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Pokemon Pokopia Twitch Ditto Chat Badges Debut This WeekNintendo and Twitch are launching a special Ditto chat badge for Pokemon Pokopia, which debuts on March 5, 2026. This cosmetic item will be available on Twitch from March 5 to March 19, 2026, and can be obtained by subscribing to or gifting a subscription to a streamer. A similar promotion was previously held for Resident Evil Village.
Twitch tells women to “get back in the kitchen” on International Women’s Day with tone deaf tweetTwitch faced backlash for its International Women's Day tweet promoting an Overcooked 2 tournament, which critics deemed tone-deaf due to the common sexist insult "get back in the kitchen." Despite the game being chosen by the Women's Guild, the decision was seen as harmful in a male-dominated industry already facing toxicity towards women. Alternative game choices like VALORANT or Helldivers 2 were suggested to better highlight women in gaming.
Warning: Someone Is Impersonating Me On Twitch, Do Not Fall For ItA gaming criticism platform owner is warning users about an impersonator on Twitch using their website logo and name to run a scam. The imposter attempted to trick a Helldivers 2 streamer into a fake growth case study. The owner urges users to report the impersonator and be vigilant against online scams.
Twitch leaving Korea due to "prohibitively expensive" operating costsTwitch is ceasing operations in South Korea on February 27, 2024, citing prohibitively expensive operating costs, particularly high network fees. CEO Dan Clancy stated that the streaming service has been running at a significant loss in the region and that there is no sustainable path forward. Twitch plans to assist Korean streamers in finding alternative platforms.