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ShackStream: Super Mario Sunshine on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 742
The Stevetendo Show will feature a playthrough of Super Mario Sunshine, where the host must clean up Isle Delfino using Professor E. Gadd's F.L.U.D.D. device. The stream will also touch upon The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Pokemon Trading Card Game playthroughs. The article also mentions a potential future playthrough of Elden Ring on the Nintendo Switch 2.
Disastrous Star Citizen stream is the cringiest thing you'll see today
A recent livestream for the crowdfunded game Star Citizen, developed by Cloud Imperium Games, has been widely criticized for its embarrassing display of bugs and internal team tension. The stream, intended to showcase an upcoming mission, instead highlighted the game's technical issues and an uncomfortable work environment, drawing negative attention from the community and content creators.
YouTube Redefines the View on August 24th — and Your Counts Are About to Climb
YouTube is changing its view counting policy on August 24th, logging a view the moment playback begins rather than after 30 seconds. This change aims to provide metric parity across different video formats like Shorts and long-form content. While view counts are expected to increase, YouTube assures creators that this will not impact earnings or eligibility for the YouTube Partner Program.
The Stream Team: Beat the heat and heads with a Warframe water fight in Dog Days
Massively OP's MJ will be participating in Warframe's Dog Days summer event, using water-themed weapons for some lighthearted fun. The stream will focus on this event as a break from the game's usual grind, airing live on August 17th at 8:00 p.m. EDT.
Twitch will sacrifice you to its AI overlord whether you like it or not
Twitch is facing criticism for using user data to train Amazon's generative AI models by default, requiring users to manually opt-out. Chief product officer Mike Minton stated that an opt-in system would result in very few users participating. Even with an opt-out, content may still be used if users appear on other streams, raising concerns about data privacy and the use of copyrighted material.
The Stream Team: Making monuments and talking to traders in Return to Moria
Massively OP's MJ and Larry are continuing their playthrough of the Durin's Folk expansion for Return to Moria, focusing on building monuments, trading with NPCs, and gathering materials. They will be live streaming their gameplay session tonight at 8:00 p.m. EDT, showcasing their dwarven team's efforts to expand their base and manage recruits.
ShackStream: Splatoon Raiders on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 739
The Stevetendo Show will feature a playthrough of Splatoon Raiders, continuing from previous episodes where players explored Spirhalite Islands and managed in-game currency. The stream will also touch upon upcoming Nintendo Switch Online releases like Super Mario Sunshine and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, as well as discuss recent rumors regarding Zelda and Pokemon.
The Stream Team: Controlling the Chaos in Wayfinder
Massively OP's MJ Guthrie will be live streaming her gameplay of Wayfinder tonight at 8:00 p.m. EDT. She will be continuing the story, titled 'Controlling the Chaos,' and exploring market row to acquire new weapons. Past streams and videos are available on their channel.
ShackStream: Splatoon Raiders on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 736
The Stevetendo Show will feature a playthrough of Splatoon Raiders, with host Steve exploring the Spirhalite Islands and upgrading his character. The stream will also touch upon upcoming Nintendo Switch Online additions like Super Mario Sunshine and a birthday stream featuring Snow Brothers. Shacknews continues to offer its streaming content on Twitch and VODs on YouTube.
The Stream Team: Everything is lava in Guild Wars 2’s Thunderhead Peaks
Massively OP's MJ Guthrie will be streaming Guild Wars 2 live, focusing on the Dragonsblood Forge in Thunderhead Peaks, which is powered by lava. The stream will showcase preparations for using the forge to craft dragonsblood weapons for the fight against Kralkatorrik. The event is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, August 4th, 2026.
Razer acquires StreamElements assets
Razer has acquired the assets of the live streaming platform StreamElements, including its technology, brand, and operations. This asset purchase means Live Momentum, the former owner, remains responsible for prior debts, including payments owed to creators. Razer plans to integrate StreamElements with its existing creator-focused products.
The Stream Team: Return to Moria party on the roof!
Massively OP's Stream Team, featuring Larry Everett and MJ Guthrie, will be live streaming The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria tonight at 8:00 p.m. EDT. The stream will showcase gameplay after the characters defeat a dragon and party on the roof of the mines, with a potential for Troll encounters. Past and future streams for other games like Dungeons & Dragons Online and Dinkum are also mentioned.
ShackStream: Wario Land on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 732
The Stevetendo Show is continuing its retro gaming playthrough with Wario Land on tonight's episode. The stream will also feature Road 96, Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time in upcoming episodes. The show airs on the Shacknews Twitch channel every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
The Stream Team: Etch A Sketching Project Gorgon’s Serbule
Massively OP's MJ is exploring Project: Gorgon and has taken to sketching the map's fog of war, comparing it to an Etch A Sketch. She will be live streaming her artistic exploration of the Serbule region tonight at 8:00 p.m. EDT.
The Stream Team: Seeing what Wayfinder is all about
Massively OP's MJ Guthrie is previewing the MMORPG Wayfinder today at 2:00 p.m. EDT on PC. Despite preset characters not being her preference, the game's exploration, treasure chests, and housing elements have piqued her interest. The stream will be available on the OPTV channel on Twitch.
The Stream Team: Pineapple choya racing and tropical transformations in Guild Wars 2
Massively OP's MJ Guthrie will be streaming Guild Wars 2 tonight at 8:00 p.m. EDT, featuring pineapple choya racing and other transformations. The stream will be available on Twitch, with a full recording posted later.
ShackStream: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 729
The Stevetendo Show will begin a new playthrough of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, aiming to complete it before a remake or remaster is released. The stream will also feature other classic games and discuss upcoming Nintendo Switch Online additions. The show airs on the Shacknews Twitch channel.
The Stream Team: Squashing No Man’s Sky’s Swarm
Massively OP's MJ Guthrie will be streaming her attempt to complete the No Man's Sky expedition "The Swarm" on July 20th, 2026, at 8:00 PM EDT. Despite encountering a timing bug and a swarm of enemies, she plans to finish the expedition and collect all available rewards. The stream will be available on the OPTV channel on Twitch and a full recording will be posted later.
The Stream Team: Approaching the Hive in No Man’s Sky
MJ Guthrie will be attempting to complete The Swarm expedition in No Man's Sky before it ends next week, focusing on approaching the Hive. The stream will be broadcast live on July 18th, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EDT, with the full stream available later for those who miss it.
The Stream Team: There and back again in The Lord of the Rings Return to Moria
Massively OP's MJ and Larry will conclude their adventure in The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, defeating a dragon and rebuilding a bridge. They will also return for new adventures with the Durin's Folk expansion. The stream will cover the conclusion of their current playthrough and the beginning of new content, with past and future streams available on their channel.