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Screenshot Progressive streamer Hasan Piker announced over the weekend he was temporarily banned from Twitch for what the Amazon-owned platform called the “Improper Handling of Terrorist Propaganda.” In recent months, many in the media have heralded Piker as the left’s answer to Joe Rogan. Piker has been the subject of glowing profiles in outlets like the New York Times and CNN, which often ignore some of his more controversial past commentary. Last fall, Piker grabbed headlines for saying he doesn’t “have an issue” with Hezbollah and for hyping Houthi terrorist propaganda – praising the group for seizing ships in international waters. i covered the motives of the israeli embassy staff shooter. twitch tos dictates a suspension for even critical examination of the manifesto. i believe this is a bad policy for news and press freedom. ill take the suspension, but hope twitch changes this policy in the future. pic.twitter.com/52nOS0Lq9H — hasanabi (@hasanthehun) May 25, 2025 On Saturday night, Piker shared Twitch’s email to him announcing the ban. Piker posted a screenshot of the message and captioned it: i covered the motives of the israeli embassy staff shooter. twitch tos dictates a suspension for even critical examination of the manifesto. i

Is it just me, or is everyone becoming a VTuber? The content creation format’s initial boom during the heart of the COVID pandemic sparked a much greater, much more long-term interest in the medium. More and more, artists, video essayists, streamers, even ASMR creators are experimenting with VTuber personas. I’ve even seen a few journalists try out VTubing. VTuber stands for “Virtual YouTuber.” It’s a catch-all term for anyone who pilots a virtual model while interacting with an audience. Most VTubers stream on Twitch or create videos on YouTube, and the overwhelming majority of models are anime characters (although Western, cartoon-style avatars also exist). While many VTubers pull thousands of viewers on Twitch, there’s also a growing segment of small, independent VTubers streaming to modest audiences in the hundreds, dozens, or even single digits. There’s also a cottage industry of VTuber-oriented software. Videos by VICE Is VTubing becoming more popular? Well, the act of VTubing itself seems to be on the rise. A series of Steam user statistics available on SteamDB suggest some of the most popular VTubing software is on an upward trajectory, one I expect to continue as the year goes on. 2D or 3D, Bring on the

Streming platform Twitch suspended leftist streamer Hasan Piker after he suggested that the Washington, D.C., terror attack that killed two Israeli embassy staff looked like a “false flag” incident. Piker posted about his suspension on Saturday along with a screenshot of a message from Twitch explaining that his account has been temporarily suspended over “improper handling of terrorist propaganda.” “i covered the motives of the israeli embassy staff shooter. twitch tos dictates a suspension for even critical examination of the manifesto. i believe this is a bad policy for news and press freedom. ill take the suspension, but hope twitch changes this policy in the future ,” Piker posted. The suspension came after Piker, whose Twitch account has over 2.8 million followers, said that the D.C. terror attack that took place on Wednesday night had all the hallmarks of a false flag operation. A false flag is an incident staged to lay the blame on a particular person or group. In this case, conspiracy theorists have claimed that the terror attack in Washington was carried out to portray the “free Palestine” movement badly. “I’m not ‘Mr. False Flag’ at all, but, like, every single thing that he did in the

by WKRC Sun, May 25th 2025 at 12:31 PM An undated photo provided by Mauricio Miranda shows Turkish American online streamer Hasan Piker who was detained and questioned at O'Hare International Airport in May 2025 after his flight from Paris landed in Chicago. (Mauricio Miranda via AP) UNDATED (WKRC) - Hasan Piker, a left wing political influencer with millions of followers, was suspended by Twitch for comments regarding the tragic double shooting in Washington D.C. According to The New York Post, the 33-year-old streamer, who has amassed over 2.8 million followers during his career, said he was suspended by Twitch due to his "critical examination" of Elias Rodriguez's manifesto. Rodriguez was taken into custody after he allegedly shot two embassy staffers, identified as Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, outside of the Capital Jewish Museum on Wednesday. The suspect was seen pacing in front of the building moments before the shooting and was arrested shortly after. Authorities allege that Rodriguez admitted to the crime during his arrest. Piker told his viewers that he believed the shooting had all the hallmarks of a "false flag operation," but added that he didn't believe it was one. After being suspended, Pike took to his

The «Forged» series from Indian Motorcycle has returned, a benchmark in the world of motorcycle customization. The Chieftain PowerPlus will be the core model for this season. The series will focus on three custom projects based on this new bike from the American manufacturer: by Jeremy «Twitch» Stenberg, Forever Rad, and Kraus Motor Co. Each brings its own unique style and design features. The bike was launched this past January, featuring the new 1,834 cc PowerPlus 112 V2 engine with 126 hp. Bold and aggressive in design, it’s equipped with cutting-edge technology – including various rider aids and safety features such as electronically linked brakes, blind spot warning, rear collision alert, among others. Jeremy «Twitch» Stenberg, a six-time X-Games Gold Medalist and FMX legend, has now embraced motorcycle customization – this is his first project. Kule, from Forever Rad, has been customizing and producing parts for the PowerPlus platform for some time, while Satya Kraus, of Kraus Motor Co., has been a leading name in performance components for V2 engines for over a decade. Ola Stenegärd, Director of Industrial Design at Indian Motorcycle, commented: ‘«Forged» is about more than metal and machines, it’s about pushing boundaries and showcasing what’s possible

TNA Under Siege Re-airs for FREE Today at 5pm ET on YouTube, Facebook & Twitch News / May 24, 2025 / by TNA Wrestling Staff Sheriff Stone gives the people what they want! Today at 5pm ET, TNA Under Siege will stream for FREE on TNA’s YouTube , Facebook and Twitch channels. In front of a sold out crowd in Brampton, Ontario, Under Siege was an unforgettable night of action, featuring: TNA World Champion Joe Hendry & Elijah vs. NXT’s Trick Williams and Frankie Kazarian Knockouts World Champion Masha Slamovich vs. Victoria Crawford TNA World Tag Team Champions The Nemeths vs. Matt Hardy & Leon Slater Tessa Blanchard vs. NXT’s Arianna Grace And so much MORE! Don’t miss a moment of the action streaming today for FREE on TNA’s YouTube , Facebook and Twitch channels.

Article / Highlight &middot News It’s that time of the year again! Time for some summer time fun in the sun to get that good old rest and relaxation. But hey if hanging out in the summer heat isn’t your cup of tea, then we have you covered as our annual summer twitch marathon that starts today, May 23rd at 1:00 pm PT / 4:00 pm ET. We have our own brand of R&R for you, as this year’s theme is the Summer of Remasters and Remakes as we hype ourselves up for the upcoming Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter remake this fall. The full list of confirmed and potential marathon games and weekly schedule are below, and all this excitement will happen on our Twitch channel. But first, we have some exciting prize news! Once again joining us on this summer journey are our good friends over at Pin Box. Thanks to Pin Box, we will have weekly giveaways all summer long in the form of a £25 gift card to their store every Saturday (starting May 31st) throughout the marathon, where you can find some incredible licensed merchandise from some of your favorite RPG franchises, including Trails, Ys

May 23, 2025 9:00 AM On April 3, Warzone players can go back to Verdansk, where the game began in 2020. Image Credit: Activision The streaming space saw a relatively quiet April, according to StreamElement’s latest State of the Stream report. Twitch saw fewer hours watched than in March, which the report attributes at least in part to a lack of “major” game releases — games like South of Midnight and Oblivion Remastered not being enough to move the needle on viewers at least. The most notable thing about the month is the precipitous spike in viewership for Call of Duty: Warzone, which saw 45 million hours watched in April, a 146% increase. According to StreamElement’s report, which was done in partnership with Rainmaker.gg, Twitch saw a total of 1.573 billion hours watched in April, less than even February despite have two more days. For daily hours watched, Rainmaker’s data shows viewers watched about 52 million hours total per day, lower than any other month in April. Or Perry, StreamElements CEO, attributed the viewership spike to the re-launch of the much-beloved Verdansk map. “The highlight of April was Call of Duty: Warzone experiencing a whopping 146% surge in viewership on

MADFINGER Games has ushered in the Winds of War update alongside a milestone Twitch Drops campaign that will see players earning in-game rewards for the first time. With the shadowdrop of Winds of War comes a legendary initiative that is backed by the support of dozens of top streamers, including some of the biggest creators in the extraction shooter space. The campaign on Twitch will run from May 22 to June 14, and throughout the event, users can earn exclusive apparel, consumables, and other items for Gray Zone Warfare, a stunning open-world MMOFPS. Every Move (and Sub) Matters The Gray Zone Warfare Twitch Drops campaign is live now, and users can earn exclusive items to enjoy in the game itself. The campaign has been deployed alongside a solid Support-a-Streamer initiative that will see players unlock more items when they gift subscriptions to creators on Twitch. MADFINGER explained how the rewards for the Gray Zone Warfare Twitch Drops campaign will be staggered. First, you’ll unlock consumables, and that can be anything from new weapons to repair kits, and from medical items to explosives. It was stated that the items will sit pretty in your stash until used, but you’ll need to

GeoGuessr will not be one of the games participating in Saudi Arabia’s Esports World Cup this year, after criticisms of sportswashing and the country’s poor human rights record. The competitive guessing game that’s popular on Twitch had previously agreed to be part of the event alongside Riot, Blizzard, and other game makers, but reversed course after a full-on revolt from its community of map makers. “You—our community—have made it clear that this decision does not align what GeoGuessr stands for,” the CEO behind the game announced on Thursday. Suggested Reading Nintendo Switch 2 Price Is Set at $450 for Now, But Could Go Higher Suggested Reading “I’ve seen your reactions over the past few days regarding our decision to participate in the Esports World Cup in Riyadh,” Daniel Antell wrote in a statement on X. “When we made that decision, it was with positive intentions. To engage with our community in the Middle East and to spread GeoGuessr’s core mission of let everyone Explore the World.” He continued, “That said, you—our community—have made it clear that this decision does not align what GeoGuessr stands for. So, when you tell us we’ve got it wrong we take it seriously. That’s why