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Valkyrae begins stream in tears after running late: "I hate letting people down"

YouTube streaming sensation ‘Valkyrae’ explained why she began a recent stream in tears, claiming she felt frustrated and “overwhelmed” after running behind. Rachell ‘Valkyrae’ Hofstetter is one of the internet’s most popular broadcasters. After signing an exclusive streaming contract with YouTube last year, she went on to be crowned Content Creator of the Year at the 2020 Game Awards, and has even risen to prominence as one of the most-watched female influencers.

Fortnite founders to receive more exclusive cosmetic items, according to leaks

Data miners have found and leaked information that points to ‘Fortnite Founders’ receiving more exclusive content in Battle Royale.  [ad name=”article1″] For those unfamiliar with the term, Fortnite Founders refers to anyone who has purchased the Save the World mode of the game, since that came before the much more popular battle royale mode.  Epic Games have periodically rewarded those players by giving them exclusive cosmetic items to use in the BR, and that appears to be the case yet again, according to the latest series of leaks.

Twitch accused of hypocrisy after permanently banning streamer for their account age

After streamer AverageHarry was permanently banned because his account was created when he was under 13, Twitch viewers have pointed out that other streamers in a similar position have not faced the same consequences. Twitch regularly faces scrutiny over their moderation decisions and bans for streamers, which often spark confusion over what exactly the rules allow. The DMCA drama from October left many big streamers stripping their channels of content in fear of a takedown, and Twitch’s TOS policy change that restricted the use of words like ‘simp’ left streamers in fear of breaking the rules unintentionally.

Chicago Huntsmen release Arcitys and Prestinni from CDL roster

Longtime duo and Professional Call of Duty twins Alec ‘Arcitys’ and Preston ‘Prestinni’ Sanderson have been released by Chicago Huntsmen, the organization announced on Tuesday, September 8. Arcitys played with the Huntsmen from the very start of the 2020 season, while Prestinni joined his brother mid-way through the season, after leaving Florida Mutineers. Reuniting as a duo, the pair improved the Huntsmen squad overall, but it wasn’t enough at the final event of the year, where they just fell short of the mark, eliminated by Atlanta FaZe and bowing out in third.

Best Arataki Itto Genshin Impact build: Artifacts, weapons, more

The best Genshin Impact Arataki Itto build utilizes Artifacts that boost his Geo damage and DPS, while his best claymore gives him huge amounts of lethality on the battlefield.  Genshin Impact’s Arataki Ittto banner will be released in the 2.3 update, which arrives on November 24, 2021. Arataki Itto is a 5-star Geo character that wields a deadly claymore and uses Oni-based abilities to strike fear into his enemies. Despite his demonic look, Itto is known for his kindness and competitive nature.

Call of Duty: WWII Introduces a New Division That Features a Riot Shield and Other Abilities

YouTuber TheseKnivesOnly has done it again and released information and gameplay on the new ‘Cavalry’ Division coming to Call of Duty: WWII with the launch of the third DLC pack. The new division marks a fourth addition to the game expected to be included in the update that accompanies the June 26th DLC expansion. [ad name=”article1″] Divisions are one of the significant changes to this latest edition of the CoD franchise that offer players four unique abilities essentially replacing the perks system of previous titles.

Old School RuneScape Blast Furnace guide: Requirements & how to use it in OSRS

Old School RuneScape has a wealth of smithing techniques to discover, but using the Blast Furnace is undoubtedly one of the best methods for using up your coal.  Runescape continues to thrive all these years later, and Old School Runescape is no exception to the game’s continued success. OSRS provides players with that unique nostalgia hit only Jagex can deliver, with the original Runescape experience perfectly preserved to explore. You’ll likely need to get smithing as you upgrade your armaments and we’ve got you covered with one of the most efficient ways to do so.

'They gave it to me' TikTok sound goes viral: Where does it come from?

A TikTok sound involving the phrase ‘they gave it to me’ has gone viral on the app — but where did it come from, and how are creators using it? Over the years, TikTok has been the premier place for a wide variety of things to go viral. We’ve seen dances, sounds, and plenty of unique talents like storytelling spread like wildfire across the world. The app has helped quite a few influencers grow to celebrity-level fame, including Addison Rae as well as Charli and Dixie D’Amelio.

Pro LoL player Febiven banned on Twitch for hateful conduct on stream

Former pro League of Legends player Fabian ‘Febiven’ Diepstraten has been banned on Twitch after he called Polish viewers “rats” during a broadcast, breaking the site’s hateful conduct guidelines. On January 8, retired pro LoL mid-laner Febiven was banned on Twitch. The former FNATIC player had switched to focus on streaming since stepping away from League’s pro scene in 2021. ❌ Twitch Partner “febiven” (@cg_febiven) has been banned! ❌https://t.co/22om78NzmM#twitch #ban #firstban #partner #twitchpartner 🚖

GTA Online players discover return of classic car glitch

Rockstar Games might have thought the time where GTA players would toy around with in-game car glitches had been and gone. However, one has been found again and the word is out.  The game developers thought that they had seen the last of the problem back in Grand Theft Auto IV, where a “cursed” swing set on a playground would launch vehicles miles into the distance. Yet, a very similar glitch has appeared in the series’ current title.