YouTube Gaming

• Ludwig found an interesting pattern in YouTube’s latest batch of streamer signings
• A prominent FaZe Clan member is bringing his Swagg to YouTube Gaming

  Kris Lamberson, aka FaZe Swagg, is the latest high-profile streamer to make the switch from Twitch to an exclusive YouTube Gaming contract.

  
• Did Twitch actually drop its exclusivity clause? Some streamers don’t think so.

  Ludwig, DrDisrespect, and HasanAbi are streamers who have reacted to Twitch's new exclusivity policy and its rivalry with YouTube Gaming.

  
• Twitch is losing streamers to YouTube Gaming. A big change could stem that tide.

  Twitch will no longer require Partners and Affiliates to stream exclusively on its platform. That will help it keep up with YouTube Gaming.

  
• YouTube is ready to get its Game On with an interactive live streaming event
• VTubers like Kuzuha and Kanae are trending as male creators continue to dominate the streaming industry
• After seven years at YouTube Gaming, Lester Chen heads to Andreessen Horowitz
• Myth is the latest streaming star to sign with YouTube Gaming
• YouTube Gaming just signed “one of the largest gaming personalities” in Brazil
• Ali-A offers $100,000 to a gamer of the ‘Uture’ in competition series
• YouTube’s live stream memberships can now be given away as gifts
• Pokimane, Twitch’s most-followed female streamer, re-ups exclusivity deal