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Twitch streams about "political and sensitive issues" including "reproductive and LGBTQ+ rights" now require a label

UPDATE: Twitch updates policy, clarifies it's about giving "viewers and brands more info".

Nov. 5, 2024 Vikki Blake

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Twitch apologises for "issue" preventing account sign-ups in Israel and Palestine

"We deeply regret this unacceptable miss."

Oct. 22, 2024 Ed Nightingale

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PSA: Hours-long streams of Silent Hill 2 Remake and Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom are popping up online

Clips are appearing on social media days ahead of formal release dates.

Sept. 22, 2024 Vikki Blake

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Twitch staff concerned about more layoffs later this year

Platform could become "zombie brand".

July 30, 2024 Ed Nightingale

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Twitch updates sexual harassment policy to make it "easier to understand"

Follows reports of Dr Disrespect's ban.

July 24, 2024 Ed Nightingale

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Twitch reinstates Donald Trump's account following permanent ban in 2021

"We believe there is value in hearing from Presidential nominees directly."

July 22, 2024 Ed Nightingale

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The future of Twitch: safety, growth, and the importance of finding community

"I think there's a lot of positivity around Twitch right now."

July 15, 2024 Ed Nightingale

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Twitch's revised mobile app will arrive this summer

The key announcements from the TwitchCon Europe opening ceremony.

June 29, 2024 Ed Nightingale

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Twitch now lets you filter out and blur unwanted sexualised content

"Everyone's viewing preferences differ."

May 22, 2024 Ed Nightingale

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Twitch once again updates community guidelines prohibiting sexualised content

Chasing green screen meta.

March 28, 2024 Ed Nightingale

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Twitch will launch redesigned mobile app this year

As part of improvements throughout 2024.

March 6, 2024 Ed Nightingale

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Twitch bans streamer's innocent Pokémon emote

Bonsleazy.

Feb. 6, 2024 Ed Nightingale

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Pokimane leaves Twitch due to a rise in "manosphere, red pill bullsh*t"

"I'm free as a bird".

Feb. 1, 2024 Ed Nightingale

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Twitch expands programme for improved revenue share to more streamers

Affiliates now qualify.

Jan. 24, 2024 Ed Nightingale

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TwitchCon EU 2024 will be in Rotterdam

North American event returns to San Diego.

Jan. 17, 2024 Ed Nightingale

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Twitch "isn't profitable" admits CEO, in wake of recent layoffs

"We were bigger than we needed to be."

Jan. 12, 2024 Ed Nightingale

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Twitch updates attire policy to prohibit implied nudity

"Our goal is to make Twitch a safe and welcoming place."

Jan. 3, 2024 Ed Nightingale

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Twitch updates policy on sexual content

UPDATE: Artistic nudity changes rolled back.

Dec. 15, 2023 Ed Nightingale

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Twitch shutting down in South Korea

Says it will help streamers move to alternative services.

Dec. 6, 2023 Liv Ngan

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Amazon lays off 180 people from its game division

Refining Prime Gaming.

Nov. 14, 2023 Ed Nightingale

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Twitch is removing its Hype Chat feature

Based on "community feedback".

Nov. 10, 2023 Ed Nightingale

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Twitch app on Switch shutting down

Plus update on suspension appeals.

Nov. 1, 2023 Ed Nightingale

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Twitch now allows simulcasting to other platforms

Plus Guest Star is now Stream Together.

Oct. 24, 2023 Ed Nightingale

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Twitch rejected its own CEO's secret Partner application

"Need to keep at it and hopefully get there one day."

Oct. 21, 2023 Vikki Blake

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Twitch launches Stories feature on mobile app

Boosting offline engagement.

Oct. 16, 2023 Ed Nightingale