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Here’s what’s shocking the world today:

• Asmongold Criticizes “Streamer of the Year” Award Results

• Ninja Reflects on Merchandise Missteps During His Streaming Peak

• MrBeast’s Team Warns of Scam Email Offering Casting Spots

• YouTuber Criticized for Calling Video Games the “Most Unattractive” Male Hobby

• FaZe StableRonaldo Faces Backlash for Dismissing $86K Twitch Earnings

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Asmongold Criticizes “Streamer of the Year” Award Results

Asmongold has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the recent Streamer of the Year award winner. On August 24th, Samantha ‘Rivers’ Rivera Trevino took home the top honor at the Esports Awards, sparking backlash from many in the streaming world. Asmongold, in a live broadcast, claimed Rivers won due to diversity considerations rather than merit, suggesting that streamers like Kai Cenat and IShowSpeed deserved the award more.

Rivers, who boasts a significant following with 15,000 average viewers on Twitch, managed to outshine other prominent streamers like Speed and Kai. Despite her fan support, Asmongold criticized the decision as "patronizing" and "bullsh*t," which led to a heated debate online. While some agreed with his critique, others found his comments offensive. Rivers accepted the award graciously, dedicating it to her community and acknowledging her fellow nominees.

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Ninja Reflects on Merchandise Missteps During His Streaming Peak

Ninja has recently shared his regrets about his merchandise strategy during his peak popularity as a streamer. In an interview with MMA fighter Demetrious 'Mighty Mouse' Johnson, Tyler ‘Ninja’ Blevins revealed that he feels his merch offerings were too widespread and lacked exclusivity. Despite his massive success and widespread visibility, including merch deals with major retailers like Target, Ninja now sees the downside of his approach.

Blevins admitted that having too many merchandise options, like the Ninja Nerf gun and numerous t-shirts, ended up diluting the brand’s impact. He regrets not being more selective and strategic with his drops, noting that the sheer volume of items led to some products, such as Ninja shirts, being sold at a discount on platforms like Fiverr. Reflecting on the success of high-end merch brands like 100 Thieves, Ninja wishes he and his wife had been more thoughtful and exclusive with their merchandise strategy.

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MrBeast’s Team Warns of Scam Email Offering Casting Spots

MrBeast’s Chief of Staff, Shawn Hendrix, has issued a stark warning about a scam email claiming to offer fans a chance to appear in one of MrBeast’s videos. The email, coming from [email protected], requests payment and personal details from recipients, which is not standard practice for MrBeast’s casting calls. Hendrix clarified that no legitimate opportunities would require such financial exchanges and urged everyone to be cautious and avoid providing any personal information.

The deceptive website linked in the email mimics MrBeast’s branding but contains dubious elements, such as tasks from sponsors that should not be part of a genuine casting process. This alert follows recent controversies involving MrBeast’s team, but Hendrix reassured fans that all official casting calls will be conducted through verified and secure channels, without any financial obligations.

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YouTuber Criticized for Calling Video Games the “Most Unattractive” Male Hobby

YouTuber Liz Wheeler has sparked controversy with her claim that video games top the list of unattractive hobbies for men. In a recent post on X, Wheeler listed video gaming as the least appealing activity a man can engage in, asserting it as a major “red flag” in relationships. Her comments included a ranking of other hobbies deemed unattractive, such as magic tricks and model train building, but video games notably took the top spot.

The reaction from the gaming community has been swift and fierce. Many users took to social media to criticize Wheeler, arguing that her views are outdated and dismissive of a popular and engaging pastime. Some even joked that they would play video games more just to spite her. Despite the backlash, Wheeler maintained her stance, but her remarks have left many questioning her understanding of modern hobbies and interests.

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FaZe StableRonaldo Faces Backlash for Dismissing $86K Twitch Earnings

FaZe StableRonaldo has stirred controversy after describing his recent Twitch earnings as “low” despite earning nearly $235,000 over the past two months. During a live stream on August 23rd, Ronaldo revealed his Twitch income, stating that $86,129 for the month was “terrible” and expressing concern over a “low” month compared to his previous earnings. His comments quickly drew criticism on social media, with many finding it offensive that he downplayed such a significant amount.

The reaction was a mix of disbelief and criticism, with some defending Ronaldo by pointing out that his earnings are modest compared to other high-profile streamers. However, the majority of responses were negative, accusing him of ingratitude and insensitivity. Comments ranged from frustration about his perceived ungratefulness to comparisons with average salaries, highlighting the disconnect between high-earning streamers and their audiences.

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