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Ninja Signs Deal to Return to Twitch

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By: David Hoppe

2020-09-11

Tyler “Ninja” Blevins has signed a deal to return to Twitch, the platform that originally earned him his massive following. The multi-year deal is likely worth tens of millions of…

Stolen Fornite Accounts are a $1 Billion Business

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By: David Hoppe

2020-09-11

A new report from cybersecurity firm Data Viper values the black market for stolen and hacked video games at over $1 billion. The free report describes the supply chain hackers…

Fall Guys Raises $1 Million for Charity Through Costume Bidding War

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By: David Hoppe

2020-09-07

As one of 2020’s most popular games, Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout has generated numerous requests to add in-game skins to promote various consumer and esports brands. Companies use these in-game…

Tfue, Faze Clan Settle Lawsuit, Countersuit

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By: David Hoppe

2020-08-28

Turner “Tfue,” Tenney has settled his lawsuit with Faze Clan. In a joint statement, the parties said that they “have resolved their disputes and settled their litigations” and “wish one…

DrDisrespect to Release New Book Next Year

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By: David Hoppe

2020-08-22

Guy Beahm, known for his online persona “DrDisrespect,” has announced a new book to be published early next year by Gallery Books. Violence. Speed. Momentum is billed as a memoir…

India Bans Dozens of Chinese Apps, Eyes PUBG Mobile Ban

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By: David Hoppe

2020-08-08

India banned over 100 Chinese apps in July. Now the country is considering banning nearly 275 more, including the popular battle royale title PUBG Mobile. Partly owned by the Chinese…

Twitch Launches Sports Category

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By: David Hoppe

2020-07-24

Twitch, the most popular game-streaming platform, has launched a Sports category. The platform already supports channels hosting content from the Ultimate Fighting Championships, National Hockey League, National Basketball Association, Impact…

Key Executives Leave Ubisoft Amid Sexual Harassment Claims

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By: David Hoppe

2020-07-23

Over the past month, Ubisoft has been embroiled in sexual assault and toxic workplace allegations. The accusations, shared both anonymously in the press and publicly on social media, have led…

Stay-at-Home Orders Fuel Growth of Chinese Gaming Industry

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By: David Hoppe

2020-07-20

China registered more than 22,000 new game-related companies during the first half of 2020. The data comes from the commercial database Tianyancha, which tracked all registered Chinese companies with the…

ACLU: US Army Violated First Amendment on Twitch, Discord

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By: David Hoppe

2020-07-17

Two civil liberties organizations – the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University – are alleging that the US Army violated the First Amendment on Discord and Twitch by banning dissidents on the platforms’ comment sections.