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Politics Hasan Piker has also said Hamas is ‘a thousand times better’ than Israel. Staffers put up poster boards of the then mayoral candidate, Zohran Mamdani, and influencer Hasan Piker before a press conference with the former New York governor, Andrew Cuomo, at New York City on September 9, 2025. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images

Hearthstone After two months of fierce competition, the Hearthstone Esports season kicks off in 2026 with the Winter Playoffs! On Sunday, March 15, nearly 200 of the best players from Asia-Pacific, EMEA, and the Americas will battle for their spot in the Winter Championship. You can watch all the action live, so read on for everything you need to know about this jam-packed day of competitive Hearthstone. What you need to know All times Pacific. Date: Sunday, March 15 Broadcast begins at 12:00 a.m. Format: 4-deck, Best-of-5 Conquest with one ban Friday & Saturday (Not Broadcast): Swiss for all three regions Sunday (Broadcast): Top 8 for all three regions Qualification: Top 4 players from each region will qualify for the Winter Championship in April. Players: Each region’s competitors consist of: The top 50 Competitive Point earners from the Winter Competitive Season (January - February) The top 4 players from each Open Qualifier during the Winter Competitive Season The winner of each Winter Blitz Weekend tournament Want to compete yourself? The Spring Qualification Period (March - April) is happening right now. Climb the ladder or join our competitive Discord server for full details on upcoming Open Qualifier tournaments. Maybe we’ll see

Kitten Cup Studio invites players to wash ashore together in new Capy Castaway co-op demo Toronto, Canada — March 5, 2026 — Kitten Cup Studio shared today that Capy Castaway will be featured in the Dames 4 Games Spring 2026 Showcase, “Seeds of Tomorrow,” airing tomorrow, March 6 at 11:00 a.m. PT / 2:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. GMT. The showcase is produced in partnership with Women-Led Games and WINGS and will be viewable across the following channels: Twitch.tv/Dames4Games YouTube.com/@Dames4Games Twitch.tv/IGN YouTube.com/IGN Twitch.tv/GameSpot YouTube.com/@GameSpot Twitch.tv/PCGamer YouTube.com/PCGamer Just in time for this showcase, a newly updated demo is now available for players to explore on Steam. It includes the feature voted most likely to excite friends, parents, and couples who have been waiting for the right time to check out the cozy narrative-driven adventure: couch co-op in person and online with Steam Remote Play. Today, players can experience a peek into the world of Capy Castaway together from the comfort of their own home, whether they're sharing a couch or connecting across the globe through Steam Remote Play. The updated demo lets friends join Capy and Corvi's heartwarming adventure side by side, enjoying some wholesome playtime, tackling fun-filled challenges, and

As the FC Pro Leagues season has kicked off, it's time to watch some high intensity action! First, WOW Virtual Bundesliga clubs will clash in competition to determine the top club in Germany. Next, the first piece of silverware up for grabs in Spain's FC Pro scene will be awarded at the LALIGA FC Pro Cup!  Below are the upcoming broadcasts: WOW Virtual Bundesliga Club Championship Final: March 7, 2026 & March 8, 2026 LALIGA FC Pro Cup: March 14, 2026 & March 15, 2026 As usual, there are dedicated rewards for those who tune in. Fans can complete in-game viewership objectives by watching the main event live on the EA SPORTS FC Pro Twitch and YouTube channels. Reward Objectives go live for both of these events on March 5th. Fans who watch the events will receive packs when they tune in to the respective events on Twitch or YouTube. All rewards are untradeable and each reward is limited to one per EA account. FC Pro Leagues 2 Join in on the action of the FC Pro Leagues Broadcast at Twitch/EASPORTSFCPRO or YouTube/EASPORTSFCPRO to earn your viewership rewards! All rewards are untradeable. 86+ x 3 Players Pack Virtual Bundesliga Club

Twitch has apologised a day after announcing its International Women’s Day Overcooked 2 stream plans. Yes, really. This week, the streaming giant found itself the butt of the internet’s ridicule, with some accusing it of perpetuating sexist stereotypes. I can see the optics, but I'm not convinced, personally. Twitch has done great work in levelling the playing field and giving women a platform to stream, even if people are still really, really weird about women playing games at times. As I'm sure you're aware, gaming is no stranger to stepping on rakes when it comes to women’s rights. I’m ancient enough to remember how the Gamergate controversy made me feel about my place in my favourite hobby, and how it only served to validate all the boys saying ‘girls don’t play games’ back in the high school playground. For years, women in gaming have weathered a relentless barrage of "go back to the kitchen" insults over voice comms. You know the trope by this point - it’s a foundational, exceptionally lazy bedrock of gaming sexism. So, when Twitch Rival’s Women’s Guild voted on a competitive cooking game to represent women’s excellence for International Women’s Day, I’m torn. On one hand

Do you know the feeling of really knowing your favorite streamer well? Here begins the phenomenon of the parasocial relationship. An emotional closeness that seems real but remains one-sided. Is this real friendship? | © pexels There are around 140 million active users on Twitch – livestreaming is no longer a niche phenomenon but a global mass medium. With the boom of platforms like Twitch, YouTube Live or Kick, not only the creator-economy is growing, but also a psychological phenomenon that has been occupying researchers for decades: parasocial relationships (PSR). What used to develop between television viewers and TV stars is now reaching new heights of intensity in livestream chats with opportunities but also clear risks. What Are Parasocial Relationships? The concept was already introduced in the 1950s as a seemingly face-to-face relationship between audience and performer. It consists of a feeling of friendship and emotional closeness, an intensive mental engagement with the celebrity, and an influence of future actions like talking about them or supporting their content. Why Livestreaming Is Boosting PSR Different from Netflix or classic TV, livestreaming is… well, live. It's not pre-produced but in realtime, highly interactive and transparent in the communication. Comments are displayed publicly

If you’ve tuned into any Twitch or Kick stream, you have definitely seen an emote of a toothless person giggling. In fact, you might see the entire chat being flooded with this single emote if something funny or awkward happens on a stream. The emote you’re thinking about is “KEKW,” and in this article, you’ll learn everything you need to know about it. What does KEKW mean? In live streaming culture, the term KEKW refers to a emote which means uncontrollable laughter. It is used when something absurd, embarrassing, ridiculous, or incredibly funny happens like a top Kick casino streamer losing a bet. KEKW has essentially become the alternative to “LOL,” but evokes an even stronger emotional reaction. KEKW is more commonly spammed instead of being only typed once. You might come across the entire chat spamming “KEKW KEKW KEKW” when everyone is collectively laughing at a moment, usually at the steamer’s expense. KEKW origins: Where did the meme come from? The KEKW emote has its own origins – it comes from a viral video of a Spanish man laughing on live television. This viral video features El Risitas, whose real name is Juan Joya Borja. In the iconic clip

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Our next Developer Update Livestream arrives on March 5, at 11 a.m. PST to give you an in-depth look at our upcoming class—the Warlock—and the next season coming to Diablo IV. Join members of the development team as they give share the details you’ve been waiting for. Tune in to get a sweeping look at the Warlock, a demonologist born of Vizjerei blood. Learn the origins of this dark class, their occult talents, skills, and mastery of their craft. Then, we’ll reveal what’s coming to the game with the next season and dive further into Killstreaks, Bloodstained items, and more. There will also be a Q&A segment at the end of the stream for you to field your questions directly to the team. Visit our official Diablo Twitch, YouTube, and X channels to watch live! After the Livestream, you can visit our Diablo YouTube or Twitch channels to catch the replay of the Livestream if you miss it. Feast Your Eyes and Claim Your Livestream Drop While the Developer Update Livestream is live, watch any livestream in the Diablo IV category with drops enabled for 30 minutes to earn the Omen’s Glimpse wand cosmetic, and 1 hour for the Syphon

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