Twitch are trying out ads that appears when users pause a stream as part of their “ongoing work to make ads less intrusive”

The Overwatch devs reveal new hero 'Anran' will be redesigned after many fans complained her in-game model looked nothing like her earlier appearance in an animated trailer

The creators of a new Queen Elizabeth II coin that's been mocked online have responded by saying the mock-up doesn't “capture the full beauty” of the design on a metal coin The Royal Australian Mint confirmed the palace approved the design

Yu-Gi-Oh! are giving the Millennium Ring necklace to players who finish Top 8 in the card game's upcoming 300th Championship Series

The 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' showrunner has said the episodes are “short” as he wants to remain faithful to the source material Despite fans complaints, Ira Parker says the 30-minute episodes let them be “more compact and deliver something which is just a treat”

Streamer Fareeha, the voice actor for Anran in Overwatch, is urging Blizzard to redesign the character to "challenge the beauty standards" She says Anran now appears "more docile" despite being portrayed as a powerful fire hero

Streamer Clavicular will be sentenced to 8 years in prison if he's convicted on all counts and receives the maximum penalties

US Olympic gold medalist figure skater Amber Glenn says Magic: The Gathering is one of her favorite hobbies "I go to local game stores and play, I know it's nerdy but it's my hobby and I enjoy it"

Jake Paul's girlfriend, Jutta Leerdam, reacts to breaking an Olympic record and winning gold in the women's 1,000-meter speed skating final

Streamers JasonTheWeen and Sakura have confirmed they have ended their relationship

MrBeast has acquired Step, a teen-focused financial app valued at $900 million, in a deal reportedly worth over $1 billion

YouTuber Lee Asher's community has raised over $100,000 to help a woman reunite with her dog Tracy Wiggins surrendered her dog Dalia to his rescue after being forced to sell her home following a divorce

Callum Vinson has been cast as Atreus in the God of War TV series

Discord will age-restrict accounts by default unless users verify their age via face scan or ID

Teigan, the wheelchair-using Puppy Bowl winner who went viral, has died Perfect Imperfections Rescue said she died in October after a severe bout of pneumonia

Streamer xQc reveals he was paid $1 million by Activision to stream Call of Duty: Warzone for 12 hours, adding “that was the biggest condensed sponsor I’ve ever taken”

The $180 Super Bowl 'LX Hammer Burger' is going viral for its wild price The restaurant say it was designed to serve 4 people

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 devs have been knighted in France as recognition for the game's success 28 developers received the honor, which recognizes significant contributions to arts, literature, and culture

The 'Ghost in the Shell' director reveals he has over 10,000 hours in Fallout 4 Mamoru Oshii admits it's his favorite game of all time, saying “[It's] a game that feels like it was made for my own desires” via IGN Japan

Flappy Bird was removed from the App Store by its creator on this day 12 years ago “I cannot take this anymore”

Streamer TenZ releases statement on Kyedae, criticizing “weird posts” after the end of his long-term relationship with the fellow streamer “We parted on completely mutual terms, and we still care deeply about each other. It honestly hurts so much to see her being attacked”

A man has been arrested for breaking into a Little Caesars and selling pizzas when the store was shut Reports say the suspect, a former employee, sold the pizzas to unaware customers

Final Fantasy XI devs have paid tribute to a 91-year-old grandma who played for nearly two decades “I sincerely thank you from the bottom of my heart for playing”

A woman in China triggered multiple car accidents after moving a traffic mirror to protect feng shui Officials said the mirror’s new position on a busy street caused the crashes

Grindr is testing a new AI subscription that costs up to $500 a month called 'Edge' The model includes tailored matches, insights for compatibility, and an ad-free experience

Sony has patented AI-generated podcasts voiced by PlayStation characters Reports say they would deliver news related to player data in the voice of game characters

Actors from Silent Hill f are now ambassadors for the town that inspired the game's setting The roles were given to Takeshi Masago and Tamami Hiraoka, who play protagonist Hinako’s parents

Streamers Kyedae and TenZ have confirmed that they have ended their relationship after six years together

You can now doomscroll Wikipedia like social media thanks to a new algorithm Developer Lyra Rebane’s Xikipedia reformats articles into an endless feed inspired by X and Instagram

AI-powered companion toys are blowing up in China thanks to their ability to grow and communicate The toys are designed to build ongoing relationships with users

The sale of an internet provider fell through after rats chewing through cables put off a rival company “Rodents like ducts and they like fibres which are very tasty"

A TikToker was jailed after claiming magical powers to scam victims out of over $10,000 The man allegedly posed as a healer in Kazakhstan and promised treatments for illnesses

A highway was blocked after 76,000 pounds of potatoes fell from a crashed semi truck The incident happened just outside Mesquite, Nevada, leading to significant delays

A man who was sent $1.1 million by mistake chose a year in jail instead of returning the money Authorities say they managed to recover most of the funds despite his attempts to move them

Capcom are releasing the 't-Virus' from Resident Evil as part of LOM BABY's art showcase in Tokyo, designed to bring video game horror a little closer to reality

Social media users who knowingly share links to pirated manga and manwha content could face a max of 7 years in jail The proposed tougher copyright laws would also see the maximum fine amount increased from $34k to $68k

Ghana's president has credited IShowSpeed with bringing exposure to the country "He did more advertising for us than we could do ourselves. After he left, it was reported there were 20 million searches for Ghana"

xQc told Dexerto he feared being kicked out of the Overwatch League marked the end of his career "I genuinely thought I was done for. I thought that was going to be the end of my career pretty much"

Staff from Genshin Impact developer miHoYo have been sentenced to prison for bribery and embezzlement Four individuals were found guilty of abusing their positions for bribes and commissions

Fortnite has debunked a viral theory that Jeffrey Epstein is still playing after his death The company said a player had changed their username to match one seen in a YouTube video

New look at David Dastmalchian as Mr. 3 in One Piece Season 2

Epic Games forced a Fortnite cheater and DDoSer to post a public apology after suing them and banning them for life

Texas has hired 300 goats to clear invasive shrubs in a local community The animals are expected to work for 10 to 11 days, clearing about 11.5 acres

Streamer Asmongold has asked the court to dismiss Mizkif's defamation lawsuit against him The filing argues that Mizkif is suing over commentary on his own public statements

You can see the movie Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die for free if AI took your job The studio's CEO says people already affected by AI should get something out of the "AI revolution"

Kai Cenat is still the 5th most subscribed to streamer on Twitch with almost 40k subs, despite not having streamed since September 30, 2025 via TwitchTracker

Domino's are releasing 9 new dips as part of their "CHICK 'N' DIP" launch in the UK

Streamer xQc says MrBeast “cannot” be on a YouTube Mount Rushmore “There's nothing for Jimmy to stand on with all the early-day YouTube s*it. There’s no funding, no ads, there’s nothing, no virality ... I don't think people understand what Mount Rushmore is”

Virtual pop star Hatsune Miku has released her own line of hot sauces, costing $18 a bottle The flavors are: - Orange Mango Pineapple - Honey Pumpkin Chipotle - Carolina Reaper - Seaside Mustard - Chili Extract

Streamer TheBurntPeanut says people who accuse him of viewbotting are “losers” “I can’t find a single f*%ker on any console on this planet who doesn’t know who we are ... Of course, your post is going to blow up, it’s a bunch of other losers coping at the same time”