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Twitch CEO admits it "failed" after TwitchCon streamer assault, "both in allowing it to occur, and in our response"

"We mismanaged our communications about the incident, and that includes the comments I made."

Oct. 25, 2025 Vikki Blake

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Streamer assaulted at TwitchCon slams event security: "I think other creators should seriously consider not attending in the future"

Twitch says "the safety and security of all those attending TwitchCon is our highest priority".

Oct. 19, 2025 Vikki Blake

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GTA 5 still the most-watched game on Twitch, 1.4bn hours viewed last year

Fortnite seen more than Call of Duty.

April 25, 2025 Tom Phillips

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Twitch CEO reveals 2025 plans: collaboration, mobile, and more monetisation

Following tumultuous 2024.

Feb. 28, 2025 Ed Nightingale

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Dr Disrespect says he "should've never been banned" and Twitch should "do the right thing" and reinstate his account

"Pathetic."

Feb. 23, 2025 Vikki Blake

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Twitch reckons cheating while livestreaming is a "low severity" violation

Enforcement changes mean even those with multiple infringements simply have to wait for violations to "drop off".

Feb. 23, 2025 Vikki Blake

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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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