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Most gamers think everyone else is a toxic smurf, but over a third do it themselves: study
If you’re a regular gamer who indulges in any form of competitive video gaming, chances are that th…
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Amazon envisions pairing toxic gamers with other toxic gamers in a new patent filing
Amazon's got a brilliant idea for policing toxic gamers: Pair them with other toxic gamers, separat…
Ben Gilbert
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Most of the top-earning Twitch streamers are men and only 3 women are part of the top 100, according to the data leak
Only three women made the list of the 100 top earners on the platform, excluding group channels, an…
Lindsay Dodgson
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An exec who manages millionaire gamers like Ninja and Shroud outlines how to build an influencer career and what she looks for in clients
The firm Loaded manages some of the biggest names in the video-game-streaming business - clients li…
Kevin Webb
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Facebook is launching a new gaming hub and app to try and lure gamers to the social network
This risks making the platform less attractive to top gaming talent deciding where to focus their e…
Rob Price
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A gamer tried to go pro using a fake identity, and the scandal could have big consequences for women in esports
An investigation by Second Wind and several esports journalists determined that Ellie was a persona…
Kevin Webb
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A gaming YouTuber with 7 million subscribers apologized for screaming 'go do your husband's dishes' at a female player
YouTube Valorant streamer IShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Watkins, apologized after a clip of…
Charissa Cheong
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Amazon is launching a new cloud gaming service that lets you play hit video games directly from your phone, TV, or computer
Amazon Luna will directly take on Google's Stadia service, and let players stream games from their …
Kevin Webb
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MAC Cosmetics is facing criticism after seemingly trying to sell an old eye-shadow palette in new Sims-themed packaging
MAC Cosmetics has said the Sims-inspired palette is meant to be inclusive, and matches virtual make…
Amanda Krause
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200 allegations of sexual misconduct in gaming were revealed in a recent spreadsheet. Streamers say it reflects sexism they face every day.
Women who use the livestreaming platform Twitch say the sexism in the gaming world makes harassment…
Rachel E. Greenspan
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This 'nerdy' Special Forces soldier is getting paid to play 'Call of Duty' in the US Army
Sgt. 1st Class Joshua David can speak two dialects of Arabic and handle a Special Forces attack dog…
David Choi
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YouTuber Sky Williams says he owes at least $200,000 to more than a dozen people
YouTuber and gamer Sky Williams told Insider he owes over $200,000 to members of the esports commun…
Rachel E. Greenspan
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A married couple making an indie game received violent, racist threats after agreeing to an exclusivity deal with the creator of 'Fortnite'
The Epic Game Store is a relatively new platform made by the creators of "Fortnite." Epic Games is …
Kevin Webb
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People are calling Ninja a 'sellout' over his big deal to abandon Amazon's Twitch for Microsoft's Mixer
It's not clear exactly what Mixer offered Ninja to secure the exclusive partnership, or how long th…
Kevin Webb
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10 things in tech you need to know today
Have an Amazon Alexa device? Now you can hear 10 Things in Tech each morning. Just search for "Busi…
Isobel Asher Hamilton,Isobel Asher Hamilton
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'Ad models break everyone's brains': How Patreon and Substack are trying to make the internet a better place with membership and subscriptions
Today, there are more than 3 million patrons supporting some 100,000 creators on Patreon, and the m…
Will Fischer
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Gaming while black: How racist trolls are still dominating video games
Ocbazghi: So how do we solve this? Microsoft's current strategy is a reputation system. The more ba…
Emmanuel Ocbazghi
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Jessica Blevins, the 27-year-old manager and wife of the most popular video game player in the world, reveals the inside story of Ninja's move to Microsoft's Mixer
"That was the first time we really felt like this is what's right for the brand," Jessica said. "An…
Dave Smith
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Reddit's former product chief says he made the world 'a worse place' in his pursuit of growth at all costs
"By focusing on growth and growth only and ignoring the problems, they amassed a large set of cultu…
Isobel Asher Hamilton,Isobel Asher Hamilton
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eSports has a racism problem
We currently approach chat behavior by providing broadcasters tools, education and autonomy to poli…