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John “Tectone” Robertson has been banned from Twitch yet again and the reason why is already clear, but he still isn’t gone from the platform in any permanent way. The last 12 months have not been good for Tectone. While he was long a controversial figure within the Genshin Impact fandom for his generally negative commentary on the game, his pivot to reaction streaming and drama farming has seen him embroiled in constant controversy. This isn’t just limited to gacha games, as he is much more broadly visible now than he was prior. Similarly, his controversies have become more serious in nature. Alongside allegations of sexual and emotional abuse by a former romantic partner, his split from OTK Network, and ugly beefs with other Genshin Impact content creators, Tectone has been regularly banned by Twitch in 2025. There was little mystery regarding the reason behind his latest ban from the platform. Why Tectone was banned by Twitch yet again Tectone was banned by Twitch on August 26, 2025 after using a string of slurs during a stream. This included homophobic and ableist slurs as part of a rant. “This is why we need to bring the word f—–t back. The

Amazon Ads specialist Deep Media has commenced operations in New Zealand, appointing Anna Walker as Country Lead as the country prepares for the launch of advertising on Prime Video. Walker, who will be based in Christchurch, will be responsible for leading Deep Media's efforts in supporting independent agencies and brands throughout New Zealand to access and utilise Amazon's advertising offerings. With a background that includes senior strategy positions at organisations such as MediaWorks, Publicis and FCB, Walker brings extensive knowledge of the needs of both agencies and clients. The company's expansion coincides with the rollout of advertising on Prime Video, scheduled for 26 August 2025, marking a notable development in New Zealand's media and advertising landscape. Walker appointment Walker said the introduction of advertising to Prime Video was set to change the country's media landscape. "Prime Video advertising represents a major shift in the New Zealand media landscape. The ability to combine premium streaming environments with Amazon's first-party data and measurement capabilities opens up powerful opportunities for New Zealand brands. I'm excited to bring Deep Media's proven expertise to the market." Deep Media was established in 2024 by former Amazon executives Paul Kent, Andrew Hammond and Blake Gorman. The company

Left-wing commentator Hasan Piker defended socialism and communism to comedian Hasan Minhaj as the redistributing of capital in a “democratic ...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Left-wing Twitch streamer Hasan Piker defended communism as the "honorable end goal" of socialism and the redistribution of goods to the working class on Wednesday. Piker sat down with comedian Hasan Minhaj on his podcast where the two discussed progressive issues, including the definition of socialism. "Socialism is redefining and reorienting the classist politics that we currently have away from the capital-owning class, owning both the means of production and virtually every facet of power and redistributing it in a democratic fashion back to the largest class, the working class," Piker said. "How is socialism different than communism?" Minhaj asked. Hasan Piker defended socialism and communism on comedian Hasan Minhaj's podcast on Wednesday. (Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Politicon) FAR-LEFT STREAMER HASAN PIKER SUSPENDED FROM TWITCH AFTER BROADCASTING DC SHOOTING SUSPECT'S MANIFESTO "Communism is supposed to be the end stage," Piker said. "It's like the final goal. It's like the final evolution, a stateless, moneyless, classless society. A borderless society. We've never really had communism. I know people will just jokingly sometimes say, ‘Real communism has never been tried.’ But that literally has never existed."  Piker acknowledged that communist parties have existed in

In a feat that sounds straight out of sci-fi, Twitch star Perri Karyal has turned her brainwaves into a fully functioning gaming controller. With an EEG (electroencephalogram) headset connected directly to her scalp, she can play games like Armored Core, Elden Ring, and more, completely hands-free. Rather than physical buttons or joysticks, Karyal trains her mind to produce distinct brainwave patterns, which her custom software translates into game commands. It’s an impressive blend of neuroscience, programming, and sheer determination. VISIT SBX CARS – View live supercar auctions powered by Supercar Blondie The Twitch star took a long time to master this The magic behind this setup comes from an EEG headset, a device that sits on your head and ‘listens’ to your brain activity. Normally, this kind of technology is used in hospitals to monitor brain health, but Perri has repurposed it for gaming. YouTube/PerriKaryal Here’s how it works: when she thinks of certain images or mental exercises, the headset picks up on that brain activity. Her custom software then turns those signals into game commands. So, if she imagines the right thing, her character might jump, dodge, or attack, without needing to touch a gaming controller. At first, the system

Women aren't just 'cosy gamers' - I play horror games and 600,000 watch Alex Taylor Reporting from London Alyce Rocha Video game streamer Alyska is part of a burgeoning wave of women claiming a space in gaming Alyce Rocha makes her living working from home - but she doesn't have a normal nine to five. Forget endless Teams meetings, she's spent recent weeks living the (virtual) life of an ambitious Mafia upstart in 1900s Sicily. Such is life as a video game streamer. Known online as Alyska, she has made gaming her full-time career, by broadcasting herself playing games live, to her combined 585,000 followers. The appeal, she says, is "sharing an experience together". "If you've played the game yourself then you want to see someone else's reaction," she tells the BBC's Woman's Hour. Once thought of as a male-dominated pastime, today women make up around half of the game-playing public, according to the UK Games Industry Census. Alyce says part of her role is challenging perceptions over the types of games women enjoy. Statistics suggest women mostly play puzzle and strategy-style games. These non-violent titles, including life simulators The Sims and Animal Crossing, are often grouped under the label

Twitch streamer Jason "Jasontheween" has claimed that fellow streamer Sakura Shymko will no longer be appearing on his broadcasts. The two had made headlines in the past few months owing to their repeated appearances on streams together. Now, in his broadcast on August 23, 2025, Jasontheween claimed that he would no longer host Sakura on his livestreams or even entertain clips related to her. Asking fans not to send in clips of Sakura into his X community, Jasontheween said: "I'm not gonna be weird, not say anything when I skip these clips, but please don't send any more clips of Sakura in my com anymore, I'm just gonna skip, and my mods are going to remove. She's going to do her thing, I'm going to do my own thing. And yeah, bro. She's not going to be in my stream anymore." "Let's just keep it pushing": Jasontheween announces Sakura will no longer be a part of his livestreams Jasontheween and Sakura Shymko, who is the younger sister of Twitch streamer Kyedae, had become a popular on-screen couple after Jason asked her out for the Streamer Prom event organized by FunnyMike in June. The two had collaborated for an IRL broadcast

Twitch recently rolled out updates targeting viewbotting fake viewership created by scripts to inflate stats. One of the platform’s biggest names, xQc, didn’t just note the change; he shone a light on what he sees as deceptive practices by certain talent agencies and streamers. In a widely shared post, xQc called it fraud: when agencies profit from padding their streamers’ view counts, they’re selling inflated ad packages. That game not only cheats the system, but it sidelines legitimate creators. And now, due to Twitch’s new crackdown, the truth is getting harder to hide. Viewer Botting on Twitch: What’s Going On? xQc’s post struck a chord after Twitch unveiled stricter anti-botting tech. The platform confirmed that it has improved its ability to identify fake engagement, meaning view counts should now more closely reflect real viewers. As a result, streamers like Asmongold, xQc himself, and Mizkif reportedly saw sharp drops in their numbers. That drop-off is what really gave xQc leverage. He argued that some agencies deliberately inflated their streamers' viewership to make ad packages look more lucrative, amounting to straight-up fraud. The post went viral because xQc didn’t just express frustration; he offered visible context. He pointed to a pattern: agencies

Twitch streamer Nina Lin, popularly known as NinaDaddyIsBack on the Amazon-owned platform, has been making headlines lately, owing to her recent controversy with fellow streamer Ash Alk. The two were streaming together while being handcuffed to each other for a day, and were involved in an altercation after Maxwell "Plaqueboymax" donated money to make Ash Alk mishandle her food. Nina Lin is a TikTok content creator and Twitch streamer who has amassed a large following on both platforms. She has 3.8 million followers on TikTok and 381,000 followers on Twitch. Her content on Twitch primarily consists of IRL and Just Chatting livestreams, many of which feature her exploring events and cities such as Los Angeles and New York City. As per TwitchTracker, Nina began her streaming career on Twitch in February 2025. She steadily gained followers through the months until May 2025, accumulating around 50,000 followers before appearing on Streamer University, a three-day-long event organized by Kai Cenat. Over the span of just a few days following that, Nina Lin's follower count on the platform rose exponentially, reaching 260,000 by June 2025. Since then, her consistent streaming schedule has allowed her enduring popularity on Twitch. She was also part of

Proving once again that music can be both healing and revolutionary, poet, activist, and hip-hop artist AJ McQueen returns with his most profound body of work to date — When We Evolve. The 20-track album is a soul-stirring soundtrack for those walking the road from trauma to triumph. Opening with a voice of wisdom from Cedric the Entertainer, the project sets the tone as more than just a listening experience — it's a testimony. McQueen weaves hard-earned insight into each bar, exploring the highs and lows of growth, Black identity, and spiritual rebirth. The result is a raw, reflective, and empowering journey that speaks directly to those actively evolving through life’s hardest lessons. This release builds on a powerful discography including Goat-ish, Can Anything Good Come From Wellston, God Body, Free Food Program, and Sorry Ma, I Was Distracted — each project serving as a timestamp in McQueen’s evolution as both an artist and community leader. When We Evolve isn’t about chasing streams — it’s about centering purpose. AJ McQueen continues to use music as a vehicle for healing, culture-shifting, and elevation. This is art that holds a mirror, raises consciousness, and moves people — literally and spiritually. AJ recently