Asmongold banned on Twitch after saying children 'need to get shot'
Twitch banned Asmongold following a comment he made about children during a stream, with multiple outlets covering the ban and the reaction to it.
Soap Central · +14 outlets
Hasan Piker faces backlash over comments on Hamas, antisemitism ties questioned
Streamer Hasan Piker drew criticism for comments dismissing Hamas's stances and insulting Democratic voters, with his political ties and antisemitism questioned
New York Post · +9 outlets
Mexican TikToker Cesar Gastelum shot and killed during Kick stream
Mexican content creator Cesar Gastelum was shot and killed while streaming on Kick.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
TikTok Live crosses 50% of global streaming market as CS2 leads Q2 2026 esports charts
TikTok Live surpassed 50% of the global streaming market share, while CS2 led Q2 2026 esports viewing charts.
Dot Esports
Twitch streamer HMBL Zayy's motorhome totaled in highway crash days after cross-country charity walk
Streamer HMBL Zayy, who recently walked across America for charity, had his motorhome destroyed in a highway crash.
tmz.com · +1 outlets
Kick pays 60% more per subscriber than Twitch, streamers no longer have to choose
Kick reportedly pays 60% more per subscriber than Twitch, with new arrangements letting streamers monetize across both platforms.
openPR.com · +3 outlets
Kick launches feature praised as 'ultimate destruction' for viewbotting streamers
A new Kick feature aimed at countering viewbotting was praised by streamers as a decisive tool against the practice.
Dexerto
Overwatch enlists streamer and voice actor LilyPichu for newest hero D.Mon
Blizzard announced that popular Twitch streamer LilyPichu will voice Overwatch's newest hero, D.Mon.
Destructoid · +1 outlets
Twitch streamer SukiMellow has police called on her after Apple Pay prank on elderly couple
Streamer SukiMellow had police called on her after an Apple Pay prank targeting an elderly couple, and separately made concerning claims about her pregnancy.
The Times of India · +1 outlets
Drake reportedly gifts Twitch streamer Sarah Farrugia $100,000
Drake reportedly gifted $100,000 to Twitch streamer Sarah Farrugia, a major donation drawing attention.
Sportskeeda
xQc calls out Kai Cenat for 'faming ads' as Cenat announces Minecraft Hardcore marathon with IShowSpeed
xQc criticized Kai Cenat over his advertising approach on stream, while Cenat announced a Minecraft Hardcore marathon with IShowSpeed.
Sportskeeda
Twitch streamer Jaymommy goes on racist rant during Minecraft stream
Twitch streamer Jaymommy seemingly went on a racist rant during a Minecraft stream, sparking coverage of the incident.
Sportskeeda
Twitch's 8.08 Week returns for 3rd annual celebration
Twitch announced the return of 8.08 Week, its third annual community celebration.
blog.twitch.tv
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani debuts new time for Twitch stream 'Talk With The People'
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a new time for his Twitch stream 'Talk With The People'.
Hindustan Times · +10 outlets
Speed shows commercial and political value of streamers
IShowSpeed's reach demonstrated the commercial and political value of streamers, per commentary on his influence.
Trinidad Guardian
Austin McBroom reacts after woman grabs him on stream: 'I just got violated'
Streamer Austin McBroom reacted after a woman grabbed him during a livestream, saying he felt violated.
The Times of India · +3 outlets
Twitch lowered affiliate bar in 2026 but one key requirement did not move
Twitch lowered its affiliate requirements in 2026, though a key threshold continues to block many aspiring streamers.
openPR.com
Blizzard launches WoW Twitch Drop for Sorcerer's Grassy Garb transmog August 11
Blizzard announced a Twitch Drop offering the Ensemble: Sorcerer's Grassy Garb transmog set for World of Warcraft, viewable via watching streams starting August
Blizzard News · +3 outlets