Steven Asarch
Steven Asarch is an internet culture reporter who lives on Twitch and YouTube. After graduating from Baruch College, he wrote for IBT Media, Newsweek and Insider. In 2021, he executive produced the docu-series “Onision in Real Life” on Discovery +.
Everything Meta’s new app Threads is missing on day one
Threads is no Facebook, but it’s also no Twitter.
On Jul 6, 2023 by Steven Asarch
FTC updates rules on brands and influencers: Here’s what you need to know
Here’s what you need to know about the latest updates to the FTC’s Endorsement Guides.
On Jul 5, 2023 by Steven Asarch
Creator Clash 2 lost $250,000, what happened?
A combination of bad press and illegal streams caused the event to fail.
Colleen Ballinger responds to accusations in ‘Toxic Gossip Train’ ballad
YouTuber Colleen Ballinger (sort of) apologized via ukulele song after being accused of having inappropriate relationships with younger fans.
On Jun 28, 2023 by Steven Asarch
Streamer xQc signs $100 million deal
This is a lot more than just a nine-figure payday.
On Jun 20, 2023 by Steven Asarch
FaZe out: The story of a falling esports org
FaZe was once one of the fastest-rising organizations in gaming. Now, it risks getting taken off the stock exchange.
On Jun 7, 2023 by Steven Asarch
‘This is the most anti-creator s*** I’ve ever seen’: Twitch’s new branded content rules made streamers furious
The streaming platform announced a new series of rules for branded content rules, and creators aren’t happy.
‘League of Legends’ union refuses to play
In a historic moment for esports, ‘League of Legends’ pro players are walking out to demand Riot Games treats them better.
On May 30, 2023 by Steven Asarch
The history of Rumble: A problematic site with a troubling promise
Rumble has been signing banned streamers to try and bring new blood—but its alt-right pipeline is strong.
On May 26, 2023 by Steven Asarch
The troubling saga of Adin Ross copystriking smaller creators
Streamer Adin Ross has been in the news constantly for erroneously making copyright claims.
On May 24, 2023 by Steven Asarch
A reflection on creator transformation: Once the king of edgy YouTube, iDubbbz apologizes for his past behavior
32-year-old Ian ‘iDubbbz’ Jomha was known for defending slurs and coming for other creators, but he wants to change.
On May 23, 2023 by Steven Asarch
Elon Musk’s ‘free speech’ paradise turned Twitter into a hellscape
Twitter became Elon Musk’s personal sh**posting ground while caving to Turkey’s political censorship demands.
On May 17, 2023 by Steven Asarch
Twitch banned notorious streamer PewDiePie, and fans are wondering why
PewDiePie’s Twitch channel remained dormant for half a decade, just to come back and get banned.
On May 11, 2023 by Steven Asarch
Inside FishTank Live: The most shocking reality show on the Internet
Internet provocateur Sam Hyde is putting eight players through a gauntlet of psychological and physical trauma.
On May 9, 2023 by Steven Asarch
For WeedTubers, being stoned on the internet has never been more of a buzzkill
It’s not easy being green.
On Apr 20, 2023 by Steven Asarch
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