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Internet, gaming & creator news. Clips, drama & moments as they happen.

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🚨 Grand Theft Auto VI Ultimate Edition has officially been confirmed, alongside a Vintage Vice City Pack.

Pre-orders go live at midnight tonight in your local timezone, with pre-loading beginning on November 12.

Vice City is calling. 🌴

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Highguard is shutting down March 12.
2M players tried it but trial ≠ retention.

From a criticised launch to fading momentum, it never found a sustainable base.

One final update drops before servers go dark.

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Valkyrae has revealed her brother passed away yesterday and spoke about the mixed emotions she’s dealing with due to their complicated past.

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TheBurntPeanut is once again being accused of viewbotting after topping Twitch viewership charts in January, beating Asmongold, Hasan, and xQc.

The stat has reignited scrutiny around his rapid rise, with supporters defending the growth and critics questioning its legitimacy.

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Take-Two has confirmed GTA 6’s official marketing campaign will begin this summer.

CEO Strauss Zelnick says the company is “highly confident” in the November 19, 2026 release date.

Despite recent rumours, GTA 6 will launch with physical copies available day one.

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Minecraft is drawing heavy backlash after promoting a free civil rights–themed DLC.

Many players argue it’s political messaging in a kids’ game (E10+), with critics calling it “propaganda,” warning parents, and accusing Mojang of pushing ideology into Minecraft.

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Want to change the world IRL? Start in Minecraft.

In the free Good Trouble DLC, explore global civil rights movements, meet changemakers, and learn how to stand up, speak out, and build a better world.

Download from the @MinecraftMarket: https://t.co/ajS0X9TEaZ

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LosPollosTV has continued posting a series of aggressive tweets following backlash over his ICE comments.

After deleting the original posts, he went on to directly attack HasanAbi, Ludwig, and others as the situation escalated on X.

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“They’re so f*cking stupid. I love it. We’re so ahead of these brainwashed idiots online.”

Dr Disrespect responds after posting images implying he attended Highguard’s launch but has since been proven to be fake.

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Dr Disrespect posted and shared images suggesting he attended the Highguard launch event.

However, Highguard/Wildlight’s Creator Manager has since confirmed he was not invited to any Highguard event, and the badge shown was not official.

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LosPollosTV’s posts about ICE have sparked major backlash after he advised people not to interfere with agents amid nationwide protests.

After public callouts (incl. HasanAbi & Ludwig), he attempted to clarify his comments on stream.

He has since deleted the tweets.

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Fable returns Autumn 2026 🔥

Xbox, PS5 & PC.

• Fully open-world Albion
• Deep choices & consequences
• Start as a child → shape your morality
• Full character customisation
• Own property, marry, get rich.

Every decision permanently changes the world. We are back!

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Marvel Rivals streamer Kingsman265 who was kicked from his team ahead of a $40,000 tournament after asking a teammate to switch heroes - costing him a potential $3,000 prize.

Now? A viewer donated $3,000 anyway, and he’s closing in on 10,000 Twitch subs.

Karma works fast.

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The Marvel Rivals Creator Cup drama continues.

Cece is losing sponsorships following criticism of her conduct during the event and the follow up bullying of Kingsman.

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Rockstar North’s Edinburgh studio has been temporarily shut following reports of an explosion and fire.

The incident is understood to have occurred in a boiler room.

No injuries reported and, at this stage, no indication that any game development has been affected.

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This season’s Fallout TV series coming to an end…

Steam’s showing “not released yet” errors on Fallout 3 and New Vegas reviews, with Fallout searches listing 12 games instead of 10.

Strong feeling the remasters get shadow-dropped right after the season finale.

We can hope.

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Jynxzi before and after completing Red Dead Redemption.

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Emiru was assaulted during her TwitchCon meet-and-greet after someone jumped the queue and grabbed her.

Twitch says the person was banned indefinitely.

Many streamers had already dropped out over safety fears before the event.

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TWISTED MINDS TAKE THE CROWN 👑🔥

Warzone World Cup champions 🏆

@aydan - first LAN win for the OG
@zSmitOfficial - awarded MVP 🏅
@AlmxndTV - from second last year to unshakable champion today 🌌

When the dust settled, only kings remained.

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FaZe Banks announces he’s stepping away from FaZe Clan and the internet entirely:

“It’s destroying my life inside and out… Sucks my entire life gets ruined over something I didn’t even do.”

He denies scamming allegations, calling the narrative unfair and harmful.

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TikTok is already coming back to all US citizens.

That did not last long.