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Twitch abandons bad ad changes after streamer freaks out

Twitch abandons bad ad changes after streamer freaks out

Earlier this week, Twitch roiled the streaming world with new policies that have greatly impacted the way streamers can monetize their channels. The rules stipulated, among other things, how much space logos can take up on the screen and whether these sponsors can be permanently displayed on the screen or not. The outcry was immediate, ...

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TwitchCon 2022 now has vaccine, testing and mask rules

TwitchCon 2022 now has vaccine, testing and mask rules

photo: Robert Reiners (Getty Images) Update 08/12/2022 1:55pm ET: A new blog post from Twitch States that TwitchCon San Diego attendees are now required to wear masks indoors. The blog post also points this out that all participants must provide proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test within 72 hours of the event. The ...

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Twitch streamers who paid for official boosts did not benefit

Twitch streamers who paid for official boosts did not benefit

image: Dennis Diatel (Shutterstock) It appears that Twitch’s controversial “pay-to-win” boost feature has gone bankrupt. According to a data analyst who analyzed the numbers, there were no positive effects for streamers who took part in a test of the Boost feature. Twitch announced the experimental boost option in October and was immediately met with skepticism. ...