From a popular Twitch streamer getting banned for racist remarks to a huge leak of one of Nintendo’s biggest properties, there’s been a lot going on in the gaming world. We also got a warning from an ex-PlayStation boss about the future of the industry and a short but sweet Xbox Showcase.

Twitch bans are still an inconsistent, unpredictable guessing game, lacking transparency for both streamers and their communities. Why?

Video game streamer Asmongold has had one of his Twitch accounts suspended in the wake of racist and dehumanising comments about Palestinians.

The streamer, real name Zach Hoyt, later apologised online for his comments.

In the wake of an incendiary livestream on Monday, other creators have spoken out against Hoyt’s comments on Palestine, while Hoyt’s own business partners have attested to the dangerous nature of his rhetoric. On Wednesday, Hoyt himself released an apology video to his viewers. But the incident still resulted in action by Twitch — here’s why.

The ban was applied to Asmongold's secondary account, but it means he's not allowed to stream on his primary channel either.

Asmongold has released an apology video on YouTube, describing his plans going forward after his Twitch ban and promising to change his behavior.

Asmongold was banned from Twitch following a racist rant about Palestinians, leading many to wonder what the popular streamer said in his stream.

Asmongold is a popular Twitch streamer and content creator, who built a massive following playing World of Warcraft and other MMORPGs. While primarily a gaming streamer, Asmongold often dives into broader topics,