In the gaming world, Zack “Asmongold” Hoyt is a titan on Twitch, boasting a formidable following of over 3.5 million subscribers. However, his recent escapade involving a Twitch ban could be a significant blow to his reign. Asmongold faces a potential 14-day Twitch ban for making racist comments against Palestinians on his alternative account, Zackrawrr. This controversial situation leaves his community anxious about his next move as the ban’s duration remains shrouded in uncertainty.
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The Fallout from the Ban
On his alt, Asmongold made some shocking remarks, claiming that Palestinians had “genocide that’s baked into their laws” and labeling them “terrible people.” This triggered a storm of backlash and swiftly led to his ban from the platform. Asmongold, known for his deep roots in World of Warcraft content since 2009, started building his Twitch empire in 2011. It’s safe to say he never expected a slip-up like this could come to haunt him.
According to industry insider Rod “Slasher” Breslau, the ban from Twitch is likely to last a full fortnight. The implications of this situation are far-reaching. Many in the gaming community speculate that Twitch’s policy regarding alternate accounts could result in further sanctions if Asmongold attempts to sidestep the ban. Streamers facing bans often find that using secondary accounts leads to heightened penalties.
Despite the gravity of the situation, the uproar hasn’t stemmed entirely from Asmongold’s situation. The community lit up in the comments when Breslau’s post dropped, with notable figures in gaming expressing concern that Twitch’s two-week bans are merely a “vacation” and not a serious consequence. High-profile leakers like Shiina echo the frustration, suggesting that Twitch’s methods need an overhaul.
A Turbulent Path Ahead for Asmongold
The ripples from this ban go far beyond Twitch itself. Soon after the fallout, Asmongold posted a 20-minute apology video on YouTube to explain his behavior and potentially regain some trust within the community. In a dramatic turn of events, he stepped down from Stargorge Systems and One True King, companies that he co-owns. This decision reflects the profound impact of his recent comments.
This isn’t Asmongold’s first brush with banning, either. Back in 2022, he found himself facing a similar 24-hour ban for allegedly using racist language, although he claimed he was wrongly accused. In that case, the slur was uttered during gameplay from Diablo Immortal‘s chat not by him. Such events have left a mark, highlighting the precarious path streamers can walk in the ever-watchful eye of their gaming community.
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