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Group Behind Steam Censorship Policies Have Powerful Allies — And Targeted Popular Games With Outlandish Claims

Over the past week, gamers have heavily criticized Australian group Collective Shout. The radical feminist organization has taken responsibility for...

19.07.2025 20

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This Group Takes Responsibility for Steam’s Payment Processor Censorship Policies — They Just Implied ‘Pervert Nerds’ Cause Society’s Problems

Yesterday, I discussed Steam’s new payment processor policies impacting artistic expression on Valve’s storefront. According to guidelines...

18.07.2025 20

Ana Valens

This VTuber Just Raised Over $780 for the ACLU. After Steam’s New Content Policies? Her Anti-Censorship Message Is Urgent

I’ve been thinking a lot today about Steam’s new changes to its Steamworks Documentation guidelines. According to reports published yesterday,...

18.07.2025 4

Ana Valens

Do You Want Eve Pregnant in ‘Stellar Blade’? This Mod Lets You Do That

Did you purchase Stellar Blade last month, play through the game on PC, and think, “This is fun. But what if Eve was pregnant?” Well, an intrepid...

17.07.2025 2

Ana Valens

I Got to Try Anime Waifu ‘PUBG’ and Honestly Liked It

I had no idea what Fate Trigger was before last weekend. Then, I came across a gameplay clip showing an anime girl’s first-person perspective while...

17.07.2025 3

Ana Valens

This VTuber Has Streamed For Over 700 Hours Over the Past Month

Which VTuber has the highest amount of time live on Twitch for mid-June to mid-July? Look no further than a certain monster girl running an uncapped...

16.07.2025 3

Ana Valens

VTuber Watch Hours: The Top 15 Most Watched VTubers on Twitch (July 8th to July 14th)

VTuber Watch Hours is a weekly news column discussing the most watched VTubers on Twitch. Every week includes data on the top 15 VTubers in terms of...

15.07.2025 2

Ana Valens

VTubing is Missing This Type of Agency. Someone Make It

I’ve been thinking a lot about boys’ love. More specifically, Boys’ Love Live. Last week, I wrote about an upcoming yaoi-themed VTuber group,...

15.07.2025 2

Ana Valens

If I Got an Anime Body Pillow of One of My Favorite VTubers, Would You Judge Me?

I’m not sure how this happened, but I think I might be the official VICE dakimakura reporter? It kind of snuck up on me. First, I covered the Hollow...

12.07.2025 8

Ana Valens

Want a Yaoi VTuber Group? Well, Here You Go

Hello, fujoshis of the world. Do you want to watch some handsome VTubers? What about some handsome VTubers who get involved in boys’ love...

11.07.2025 5

Ana Valens

Do VTubers Face ‘Income Inequality’ From Fans? One Study Tackles the ‘Wealth Gap’ in VTubing

Ever feel like VTubing is a little top-heavy? That is, major agencies get all the money, while indie VTubers tend to struggle? Six researchers from...

10.07.2025 3

Ana Valens

Want an ‘Umamusume’ Body Pillow? Here You Go

As I mentioned earlier this week, I can’t escape the anime horses. Umamusume: Pretty Derby is everywhere on my Twitter feed. And my YouTube...

09.07.2025 4

Ana Valens

A Horse VTuber in ‘Umamusume’? This Anime Girl Wants You to Sign Her Petition

Is Umamusume: Pretty Derby all over your Twitter feed today? Whether it’s a body pillow or a museum exhibit, Cygames’ free-to-play anime horse...

09.07.2025 6

Ana Valens

VTuber Watch Hours: The Top 15 Most Watched VTubers on Twitch (July 1st to July 7th)

VTuber Watch Hours is a weekly news column discussing the most watched VTubers on Twitch. Every week includes data on the top 15 VTubers in terms of...

09.07.2025 5

Ana Valens

This VTuber Reminded Me to Stop Getting Pregnant. Like, Right Now

Dear reader, are you having trouble remembering to stop getting pregnant? Personally, I’m good. I can’t get pregnant, and there’s a low (but...

08.07.2025 4

Ana Valens

This VTuber Ran With Her Horse in ‘Umamusume’, and It’s Utterly Adorable

I can’t escape the anime horses. They are everywhere. Every single time I open Twitter, every notification that goes off on Discord, every YouTube...

08.07.2025 4

Ana Valens

For VTubers Who Cover the News, Something Is Missing. I Think I Know What It Is

Ever since I started covering the VTubing industry in April, I’ve been thinking a lot about my counterparts on Twitch, YouTube, and Twitter. News...

07.07.2025 6

Ana Valens

This VTuber Used To Be a History Professor. Now, She Has an Anime Body Pillow (And I Want It)

These days, it feels like every VTuber is embracing the anime body pillow. Also known as a dakimakura, VShojo’s Ironmouse and Haruka Karibu both...

04.07.2025 2

Ana Valens

This VTuber Just Taught Me How to Handle a Gun Safely. She Could Just Save a Life

In an emergency situation, do you know how to handle a gun? Life happens. Even if you don’t plan on owning a firearm, you never know when you might...

03.07.2025 2

Ana Valens

Gen Z Is Cutting Back On Video Game Purchases. Like, Really Cutting Back

Are you a zoomer? Do you like video games? And does it feel like the economy reeks? Well, if you’ve been avoiding that Nintendo Switch 2 purchase,...

01.07.2025 3

Ana Valens

Everyone Knows Female VTubers Are Popular. But the Gender Gap Is Bigger Than You Think

Picture a VTuber in your head. Who comes to mind? Nyanners? Zentreya? Pekora? Shylily? Probably Shylily, since I put her in the primary image, right?...

01.07.2025 3

Ana Valens

Gamers Prefer Watching VTubers Over Game Devs and Esports, YouTube Study Finds

It’s no surprise that VTubers are well loved by gamers. Most VTubers are gamers themselves. Even VTubers who focus on Twitch’s ASMR and Just...

30.06.2025 3

Ana Valens

Zentreya, Twitch’s Most Watched VTuber, Announces She Is Leaving VShojo

In a stream from this afternoon, VShojo founding member Zentreya announced she will be parting ways with the American VTuber agency. Her departure was...

27.06.2025 7

Ana Valens

I Am Now Buying the Yuri Omegaverse Game Thanks to the Steam Summer Sale

I can’t resist any longer. The Steam Summer Sale officially began today, and by the power invested in me by the goddesses of yuri, I will finally...

26.06.2025 3

Ana Valens

Happy Yuri Day to All Who Celebrate

Bad news, lesbians. Pride Month is just about done. But before we say goodbye to June, you’ll want to say hello to a very special day for women who...

25.06.2025 5

Ana Valens

Twitter Loves This VTuber Talking About Feet

I never understood the appeal of feet. Then I played nadia nova’s yuri visual novels, met my online best friend, and became a fan of h-artist...

25.06.2025 5

Ana Valens

Yes, ‘Stellar Blade’ Players Are Leaving the Game on Steam. Sort Of

SHIFT UP’s Stellar Blade dropped on PC on June 11th, setting Steam ablaze with love for Sony’s breakout sci-fi hit from mid-2024. Mods of a more,...

24.06.2025 7

Ana Valens

Summer Is Here, and Twitter Is Drooling Over This VTuber’s Thirst Trap

Is it hot where you live? It’s hot where I live. It’s supposed to hit 100 degrees in Brooklyn tomorrow. Yes, summer began on June 20th, and Mother...

23.06.2025 3

Ana Valens

She’s the Most Watched VTuber on Twitch. She’s Also One of the Most Watched Streamers, Period

Over the weekend, Waypoint reported on the most popular VTuber on Twitch. We compared her performance on the platform to some of the other star...

23.06.2025 10

Ana Valens

In Just a Few Days, This VTuber Charity Is About to Raise $6,000

Earlier this week, Waypoint covered a charity event involving dozens of VTubers raising funds for the American Civil Liberties Union. Now, in the...

22.06.2025 3

Ana Valens

Who’s the Most Popular VTuber on Twitch Right Now? This Source Says It Isn’t Even Close

VTubers are everywhere these days. YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, even Kick, this feels like a summer set for some incredible growth in the VTubing...

22.06.2025 2

Ana Valens

This Brand New VTuber Model Is Gorgeous. And It Could Be Yours

I’ve written a lot about pre-made Live2D VTuber models here at VICE. Whether it’s a list with over 150 model bases, or an animator’s overview of...

21.06.2025 2

Ana Valens

Lesbians! Don’t Forget to Follow This Yuri Steam Curator Page Before Pride Month Ends

Pride Month is already almost over? Wait, when did that happen? Time flies when you’re watching new yuri games drop, writing toxic yuri for toxic...

20.06.2025 2

Ana Valens

A ’90s-Esque Shojo Otome Game is Wrapping Up its Kickstarter? And No One Told Me?!

Excuse me, fellow games journalists? Hello?! Were none of you going to tell me about this amazing, gorgeous, shojo otome dating sim on Kickstarter? I...

19.06.2025 2

Ana Valens

Want Giant Women? Well, This Steam Curator Keeps Tabs On Games With Giantesses

Giant women are great. Case in point, Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark has a gigantic dragon woman as a boss, as well as a massive plant monster...

19.06.2025 3

Ana Valens

VTuber Artists? This VTuber’s Steam Software Is Perfect For Your Art Streams

There are plenty of great software options out there for VTubers, from VRoid Studio to Shoost. But if there’s one thing I love seeing the most?...

18.06.2025 4

Ana Valens

Want to Start Singing as a VTuber? Watch This Guide ASAP

I have an interesting hobby. I like collecting covers of my favorite songs and listening to new takes on them. Think Hatsune Miku singing Travis...

18.06.2025 3

Ana Valens

Your Mom and Dad Now Know What a VTuber Is Thanks to This Arrest. Maybe. Sorta.

Before I reported on VTubing for VICE, I reported on it for The Mary Sue. One of my very first VTuber shout-outs in the press was in an article about...

18.06.2025 3

Ana Valens

This Game Has a Giant Dragon Lady, and Now I Wanna Play It

I woke up early this morning, wandered through my Steam wishlist (as one does), and came across a game I’ve been eyeing for quite some time. “Why...

17.06.2025 3

Ana Valens

Happy Pride! Studio Élan Just Dropped Some ‘Dark Yuri’ For Us, Lesbians

Lesbians, we’re getting dark yuri today. More specifically, everyone’s favorite yuri-based Western visual novel studio Studio Élan has a new...

17.06.2025 4

Ana Valens

‘VTubers Against ICE’ Features Dozens of VTubers Raising Funds For the ACLU

VTubing content can encompass a wide assortment of genres. Streaming, singing, video essays, even art streams. But while VTubing is beloved for...

17.06.2025 10

Ana Valens

Want to Get Started VTubing? You Need to Bookmark This VTuber’s Resource List

These days, it feels like everyone is a little interested in VTubing. Content creators are VTuber-curious, if you will. But how do you actually get...

13.06.2025 2

Ana Valens

Want to Meet Your Oshi at OffKai? You’ll Need to Show Some ID

OffKai Expo is set to return in just a few days. Scheduled for June 20th to 22nd in San Jose, OffKai is one of the most important VTuber conventions...

11.06.2025 4

Ana Valens

Uh Oh. ‘MindsEye’ Isn’t Off to a Great Start on Steam

If you caught the IOI Showcase last Friday, then you likely remember IO Interactive’s first shot at a Summer Game Fest livestream event as a bit…...

11.06.2025 4

Ana Valens

All Your Steam Friends Will Be Playing This Immersive Multiplayer Game Soon

This summer is looking like an exciting one for games. Heck, this week alone looks to be one of the biggest for PC gaming in June. Dune Awakening...

10.06.2025 3

Ana Valens

‘Dune: Awakening’ Isn’t Even Out Yet, and It’s Already an Obvious Success

Have you checked the most played games on Steam today and found yourself puzzled by a certain multiplayer title that isn’t even out yet? Funcom’s...

09.06.2025 3

Ana Valens

Here Are Games You Will Never See at Summer Game Fest’s Showcases

Summer Game Fest is officially here! The de facto replacement for E3 has returned for another year, with today, June 6th, featuring the flagship Geoff...

07.06.2025 2

Ana Valens

You’re Not Ready for ‘Stellar Blade’s PC Launch

Stellar Blade is about to drop on PC. Pretty exciting, no? As someone who skipped out on purchasing the PlayStation 5 altogether, I’m incredibly...

06.06.2025 4

Ana Valens

The Most Wishlisted Upcoming Game on Steam? Uh, Yeah, I Think You Can Guess

Here’s an interesting question: What’s the most wishlisted upcoming game on Steam? Is it Stellar Blade? Slay the Spire 2? Metal Gear Solid Delta:...

05.06.2025 5

Ana Valens

Here’s a Super Cute Hololive Idle Game. It’s Out on Steam Today. Go Nuts

When it comes to VTuber fangames, Hololive-themed titles are nothing new. Idol Showdown, the free-to-play fighting game available on Steam? Every...

05.06.2025 4

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