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Ninja’s return to streaming on YouTube shows he still has star power

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Time Stamp: July 8, 2020 1:42 PM - Modified On: July 8, 2020 - Published By:
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Sponsored Links JOHANNES EISELE via Getty Images Tyler “Ninja” Blevins is streaming Fortnite gameplay for the first time after Microsoft announced it’s shutting down his former home, Mixer. However, his YouTube stream doesn’t necessarily mean that one of the biggest names in streaming is setting up shop there permanently. Esports consultant Rod Breslau reported that Ninja is “in negotiations with streaming platforms and no exclusive deal has yet been signed.” Engadget has contacted Ninja’s talent agency Loaded for comment. sources: Ninja is currently in negotiations with streaming platforms and no

Popular gamer Byron ‘Reckful’ Bernstein dead at 31, hours after proposing on Twitter

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Time Stamp: July 2, 2020 11:47 PM - Modified On: July 2, 2020 - Published By:
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Esports consultant and journalist Rod “Slasher” Breslau said Bernstein’s death was confirmed by his ex-girlfriend and roommate. He was 31. Byron died a couple of hours after he proposed to his girl friend on Twitter. At 8:25 AM EST, Byron said in a tweet, “i know i’ll always be a little too crazy… and this is proof… but at least you’ll never be bored will you marry me, becca?” i know i’ll always be a little too crazy… and this is proof… but at least you’ll never be bored will you

Xbox will shut down Mixer in a new deal with Facebook Gaming

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Time Stamp: June 22, 2020 5:10 PM - Modified On: June 22, 2020 - Published By:
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Today’s news came as a surprise to the streaming community, especially considering all the work (and money) that Microsoft has been funneling into Mixer. Late last year, Microsoft dropped millions of dollars to secure top personalities like Soleil “Faze Ewok” Wheeler, Cory “King Gothalion” Michael, Michael “Shroud” Grzesiek, and the biggest catch, Tyler “Ninja” Blevins. When Mixer signed Ninja, he had 14.7 million followers on Twitch. As of today, Ninja has just over 3 million followers on Mixer. It was reported at the time that Microsoft spent $20 million to

Nintendo Might Be Winding Down Its Mobile Game Development, Report Suggests

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Time Stamp: June 21, 2020 10:59 PM - Modified On: June 21, 2020 - Published By:
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Nintendo might be looking to step away from developing new mobile games, according to a new report by Bloomberg. A report published on the site details how Nintendo seems likely to focus on Switch in the future, with fewer mobile games being developed.Nintendo has made over $1 billion from mobile games since 2016's Super Mario Run, but over 60% of that figure came from a single title--Fire Emblem Heroes. In 2017, following the release of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, it was reported that Nintendo wanted to ramp up mobile development--this