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Twitch has paused sending these "Watch Streak Risk Notifications" due to streamer feedback.

Streamers will also soon have more control over the in-chat streak-sharing posts.
November 13, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Twitch is officially releasing age verification in the UK.

Users will need to verify their age using an in-app facial scan; otherwise, they will lose access to watching mature content based on Content Classification Labels (CCLs).
November 13, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Patreon is adding new features to the platform.

Quips, which are small text, video, or image posts directly in-feed.

Collab Posts, co-authored posts with another creator (crossover discovery).

Improved Home Feed with more personalization.

More details: www.patreon.com/posts/142840...
November 12, 2025 at 5:59 PM
YouTube's Hype feature now allows you to share your Hype as a public post to your community/posts tab.

They are also launching Category Hype Leaderboards for categories such as gaming and beauty.
November 11, 2025 at 8:14 PM
The Game Awards has partnered with Amazon Prime Video.

It will stream on Prime, YouTube, and Twitch.

It will have a dedicated Amazon shop for merch, and “Prime-exclusive, limited-time deals across nominated games, new releases, hardware and more, revealed in real time.”
November 11, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Twitch is experimenting with encouraging creators to spend their revenue when pulling up the Bits menu by enrolling them in Spendable Balance.
November 11, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Amazon Music is launching "Fan Groups" as a way for fans to create communities, interact and chat about music, and easily share and stream music.

Beta launches today on mobile in Canada.
November 10, 2025 at 7:38 PM
I sent out my weekly newsletter a couple of hours ago!

Join for free and get caught up on:
2️⃣ YouTube's Dual Format
🏅 TikTok Awards
🎶 Plaqueboymax Grammy
📊 Twitch Mod Analytics
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YouTube Dual Format, TikTok Awards, Moderation Analytics + PlaqueBoyMax Grammy Nom
Good day and welcome to the recap! I'm going to keep the intro short and sweet today, largely because I have a big announcement next week and will have some things to say about it! So, let's jump righ...
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November 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Does YouTube say you're rich?
Unfortunately, it's an error.

YouTube is aware that Payments are showing much higher than expected. They are investigating the issue, and will correct those numbers.
November 10, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Twitch and CEO Dan Clancy have provided an update regarding safety at Twitchcon.

They will be making a donation to support non-profit organizations, while Clancy reiterates his apology to Emiru.
November 7, 2025 at 11:05 PM
In a new update to this ongoing saga, Vertiqal Studios CEO Jon Dwyer states that they will be selling Luminosity and using the proceeds to settle the debts owed to players and creators.

He also says they've decided to keep some creators on the roster.
November 7, 2025 at 10:21 PM
GTA VI delayed till November 19, 2026.
November 6, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Meta internally projected late last year that it would earn about 10% of its overall annual revenue (~$16 billion) from running advertising for scams and banned goods.

www.reuters.com/investigatio...
Meta is earning a fortune on a deluge of fraudulent ads, documents show
Meta projected 10% of its 2024 revenue would come from ads for scams and banned goods, and it internally estimates that its platforms show users 15 billion scam ads a day, company documents show.
www.reuters.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Vertical Studios (TSX: $VRTS) is releasing all of Luminosity's creators.

As part of the release, creators will receive payment for outstanding arrears dating back to the acquisition.
November 6, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Australia's Under-16 Social Media ban starts on December 10th.

Recent additions, such as Roblox, Discord, and Twitch have been granted an exemption. Reddit and Kick, so far, not so lucky.

Other platforms impacted include Snapchat, Facebook, TikTok, X, YouTube, and Instagram.
November 6, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Affinity Studio (a rival to Adobe apps) is now free for all users.

It's a great program, and free is a good price. I think this customer acquisition strategy aims to get you hooked on the product, and then new features end up requiring a subscription. Still, worth a look!
November 5, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Matthew "Mizkif" Rinaudo has filed a defamation lawsuit against Emiru and Asmongold.

He has also filed a lawsuit against OTK, Mythic Talent, and King Gaming Labs.

Rinaudo is seeking damages for reputational harm, lost earnings, and emotional distress.
November 5, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Twitch CEO Dan Clancy has shared that there is now a standard link Partners can bookmark to apply for FRONT PAGE each month.

Partners select their language and then fill out the form. The application opens near the beginning of each month.

link.twitch.tv/frontpage
November 4, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Twitch's Spendable Balance function appears to be expanding to Australia, New Zealand, and Turkey, according to documentation.
November 4, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Twitch has launched the Moderation Analytics dashboard.

It covers moderation actions, change logs, blocked terms, and other activities your moderators have taken.

👉 dashboard.twitch.tv/moderation/a...
November 3, 2025 at 9:59 PM
TikTok LIVE US Creator of the Year Nominees

/ezeexnatalie
/eliesparzaa
/jonathantilkin
/jourdanblue
/kiralise
November 3, 2025 at 9:12 PM
My newsletter went out this morning!

A rapid-fire recap of:
📺 YouTube's Netflix Makeover
🏆 Jasontheween Subathon Donations
😔 Amazon Layoffs
👀 Hololive x Twitch
💰 Whatnot Valued at $11B
+ the usual game keys, jobs, opps, and so much more!

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November 3, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Twitch's Global Head of Communications, Michelle Scully, is leaving the company.
November 3, 2025 at 5:48 PM
New York Mayoral candidate @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social showed up on @ariathome.bsky.social's Twitch stream today.
November 3, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Creators signed to Luminosity are starting to call out Vertiqal Studios, as well as its CEO, Jon Dwyer, for lack of payment and communication.

Vertiqal Studios ($VRTS TSX) acquired Luminosity on September 2, 2025.
newsfilecorp.com/release/2647...
November 1, 2025 at 3:26 PM