Nintendo won a lawsuit against a streamer who repeatedly streamed pirated Switch games, mocked the company, and used multiple accounts to evade bans. The court ordered the streamer to pay $17,500 in damages for his actions.
Nintendo won a lawsuit against streamer Jesse Keighin, who was ordered to pay $17,500 for streaming pirated games and sharing emulator links, after he claimed to 'run the streets' in response to accusations of piracy, which Nintendo argued caused significant financial losses.
Streamer itzCBD has achieved a remarkable feat by completing Elden Ring from New Game to New Game Plus 7 without leveling up or dying, making him the first to do so. Starting as the Wretch class, he completed eight full playthroughs, accumulating over 35 million runes without spending any. This accomplishment comes just in time for the release of the new DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree.
Streamer Luality completed Baldur's Gate 3 on its hardest difficulty with an extreme custom ruleset, including no companions, no trading, no long rests, and no additional abilities, showcasing the game's beatability under severe constraints.
Streamer Silithur beats Elden Ring using Morse Code inputs, catching the attention of Elon Musk, who dismisses the achievement. Silithur had already defeated the notoriously difficult boss Malenia with Morse Code, leading to a Twitter exchange where he ratioed Musk's comment. This feat adds to the long list of impressive Elden Ring challenges, including defeating bosses with a saxophone and using only the power of the mind.
Popular streamer xQc was banned from a DayZ server, with the reason speculated to be his status as a streamer. After being kicked from the game and banned from the server, xQc expressed confusion and leaked the server's address to his viewers. His reputation for online conduct and previous bans may have contributed to the decision. Despite his history of controversy, this ban from a DayZ server stands out as a relatively minor incident.
Popular streamer xQc was unexpectedly banned from a DayZ server simply for being a streamer, with the admin's ban message reading "Thanks, but no thanks." The ban sparked controversy, with xQc arguing that he was following the rules and even leaking the server address in retaliation. Commenters speculated that the ban was due to the stream snipers xQc attracts, while others criticized the server admins for their strict actions. As a result, xQc remains permanently blocked from the popular DayZ server.
SmallAnt attempted to complete The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom without using key items, facing increasing difficulty due to the restriction on essential tools. Despite resourceful tactics, the 6-hour journey ended in defeat when the player encountered a sealed door requiring a Heart Container, ultimately realizing the challenge was insurmountable.
Baldur’s Gate 3 streamer Luality accidentally kills Lae’zel in front of actress Devora Wilde during a stream, after a bad dice roll led to the character's death, causing shock and dismay. This incident occurred just minutes after Wilde had raided Luality's stream, and it added to a series of unexpected events involving the game's cast and their characters during streams.
A streamer playing Enshrouded spent three hours manually mining out a basement using a pickaxe, only to discover that there's a construction hammer that could have done the job much quicker. The mishap serves as a cautionary tale for other players, but despite the rocky Early Access launch, Enshrouded has recovered and earned positive reviews for its blend of survival and Dark Souls combat.
A Warzone streamer expressed frustration when he couldn't shoot an enemy underwater, prompting a developer and other players to explain the physics behind it. The streamer's complaints led to a discussion about realism in the game, with some pointing out other mechanics that require suspension of disbelief.
A Pokemon Go streamer in New York City was saved by an old man who noticed a lit cigarette placed on the streamer's backpack by a passerby. The helpful stranger removed the cigarette, preventing a potentially dangerous situation. Pokemon Go fans praised the old man's kindness, while expressing anger towards the person who put the cigarette there. Some fans also expressed disappointment with the underwhelming release of the NPC Mateo.
Fortnite streamer Stable Ronaldo shared "insane" wedgie videos that a desperate fan had been sending to his girlfriend. The videos show the fan giving himself a wedgie by hanging his underpants on various objects. Reactions to the unsolicited videos ranged from disgust to hilarity, with some commenters expressing their disbelief and urging Ronaldo to keep it to himself. While there is a fetish culture surrounding wedgies, sending unsolicited videos to streamer's girlfriends is not appropriate.
Popular streamer xQc made a young fan's Christmas by gifting him a PC after the boy asked for an early Christmas present. The fan, who aspired to become a streamer himself, was moved to tears and expressed his gratitude. The interaction went viral, with viewers praising xQc for his kind act.
Twitch streamer luality has achieved an impressive feat in Baldur's Gate 3 by soloing the game's hardest bosses in a single turn. Using a powerful build and strategic buffs, luality takes down multiple enemies at once, showcasing skill and creativity in manipulating the game's mechanics. This accomplishment adds to her previous achievements, such as beating Dark Souls 3 with a level one character using a dance pad.