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Time of India
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Twitch CEO says that GTA 5 RP will keep the game alive even after GTA 6's launch
There's no denying the hype around GTA 6. It's arguably the most anticipated game of the decade. But even with Rockstar's next big release looming, GTA V (that came out in 2013) still commands massive attention on Twitch. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now And according to Dan Clancy, the man running Twitch himself, that won't change anytime soon. Here's everything you need to know. GTA 6 May Be Coming, But GTA V Isn't Leaving In a recent chat at The Game Business Live event, Clancy shared his thoughts on why GTA V is still a giant in the streaming world, and why it'll stay that way, even after GTA 6 launches. Clancy pointed out that GTA V's roleplay (RP) community is massive. It's not just people playing missions or running around in Los Santos—it's full-on improv theater, with streamers building entire personas and storylines from scratch. That's the magic that keeps audiences glued for hours. According to Twitch's internal data, GTA V clocked a jaw-dropping 1.4 billion hours watched in 2024 alone. That's not just impressive—it's untouchable territory. What hope does Twitch have in a TikTok world? RP: The Secret Sauce That Keeps GTA V Fresh Unlike competitive games like Call of Duty or League of Legends, which require some level of game literacy to enjoy as a viewer, GTA RP is pure entertainment. You don't need to know how to play. You just sit back and watch streamers act out wild plots, dramatic arcs, or hilarious situations. It's unpredictable, raw, and real. Clancy even compared it to performance art, suggesting theater schools could study RP as a modern form of digital storytelling. These aren't just 'gamers' anymore; they're live performers with fully fleshed-out characters. GTA 6 Launch May Miss the RP Beat While fans are hyped for GTA 6, its initial console-only release in May 2026 could be a setback for the RP community. GTA RP thrives on PC mods like FiveM, and Rockstar hasn't confirmed when (or if) GTA 6 RP-compatible tools will be available. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Clancy anticipates it could take anywhere from 6 to 18 months after launch before PC modding becomes viable. So, while players rush to explore the new world of Vice City, Twitch streamers will likely stay loyal to GTA V, simply because that's where RP lives. The ONLY Good Thing About the GTA 6 Delay... The Delay Only Strengthens GTA V's Hold The recent delay of GTA 6 from Fall 2025 to May 2026 only deepens GTA V's grip on the platform. With no immediate alternative for roleplay content, streamers won't be jumping ship. In fact, the delay might even fuel another surge of creativity within the GTA V RP scene, as fans squeeze every last bit of entertainment out of Los Santos before the new era begins. Yes, GTA VI is the future. But GTA V ? That's now . And according to Twitch's top executive, it's going to remain that way for quite some time. Until Rockstar drops PC support and RP kicks in for GTA VI , Los Santos isn't handing over its crown just yet.
Sunday World
3 days ago
- Sunday World
Beautician struck her daughter (10) in ribs with hairbrush, court told
The woman had pleaded not guilty to assaulting her daughter but Judge Áine Clancy said the girl's evidence was 'entirely credible' A beautician who struck her 10-year-old daughter in the ribs with a hairbrush and 'bashed' her against a waxing bed in her salon has been found guilty of assault. The mother of two (42) hit the girl, leaving her crying in pain on the floor, after they argued about her room being messy and plans for her birthday, Dublin District Court heard. The woman had pleaded not guilty to assaulting her daughter but Judge Áine Clancy said the girl's evidence was 'entirely credible' and adjourned the case for a probation report. The victim gave evidence of two incidents that happened in her bedroom and her mother's salon in the east of the country on a date in 2023. On the first occasion, the accused was using the girl's brush to do her daughter's hair; there was a disagreement and the woman got 'really angry' and started shouting, the court heard. 'Mum was yelling about how my room wasn't clean, and you'd better make your bed,' the girl told gardaí. 'She stopped brushing my hair and hit me in the left ribs twice. 'I fell to the ground, I was in pain, crying.' The second argument, in the salon, was about plans for her birthday party and her mother grabbed and squeezed her arms, shook her and bashed her against a bed used for waxing clients. It hit her lower back, which hurt. 'I was in shock,' the girl said. Her parents were separated and when her father phoned to pick her up, her mother said: 'If you tell your dad, I'll give you something to cry about when you get home.' She took this to mean 'that she would do it again, or something worse'. The accused said there was only one incident and it happened during an argument in the salon that got 'heated'. When she put her daughter's hairbrush down, the girl picked it up and shouted at her. The mother said she shouted back, grabbed her daughter by the wrists and said: 'this is enough' before taking the hairbrush and flinging it against a wall. 'I definitely did not assault her in any manner,' the woman said. Stock image News in 90 Seconds - June 18th 'I have never hit my children.' Judge Clancy said there seemed to have been a 'toxic familial situation' and the cycle was perpetuated by bringing a child into it, which was 'horrible'. She ordered a probation report on the accused and adjourned the case.
Axios
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Axios
Amazon's Twitch CEO says he avoids word "gamer"
Twitch CEO Dan Clancy said he refers to the livestreaming platform's creators as "people who game," rather than "gamers." Why it matters: Twitch has been growing in categories beyond esports and video games including live vlogging, news and lifestyle content. What they're saying: "They also put on makeup. They also eat food. They also like to listen to music ... So, I use the term people who game, because I think that term gamer gives you the wrong image of who these people are," Clancy said at an Axios event in Cannes on Tuesday. Zoom out: While Twitch is often described as a livestreaming platform for gamers, Clancy said the company's core offering is "about connection with other people and community." Clancy said other platforms misuse the word community and apply it to asynchronous commenting on videos, while also trying to increase the amount over overall video consumed; "One thing that I often say is: today, social media actually is anti social." Twitch, he argued, does a better job by encouraging viewers to stay longer and participate, which builds a stronger connection. "When you think about the communities you belong to, whether it's a church, whether it's a running club, whether it's a friend group, whatever, it's actually all about shared experiences, and it's all about synchronous interaction, where you're experiencing at the same time," Clancy said. The big picture: Amazon-owned Twitch can broaden its appeal to brands and advertisers by highlighting its engaged audience. "One thing that many people don't realize is two thirds of our revenue comes directly from our viewers supporting the creators that they love," Clancy said.
Miami Herald
5 days ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
T-Mobile's new partnership will ease major customer concern
T-Mobile has been under fire due to privacy issues lately. The company was accused of recording users' screens by default in its T-Life app – a feature that was supposed to improve the user experience, but which had many app users very concerned about T-Mobile potentially spying on them. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Hackers also recently claimed to have stolen the details of around 64 million customers, which Cybernews confirmed, indicating that hackers had data with full names, birthdays, tax IDs, addresses, and more. T-Mobile denied that this recent breach occurred, but it wouldn't be the first time that customer data was made vulnerable, as T-Mobile is in the process of distributing payments to clients affected by a 2021 data breach as part of a $350 million settlement agreement. In light of all this controversy about T-Mobile's privacy policies and data security issues, it's not surprising that the "uncarrier" is looking for ways to appease customer concerns and reduce the risk of data falling into the wrong hands. As part of those efforts, the company recently launched a new partnership. This should help ease customers' fears about how, and with whom, T-Mobile is sharing their personal data. The newly announced T-Mobile partnership is with CLEAR, a technology company that provides identity verification services, including the popular service that makes it possible for pre-screened individuals to pass through airport security more quickly. CLEAR will be working with T-Mobile to implement its CLEAR1 identity verification platform in T-Mobile's employee verification process. This will make it possible for workers at T-Mobile to confirm their identity through a selfie instead of using a fingerprint or a one-time PIN code like they did in the past. Related: This T-Mobile free phone offer may be its hottest deal yet T-Mobile's SVP of Cybersecurity Mark Clancy has described this step as an important one in light of the rise of cybersecurity threats. "As cyber threats grow more complex and bad actors become more sophisticated, further securing T-Mobile starts with knowing exactly who's behind the screen," Clancy said. "CLEAR1 gives us a strong, identity-first approach that helps us build trust across our systems by verifying the person, not just their credentials. It's a key step in strengthening our identity verification and better protecting our infrastructure, teams, and customers." CLEAR's Chief Security Officer Jon Schlegel also believes it will help T-Mobile build more credibility on the issue of privacy and security, indicating, "Identity is the foundation of trust in every organization. CLEAR1 empowers businesses to strengthen security, reduce friction, and build confidence across their workforce." T-Mobile customers will likely be happy to have more clarity about who their customer service representatives are when they hand credit data over to them, especially in light of past security issues at T-Mobile. However, not everyone is thrilled with the implementation of CLEAR's identity verification model. Specifically, some employees have expressed concerns about whether this system will violate their privacy in the name of protecting customers. Related: T-Mobile shares game-changing tech, free for anyone to try To use the system, employees will likely need to provide both a valid ID and a face scan to CLEAR. If they don't, they may become unable to access the tools they need to do their job and help customers. Some reports also allege that CLEAR was collecting more information than necessary and was not making assurances that the data would be deleted if an employee was terminated. Employees would have the option to request that their information be deleted, but it would not necessarily happen by default. More Retail: Costco quietly plans to offer a convenient service for customersT-Mobile pulls the plug on generous offer, angering customersKellogg sounds alarm on unexpected shift in customer behavior T-Mobile has reportedly been collaborating with concerned workers about how to implement the new technology in a way they are comfortable with. But the bottom line is that the change is happening, and employees likely have few options as the carrier moves to bolster its reputation for protecting customer security and privacy. Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Twenty One Pilots to Wrap Long-Running Narratives on New Album, ‘Breach'
Almost one year to the day since the release of their most recent record, Clancy, Ohio duo Twenty One Pilots have announced the release of their forthcoming seventh album, Breach. Sharing news of their new record on social media on Wednesday (May 21), Twenty One Pilots have announced that the album will arrive on an unspecified date in September, with first single 'The Contract' to be released on June 12. More from Billboard Aaron Paul Opens Up About Tracking Down Tour Managers to Get Bands to Perform in His Living Room Ye Claims He's 'Done With Antisemitism': 'Forgive Me for the Pain I've Caused' How New York's UBS Arena Is Helping to Raise the Commercial Ceiling for Caribbean-Headlined Shows The album's announcement was also paired with the news that it appears to thematically continue the narrative arcs which the band have focused on across the past decade. 'Hello Clancy. Hello Blurryface,' they wrote on social media. 'Let's finish this.' Referencing the titular characters of their 2024 and 2015 LPs Clancy and Blurryface, respectively, the record will ostensibly wrap up the narratives that have also continued across records such as 2018's Trench and 2021's Scaled and Icy. Composed of Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun, Twenty One Pilots first formed in 2009 and released a pair of independent records before 2013's Vessel served as their major label debut and commercial breakthrough, ultimately peaking at No. 21 on the Billboard 200. The group received their first No. 1 with 2015's Blurryface, with their following records all reaching the top three. More recently, Twenty One Pilots wrapped their Clancy World Tour with a series of U.K. dates earlier this month. These shows made headliners when, in the final moments of their gig at Manchester's AO Arena on May 11, a concertgoer was seen grabbing one of Dun's drums and casually walking away with it. 'I really don't think you should take that,' one fan can be heard saying in a widely shared video of the alleged theft, as another adds, 'Have I just witnessed a crime. Has she actually just stolen that drum? That's crazy.' Though the unnamed fan initially appeared to get away with the souvenir unhindered, dedicated fans went into full investigative mode to attempt to track them down. The hours-long search appeared to pay off when Twenty One Pilots' behind-the-scenes tour videographer Sax posted on Instagram on May 12 that the one-of-a-kind drum had been returned. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
