectedly, one of the great creators of Minecraft is gone. Alex, better known as Technoblade, has left this plane after a tough battle with cancer. After a difficult video, where Technoblade’s father delivers a message from the late YouTuber saying goodbye forever, the whole internet … Read more

Mizkif considered quitting Twitch due to mental health concerns

Mental health issues are confronting content creators. No one wants to talk about it. Since the horrible news of the losses of Etika, Ohlana, and Reckful, the topic of mental health has become something obscure that no one wants to talk about on the various content creation platforms (YouTube, Twitch, Facebook Gaming, TikTok). Still, it … Read more

Twitch gift cards are now available in Australia, Canada, and the UK

Twitch is making gift cards available in more countries. Twitch has announced an expansion of gift cards to our friends from the North, across the Atlantic and Pacific. That’s right. Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom all are now eligible for gift card purchases and redemption. Twitch calls them a “gift-giving cheat code that helps … Read more

Twitch streamers are trying to catch a million Pokemon for cancer research

Catch a Million Pokémon

If they reach the goal, they will be raising a large amount of money for research. Collect a Million to Conquer Kids’ Cancer is a marathon organized by the St. Baldrick’s Foundation in collaboration with the Pokémon community. English-speaking Twitch streamers are challenged to catch a million Pokémon in one week. They are raising $100,000 … Read more

Dr Disrespect says he will not return to Twitch

The streamer ends legal proceedings with Twitch, but the streamer’s final decision is not what was expected. For a couple of years now, Dr Disrespect has been banned from Twitch for not complying with the site’s regulations. Yesterday, the popular streamer confirmed his future with the platform. The popular streamer, at the time of being … Read more

Twitch launches new program to guarantee income for streamers

Twitch knows how important streamers’ monthly income is and wants to ensure that everyone can earn. Twitch has announced that tiny streamers would be guaranteed a monthly stipend, encouraging them to keep making content. It has introduced a new initiative for streamers dubbed the Ads Incentive Program, or AIP, which guarantees a minimum monthly revenue … Read more

Roccat Torch Gaming Microphone Review

The Roccat Torch is a new USB microphone that markets itself as having “studio-grade” performance for gamers, streamers, and content creators. Whether you are streaming to YouTube, Twitch, or another platform, the Roccat Torch is an ideal budget-conscious microphone. It comes with some handy features like a built-in pop filter and 24-bit audio quality. Additionally, … Read more

Roccat Torch is a new studio-grade USB microphone for streamers

Roccat today revealed its first studio-grade USB microphone. It’s called the Torch. Designed for gamers, streamers, and aspiring content creators, the Torch is packed full of professional-grade features, including 24-bit audio quality, a dual condenser design, latency-free mic monitoring, and a built-in pop filter. The microphone features Roccat’s AIMO RGB lighting, and special lighting zones change color depending on the … Read more

Twitch adds animated emotes

Twitch is celebrating its tenth anniversary with a gift for creators: animated emotes. Animated emotes are rolling out for all partners starting today. You can access them via the Emotes page. The company says that they hope to roll out the features to all affiliates before the end of the year. “We know it takes … Read more

Content creators raised $4 million during the St. Jude Play Live event on Twitch

Content creators have done it again! Following a collaboration with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, streamers were able to set a platform record during the St. Jude Play Live event. During the St. Jude Play Live Prize Season in May, gamers from all around the world use their platforms and games to do good while … Read more

Twitch enforcing updated Hateful Conduct and Harassment policy off-platform

Twitch is beginning to enforce its updated Hateful Conduct and Harassment policy to protect all communities even when the misconduct occurs off the platform. In case you missed it, the refreshed policy features a more straightforward and consistent stance against hate and harassment. This is something that we can easily appreciate in many scenarios inside the platform, … Read more

Stream for All Animals: To the Rescue hopes to raise money for Humane Society

Dozens of streamers are coming together to fundraise in support of the Humane Society of the United States. The fundraising initiative, Stream for All Animals: To the Rescue, runs August 14 through August 28 on Twitch. This is Humane Society’s second iteration of the event. Notable participants include FistofTheWalrus, imelissa, Danica Rockwood, ilysuiteheart, rlly, Standard … Read more