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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 +.

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Behind the scenes of Taylor Lorenz’s viral LibsofTikTok interview

Journalist Taylor Lorenz told us about what happened during her viral interview with LibsofTikTok.

On Feb 26, 2024 by Steven Asarch

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Creators say TikTok is the ‘music industry’s Roman empire’ in the wake of UMG’s war

Musicians we spoke with don’t care about this feud between Universal Music Group and TikTok. They just want to play their music.

On Feb 7, 2024 by Steven Asarch

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After a public divorce, ‘ACE Family’ YouTube star Austin McBloom’s content is becoming increasingly absurd

After a public divorce, Austin McBroom’s content has become even more controversial.

On Feb 5, 2024 by Steven Asarch

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Making Hazbin Hotel ‘wasn’t easy,’ says former freelancers of SpindleHorse Toons

We spoke to a dozen employees about the work culture at animation studio SpindleHorse, which works with Amazon and A24.

On Jan 31, 2024 by Steven Asarch

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Fans are pushing back against AI-created marketing

A wave of AI art used in advertising has caused fans to stand up to corporate meddling.

On Jan 8, 2024 by Steven Asarch

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Is Twitch for kids? Streamers are divided

Streamers told Passionfruit that Twitch’s current moderation standards for kids are less than satisfactory.

On Dec 20, 2023 by Steven Asarch

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Artists and V-Tubers left disappointed after Twitch’s recent ‘artistic nudity’ rule reversal

'It honestly makes me feel like this site is a joke sometimes.'

On Dec 18, 2023 by Steven Asarch

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‘The Day Before’ controversy, explained: Why the death of an indie game studio stands as a cautionary tale for creators

Indie game developer Fntastic spent years working on their highly-anticipated horror game. Four days after its debut, the studio shuttered.

On Dec 13, 2023 by Steven Asarch

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Jirard Khalil, known online as ‘The Completionist,’ responds to charity fund backlash

Popular YouTuber Jirard Khalil is facing allegations that he misled viewers about his charity fund.

On Dec 11, 2023 by Steven Asarch

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Hbomberguy astonished by massive reaction to his video on YouTube plagiarism

“YouTube is probably one of the most evil platforms in the world because it specifically rewards being terrible and starting fights in a way that is extremely disconcerting for the future of the human race.”

On Dec 6, 2023 by Steven Asarch

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Latest viral video causes reckoning for YouTube plaigarists

Hbomberguy’s latest video has YouTubers questioning the platform and how their work could be stolen.

On Dec 5, 2023 by Steven Asarch

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Colleen Ballinger is back and wants you to forget about her Toxic Gossip Train 

‘Toxic Gossip Train (Fall Vlog remix).’

On Nov 21, 2023 by Steven Asarch

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Pokimane’s cookie controversy is clearly contrived

Streamer Pokimane announced a cookie collaboration, and some online are acting like it’s the end of the world.

On Nov 20, 2023 by Steven Asarch

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The silence around the so-called ‘Esports World Cup’ is deafening

Multiple top esports personalities have supported the Saudi Arabian-funded event.

On Nov 14, 2023 by Steven Asarch

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From the collapse of The Escapist, a Second Wind rises

Former creators behind gaming site the Escapist are finishing what their website started.

On Nov 13, 2023 by Steven Asarch