The Verge

MAY 13, 2020

And now that many of the experiences we used to enjoy in person have moved to live-streaming — Zoom lectures, Twitch concerts, and fully virtual book launches — the platforms have lately become a culturally important space in the mainstream. That’s good news for Twitch because it’s been trying to grow its non-gamer streams.

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The Verge

JUNE 16, 2021

On Twitch, streamers from around the world are showcasing indigenous languages as a form of entertainment and activism. Estimates show that we lose one language every two weeks, and half of our 7,000 languages will be extinct by the end of the century, so preserving these tongues and the cultural identities that go with them is crucial.

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The Verge

JULY 8, 2020

It’s not clear yet whether this is an exclusive deal, or if Ninja will feature on other platforms, like Twitch, as well. Blevins’ original move to Mixer set off a big shift in the streaming industry, as platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch all scrambled to sign top-tier talent to exclusive deals.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Although Rewind has become somewhat of a joke to the creator community in recent years — it became the most disliked video of all time in 2018 — it’s still a staple of YouTube’s culture, even if people are just using it to dunk on their own videos. To be fair, even CEO Susan Wojcicki admitted they’re a little cringe-inducing. “We

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GeekWire

JULY 29, 2020

Rep Jim Jordan about whether the tech execs were concerned about the “cancel culture mob.”‘ “It would sure help if you are out there criticizing what the cancel culture mob is doing to this country.” See the “cancel culture” exchange below (starts at 4:55:50):

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The Verge

JUNE 23, 2020

For years now, Mixer has struggled, lagging far behind the live-streaming platforms it was meant to compete with — Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch — and by the end of July it will be dead. The difference between Twitch and Mixer isn’t like the difference between HBO and Netflix, though they may on their face seem similar. I kid, I kid.)

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Dataconomy

JUNE 12, 2023

This unique Twitch channel leverages cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology to create humorous content featuring the beloved characters of the SpongeBob SquarePants cartoon series. What is AI Spongebob on Twitch? Diving into the deep end of digital comedy, “ AI SpongeBob ” has become an internet sensation.

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GeekWire

AUGUST 18, 2020

.” It’s another move further into sports broadcasting for Amazon, which has dabbled in soccer a bit with the streaming of Premier League matches on Prime back in 2018 and now on Twitch. There are no plans for a Twitch stream. link] pic.twitter.com/1QdZ0O4Ko3. — Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) August 18, 2020.

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The Verge

AUGUST 24, 2020

Vail, who had close to 5 million subscribers at the time of his ban, found himself at the center of a few high-profile disputes over the last few months, most notably with H3H3’s Ethan Klein and Twitch streamer Imane “Pokimane” Anys.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Facebook is adding fantasy sports-like prediction games that will let users guess what’s going to happen in sports, TV shows, and pop culture. It also offers a Twitch-like streaming service, Facebook Gaming. Screenshots of Facebook’s fantasy sports. Image: Facebook.

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GeekWire

JUNE 10, 2020

“We expect to see rapid advancement in the online capabilities of digital concerts from low budget streams to truly spectacular, culture defining events,” he wrote in a blog post. Maveron Partner David Wu said Wave is in position to create a new category of companies. “The future of the industry depends on it.

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The Verge

AUGUST 25, 2020

“Faze Clan represents the pinnacle of the gaming culture, and I am really looking forward to connecting with new fans around the globe.”. For the uninitiated, Faze Clan is something of a cross between an esports organization, clothing brand, and creators group.

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The Verge

JULY 2, 2020

Ubisoft’s CEO appointed a head of workplace culture. As part of the changes, Guillemot is appointing a head of workplace culture who is “empowered to examine all aspects of our company’s culture and to suggest comprehensive changes that will benefit all of us,” he said.

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GeekWire

JUNE 3, 2021

A modern day tribute to the iconic Dunbar Hotel, once a hub of Los Angeles Black culture in the 1930’s and 40’s. The Prime Day Show will also be available to stream on Twitch, IMDb TV, and on Amazon devices. ” Runtime is approximately 27 minutes. ” Runtime is approximately. 25 minutes.

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GeekWire

APRIL 12, 2021

Aether Studios’ 3D follow-up to Rivals of Aether was teased on April 1 via Twitch. There’s a lot of cultural momentum built up behind something like Street Fighter or Mortal Kombat, and Aether wants to tap into that. Aether Studios image).

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GeekWire

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

As of Friday morning, just under 10,000 people were playing Among Us on Steam, with almost as many viewers of streams related to the game on Twitch. While Among Us has lost some momentum since last year, it’s still got a consistent fanbase.

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Dataconomy

JANUARY 23, 2024

These layoffs have a domino effect, influencing the pace of innovation, altering company cultures, and affecting employee morale across the sector. The layoffs at Riot Games and other tech companies underscore the volatile nature of the industry, where rapid changes in technology and market dynamics can significantly impact employment trends.

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Dataconomy

AUGUST 17, 2023

Broader implications for influencer culture : The incident sheds light on the broader implications of influencer culture, as IShowSpeed’s actions have a cascading effect on fellow streamers, content creators, and the tech environment. Uncensored copies of the video were shared widely, drawing attention to the blunder.

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GeekWire

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

At time of writing, New World also has fluctuated between 798,000 and 850,000 viewers on the Amazon-owned Twitch network , with streamers like shroud and Fextralife playing for an audience of thousands. This is reportedly enough to put New World into the No.

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The Verge

AUGUST 20, 2021

Hate raids have infested Twitch over the last few weeks, primarily targeting marginalized streamers making life on the platform so miserable many are considering abandoning it altogether. Twitch has promised new safety features are in the works , but streamers are upset and angry that more hasn’t been done to stop hate raids.

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GeekWire

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Bethesda Game Studios has a habit of creating RPGs that define the cultural conversation for a while, like how 2012’s Skyrim got us all making “arrow to the knee” jokes for the last decade. While it may seem counterintuitive, Twitch is a significant driver of video game sales. U (@aarongreenberg) December 9, 2022.

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The Verge

MARCH 19, 2021

Over the last 18 months, Dream has invited other Twitch streamers and YouTube personalities — including TommyInnit, Tubbo, GeorgeNotFound, Punz, and several more — to join in. When the Dream SMP creators started streaming more on Twitch, it became more difficult to track down videos to watch after the fact.

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CTOvision

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Today, we’re held accountable for every twitch, like, dislike or comment that is made for all time. In conversations I’ve had with Facebook they say they can predict with ease who is your ‘enemy’ or doesn’t like you by examining trees of connectivity, a feature which would never be created or released. The Digital Life.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 14, 2023

What has your experience been with our company culture?‍‍ I sometimes stream on twitch or record a track. A secondary thing has been learning the programming language Rust. I think that’s one of the languages people most want to learn. ‍‍ We're open to experimenting and having those either succeed or fail.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 26, 2020

It’s still a game about carving out a humble, cozy life on an island full of animals, but the addition of online play, more robust customization tools, and the fact that virtually everyone in the world was stuck at home this year, turned it into an important cultural touchstone. And it’s still going strong, with (free!)

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TM Forum

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Streamlabs data revealed that platforms such as Twitch, YouTube Gaming, and Facebook Gaming all experienced an average 20% growth surge, driven largely by Generation Y and Z activity. It was almost like a euphemism for ‘I want you back, I don’t want you at home. I don’t trust you.’

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The Verge

OCTOBER 16, 2020

It counts some of the biggest YouTube and Twitch stars in the world among its members, including Rug, along with more traditional celebrities like rapper Offset and NBA star Ben Simmons.

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GeekWire

DECEMBER 8, 2022

I learned so much at Amazon and admire the company and its high-expectations culture. Blackburn was the leader of the global entertainment division, including Prime Video, Prime Studio, Amazon Music, Wondery, Audible, Twitch, and Amazon Games. A Culture Turnaround. A place that slows down and becomes bloated. Recent Headlines.

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The Verge

MARCH 17, 2021

It is doing the same in its Twitch rival, Facebook Gaming — which, incidentally, saw its watch time grow 79 percent last year. I would lean all the way away from the culture war. After a long period of inattention to creators, Facebook has been developing new ways for individuals to make money from their large followings on Instagram.

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The Verge

JANUARY 25, 2022

It will kick off On Air Fest, the audio industry’s premier cultural festival, featuring Jad Abumrad, Chuck D, Dr. Jane Goodall, and more. The company is seemingly pitching advertisers mostly on its video products, including Twitch , Fire TV, and IMDb TV. Hot Pod Summit is returning on February 24th to start On Air Fest.

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Vox

JUNE 23, 2021

This isn’t a problem specific to Instagram; YouTube vloggers , Twitch streamers , and young TikTokers have complained about being burnt out. The creator economy thrives on a disaggregated, individualized culture of work, but its participants aren’t freed from the constraints of hustle culture.

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GeekWire

OCTOBER 30, 2023

What these exceptional individuals have contributed to our games and Bungie culture has been enormous and will continue to be a part of Bungie long into the future. Amazon’s dramatic cuts at Twitch in March. billion last year, which added Bungie to Sony’s first-party network of PlayStation Studios.

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ForAllSecure

JUNE 2, 2021

Surf over to YouTube, or log into Twitter, Instagram, or hop on Discord or Twitch and you’ll find members of the info sec community ready to share information. I mean gamers pick this up, too, offering cheats and what not on YouTube and Twitch, but what about the formal computer science students like LiveOverFlow?

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ForAllSecure

JUNE 2, 2021

Surf over to YouTube, or log into Twitter, Instagram, or hop on Discord or Twitch and you’ll find members of the info sec community ready to share information. I mean gamers pick this up, too, offering cheats and what not on YouTube and Twitch, but what about the formal computer science students like LiveOverFlow?

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Vox

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

“Very clearly, there’s a relationship at NASA between the interest in getting information out about what they’re doing and the ability for people to get excited about what they’re doing so that it gets funded,” explained Margaret Weitekamp, the curator of the cultural history of spaceflight at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum.

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The Verge

JUNE 8, 2021

Michael is also a co-founder of Justin.tv, known now as Twitch, and he recently joined the board at Reddit after co-founder Alexis Ohanian stepped down and asked the company to replace him with someone who is Black. You are also the co-founder of both Socialcam and Justin.tv, which is the company that became Twitch. It’s a big deal.

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Gizmodo

JULY 14, 2021

The team behind Space Jam: A New Legacy has pulled off the impossible. They’ve taken two of the most dynamic and entertaining things on the entire planet and made them boring. One of those is LeBron James , an iconic, generational basketball champion, and the other is the Looney Tunes , a timeless, hilarious, adaptable,… Read more.

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