In the fast-paced world of online streaming, Twitch has recently found itself caught in a whirlwind of controversies surrounding sexual content policies. From the banning of “implied nudity” to inconsistent enforcement and the emergence of a controversial meta involving censor bars, the platform is facing scrutiny and questions about whether it has found the right balance in its policies. Twitch’s Ban on Implied Nudity: The recent ban on “implied nudity” by Twitch has sent shockwaves through the streaming community. This decision comes in response to a growing trend where streamers strategica ..read more

Eklipse.GG recently announced some concerning changes coming to their platform that will negatively impact streamers and content creators. Their most useful feature, AI-powered clipping and editing, will now be locked behind a paywall with their new “Premium” service. This is a worrying shift for the platform that many creators relied on for easy content generation. Eklipse became popular thanks to the automated clipping and editing tools that saved creators countless hours of work. Removing this as a free feature significantly raises the barrier to entry. Eklipse revealed that starting Septem ..read more

Microsoft recently announced some major changes to the leadership of its Xbox and marketing teams. These changes come less than two weeks after Microsoft’s massive $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, and are clearly aimed at positioning Microsoft for an AI and gaming-focused future. For gamers, streamers and content creators, these leadership changes signal Microsoft’s commitment to pushing gaming forward and competing more aggressively in the space. Let’s take a closer look at what the changes are and what they could mean for the future of Xbox and gaming. Sarah Bond Promoted to ..read more

Creating high-quality content is essential for a successful online presence. Fortunately, you don’t need to break the bank to improve your content’s quality. In this article, we’ll explore five budget-friendly products that can elevate your content creation game. From audio to lighting, camera equipment, and productivity tools, these budget buys will help you produce professional-grade content without draining your wallet. Crystal Clear Audio with the Audio-Technica AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Studio XLR Microphone Clear and crisp audio is crucial for engaging content. While the Audio-Technica A ..read more

Are you looking forward to playing the Black Gold map in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2? Well, you may want to reconsider. The new multiplayer map has not been well-received, with many players expressing their disappointment and frustration. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at why the Black Gold map has failed to impress. Firstly, the map’s design is lackluster, with few objects to climb on or places to set up ambushes. The result is that gunfights often come down to who is the better marksman, rather than who is the more strategic player. Even the Cargo Dock, which may seem like a ..read more

Steam, the world’s most popular PC gaming platform, recently announced that it will end support for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 in the near future. This means that gamers who are still using these older versions of Windows will need to upgrade to Windows 10 or later if they want to continue using the platform. The decision to end support for these older versions of Windows is driven by the fact that core features in Steam rely on an embedded version of Google Chrome, which is no longer supported on these platforms. While support won’t end until 2024, users are strongly encouraged to update sooner ra ..read more

If you’re a fan of Fortnite, you’ll be excited to know that Epic Games has released a new tool for designing, developing, and publishing games and experiences directly into the popular game. This new tool is called Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN), and it’s available now as a PC application. With UEFN, you’ll have access to many of the powerful tools and workflows found in Unreal Engine 5, including custom asset import, modeling, materials, and VFX, Sequencer and Control Rig. Plus, UEFN includes a new programming language called Verse, which offers powerful customization capabilities. One of ..read more

As online gaming continues to grow in popularity, cheating has become a significant problem for game developers and players alike. Cheaters use various tools and techniques to gain an unfair advantage, spoiling the fun for others and damaging the integrity of the game. To combat this, game developers have turned to artificial intelligence (AI) to create anti-cheat systems. What is AI Anti-Cheat? AI anti-cheat is a technology that uses machine learning algorithms to detect and prevent cheating in games. It analyzes player behavior and game data to identify cheating patterns and flags suspicious ..read more

Amazon Prime Gaming has announced a partnership with Riot Games, the video game developer and publisher. The renewed collaboration is set to offer exclusive in-game content to Amazon Prime members, for Riot’s biggest titles, including Legends of Runeterra, VALORANT, League of Legends, Wild Rift, and Teamfight Tactics. Moreover, Prime Gaming will continue to sponsor Riot’s esports titles including League of Legends Esports, VALORANT Esports, and Teamfight Tactics Esports, among others. The collaboration is set to last for one year, through 2023. Prime members can claim in-game content for Riot ..read more

Netflix Games has been offering games to its subscribers for over a year, and it’s continuing to expand its gaming library. With over 55 games released so far, Netflix Games is slated to release around 40 more games this year, with 70 more in development with partner studios. Additionally, the company’s in-house game studios are developing 16 more games. Netflix Games is committed to developing a broad portfolio of games in different genres and formats, so there’s something for everyone. One of the most popular games on Netflix Games to date is Too Hot to Handle: Love is a Game, based on the p ..read more