AI VTuber Neuro-Sama broke her own Twitch world record for the largest Hype Train during her third birthday subathon, reaching level 120 with nearly 119,000 subscriptions and over 1 million Bits gifted, showcasing her popularity and the capabilities of AI-powered streaming.
Game developer Pirate Software, also known as Jason Thor Hall, has broken the Twitch Hype Train world record by reaching level 106 on his channel, with viewers contributing 54,380 gifted subs and 8,225,386 Bits. This achievement comes just days after Twitch introduced new Hype Train rewards, making Hall the first streamer to unlock the KappaInifinite emote. The event earned him a significant sum, and the emote is being gradually rolled out to participants due to high demand.
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell acknowledges that the "hype train" surrounding the team is "out of control" ahead of the 2023 NFL season. Despite the Lions' lack of recent success, they are favored to win the NFC North and have five prime-time games scheduled. The hype stems from the team's late-season turnaround in 2022 and offseason acquisitions. Campbell emphasizes the importance of staying focused and putting in the work to meet the high expectations.