TimTheTatman reveals he missed out on $15M by rejecting offer to leave Twitch

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Streamer TimTheTatman passed up a potential $15 million earnings when he declined Mixer’s invitation to depart from Twitch prior to the platform’s closure.

In contrast, during the year 2019, the streaming landscape looked markedly distinct from what we anticipate for 2025 with Twitch, YouTube, and Kick at its forefront.

Two highly acclaimed streamers, Ninja and Shroud, decided to depart from Twitch and move to Mixer, Microsoft’s streaming platform, aiming to earn approximately $30 million within a period of 3 to 5 years.

Despite the mixer not enduring, both individuals ultimately received a substantial financial reward. Their contracts were compensated upon the platform’s closure in 2020 when it stopped its operations.

Indeed, as stated by TimTheTatman, he would have joined them had he accepted the offer when it came his way.

TimTheTatman “regrets” not taking massive Mixer offer

In the live streaming event for Counter-Strike 2 on July 9th, Nadeshot inquired about Tim’s feelings, asking if he had any second thoughts about not switching to Mixer instead.

He stated that if he had been aware the event was going to be cancelled within a year and he could have recovered his MG investment in just one year, he would have attended.

Later on, Nadeshot urged Tim to disclose the amount of money he was given, commenting that there would be no criticism towards his choice.

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Following a brief pause, Tim clarified that he boasted an immense following on Twitch, and the proposal from Mixer wasn’t sufficient to persuade him to abandon his subscribers and all that he had constructed.

He disclosed a sum of $15 million for a period of two years, which caused Nadeshot to erupt in laughter. He had doubts about how things would turn out over there, but that was his ultimate goal. It was thriving on Twitch. He thought, “I have this massive community and this extensive base.

Later on, he admitted that his decision might not have been the best one, and he was just too timid to attempt replicating his success on Twitch elsewhere, as he feared failure.

Fortunately for Tim, the Mixer offer was not his sole substantial earning prospect; instead, in 2021, he sealed an exclusive three-year contract with YouTube.

Instead of finding a more lucrative contract on Mixer, Tim believed that YouTube, where he already had an established audience, was a better fit for him due to its familiarity. Moreover, with the new ability to stream simultaneously across platforms, Tim can leverage both YouTube and Mixer at once, capitalizing on the growth he experienced during his exclusive deal.

Still, missing out on a cool $15M? That’s gotta sting.

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2025-07-11 01:48