😳 Hailey Welch, the 'Hawk Tuah' Girl, to Make Streaming Debut on Kick

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Here’s what’s shocking the world today:

• Tencent and Guillemot Family Eye Ubisoft Buyout Amid Challenges

• MrBeast Teases Messi Collab to Rival Ronaldo's YouTube Growth

• YouTube Expands Shorts to 3 Minutes Amid TikTok Rivalry

• Sketch Accepts Adin Ross Fight Challenge for Sean O’Malley’s MMA Event

• Hailey Welch, the ‘Hawk Tuah’ Girl, Set to Make Streaming Debut on Kick

Let’s get into it all!

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Tencent and Guillemot Family Eye Ubisoft Buyout Amid Challenges

Tencent is reportedly in talks with Ubisoft’s Guillemot family to potentially take the gaming company private following a turbulent year. Ubisoft has struggled with several high-profile game failures and a sharp 54% decline in its share prices. Although the discussions are still in the early stages, the collaboration could help stabilize the company. A buyout is one of several possible outcomes, but nothing is confirmed yet.

The Guillemot family controls over 20% of Ubisoft, while Tencent owns more than 9%. This year, Ubisoft has faced disappointing returns from games like XDefiant and Star Wars Outlaws, alongside the delay of Assassin’s Creed Shadows. In an effort to boost revenue, Ubisoft recently shifted its PC game releases back to Steam, abandoning exclusivity deals with the Epic Games Store.

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MrBeast Teases Messi Collab to Rival Ronaldo's YouTube Growth

MrBeast, the current YouTube subscriber king, faces growing competition from Cristiano Ronaldo, who joined the platform in August 2024 and rapidly amassed over 63 million subscribers. After a brief hiatus, Jimmy Donaldson (MrBeast) returned to discuss the challenge on Logan Paul’s IMPAULSIVE podcast, admitting Ronaldo could be a serious threat.

Despite acknowledging Ronaldo's success, MrBeast promised to defend his top spot, teasing a potential collaboration with Lionel Messi. With over 318 million subscribers, Jimmy remains determined to keep his crown as the YouTube battle intensifies.

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YouTube Expands Shorts to 3 Minutes Amid TikTok Rivalry

YouTube is stepping up its Shorts game by increasing video lengths to three minutes, aiming to challenge TikTok's dominance. This update includes new tools and a cleaner interface, focusing on enhancing the user experience and making videos more immersive.

The platform will also introduce templates for easier trend participation, along with a new "Remix" feature allowing users to rework Shorts and pull clips from across YouTube. These updates position YouTube to better compete with TikTok’s long-form content and viral capabilities.

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Sketch Accepts Adin Ross Fight Challenge for Sean O’Malley’s MMA Event

Popular streamer Sketch has accepted Adin Ross’s challenge for a fight at UFC champion Sean O’Malley’s upcoming MMA event. The idea was first proposed on Ross’s Kick stream in September when O’Malley suggested the two face off in the “Suga Show Fighting Championship.” On October 4, Sketch confirmed his participation, responding to O’Malley’s tweet with, “I'll only fight Adin Ross.”

The news has stirred excitement across social media, with fans eager to see how the match unfolds. While this will be Sketch’s first MMA fight, Ross has some experience, having previously faced YouTuber IShowSpeed in a grappling match.

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Hailey Welch, the ‘Hawk Tuah’ Girl, Set to Make Streaming Debut on Kick

Internet sensation Hailey Welch, known for her viral "Hawk Tuah" moment, is set to make her live streaming debut on Kick at Dreamhack Atlanta. Welch announced the news via Twitter on October 2, revealing that her first stream will include a meet-and-greet event on October 5. Alongside her viral fame, Welch has launched a podcast, "Tawk Tuah," which has quickly risen in popularity on Spotify.

In addition to her streaming plans, Welch is using her platform for philanthropy. Her announcement poster featured a QR code for "Paws Across America," her foundation supporting animal charities. Though it’s unclear if Welch has signed an official deal with Kick, her growing influence suggests she's aiming to expand her reach even further.

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