The company decided it would allow fictional and digital nudity as long as it was appropriately labeled. The issue is that there are streamers to whom you give an inch, and they take a mile.
In the Wire Wrangling Olympics, Twitch has quickly positioned itself as one of the possible winners. And it is that its new policy on erotic streams has lasted, literally, less than two days… which have been enough to demonstrate that its previously excessively puritanical service had high chances of becoming OnlyFans if they did not raise the barriers again.
It all started with a new trend on Twitch based on women who appeared to be topless (but without showing anything): due to the proliferation of bans, the company decided to allow fictional and digital nudity as long as it was properly marked. The problem is that there are streamers who take advantage of any leeway given: the rules started to be broken here and there, which led to, well, a backtrack.
Only in adult-oriented games will nudity be allowed from now on, reverting to the previous rules. However, the rest of the changes that were implemented two days ago will remain, and they involve exotic dances, content focused only on certain clothed body parts, or body painting. Many people are not happy with content like the “hot tub”, but it doesn’t seem like that will change.
The truth is that the company could have predicted that this was going to happen, but in the meantime it has become the laughingstock of social media (at least, if you manage to navigate among people showing their angry fist). In the end, they have decided to cut off the possibility – not unrealistic considering what has been seen – of becoming a page of erotic webcams with a couple of gamers in the background. That’s what we’re gaining.
It is time to stop having complexes, and for this there is nothing better than the title that is making waves in half the world even though some are clenching their fists: ‘Suika game’
At this point, and after the ‘Candy Crush’ phenomenon from a few years ago (which still persists), it doesn’t speak well of a self-proclaimed “hardcore gamer” to disdain puzzle games, exploding things, and varied combinations. You’re no less of a gamer for playing a free mobile game, just like you’re not for playing on easy mode. It’s about time we let go of these complexes, and for that, there’s nothing better than the title that’s making waves worldwide, even if some are clenching their fists: ‘Suika Game’.
To cry at the fruit shop
“‘Suika Game’ is a seemingly simple game: it involves throwing a fruit against one similar to it to make them merge into a bigger one, and repeating this endlessly, in a ‘Tetris‘ style. It seems easy, yes, but the unpredictability of physics and the dependence on luck make it a game you can’t just play one round of. And when you finish, another one. There are few praises better than this one, right?
The game was released in Japan in 2021 for the Nintendo Switch eShop, where it got lost among the crowd of second-division cute games. However, suddenly, two years later, Twitch exploded with enthusiasm for ‘Suika Game,’ turning it into a sales success: in just October of this year, over three million units were sold, coinciding with its global release.”
Certainly, the fact that it costs only 2.99 euros and is easy to play for all ages influences its popularity… and it has an absolutely free browser version to test your skills! It’s not as powerful as the Switch version and has some physics flaws, but it’s basically the same, perfect to find out if the game is for you or if you should embark on more elaborate tasks.
Anyone who sees ‘Suika Game’ might think it’s a mobile game brought to consoles, but nothing could be further from the truth: Aladdin X, its creators, wanted to avoid adapting it for mobile to stand out more in the eShop. And you know what? They succeeded. In a big way. This is, so to speak, a new ‘Candy Crush’ mixed with the social interaction of ‘Among Us’. A winning combination that, frankly, is always enjoyable to play. That’s more than can be said for ‘Starfield’.
“I don’t respect you, period, you eat cocks in the game, bitch, fuck you, unfollow me on social media too, you fucking faggot”
Lately, it seems that we spend more time apologizing to influencers than actually doing their job, to the point where the apology letter format has become a full-fledged meme for various reasons, always accompanied by the less sincere “if someone was offended, it was not my intention.” Ironically, the latest to fall victim to this trend has been Censor. Censor censored. Life’s ironies.
On October 16th, Doug Martin, better known as “Censor,” was playing a live stream of ‘Call Of Duty MWII.’ So far, so good: a two-time American champion of a video game playing the game itself. Logical. The problem arose when things started going wrong, and he ended up uttering profanities in front of his Twitch channel, watched by nearly 300,000 people. Good idea, Censor.
“I don’t respect you, period. You suck in the game, bitch, screw you, unfollow me on social media too, damn faggot.” No, it’s not a computer voice speaking, nor a scene from ‘South Park,’ but a 29-year-old man playing a game. Maturity? Etiquette? Who needs that when you have insults and tantrums? To no one’s surprise, and after contacting his PR team, Censor rushed to Twitter to apologize and shed a river of tears.
I have to be honest with myself and say this now. If I was to wait, this wouldn’t feel right. If you understand I appreciate you, but if you don’t I understand too. Either way, I know this is the only way I want to move forward. pic.twitter.com/pBUJzVXdkn
“I have to be honest with myself and say this now. If I had waited, it wouldn’t sound right. If you understand, I appreciate it, but if not, I understand that too. I know this is the only way to move forward,” the streamer posted, acknowledging that he had said a word he shouldn’t have. Instead of simply not saying it, he found it more profitable to stage this whole act.
The famous gamer stated that he wasn’t proud or happy but disappointed with himself because it’s not something he advocates or says in his private life. However, on the other hand, if you never say it, it doesn’t just slip out during a live stream magically. Well, the audience seems to have quickly forgiven Censor, who is gearing up to become the oldest ‘Call of Duty‘ champion in history. Let’s see if he can achieve it without insulting anyone.
Now it’s the turn of the most unexpected: Twitch. What’s the point of an app designed to do live shows for several hours launching Stories? Go find out.
It’s part of your daily routine on social media: take a look at Twitter, watch a couple of TikTok videos, and, of course, see what your friends are up to on Instagram Stories. The social network, which borrowed the concept from Snapchat (and, in the process, left it in the dust), popularized the format in such a way that everyone wanted to jump on the bandwagon. The latest one, the most unexpected.
Twitter launched (and quickly removed) Fleets, YouTube is still trying with Shorts, Facebook has also named its version “Stories,” and even WhatsApp allows you to show everyone in your contact list what you’re up to. They are all exactly the same: short videos or photos, preferably taken in the moment, to keep creating content on whichever social network you’re using. Hey, BeReal built its entire existence on this.
Now it’s the turn of the most unexpected one: Twitch. What does an app designed for streaming hours-long live broadcasts have to do with launching Stories? Who knows. Trial and error. And it’s… well, exactly what you’re thinking. Users can share short videos on their channel that will be deleted after 48 hours. They must have really stretched their imagination to figure out how to make Stories work. Yes, they’re called that. Imagination at its finest.
For now, only partners and affiliates who have streamed once in the last month will have access to this absolutely new tool. What’s the point? Well, it will allow creators to update their lives to their followers while they are away from home or announce that they are going live hours before it happens, as they currently do on other social networks.
The problem is that where we used to find differentiation between different platforms, it’s now a mishmash of… the same thing. All the time. Without stopping. The same post repeated seven times, the same TikTok video commented on by Ibai on Twitch, re-uploaded to YouTube, retweeted on Twitter, ignored on Facebook… Is this all there is? Is there nothing more after this? BlueSky, you are our last hope.
The picture went black, a straining sound was heard, and then, “Drive, drive, drive. Close, close, close.”
Police officers, firefighters, miners, truck drivers… and now, a new profession joins the classic high-risk jobs: streamers. Yes, it might seem like spending six hours a day at home playing video games and interacting with the chat doesn’t entail any physical danger beyond maybe spraining a finger or getting a tired wrist. However, there is an increasing trend of live-streamed robberies happening to those who dare to venture out into the streets.
In July, Jinnytty, a Korean streamer, was on vacation in Amsterdam when two people attempted to steal from her bag while she was live on her channel. However, they didn’t manage to take anything. Earlier, MeesterKeem was also robbed, but he quickly recovered his wallet. However, what happened to Capp is a whole different story.
The streamer was in Toronto with others while streaming live on Twitch from a vehicle with its doors open. Suddenly, he found himself face-to-face with a gun, and the audience could see a man dressed in gray saying, “Give me everything.” The screen went black, there was a sound of struggle, and right after, “Drive, drive, drive. Close, close, close.”
the person who robbed AnnoyingTV on live just posted up with his jewelry on IG pic.twitter.com/S73mbHQMmF
Apparently, as Capp shared on Twitter, he had three guns pointed at him at the same time. However, it seems they only managed to take a silver chain for which the thieves demanded a $100,000 ransom… on Instagram. It’s unclear whether they have paid, but it’s not the smartest move on the criminals’ part, to be honest. Is it just a matter of time until something similar happens to Rubius during a stroll in Andorra or to Ibai around his mansion? Who knows.
Gamescom starts this week and we will tell you everything you need to know to enjoy it to the fullest during this week.
The world of video games has countless significant dates, but three stand out for their importance: E3, Tokyo Game Show, and Gamescom. Each one taking place on a different continent, historically E3 has always been the most significant expo, with Tokyo Game Show as the secondary event that focuses more on Japanese games. Now, with E3’s decline, it’s time for Gamescom to step up and potentially become the new major gaming event. Or maybe not. That remains to be seen.
Because Gamescom 2023 is the largest video game trade fair in Europe taking place this very week. It will happen in the beautiful German city of Cologne, at the Koelnmesse Congress Center, where numerous studios have already confirmed their presence and the games they will showcase. Additionally, there will be several conferences held.
To ensure you don’t miss out on anything, we’ll provide you with a summary of everything you need to know about Gamescom. While it might not be as intense as E3 initially, there will still be a handful of exciting events taking place.
What is the duration of the event?
Gamescom opens its doors from Wednesday, August 23rd, to Sunday, August 27th. However, the conferences will kick off on August 22nd at 8:00 PM Spanish time with the Opening Night Live presented by Geoff Keighley.
What companies have confirmed their presence?
The companies that have already confirmed their presence and game presentations include Nintendo, Microsoft, SEGA, Bethesda, Bandai Namco, HoYoverse, and Level Infinite. However, it’s expected that other companies might also be there through their distributors or announce things during the conferences of other companies.
Currently, we only know for sure that we will see more about Sonic Superstars, Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, Starfield, Tekken 8, Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections, Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail, Zenless Zone Zero, Assassin’s Creed Codename Jade, Song of Nunu: A League of Legends story, Tarisland, and SYNCED. Of course, it’s expected that more games will be revealed during the event.
What are the conferences?
So far, there are four announced conferences. The first one is the Opening Night Live, which will focus on already announced games, on Tuesday, August 22nd at 8:00 PM. On Wednesday, August 23rd at 7:00 PM, we will have Into the Infinite: A Level Infinite Showcase, where we expect to see more about games like Assassin’s Creed Codename Jade or Song of Nunu: A League of Legends story. Also on Wednesday, August 23rd at 8:00 PM, there will be the Future Games Show, featuring 40 titles for PlayStation 5, Xbox, Switch, and PC, including never-before-seen games. And on Tuesday, August 29th, at 6:00 PM, the Panic Games Showcase will take place, where the publisher will give a new look at games like Nour: Play With Your Food and Despelote, along with various unannounced games and collaborations.
How can I follow all this?
In addition to reading Softonic, where we will be covering the most important announcements from Gamescom, you can also follow the conferences on their official channels on YouTube and Twitch.
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He puts on videos or movies that he wants and, at least on paper, he comments on them. The problem is that it obviously doesn’t.
Surely you’ve seen one of those videos where a streamer or YouTuber reacts to another video in complete silence, acting as a mere spectator. Apparently, that’s considered valid content in 2023: duplicating what someone else has done and adding nothing more than occasional monosyllabic expressions of approval. The problem arises when this “content creator” is confronted. This is exactly what happened to xQc, one of Twitch‘s top five most influential streamers, who revealed his true colors when appearing on a podcast to discuss, ironically, copyright and content.
Félix Lengyel, aged 27, with his distinctive blonde mane, has become a millionaire through Twitch and, to a lesser extent, Kick. Despite launching his career as a professional ‘Overwatch’ player, he’s better known for his streams, where he occasionally serves as a sort of commentator. He plays videos or movies he feels like watching and, at least in theory, provides commentary. The issue is that, quite obviously, he doesn’t actually do so.
xQc appeared on the H3 Podcast precisely to discuss protected content and copyright, and he did so in a manner that, frankly, isn’t what you’d expect from someone well beyond their teenage years. When the host pointed out that the original videos received fewer views each time he posted a reaction to them, Lengyel responded with stammering, until the most embarrassing and unbelievable moment imaginable arrived.
The streamer took off his headphones, said, “People would rather watch me do the damn worm,” and proceeded to crawl on the ground for a cringe-inducing few seconds, only to end it by asking, “How about that, idiots?” Shortly after, H3 Podcast cut his connection, stating that it was clear he had nothing interesting to contribute from the moment he started acting foolishly instead of engaging in a debate.
During the discussion, host Ethan Klein, who became famous precisely for his reaction videos and won a lawsuit because they were deemed transformative enough to become something quite distinct, made xQc admit that he’s “not particularly concerned” about the legality of the matter and that those videos were “non-transformative crap.” Not bad for someone who pulls in $94,000 a month just from those videos. Perhaps doing the worm wouldn’t bring him as much profit as he believes, right?
The streamer had announced his presence there on social media and on his own Twitch channel… but hadn’t said anything to the authorities, who suddenly found themselves with 2,000 people they didn’t know how to handle.
For those of us who have only done a couple of test streams on Twitch, the mere idea of someone giving you money for talking in front of a camera is magic. Well, streamer Kai Cenat managed to achieve 306,621 active subscriptions in March, the biggest record in the platform’s history, and to celebrate, he caused such a commotion in the middle of New York that he might end up in jail for it. Well done, Kai Cenat.
Turns out, the 21-year-old streamer, known for chatting with rappers and celebrities beyond his ‘GTA’ or ‘NBA’ streams, announced on August 4th that he would make a surprise appearance in New York, giving away several PS5 consoles, computers, and hundred-dollar gift cards, just like MrBeast, the well-known streamer. The problem is that, well, MrBeast plans everything quite well. Kai… not so much.
Even before he realized it, 2,000 people were waiting for him in Union Square, with the police lurking and tensions rising for a simple reason: the streamer had announced his presence there on social media and his own Twitch channel… but hadn’t informed the authorities, who suddenly found themselves dealing with 2,000 people they didn’t know how to handle. In fact, they started using tear gas to disperse the crowd, while Cenat was urging everyone to stay safe.
No one really understands what was going through his mind: as soon as he stepped out of the building, he was surrounded by fans, and the police quickly put him in a car and took him to a safe place while his audience tore down barricades, emptied fire extinguishers, and turned the center of New York into a literal Level 4 danger zone battlefield.
The result? Several injured citizens, Kai Cenat in custody (and likely a not-so-distant trial for “inciting a riot”), and alongside him, a whole busload of people who went overboard for a PS5 given away by their favorite internet celebrity. You know the slogan “Stop making stupid people famous”? Well, there you have it.
Now it’s the turn of & ‘Only Up!’, a very frustrating buggy title based on going as high as you can that is living its five seconds of fame (and taking advantage of them as much as possible).
It’s not surprising to see a game seemingly appear out of nowhere and suddenly everyone wants to try it, thanks to Twitch and streamers. ‘Fall Guys,’ ‘Among Us,’ or even ‘Fortnite’ owe their fame, even if it’s often overnight, to their status as “the trendy video game.” Now it’s the turn of ‘Only Up!’, a title full of frustrating bugs and based on climbing as high as possible, which is experiencing its five seconds of fame (and making the most of it).
The game was released on Steam on May 24th with modest intentions (priced at around 7 euros during sales), but barely a month later, it had already surpassed 250,000 Twitch views across over 11,000 channels simultaneously, and the numbers kept rising. All the Spanish streamers have played it, from Ibai to Rubius, and even TheGrefg. For a few days, the frustration caused by such a simple game has captivated the entire community in a time that everyone assumed would be dominated by ‘Final Fantasy XVI.’
It makes sense: a game that causes frustration, which in turn can lead to exaggerated screams and various reactions. It’s like Valhalla for Twitch, which greatly appreciates extremes. Keep in mind that the game doesn’t have save points, so if you fall and fail to grab onto one of the protruding platforms, you have to start from scratch again, much to the amusement of the chats and the terror of the streamers.
The game truly delivers on its promise: you start at the bottom, and your objective is to reach the top while navigating through a stage filled with obstacles and bugs that make it challenging to control your jumps. It’s pure absurd tension in a game that could have easily been forgotten, but instead, it has climbed its way up to becoming one of the top 50 best-selling games on Steam in no time. They have definitely made a more than sufficient return on their investment.
The beauty of the internet is that you never know what the next big thing will be: today it’s a game about reaching the highest point and uncovering the secret ending, which some can achieve in just 15 minutes through insane speedruns. Tomorrow, it could be something entirely different. The key is to allow ourselves to be surprised and keep moving forward, always aiming higher, no matter how absurd it may seem.
Lacy shaved her head to zero as a strange form of thanks. And at the same time that it did, the user requested a return of the donation.
The world (and the concept, actually) of Twitch is definitely something you couldn’t explain to someone who has never opened the website. Seriously, try explaining to your parents the idea of paying to watch free content of a person reacting to other things. As part of this new kind of begging, streamers are willing to do all sorts of things to make ends meet (after, of course, giving half to the company itself). This is the case of Lacy, a ‘Fortnite’ player who, after what he did, is going to lose his hair.
Shaved and Betrayed: Lacy, a prominent ‘Fortnite’ player with 83,000 followers on Twitch, has been making waves in the streaming world. Currently in the midst of an 11-day Bitathon, where he continues to stream as long as viewers donate bits (which essentially means money). However, a week ago, on day 3, someone threw a curveball at him. Instead of a $10 subscription or a modest $100 prize, the viewer offered a whopping $25,092. As a reward for reaching this milestone, Lacy shaved his head down to the skin in an unusual form of gratitude.
Specifically, the amount totaled 251,092 bits. As a reward for reaching this milestone, Lacy shaved his head completely as a strange form of gratitude. However, in the very moment he did it, the user requested a refund for the donation. Ah, the old trick. It turns out it was all part of a well-planned troll: the user deactivated their Twitch account, blocked Lacy on Twitter, and even within ‘Fortnite’ itself. Moreover, apparently, this wasn’t the first time they had done something like this. Spoiler alert: No, Lacy’s hair hasn’t miraculously grown back with the money refund.
Fortnite streamer Lacy shaved his entire head and eyebrows during his subathon on Twitch, unfortunately the top donator who paid $2,500 for him to do it then refunded…. pic.twitter.com/4xymXzC5SO
Now, Lacy has to keep playing knowing that he has been pranked in every possible way for a good number of days until the chat decides to stop giving him money. Frankly, we all wish we had the problem of earning too much in exchange for shaving our heads. My price starts at 1,500 euros.
