Awesome Games Done Quick 2026 is a week-long charity event starting January 4, featuring 24/7 speedruns of popular and classic games, streamed live on Twitch to benefit the Prevent Cancer Foundation.
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.
Eagles receiver A.J. Brown expressed his frustrations with the team's offensive struggles during a Twitch stream, refusing to apologize for his comments and emphasizing the need for the offense to improve and find a consistent identity as the season progresses.
The Game Awards 2025 will be live streamed on Amazon Prime Video for the first time, alongside traditional platforms like YouTube and Twitch, featuring world premieres, awards, and exclusive content, expanding its global reach and viewer engagement.
Blackmagic has updated its free camera app to now support direct streaming to YouTube, Twitch, and Vimeo on both Android and iOS, eliminating the need for third-party tools. The update also introduces support for SRT, custom RTMP and SRT servers, and includes new features like external drive alerts and multi-view angle selection, enhancing streaming flexibility and reliability.
Twitch streamer Mizkif responded to allegations made by ex-partner Emiru, including claims of sexual assault, abuse, and blackmail, while discussing their relationship's deterioration, his controlling behavior, and incidents of violence. He apologized for his actions and clarified he was not following Emiru after their breakup, as she plans to file a restraining order. The situation highlights complex personal issues shared publicly on Twitch.
Streamer Emiru publicly accused Mizkif of sexual assault, abuse, stalking, harassment, and blackmail threats during a Twitch stream, revealing ongoing issues and plans to seek legal protection, amid previous controversies involving Mizkif.
Twitch CEO Dan Clancy admitted the company failed in both preventing and responding to a streamer assault at TwitchCon, apologized to Emiru, and announced a comprehensive review of event security and safety protocols to improve future incidents.
During TwitchCon, popular streamer Emiru was assaulted at a meet-and-greet, raising concerns about safety protocols at the event. Emiru criticized Twitch and event organizers for their handling of the incident, which was confirmed by police but not immediately addressed by security. The incident has intensified ongoing fears about safety for streamers at in-person events, especially for women, and has prompted calls for better security measures from Twitch and the community.
Emiru publicly criticized Twitch for its inadequate security and response after she was assaulted by a fan at TwitchCon, highlighting failures in security measures and expressing her decision not to attend future events due to feeling unsafe and unsupported.
Twitch announced new features at TwitchCon 2025, including dual-format streaming for vertical and horizontal videos, AI-powered clips and live streaming via Meta's AI glasses, and expanded sponsorship tools to support streamers, alongside updates to community guidelines and new moderation roles.
During TwitchCon 2025, popular streamer Emiru was assaulted at a meet-and-greet, but she returned to complete the event. Twitch responded by banning the individual involved and emphasizing their commitment to attendee safety amid ongoing concerns about harassment at the event.
Twitch streamer Fandy livestreamed her home childbirth to 50,000 viewers as a personal memory, emphasizing it was not for profit or self-promotion, and has since retired from OnlyFans.
California Governor Gavin Newsom is engaging with young audiences through Twitch and social media to reconnect with young men who drifted from the Democratic Party, while discussing political figures and issues in a candid, informal manner.
Joshua Allen, winner of 'So You Think You Can Dance' in 2008 and close friend of tWitch, has died at age 34 after being struck by a train, less than three years after tWitch's death. Allen was known for his dance career and acting roles, and his passing is a tragic loss for the dance community and his friends.