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Former Twitch employee explains why sub revenue split won't change

Twitch streamers are demanding a higher revenue split from channel subscriptions, but a former Twitch/Amazon employee has explained why this split would only hurt the platform. Currently, Twitch offers streamers a 50/50 split in revenue when it comes to channel subscriptions. When viewers pay $5 to subscribe to their favorite streamer, roughly $2.50 goes into the streamer’s pocket. In November 2021, streamer Dezirablegamer took to Twitter to demand a higher revenue split, calling the current 50% model”crazy”.

NICKMERCS claims Warzone's old map is "way better" than Verdansk '84

Streaming star Nick ‘NICKMERCS’ Kolcheff believes Warzone’s old Verdansk map is better than the new version, and it’s not just because of nostalgia either. When Warzone first launched with Verdansk as its only map, players continually questioned the devs as to when they’d get a new map, and if Verdansk would undergo constant changes as we’ve seen from other battle royales. Over time, the classic map underwent plenty of changes with new POI’s cropping up every so often, but it’s now been replaced by Verdansk 1984 and apparently won’t be returning at any point.

Rebirth Island best landing spots for Warzone Season 1

Warzone Season 1’s Rebirth Island map has arrived and there’s a range of new areas to explore, but which are the best landing spots? Where you decide to land in a battle royale map has a huge impact on whether you go onto win the match. Finding loot as fast as possible is the key to survival and the only way you’ll be coming out with the victory. This is particularly important in Warzone’s new Rebirth Island map.

When will Warzone's Blueprint Blitz event return?

The highly-anticipated Blueprint Blitz event finally arrived after Warzone’s Season Four Reloaded update, however, it didn’t last long. Raven took the event offline following issues, but it should return. Blueprint Blitz was teased a while ago when the Season Four Reloaded patch first dropped. This event was coming to bring players the opportunity to earn past season’s blueprints. To earn these blueprints, players must complete two normal contracts before a Contraband Contract will then spawn.

The Catch: Genshin Impact fishing spots in Inazuma, Mondstadt

The Catch is one of the best free-to-play polearms in Genshin Impact, but obtaining it can be rather tricky.  The Catch is a great polearm choice for those looking to maximize Baal’s DPS. Not only is this weapon capable of unleashing some great damage, but you won’t need to spend any of your hard-earned Primogems to obtain it. This makes it a particularly strong replacement for those that do not have the game’s 5-star polearm, Engulfing Lightning.

Wave House TikToker responds to controversy over new creator mansion

Barely a month after launching, Wave House member Carmie Sellitto has had to address backlash faced by the new UK based TikTok house, as many have labelled him a hypocrite for his sudden shift in content. TikTok houses such as the immensely popular Hype House and Sway House have proven to be a lucrative opportunity for creators looking to boost their following and collaborate on content with fellow social media stars.

Pokemon Sword & Shield community divided over Go "easter egg"

The Pokemon Sword & Shield community was left divided when a player claimed to have discovered a Go easter egg in the Galar region. If real, the nod to the Niantic title went unnoticed by many players for an entire year. Despite releasing in 2019, Sword & Shield players are still finding out new things about the Gen 8 title. One Trainer surprised fans when they claimed to have found a Pokemon Go easter egg that was in plain sight all along.

Warzone players claim snipers are "trash" amid Vanguard hit reg issues

Call of Duty Warzone players have hit out at the CoD: Vanguard snipers amid hit registration issues in the battle royale, with many claiming they are now “absolute trash.” Warzone players have been complaining about hit registration problems ever since the battle royale first the battle royale market two years ago. However, since the arrival of Caldera and integration with CoD: Vanguard, things have seemingly only gotten worse for fans of the battle royale.

Fortnite Wiretap locations: Where to plant Wiretaps at key locations in Season 7

It’s time to get that sleuthing cap on, loyal Fortnite players, as one of the Week 8 Legendary quests requires you to plant Wiretaps at several key locations around the map. Season 7 of Fortnite is in full force, and more weekly challenges have just arrived. For the Week 8 set, the Legendary quests on offer continue to expand the mystery surrounding the alien invaders and their battle with the Imagined Order.

Overwatch practice tool helps players learn perfect Ana grenade spots

A practice tool made using Overwatch’s new Workshop feature allows players to learn exactly how to throw projectiles for the results they want. [ad name=”article1″] The Workshop is a scripting tool that gives players a massive amount of power to create new game modes and even prototype new heroes in Overwatch. Though the Workshop is still only available on the Public Test Realm (PTR), players have already used it to produce a huge variety of modes, from reproductions of other games like Portal and Call of Duty’s One in the Chamber to all-new modes like an Infinity Stones battle inspired by Marvel’s Avengers.