All articles tagged with #vtuber
Ironmouse has canceled her sponsored streams for Neverness to Everness after alleging Hotta Studio lied about pervasive GenAI use; launch content reportedly includes AI-generated visuals, prompting criticism from other VTubers and voice actors, while the developers/publisher have yet to issue a public statement.
VTuber RileyCS was temporarily banned and then unbanned on Twitch after a viral gameplay clip from Battlefield 6 led to accusations of cheating, though it remains unproven whether she was cheating or simply highly skilled, with debates also involving potential targeting due to her being trans.
Publisher Vaka Game Magazine and developer ImCyan have released the horror game Evil God Korone for PlayStation 4 and Switch at a price of $4.49, following its initial launch on Steam. The game, a collaboration between VTuber Inugami Korone and Tsugunohi, is described as a brainwashing horror experience that brings terror to everyday life, featuring special effects and a storyline centered around Inugami Korone.
Japanese VTuber Selen Tatsuki, formerly of Nijisanji, speaks out after her abrupt termination, citing breaches of contract and misleading statements. The move has sparked industry backlash, shedding light on the treatment of VTubers by agencies like Nijisanji. Selen, now streaming as Doki, reveals details about her hospitalization and toxic work environment, prompting a public outcry and impacting Nijisanji's stock. The termination has led to a rift between the agency and its talent, with some members taking breaks and companies like HYTE terminating projects with Nijisanji.
Hololive has teased the announcement of a new generation of Hololive English Vtubers with a trailer titled "Breach." The teaser video hints at five new characters, including twins with animal ears and fluffy tails, a character with wings as a skirt, and another with long grey or lavender hair. More details will be revealed on July 25, 2023.
A VTuber concert featuring Dacapo at the Cosplay Arts Festival in Thailand has sparked a new meme format on TikTok, with users imitating the character's gradual face reveal and the audience's enthusiastic reaction. However, misinformation has spread online, with some claiming the event cost $300 USD when it was actually free for attendees of the festival. The incident highlights how quickly the internet can latch onto misinformation about things they don't like.
A Twitch streamer has transformed Purah, the Head of Lookout Landing from Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, into a VTuber using face tracking and a backdrop of her workshop. The streamer plans to feature this model in live streams, despite concerns about Nintendo taking notice. The model is based on Purah's latest character design and features the ability to change her hair color and relocate her goggles.
Nyanners has announced her departure from talent agency VShojo, following the exits of Silvervale and Veibae. She will be returning to being an independent content creator. VShojo has confirmed that Nyanners will keep the IP of her character. Other VTubers have wished her well on her new journey. This marks the third VTuber to not renew their contract with VShojo in the past week.