Alex Gonzalez

As opportunities start rolling in for 2026, if you are a creator looking to work with bigger and better brands (and the dollars that come with it) now is the time to reach out. Let’s talk. @XDOTG_Media

@AlphaKep DM

@Jack_Raines Got the same message, wonder how well it is going to work.

As a general rule, if you want someone to promote your launch vid, maybe at least.. follow them first? They slop DMs are so ridiculous lol

@omitrafi @BenJNissim Although I don’t agree with them offering the rumored (?) rate, this isn’t uncommon in other esports titles. Many of those titles may not be in the same tier as COD but I’ve definitely seen players in Apex, Siege, Smash, FGC, and other titles all near the $2K / month rate.

@BenJNissim Ben we’ve spoken about this, but yes of course. Can you name me a serious esport league that allows offers from their orgs to be less than your local Olive Garden waitress?

Don't give a fuck about any prop, I'm proud of Nate and Iconz for doing what they believed was right for them and choosing to respectfully decline the CDL offer. If you're rooting against the guys that chose to accept, though, that's just weird energy. This isn't even solely on C9, let's start the correct dialogue on how we even got here in the first place, yeah?

@GregSylvander STM. So disappointed to not see us make any moves at all. Team feels like it has no direction.

This is what the majority of my DMs and texts look like today.

@TheGhostOfHope Confirmed.

Hearing that Vancouver Surge, Carolina Royal Ravens, and G2 Minnesota are some of the teams not changing their rosters going into Major 2 qualifiers.

@JAG_Creative @TeamLiquid @CompeteTFT @valesportsna @LCSOfficial Congrats.

I'm excited to announce that I am now a full-time Content Specialist at @TeamLiquid Media! I will continue to be leading social media coverage and strategy for global @CompeteTFT events, as well as helping with @valesportsna, @LCSOfficial, and various other projects 😁

@StephenVHuynh Sent you a message.

Hi! I’m looking to connect with new creators who want to check out and share the upcoming Pokémon TCG Pocket expansion, Fantastical Parade, launching on January 28, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. PST. If you’re interested and actively playing, feel free to reach out! #PokemonEmployee

@ThisIsDglove 👏

listen, I’m engrained in this company and the success of the platform due to my role and career. My POV is rooted in what I feel is best for the success of the platform as a whole — I have no other dog in this fight besides “how can Twitch be better.” Now, I have nothing against Dan personally either — I’ve actually never met him before. And I genuinely wish him nothing but success. But ladies and gentlemen at Twitch, why do you think making him the public celebrity and face of this platform in so many ways is a good strategy? The 3 objective facts are: 1. He’s visually old, proven to be out of touch, and not quick to think on his feet in public commentary 2. He doesn’t have a personality built for the internet or for entertaining content — comedy, inspiration, education, etc. 3. The platform has a public sentiment problem — the more the CEO is out of his office doing entertainment content, the more the community is confused. Because why is the CEO making a podcast when he should be making my platform better? It just seems silly at this point. Again, I think Dan is a nice guy and is smart and doing his best. But there is no data that would convince me that his public image, celebrity status and content exponentially grows the platform value.

@nikitabier Gaming & Esports News

Over the last few months, we scoured the world for the top posters in every niche & country We've compiled them into a new tool called Starterpacks: to help new users find the best accounts—big or small—for their interests ⬇️ Reply below with a topic you're most interested in We'll be rolling out to everyone in the coming weeks.

If you're looking for more brand deals in 2026, we're continuing to expand our roster at @XDOTG_Media. There is no perfect size but we have brand deals ready for creators with 100+ CCV or 50K+ followers. Reach out to Myself or @CroosieSSB.

@PlayApexEsports @Blinkzrr @funFPS @MonsoonGG Couldn’t have happened to a more deserving team, congrats @MonsoonGG.

POV: You win the biggest trophy in #ALGS @Blinkzrr @funFPS @MonsoonGG 🏃💨

Congrats to @SteveMaida on the big announcement. I’ve gotten the chance to chat with him a good bit recently and I’m hopeful he is going to be able to turn @Luminosity around and start winning championships again. 🏆 The last few months seem to have been horrible for the Luminosity brand, associated creators and contractors after Enthusiast’s sale to Vertiqal Studios, many of which remain unpaid. I hope that Vertiqal intends to honor their agreements and pay the debts they’re responsible for to all of the creators. It seems like this could be the end of a really ugly chapter for Luminosity.

Reunited: Steve Maida (@SteveMaida) reacquires @Luminosity, the company he founded in 2015, from Vertiqal Studios. ✍🏼 @jfudge esportsadvocate.net/2026/01/lumino…

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New: FaZe talent left after a major contract dispute. Influencers had the option to go independent or sign with HardScope, formed by DraftKings co-founder Matt Kalish, who invested $10m in FaZe. Kalish says FaZe's current structure is "unsustainable." bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Here’s a rough timeline of the Bush/Surge situation: - Surge enquired and it was suggested the buyout is $1k, after originally being $2k - Buyout was agreed internally in the Surge camp - They were then told the buyout actually is $2k following internal discussions on Barstool/Bush side, agreed to pay it - Deal to be finalised in New Year Honestly just sounds like a massive miscommunication. Still fantastic content for the scene, however.

@JakeHaleee @tBushGaming Completely false but content is content I guess.

This is SUCH good content and insight tbh, shoutout the @tBushGaming team

@CoDClipped 🧢

FormaL reacts to Surge only trying to pay half of TJHaly’s buyout to Telluride Bush: Bush: “TJ’s buyout is only $2000… They’re nickeling and diming us over 1/50th of the salary they’re giving TJ.” FormaL: “Bro how cheap is Surge man? WHAT?” 🗣️😭

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