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• YouTube refuses to halt targeted harassment

  YouTube has defended hosting the “deeply offensive” opinions and “hurtful” language of a commentator who has led a sustained campaign of homophobic and racist abuse against a Vox producer.

• YouTube outlines new policies to prevent exploitation of minors

  YouTube is not always successful in its effort to moderate its massive community, but it’s always trying to improve.

• Epic pulls Fortnite ads from YouTube following child exploitation controversy

  Epic Games has pulled all pre-roll ads off YouTube after Fortnite ads were found to be playing ahead of videos used to exploit minors.

• Machinima has shut down and over 80 staff have lost their jobs

  Machinima’s parent company has confirmed that 81 staff members have been laid off as the channel shuts down.

• Machinima sets entire YouTube video catalogue to private

  Machinima, the once king of YouTube content, has effectively taken down all of its videos.

• Jack Black launches YouTube gaming channel, already has over 2 million subscribers

  Actor, musician, and comedian Jack Black has started his own YouTube games channel, and it’s already one of the fastest-growing on the platform.

• Nintendo is shutting down the Creators Program

  Nintendo is sunsetting its Creators Program, nearly four years after it was introduced.

• Nintendo Switch is getting a YouTube app this week [Update]

  Switch owners can now download the YouTube app for their console.

• Millions tune in to watch Fortnite's Cube finally collapse

  Over the weekend, the giant purple Cube exploded in Fortnite after spending almost two seasons in the game.

• Google shuts down dedicated YouTube Gaming app and site

  YouTube Gaming, the specialised app and site dedicated to video game streaming and more, is being shut down by Google.

• YouTube Live at E3 kicks off 16 hours of coverage on June 10

  YouTube Live at E3 returns again this year with Geoff Keighley as producer.

• Facebook launches pilot program for game streamers similar to Twitch, YouTube

  Facebook is dipping its toes further into game streaming by introducing a creator pilot program for those who stream games.

• Top Destiny 2 YouTubers and Twitch streamers are moving away from regular Destiny content

  As opinions in the core Destiny 2 community continue to turn, many of the game’s biggest supporters on YouTube and Twitch are starting to reconsider the future of their channels.

• Star Wars Battlefront 2 had more views on YouTube than any other title during E3 2017

  The Star Wars Battlefront 2 video shown during EA Play was a hit with YouTube viewers.

• Hear how Monster Hunter World changes from past titles - adding stealth and tracking, and cutting Generations features - in this interview

  This chat with Monster Hunter’s two community managers outlines some of the changes introduced for Monster Hunter World.

• The Elgato Stream Deck looks like a cool, handy tool for streamers

  If you like to stream on Twitch or YouTube, you may want to have a look at the Elgato Stream Deck.

• YouTuber PewDiePie axed by Disney after anti-semitic videos

  Videos show Nazi and anti-semitic content which YouTuber claims were “jokes”.

• You can now watch 360° YouTube videos on your PlayStation VR headset

  The YouTube app on PS4 has received a big update.

• EA reveals stricter disclosure rules for YouTubers and Twitch streamers

  EA has updated its recommendations for YouTubers and streamers when it comes to sponsored content created with the company. The new system takes a more overt approach.