Twitch is one of the most popular streaming platforms in the community. Furthermore, several fans love to connect and know more about their favorite streamers by watching their online streams. The most popular streamers in Twitch are Ninja, xQc, Pokimane, Shroud, Tfue, and others.
Several streamers also love to connect with their fans, and most times, they encounter their fans by playing online games. Recently, xQc and Pokimane were streaming Fortnite when they met tons of their followers in the game. After spending some cheerful and beautiful moments with their fans, Epic Games unexpectedly kicked them out of the lobby. Continue reading to find out the reason behind the termination.
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Epic Games kicks out Pokimane and xQc from Fortnite
Both Pokimane and xQc are very popular streamers on Twitch. Imane Anys, better known as Pokimane, and Félix Lengyel, better known as xQc, have over 9 million and 10 million followers on Twitch. Furthermore, Poki recently won the Legacy Award at The Streamer Awards 2022.
Owing to their tremendous popularity, it’s no surprise that fans love to meet them even at online games. Recently, Poki and Félix, both were spending lovely time with their fans in a Fortnite. However, Epic Games suddenly kicked both of the popular streamers out of the lobby for violating the rules and teaming.
After getting kicked out of the lobby, Queen of Twitch was too shocked to react. The Epic Games’ notification read, “You have been kicked for teaming, please remember to play fair in Fortnite.” Indeed, developers are very strict against players who violate their terms and services and it looks like they are adamant even if that player is a popular celebrity like xQc and Pokimane.
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Epic Games will follow the measure if it encounters anything similar in the upcoming Chloe Kim Cup. Chloe Kim Cup is an upcoming in-game tournament where winning players can get their hands on Chloe Kim’s skin and other accessories. For the upcoming duo tournament, teaming is also a violation and the team will be eliminated.
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