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Passionfruit newsletter: VidCon 2024

Here’s what you missed at the 2024 creator convention.

On Jul 2, 2024 by Grace Stanley

Passionfruit newsletter: The future of creator conventions

Creator science convention Open Sauce was messy, unorganized, and hilarious.

On Jun 18, 2024 by Steven Asarch

IGN Entertainment’s acquisition of the Gamer Network shows we need a strong gaming press now more than ever

IGN Entertainment acquired the Gamer Network, laying off a number of journalists.

On May 22, 2024 by Steven Asarch

Scarlett Johansson’s ChatGPT controversy sets an important precedent for creators

Something crucial is brewing with celebrities and AI.

On May 22, 2024 by Grace Stanley

Streamer Kai Cenat beats one of the hardest video games in a 167-hour marathon

The marathon attracted a lot of attention and even some controversy.

On May 20, 2024 by Steven Asarch

The Twitch streamers and Insta baddies of the MCU

Fans might be willing to overlook bad CGI, but not a denouncement from their favorite creator.

On May 14, 2024 by Grace Stanley

‘Extremely disappointed’: Creators speak out against non-disparagement clause in Marvel video game contract

‘The contract signs away your right to negatively review the game.’

On May 13, 2024 by Steven Asarch

How creator Razi Irawani’s ‘Cotton Eye Joe’ remix and a dancing chicken nugget took over TikTok

‘I saw it going mega-viral, and people started tagging me in videos where my face is on a chicken nugget.’

On May 8, 2024 by Steven Asarch

Can gamer rage be used for good?

Gamers are angry, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

On May 7, 2024 by Grace Stanley

Kick says it ‘will make mistakes’ amid controversial weekend

‘It’s getting embarrassing here if I’m being honest.’

On May 1, 2024 by Steven Asarch

Esports group FaZe Clan ‘reboots,’ cutting 17 creators from its team

17 creators were kicked out of the org.

On Apr 30, 2024 by Grace Stanley

Creators accuse Enthusiast Gaming’s Omnia Media of not paying them on time

Omnia Media and its parent company, Enthusiast Gaming, are accused of payment delays.

On Apr 29, 2024 by Steven Asarch

The Style Theorists are the future of the runway

YouTube channel the Style Theorists is debuting a creator fashion show.

On Apr 24, 2024 by Steven Asarch

Should creators be concerned about Instagram’s AI developments?

Instagram seems more interested in creating bad AI influencers than fixing its broken system.

On Apr 23, 2024 by Grace Stanley