All articles tagged with #kick
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australia's online safety regulator has expanded its social media ban for children under 16 to include Reddit and Kick, joining platforms like TikTok and YouTube, with enforcement starting December 10 to prevent minors from creating accounts and facing significant fines for non-compliance.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by BBC
Kick, a streaming platform, has accused French authorities of politicizing the death of streamer Raphaël Graven (Jean Pormanove) during a live stream near Nice, France. The platform emphasizes that Graven's death was not caused by violence or trauma, and it has cooperated with investigations while criticizing political narratives that exploit the tragedy. French prosecutors are investigating whether Kick knowingly broadcast harmful content, amid broader concerns about the content and safety of streamers.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Dexerto
French authorities are suing the streaming platform Kick following the death of streamer Jean Pormanove, who endured abuse during live broadcasts. The case raises concerns about platform responsibility, with potential penalties including prison sentences and hefty fines, as France investigates Kick's compliance with content laws and the EU's Digital Services Act.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Guardian
France plans to sue Australian streaming platform Kick for alleged negligence after a French man died during a 12-day livestream, with authorities investigating whether the platform failed to prevent dangerous content and complied with EU content moderation laws.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by France 24
France plans to sue Australian streaming platform Kick for negligence after a French streamer died during a marathon livestream, with authorities investigating whether the platform failed to prevent dangerous content and complied with EU content moderation laws.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by BBC
French prosecutors are investigating the video platform Kick following the death of Australian streamer Raphaël Graven during a livestream, examining whether the platform knowingly broadcast harmful content and complied with EU digital safety laws. The incident has sparked concerns over platform responsibility and content moderation, with the French government considering legal action for negligence.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by TechCrunch
Popular Twitch streamer Pokimane has announced her departure from the platform after a decade, leaving her future in content creation uncertain. As one of the highest-earning women streamers on Twitch, her influence is significant, and her exit marks a notable moment for the struggling platform. While some streamers have moved to platforms like Kick for better revenue shares, Pokimane has expressed concerns about the platform's content moderation and ethical considerations. It remains to be seen what's next for Pokimane, but her decision to leave Twitch is a significant development in the world of online streaming.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Dexerto
Streaming platform Kick fires back at Elon Musk's plans for live streaming on X/Twitter with a savage response, using a manipulated image of Musk resembling an enemy from a fighter game and a quote that humorously pleads not to be shadowbanned. Fans reacted with amusement and comments about the potential impact of competition on innovation in the streaming industry.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Dexerto
Popular streamer Nick 'NICKMERCS' Kolcheff has signed a non-exclusive streaming deal with Kick, a platform challenging Twitch's dominance. The deal allows him to split his streaming time between Kick and Twitch, with the majority of his streams now taking place on Kick. Nick will also host MFAM Gauntlet events on Kick and have the opportunity to collaborate with streamers like Dr Disrespect, who is banned from Twitch.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Dexerto
Streaming platform Kick provides an update on the possibility of signing Dr Disrespect after the popular streamer demanded a $50 million contract to leave YouTube. Kick's Head of Product revealed that talks broke down, suggesting that the platform may not feel that Dr Disrespect is worth that amount. Other platforms, including Rumble, have expressed interest in signing the streamer.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Kotaku
Popular Twitch streamer Pokimane has stated that she would never move to the rising platform Kick, even for $10 million, as it would compromise her morals and ethics. Kick has drawn skepticism for its co-founder's ties to betting and cryptocurrency, and its laissez-faire approach to gambling streams. Pokimane has slowed down her streaming on Twitch in pursuit of more time offline and on less demanding social media sites. Other big names, such as xQc and Amouranth, have already moved to Kick, but Pokimane believes it looks desperate.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Kotaku
Popular Twitch streamer Amouranth has announced that she is leaving the platform and joining the streaming platform Kick, following in the footsteps of fellow streamer xQc. Kick is a new platform created by betting and crypto gaming magnate Ed Craven, and is geared towards lifestyle and gaming content creators. While the details of Amouranth's Kick contract are unknown, rumors suggest it may be worth $30 million. It is unclear if she will continue to stream on Twitch in any capacity in the future.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Dexerto
xQc claims that streamers who were offered lowball deals for gambling promotions on Twitch were the same ones who protested against gambling streams on the platform. He criticized these streamers for their behavior and implied that they were hypocritical. However, without any specific names, his claims cannot be verified.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by GAMINGbible
Popular Twitch streamer xQc has signed a $70 million contract with rival platform Kick, which could potentially reach $100 million with incentives. Although the contract is not exclusive, xQc will mainly stream and produce content for Kick, with occasional appearances on YouTube and TikTok. Fellow streamer Amouranth has also confirmed a move to Kick.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Forbes
Kick, a new streaming platform, has poached Twitch's top male and female streamers, xQc and Amouranth, within 48 hours with reportedly huge contracts and a 95-5 revenue split for "normal" creators. Twitch's recent policy of not allowing cross-streaming between platforms has made it impossible for these streamers to appear on Twitch. While Kick's long-term prospects are uncertain, Twitch's revenue-sharing policies have been criticized, and many smaller streamers are also considering moving to Kick.