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According to news reports, at least 120 accounts streaming Counter-Strike are now possibly facing a ban from the Amazon-owned streaming platform Twitch. The platform alleges that these accounts have been promoting gambling products, as part of endorsement deals. Twitch originally suspended such partnerships on October 18, 2022, prompting indignation from many top accounts, including Trainwreckstv and xQc, both of whom decided to quit the platform for rival Kick.

Twitch Channels Continue to Offer Sponsored Gambling Content

It’s been two years since League of Legends fans were able to watch the point-of-view of their favorite superstars on Summoner’s Rift. Avid watchers can now step into the shoes of top LCS players, though, with the return of Pro View—but it won’t be exactly like before.

How to get LCS Pro View VODs from Twitch

The YouTube team is testing a UI tweak that’s somewhat reminiscent of iOS. The company is integrating a blurred bottom bar in the YouTube app for Android so it better integrates with the feed as you scroll. They’re also redesigning some of the buttons on the bar. Currently,...

YouTube may get a blurred bottom bar on Android soon

NICKMERCS has today blamed his struggles to go live on Kick on the state of modern gaming, declaring most games “aren’t tickling my fancy” and suggesting he may be ready to retire from gaming completely. The Kick streamer, who competed in the Apex Legends professional circuit until...

On-break NICKMERCS blames ‘unfun’ modern games for his struggles to stream again

Lawndale, CA

The time is upon us—Ludwig’s Streamer Games have begun. The event, spanning both Aug. 17 and 18, sees streamers and content creators from numerous platforms battle it out for points, prizes, and glory. Ludwig himself is participating, with the Games mimicking the Olympics in a way—various track and field events as well as team sports encompass the weekend. However, only one team can be crowned champions.

Ludwig’s Streamer Games: All results and winners for every event

If you’ve ever gotten frustrated trying to connect two or three consoles to your TV, wait until you hear about the guy who successfully connected 444 of them. A man from Saudi Arabia, Ibrahim Al-Nasser, just earned the Guinness World Record for the most video game consoles hooked up to a single TV. His gigantic retro console collection apparently has every release, from the Magnavox Odyssey, the very first console ever, to the most recent, the PlayStation 5 Slim.

Man hooks up 444 consoles to a TV, sets world record

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Dr Disrespect lost followers on social media at an astonishing rate since allegations were made he contacted a minor on Twitch which he confirmed.He said he was banned from the streaming platform in 2020 for messaging a minor in a lengthy statement after allegations were made by two former Twitch employees.Dr Disrespect received a huge backlash online after making the admission; a number of companies cut ties with him, including Midnight Society which has now distanced itself even further.After changing the header on his X / Twitter page, he recently posted an image of what appears to be him in...

Dr Disrespect loses more than 20,000 followers after he confirmed allegations against him

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Natalie Schafer was a millionaire, and also played one on TV. Shaefer, who died at 90 years old in 1991, was best known to classic television viewers as Eunice "Lovey" Wentworth Howell on the classic TV sitcom romp, Gilligan's Island.

'Gilligan's Island' Actress Natalie Schaefer was a millionaire in real life and played one on TV

PC Gamer

Old School RuneScape developers left mystified as players, whipped up into a religious fervour, demand that gaming's loudest mole-rat get even louder

Respected gaming magazine praised after sudden closure. The makers of the final game to appear on the cover of one of the world's longest-running gaming magazines say its sudden closure is a "big loss" to the industry. US-based Game Informer had been running for 33 years until earlier this month,...

Game Informer

Asmongold has a strong hunch that, after being exposed for chatting inappropriately with a minor, Dr Disrespect is going to try and move on “like it’s business as usual.”. While streaming this week, Asmongold lurked Dr Disrespect’s profile in an attempt to decipher the cryptic messages left by...

‘Everybody took the bait’: Asmongold thinks he’s cracked Dr Disrespect’s big comeback plans

NIL On SI

Pro Audio titan JBL is taking a big swing with the 2024 campus program, paying college athletes as the campaign's focal point.

Pro Audio Juggernaut Takes Deep Dive into NIL Market

I built my own personal streaming service using a media server like Plex or Jellyfin, avoiding subscription fees and content limitations. There's an initial investment required for hard drives, a NAS device, and possibly more for optimal streaming experience. By creating your own streaming server, you retain control and avoid...

I Canceled All My Streaming Services and Rolled My Own, Here's How

AntStream Arcade brings over 1,300 retro games to PlayStation 4/5 for $39.99 annually. Features include global tournaments, weekly challenges, couch co-op, and indie game support. New games, including PICO-8 titles, will soon be added to AntStream's growing library. The retro gaming subscription service AntStream Arcade is finally coming to PlayStation...

AntStream Arcade is coming to PS4 and PS5 and bringing over 1,000 retro games to the consoles

Another day, another round of LoLdle—the Wordle-inspired minigame that sees you pick out a League of Legends champion based on a single voice line from the game. Today’s one was a little tricky as it’s not one you will commonly hear unless you spam out a variety of different League ADCs in the mid-lane. Here’s today’s clue and answer for the Aug. 17 LoLdle quote.

Which LoL champion says, ‘Hmm. What color should I wear today? Black? Or charcoal?’

Google’s Meet app is getting a few more features designed for calls. Meet, the videocalling app Google rolled Duo into a couple of years ago, is designed to handle both meetings and personal video calls. The update, which will roll out over the coming months, focuses on the personal side. It offers an updated UI and features like in-call messaging — things that have only been available in meetings until now.

Google Meet’s latest update includes a new UI and in-call messaging

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ROKU fans have shared their list of TV apps that offer free content – so make sure you're not missing any. One of the best things about owning a Roku device is the vast library of no-cost content available to you. It's easy to think that you need pricy...

Hidden trove of Roku apps unlocks over 195,000 movies and shows legally as fans admit ‘I never knew it was free’

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Fortnite is down — let's sit down, grab a chug jug and explore everything we know about the outage and when the game will return.

Fortnite Is Down: What We Know

Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

Hawaii State

Picture the scene: An endless hoard of exclusive Pokémon merchandise lies before you and you have a pocket full of savings. You pass one plushie, a playmat, a bag; before you know it, you’re at a checkout, paying thousands of dollars instantly. It’s all a bit of a blur.

I spent $1K at the Hawaii Worlds Pokémon Center and can’t fit everything in my suitcase

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Twitch still ‘digging into’ CS2 skin gambling streams after exposé

The team at streaming giant Twitch is reportedly “digging into” the promotion and legality of Counter-Strike 2 gambling streams this week after an in-depth report revealed...

Twitch still ‘digging into’ CS2 skin gambling streams after exposé

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