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Time of India
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Pirate Software responds to viral leaked chats with mod claiming his Twitch Hype Train record was fake
(Image via @PirateSoftware/YouTube) Twitch streamer Jason 'Pirate Software' is at the center of controversy again, this time over accusations that he faked his record-breaking Twitch Subscribers Hype Train by working behind the scenes with a moderator. After leaked Discord chats went public, many questioned if his viral April 2024 achievement was more stunt than celebration. Pirate, however, isn't backing down, and he's not mincing words either. Pirate Software defends viral Hype Train as messages with mod leak online On July 19, 2025, screenshots of Discord messages began making the rounds on X (formerly Twitter), showing Pirate Software in conversation with a longtime moderator known as Khronos. The leaked Discord exchange shows the two discussing optimal ways to keep a Hype Train running, including mentions of Bits returns and subscriber purchases. The original record, set on April 1, 2024, saw Pirate Software's channel blast through Twitch's Hype Train ceiling, reaching level 106 with over 54,000 gifted subs and 8 million+ Bits. In one of the leaked messages, Pirate allegedly broke down how buying Bits in bulk gives a higher return to the streamer. He also asked if Khronos had made any purchases yet, fueling speculation that the 'viral' moment was actually orchestrated. Pirate Software fires back: 'It's his money. End of story.' Pirate Software was quick to respond on X, where he defended both the record and his moderator. In a sharp post, he clarified: 'Nope. Khronos used his own money to do this and asked if it was ok to do so. He wasn't paid for this or told to do it either. He's a grown a** man and can spend his money in whatever way he chooses.' Streamer explains Bit math and claims no violation of Twitch TOS In a follow-up Twitch stream on July 21, Pirate addressed a now-viral message in which he discussed the '82% return' on bulk Bits purchases. He explained: 'If you purchase 25,000 bits, around 82% of your purchase ends up making it to the streamer… It's not secret info. It's basic math.' He also pushed back at claims that this exchange violated Twitch's Terms of Service: 'That's against the TOS, though? No, it is not against TOS… That in no way was triggered by me nor was he compensated for that or reimbursed for it.' His stance? Sharing tips on how to support a stream more efficiently doesn't equate to orchestrating a fake moment. Pirate Software Just Got Caught Viral backlash grows, but so does Pirate's fan support While critics claim the leaked chats paint a shady picture, Pirate's loyal followers argue he's just being transparent. Comments across Reddit and X are split, some praising his honesty, others questioning the ethics of high-level community spending. Still, Pirate Software's Hype Train moment remains one of Twitch's most-talked-about achievements, now carrying a new wave of attention, memes, and hot takes. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Twitch May 2025 Update - Picture-in-Picture Ads, Treasure Train, and 100-Hour Highlight Limit
Twitch is implementing major changes to its streaming platform this May to improve the overall experience of the viewers and content creators alike. A highlight change targets the way ads are displayed on their platform. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A new feature, or rather a variant of the Hype Train event, is also in the works that gives users a significant discount. Furthermore, they have announced that they will be deleting older Highlights or Uploads from creators that have exceeded their 100-hour limit. This article will brief you on all the major changes being made to Twitch in May 2025. Twitch to feature picture-in-picture ads Twitch is planning to display ads on its live streaming content in a picture-in-picture format. This means that ads will no longer take over the entire live content, but instead appear as a small ad pop-up, which users will have the option to unmute if interested. The change is being praised by many, as viewers can continue to watch their favourite streamers without interruptions. Earlier, complaints were raised about the untimely appearance of ads taking over the entire screen, disrupting the viewing experience in crucial live moments. Twitch seems to be addressing this specific issue with these changes. Twitch's new Treasure Train feature will give a 35% discount on Tier 1 subscription bundles Twitch's Treasure Train feature is a variant of the existing Hyper Train event. It offers yet another way for viewers to support their favourite streamers and content creators. Being rolled out as an experimental feature, Treasure Trains will replace the Hyper Trains once every hour. Once the Treasure Train reaches level 5, viewers will be able to purchase a Tier 1 subscription bundle at a discounted rate of 35%. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It is to be noted that Treasure Train discounts cannot be combined with other promotional offers. Furthermore, streamers can opt out of this feature from their creator dashboard. Twitch to implement a 100-hour limit on Highlights and Upload videos, extends export deadline Twitch has announced that there will be a strict 100-hour limit on Highlights and Upload videos in every channel. Streamers who already have saved content exceeding this limit are advised to export their Highlights and Uploads videos before May 19, 2025. After this date, Twitch will be deleting any content exceeding this limit. Twitch has rolled out some additional changes giving streamers access to enhanced tools to aid in this export process. These tools or upgrades include the following: Enhanced download speeds Bulk export option increased from 20 to 100 videos Also read:
Yahoo
23-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Eldridge makes loud statement in first Giants spring training game
Eldridge makes loud statement in first Giants spring training game originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SURPRISE, Ariz. — The Giants have tried their best over the past two weeks to slow the Bryce Eldridge Hype Train. The organization's top prospect is not a candidate to make the Opening Day roster, and behind the scenes, there are discussions about whether it makes sense to send him back to Double-A Richmond since he spent just nine games there last year before finishing up with eight in Triple-A. The defense at first base is a work in progress, and he is likely to mostly be a DH when he shows up in spring games. The 20-year-old is not expected to be in big league camp for long before heading to the minor league facility a few miles away, and there are some within the organization who wish he were getting his reps in there already, away from the spotlight of the big league clubhouse. Giants officials hope Eldridge debuts later this year, but won't commit to it. Sometimes, though, a prospect is so talented that he forces the issue. In his second at-bat in a spring training game, Eldridge hit a homer to dead center, sending a jolt through the dugout and announcing his arrival in the loudest possible way. The home run went an estimated 450 feet and left the bat at 110.4 mph. It was an absolute rocket, but the man who hit it wasn't really able to give much of a description. Bryce Eldridge hit a 450-foot homer to center in his first spring training game 👀 — Alex Pavlovic (@PavlovicNBCS) February 22, 2025 'I honestly blacked out for that whole thing,' Eldridge said, smiling. 'I really don't remember it. I remember looking at the outfielder and he was acting like he was going to catch it and I was like, 'I think I got that one.'' The homer nearly cleared the berm in center field, showing the power that has made Eldridge one of the sport's top 20 prospects after just one full season in the minor leagues. Eldridge cannot legally order a drink yet, but he might have the most power in the organization. Last season, the Giants had just one home run that went at least 450 feet and had an exit velocity in excess of 110 mph, and the man who hit it, Jorge Soler, is long gone. Eldridge struck out in his first at-bat and then fell behind 0-2 when he came up again in the ninth, swinging through one strike and taking another. He said he felt the game speed up on him the first time up, but with every pitch he saw Saturday, his heartbeat slowed. He kept telling himself to be short to the ball. 'I swung and missed on two fastballs in a row in back-to-back at-bats and in my head I was like, 'It's not happening a third time,'' Eldridge said. 'I'm lucky I caught up to that one. The timing still feels a little bit off but I ran into the first one. It was good to get that out of the way.' The first came with a large cheering section. Eldridge's mom arrived in town from Virginia late this week and was able to watch, along with his aunt, cousins and agent. As Eldridge hustled back to the clubhouse to catch the bus back to Scottsdale, he laughed and said he couldn't wait to grab his phone and see the reactions from his dad and brother. It shouldn't be long before the whole group is at Oracle Park, although the Giants will be as patient as they possibly can. They believe Eldridge is a franchise-altering hitter, and they want to make sure that when he's called up, he is up for good. The view internally is that his glove isn't yet ready for the big leagues, although that's not the 20-year-old's fault. Drafted as a two-way player, he was moved to first base last spring, and a lot has been thrown at him over the past year. Eldridge has worked hard at the position and talks excitedly of all he can pick up this spring. For the next few days, he'll learn from six-time Gold Glove Award winner J.T. Snow, in camp as a guest instructor. As he gets more and more comfortable at first, Eldridge will continue to get chances to face big league-caliber pitching as a designated hitter or late-game replacement. The Giants will continue to try to pump the brakes, but that'll get more and more difficult if Eldridge keeps showing that the bat is ready to attack Oracle Park's dimensions. 'For a guy his age, he certainly looks very calm,' manager Bob Melvin said. 'Two strikes, semi-trying to put the ball in play, and he hits it 40 feet over the center field fence. We've seen a lot of that in his at-bats in live (batting practice sessions) and BP. He just looks very hitter-ish all the time. It's nice to see him get off to a good start after his first at-bat, hitting a home run like that. It makes you feel good and it makes you feel like you belong.' Download and follow the Giants Talk Podcast
