Streamers accuse Twitch of slashing their viewership by not counting lurkers

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Streamer CozyZozie explained the problem, stating, “Twitch recently updated its system to prevent paying for ad views from viewers who aren’t actually watching them (like bots). Because of this, viewers who don’t participate in the chat-often called lurkers-are sometimes incorrectly identified as bots, which lowers the reported view count. Over the last week and a half, my average concurrent viewership (CCV) has decreased to about half of what it’s been for the past year.”

Why Bitcoin is Like a Firework Show – Exploding into Uptober and Beyond!

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After a summer snooze fest, October comes rolling in like that one cousin who always gets the party started. “Uptober” isn’t just a catchy hashtag – it’s the spark that sets off a crypto wildfire! Investors, with their ‘I know something you don’t’ mindset, start rushing in, pushing prices higher with a side of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out, for the uninitiated). It’s like a crypto rollercoaster, and everyone’s hands are up! 🎢

Stephan James to Play Carl Weathers in Amazon’s ‘I Play Rocky’ Biopic

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As reported by Deadline, Stephan James is now part of the cast of I Play Rocky, where he will play Carl Weathers. James is a well-known actor, having delivered powerful performances in movies such as If Beale Street Could Talk, Race, and Selma. He even received a Golden Globe nomination for his work in the Prime Video thriller Homecoming, alongside Julia Roberts. This new role is a great fit for him, as he’s become recognized for playing real people. He was previously also planning to star in and produce a limited series about the life of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, playing the late artist himself.

Will BSC Dethrone Solana in This Meme Coin Madness? 😂

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Other chains, like Base and XRP, flirted briefly with eternal prominence, but alas, they’ve withered like forgotten roses in a garden of fools. Thus far, BSC boasts the most splendid infrastructure and a community so devoted, one might jest it’s practically aristocratic. How quaint, how utterly Wilde-worthy! 🎩

Battlefield 6 Could Sell 5 Million Copies In Its First Week, Analysts Say

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I was listening to Christopher Dring’s podcast, *The Game Business Show*, the other day, and he was chatting with industry analyst Joost van Dreunen about the EA deal – you know, the massive $55 billion one. We got into talking about Battlefield 6, and honestly, the numbers are insane! They said the beta had around 25 million players, which is huge. Plus, it racked up 2.4 million Steam wishlists and 1.7 million preorders already. According to van Dreunen and the folks at Ampere Analysis in London, that points to Battlefield 6 potentially being a massive hit when it finally launches.

Peak Co-Creator Has Another Chaotic Co-Op Game

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The announcement trailer features four players trying to complete warehouse orders. They drive incredibly fast forklifts, drifting and using boosts, which leads to predictably funny moments as they lose control and crash into things.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Development Stable Despite Xbox Technical Concerns, Director Says

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According to Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy director Naoki Hamaguchi, speaking with Easy Allies (via Eurogamer), they have specific teams for each platform, ensuring their multiplatform strategy doesn’t hinder development. Hamaguchi also admitted that Square Enix encountered some difficulties getting Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth running on Xbox Series X|S, attributing these issues to a “lack of memory“.