Tag Archives: Twitch Interactive Inc

The New York Times 3:00 pm on April 27, 2021
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Extremists Find a Financial Lifeline on Twitch

QAnon adherents and other far-right influencers are making thousands of dollars broadcasting election and vaccine conspiracy theories on the streaming site.

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The New York Times 11:46 pm on April 7, 2021
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Valkyrae Gets a Big Chair in the Gaming World

The 29-year-old gamer from Los Angeles is a new owner of 100 Thieves, the e-sports team giant.

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The New York Times 2:08 am on March 19, 2021
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Ludwig Ahgren: The Twitch Livestream Subathon

Ludwig Ahgren will keep streaming until we all subscribe to his Twitch channel. But please: “Don’t use your stimulus check on me,” he said.

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The New York Times 3:43 pm on December 17, 2020
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In a Big Year for Games, These Players Are Shifting the Culture

Designers, competitors, streamers, voice actors and labor activists have been working to make video games more inclusive.

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The New York Times 6:38 pm on December 9, 2020
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Twitch Cracks Down on Hate Speech and Harassment

The livestreaming site announced new guidelines after contending with claims that its streamers were too easily abused.

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The New York Times 4:37 am on November 29, 2020
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Making Bar Trivia Virtual

Though many bars are under lockdown restrictions, pub quiz companies still operate online. You provide the booze, they provide the brainteasers.

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The New York Times 10:00 am on November 12, 2020
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New PlayStation and Xbox Arrive During a Pandemic Gold Rush

The video game industry has notched record spending and profit in 2020, but to sustain its growth, it must prepare to compete with the return of concerts, movie theaters and live sports.

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The New York Times 7:06 pm on October 29, 2020
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8 Things to Do This Halloween Weekend

Our critics and writers have selected noteworthy cultural events to experience virtually or in person in New York City.

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The New York Times 7:34 pm on October 14, 2020
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Among Us: You’re the Impostor

YouTubers, influencers and streamers popularized the multiplayer game. Then their fans started playing too.

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The New York Times 7:48 pm on September 10, 2020
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Return of the King: Ninja, a Video Game Star, Goes Back to Twitch

After months of speculation, one of the world’s most famous video gamers announced his next move.

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The New York Times 7:16 pm on September 7, 2020
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Chess (Yes, Chess) Is Now a Streaming Obsession

Viewers are flocking to games during the pandemic, entranced by a charismatic grandmaster and his lightning-fast play.

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The New York Times 6:31 pm on August 10, 2020
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After a Flop, Amazon Makes Another Foray Into Video Games

Amazon said it was rebranding Twitch Prime, in another attempt to crack the video game market after a big-budget game effort failed.

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The New York Times 10:54 pm on July 22, 2020
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Army Pauses Twitch Game Streaming After First Amendment Claim

Army and Navy channels banned viewers from their live streams when they asked about war crimes. Accused of censorship, now the Army says it will pause streaming.

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The New York Times 11:58 pm on July 8, 2020
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Ninja Played Fortnite on YouTube, and the Gaming World Lost Its Mind

The buzz that Tyler Blevins, also known as Ninja, generated by streaming on a new platform showed the power famous content creators have in the video game industry.

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The New York Times 7:54 pm on June 29, 2020
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Twitch Suspends Trump’s Channel for ‘Hateful Conduct’

The action appeared to be the first outright suspension of one of the president’s social media accounts.

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The New York Times 3:44 pm on June 23, 2020
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Dozens of Women in Gaming Speak Out About Sexism and Harassment

After more than 70 allegations surfaced on Twitter this weekend, gaming companies and streamers responded with action. Some say it’s the beginning of real change in the industry.

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The New York Times 6:31 pm on June 18, 2020
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Where Black Lives Matter Protesters Stream Live Every Day: Twitch

The Amazon-owned site, known for showing video game play, has become a hub for airing the sit-ins and marches over racial inequality.

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The New York Times 2:54 pm on April 7, 2020
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Is a Pro Video Game Streamer the Most Coronavirus-Proof Job in the World?

Pro video game streamers are used to spending their days in isolation. And a huge new audience is at home to watch them play.

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