Breaking News: Twitch Bans Evo Japan 2024 Streams
Evo Japan 2024 Twitch Streams Shut Down Amid Controversy
April 28, 2024
A shocking turn of events on the second day of Evo Japan 2024 has left viewers puzzled and the fighting game community in an uproar. All Twitch streams of the event were abruptly banned by the platform without any prior warning or explanation, causing disappointment and frustration among fans worldwide.
A Sudden Twitch Ban Triggers Speculation
The sudden ban immediately thrust the event into the spotlight and fueled speculations within the fighting game community. Some suggested that the ban occurred due to a lack of moderation in the Twitch chat, leading to an automated action by the platform. The lack of transparency from Twitch further exacerbated the confusion among viewers.
Fortunately, the Evo Japan 2024 streams were also available on YouTube, allowing fans to continue watching the highly anticipated finale of the Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising event. The community witnessed, for the first time, the crowning of a champion in an Evo event for GBVSR.
The Ban: A Short-Lived Controversy
The ban against Evo Japan’s Twitch streams, including EVOJapan01, was documented and archived by StreamerBans—a platform dedicated to tracking such incidents involving Twitch partners. The ban lasted only 41 minutes, marking the first-ever suspension for the EVOJapan01 account since StreamerBans started monitoring it on July 28, 2019.
❌ Twitch Partner “EVOJapan01” has been banned! ❌https://t.co/5y6dDI47pH#twitch #ban #firstban #partner #twitchpartner 🛃
— StreamerBans (@StreamerBans) April 28, 2024
Insights from Evo Japan’s Official Statement
In response to the controversy, Evo Japan’s official Twitter account released a statement in Japanese shedding some light on the situation. Google Translate suggests that the issue stemmed from a “login issue” rather than a problem with the live stream itself. It was further clarified that more details will be provided at a later time, implying that a thorough explanation will follow to address the concerns of the concerned community members.
#EVOJapan2024 Twitch日本語放送CH evojapan01 / 02 / 03 のアカウントは復旧いたしました。
ログイントラブルが原因で、配信映像自体は問題ございません。
ミラー配信をされていた方々にはご心配ををおかけしましたこと、お詫び申し上げます。正式な経緯は追ってご報告いたします。 https://t.co/zWeA75gYdF
— EVO Japan (@evojapan_info) April 28, 2024
Evo Japan 2024 swiftly managed to resolve the login issue, resulting in the restoration of the event’s Twitch streams. With the ban lifted, the community can expect to enjoy the uninterrupted streams during the final day of the event, scheduled for later tonight.
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