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Time of India
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Sign the petition': PewDiePie backs controversial Stop Killing Games movement as petition nears deadline
YouTube legend PewDiePie has officially voiced his support for the Stop Killing Games movement —a consumer-led fight to preserve digital game ownership. This comes just as the movement, started by Ross (aka Accursed Farms), enters its final stretch, gaining momentum after months of friction with Twitch streamer Pirate Software. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now With PewDiePie urging fans to 'sign the petition,' the campaign might just have found its final push. What Is the Stop Killing Games Movement? Launched by Ross Scott (aka Accursed Farms) in 2024, the Stop Killing Games movement is a call to action against game publishers that remotely shut down games people have already purchased. The movement highlights the growing issue of digital ownership, where players spend real money but don't truly own what they buy. The Pirate Software Self KO & Stop Killing Games Feud The goal? To push for consumer rights legislation, especially in the UK and EU, to make it illegal for publishers to render purchased games unplayable post-sale. Pirate Software Controversy: The Catalyst Back in August 2024, popular Twitch streamer Pirate Software posted a video that criticized the campaign, casting it in a dismissive light. Although he didn't directly attack Ross, the video amassed enough attention to skew public perception of the movement—something Accursed Farms later addressed in a calm, FAQ-style response video. Ross avoided direct drama but made it clear that misinformation hurt the campaign's credibility, which was already struggling to gain traction due to lack of major media exposure. PewDiePie Joins the Fight for Game Ownership Fast forward to June 2025, and PewDiePie has finally spoken up . In a recent YouTube Community post, Felix Kjellberg gave the campaign a huge shoutout, writing: 'I 100% support this movement. It ties in perfectly with what I talked about in my video *ownership over software (and the games we buy).' Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He also noted that while only EU and UK residents can officially sign the petition, global support through shares still matters . A Movement in Its Final Push With the campaign set to end in July 2025 , PewDiePie's backing couldn't have come at a better time. The movement has already seen some support from creators like MoistCr1TiKaL , but the scale and reach of PewDiePie's platform may be the tipping point it desperately needed. Accursed Farms recently acknowledged the importance of getting big names involved, stating in his June 23rd video that exposure—not logic—was the movement's biggest obstacle. The Final Push As Ross pointed out in his latest June 2025 video, exposure has always been the biggest hurdle: 'Our biggest obstacle in the campaign has always been getting enough exposure' He said that people like PewDiePie, Jacksepticeye, and Markiplier could really move the needle. It seems the plea worked, at least partially. With PewDiePie now on board, fans of the movement are optimistic that the campaign can gain enough momentum in its final stretch. In an era where game servers vanish overnight and digital licenses come with expiration dates, the Stop Killing Games campaign isn't just niche—it's urgent. PewDiePie's message is clear: if you believe games you've bought should stay playable, now's the time to act.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
YouTube creator PewDiePie no longer among YouTube's top 10 most-subscribed channels after 12 years; check who replaced him
Felix Kjellberg, popularly known as PewDiePie , has officially fallen out of YouTube's top 10 most-subscribed channels ; a major moment for a creator who once reigned supreme. This shift reflects more than just subscriber numbers; it highlights YouTube's evolving algorithm, the rise of Shorts-based creators like kimpro828 , and PewDiePie's own transition toward a quieter, family-focused life in Japan. Once the face of independent content creation, he now uploads occasionally for fun, no longer driven by metrics. Though no longer at the top, his legacy as a pioneer of online content and YouTube culture remains unmatched and deeply influential. PewDiePie drops out of YouTube's top 10 channels after leading generation of creators PewDiePie started his YouTube career in 2010 with simple gaming Let's Plays. His unpolished humour, passionate personality, and genuine interaction allowed him to cut through the initial noise on YouTube. In 2013, he was the most-subscribed YouTuber . Between 2014 and 2017, he was also the most-watched YouTuber globally , as reported. But PewDiePie was more than just another gamer; instead, he became a figure of independent creator culture, meme culture, and a community-driven paradigm that valued personality above polish. His style changed from horror gaming to vlogs, comedy sketches, meme reviews, and music, and he became one of the most diverse creators on the platform. Time magazine acknowledged his cultural influence in 2016 by including him on their list of the 100 most influential people in the world. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Soluções confiáveis para centros de dados IA Siemens Energy Saiba Mais Undo South Korean shorts creator surpasses PewDiePie in subscriber rankings South Korean Shorts creator kimpro828 has finally surpassed PewDiePie after 12 years of leading the top positions on YouTube, as revealed in a report by Dexerto . Kimpro828's short-form, viral content tailored for YouTube Shorts has seen his channel gain immense subscriber bases, helping him surpass PewDiePie to take the #10 positions . This progression emphasizes a significant change in YouTube's algorithmic priority. Whereas PewDiePie previously dominated with long-form, personality-focused uploads, his exclusion from the Shorts platform has emerged as a turning point in his fall in rankings. He has never made a single YouTube Short, while others such as kimpro828 have used the format's blowout reach to drive their growth. PewDiePie steps back from the creator race to focus on family and fulfillment In the creator economy today, success is increasingly tied to high-throughput, crew-operated channels optimized for YouTube's algorithmic tastes. Channels such as MrBeast, T-Series, and Cocomelon now dominate the uppermost charts by creating optimized, scalable content for worldwide audiences. Conversely, PewDiePie opted to take a more intimate route, retreating from the competitive pace. He started posting less regularly, prioritizing quality, enjoyment, and relationship building with his core group of followers. "I just wanna do YouTube the way I did it when I started, which is for fun," he explained to his viewers. PewDiePie's drop in rankings is no mystery; he has been semi-retired since 2022, following his relocation to Japan with his wife, Marzia Kjellberg (formerly Marzia Bisognin). The couple, who met online in 2011 and got married in 2019 at London's Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, have embraced a quieter lifestyle. They had their first child, a son, Björn, in 2023. Posting the happy news on Instagram, Marzia captioned, "11/07/2023 Welcome to the family, little Bjorn." The duo now concentrates on home life, household renovations, and the occasional update for fans. With fatherhood and a quiet home life on their minds, PewDiePie has clearly opted out of the daily uploads, giving personal contentment more priority over being a dominant force on the platform. How PewDiePie's T-Series showdown became a symbol of creator independence Numerous fans nostalgically recall PewDiePie's legendary subscriber war against T-Series in 2019 a campaign that became a cultural phenomenon for YouTube itself. The "Subscribe to PewDiePie" movement was a meme bigger than itself; it symbolized creator-driven authenticity against corporate content. Even though he ultimately lost the competition, the face-off managed to rally the online world around the principles PewDiePie stood for: independence, humor, and communion. Now, MrBeast has taken the crown that PewDiePie once held. With more than 408 million subscribers, MrBeast is leading the platform by a wide margin leaving even T-Series far behind with more than 100 million subscribers. Although PewDiePie is no longer part of YouTube's top 10, he perhaps does not need to be any longer. His legacy as the pioneer of digital content is untouchable. He created a template for future creators, made a career on YouTube possible, and demonstrated to the world how one human could wield global power without a brand name behind them. Also Read | Meghan Markle shares new video of daughter Lilibet in rare behind-the-scenes brand moment | Watch AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Who is Bryan Arnett? YouTuber sued by In-N-Out for impersonating employee, making ‘lewd' comments
YouTuber Bryan Arnett has landed in hot water with popular fast-food chain In-N-Out over a recent prank video that went south quite quickly. In a video uploaded to his channel on April 25 this year, Arnett donned an outfit identical to that of an In-N-Out employee and posed as a drive-thru worker at a closed location in Glendale on Easter Sunday. The lewd remarks made by him to unsuspecting customers during the prank have led the popular chain to file a lawsuit against him. YouTuber Bryan Arnett faces a lawsuit from In-N-Out after a prank video featuring lewd remarks went viral.(AFP. YouTube/Bryan Arnett) ALSO READ| Top 10 most-subscribed YouTubers: PewDiePie no longer on the list With over 600,000 followers across YouTube and Instagram, Arnett is a content creator known for frequently making prank videos and uploading them on his platform. He has picked In-N-Out as his playground for pranks in previous videos as well where he hung a fake employee of the month plaque with his photo on the wall of a restaurant and paid his bill in pennies. In his latest antics, Arnett asked customers if they would like their food made 'doggy style', suggested that employees of the chain dip their feet in the lettuce used to make food that was contaminated with condoms and cockroaches, implied that the chain only served food to gay people and asked a customer if they'd like to try the 'monkey burger' which came with a 'damn-near black bun'. The tip of the iceberg came when he asked a customer, 'I like watching my wife sleeping with other men. Is that something you'd be interested in?' The lawsuit The lawsuit was filed on June 20 and accused Arnett of falsely representing the company and defaming its brand with 'lewd, unsettling and bizarre' behavior. A cease-and-desist letter was issued in early May. The suit seeks to ban Arnett from all In-N-Out locations, recoup any earnings made from the video, and pursue damages as applicable. In-N-Out had previously filed a suit against another content creator for similar antics at the chain. 'For over seven decades, we have worked hard to create a welcoming and enjoyable experience for every Customer who visits us. Recently, we have seen an increase in online media personalities who have chosen to play pranks or practical jokes that are designed to embarrass, humiliate, or upset our Customers, their families, and our Associates. These individuals have engaged in behavior that includes deception, trespass, lewdness, and other actions that have then been posted on social media for their personal and monetary gain at the expense of our Customers and the In-N-Out Burger brand,' said In-N-Out Burger Chief Legal & Business Officer Arnie Wensinger in a statement to The Independent. ALSO READ| 'At Home' retail chain to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and close stores? All we know Arnett's response to the lawsuit Arnett responded to the incident with a follow-up video posted on his YouTube days after the lawsuit. The video saw him sitting in his car and chowing down an In-N-Out burger while he was at it. 'When I went out and filmed the video, I kinda knew what kind of waters I was stepping into. I knew I was kinda teetering the line a little bit, pushing my luck. I wouldn't say I'm worried about the lawsuit. Like yeah, sure, it'll probably be annoying or whatever, but whatever's gonna happen is gonna happen,' he said. The prank video as well as the follow-up remarks video published by Arnett have since been switched to private viewing on YouTube. By Stuti Gupta
News18
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
PewDiePie No Longer Top 10 Most-Subscribed YouTube Channels, These Three Indians Are Ahead
Last Updated: PewDiePie aka Felix Kjellberg, reigned YouTube for more than half a decade. In 2025, the Swedish gamer and vlogger is no longer in the top 10 most-subscribed YouTube channels. Barrels! Felix Kjellberg, popularly known as PewDiePie, is no longer in the top 10 most-subscribed YouTube channels in the world. The 35-year-old content creator, who started his YouTube journey on April 29, 2010, quickly rose to fame thanks to his videos of him playing Amnesia: The Dark Descent, Happy Wheels, Flappy Bird, and Pokémon GO. His exaggerated reactions, over-the-top screams, and unscripted commentary made him stand out from the rest. His Swedish accent, charming on-screen presence, and consistent uploads quickly saw his channel rise to the most subscribed channel in the world. His vlogs and Q&A videos helped me build a Bro Army and loyal community. He stayed on top for over five and a half years across four separate runs in the past 15 years or so. However, his 'beef" with the music label, T-Series, based in India, was what put him in unprecedented global limelight. PewDiePie Vs T-Series The one-sided YouTube beef started back in September 2018 when, out of nowhere, the Noida-based music label T-Series claimed the #2 subscriber spot, sending the YouTube community including Pewds in a tizzy. While it was only fun and games for the Swedish gamer, who even released a diss track on T-Series, his fans and friends took the YouTube war way too seriously. MrBeast, known for his extravagant challenges and philanthropy, and who is currently the most subscribed YouTube channel on the platform with 403 million subs, was a fairly 'small" channel back in the day yet he spearheaded the 'Subscribe To PewDiePie" meme and took the Internet euphoria to the next level. Saiman Says, an Indian YouTuber, also gained popularity (and subscribers) when he joined thousands of YouTube creators including Davie504, and Markiplier who backed the Swedish content creator in this subscriber race against T-Series. Saiman travelled to the UK and even made a collab video with PewDiePie where the latter tried Indian snacks. Pandemic, Marriage, Japan Fascinated by Japanese culture and his love for anime, PewDiePie expressed moving to Japan and decided to relocate to the country from the UK along with his wife Marzia and pugs, Edgar and Maya. In a video, he emphasised the struggles of obtaining a stringent visa and the difficulty of moving the pugs to a different country. The transition aligned with the lifestyles of the YouTubers-turned-partners who aimed for a quieter and quaint life away from the spotlight. Privacy was hard to come by in the UK and Sweden. PewDiePie's years of YouTube grind reached its tail end. The young boy who screamed, shouted, and was untamed which often landed him into the biggest of YouTube controversies, transitioned into a laidback creator and vlogger with a slow, quiet lifestyle in Japan. In 2023, the couple welcomed their son Bjorn. His balanced and quieter YouTube content was welcomed by his loyal Bro Army. Who Are The Top 10? The current YouTubers reigning the video-sharing platform include the likes of MrBeast, Cocomelon, Like Nastya. Notably, three out of 10 YouTube channels are India-based channels featuring music and entertainment content. MrBeast: 408 million subscribers T-Series: 300 million subscribers Cocomelon- Nursery Rhymes: 195 million subscribers YouTube Movies: 186 million subscribers Vlad and Niki: 133 million subscribers Kids Diana Show: 130 million subscribers Like Nastya: 125 million subscribers Music: 122 million subscribers top videos View all Zee Music Company: 114 million subscribers PewDiePie currently has 110 million subscribers on YouTube. About the Author Anurag Verma Anurag Verma, News Editor at works independently for the Viral section. Bollywood, Cricket, Science, Tech, YouTube, Reddit, Meme Origins and everything Pop-culture are his forte. He covers More News18's viral page features trending stories, videos, and memes, covering quirky incidents, social media buzz from india and around the world, Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : pewdiepie Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: June 26, 2025, 12:21 IST News viral PewDiePie No Longer Top 10 Most-Subscribed YouTube Channels, These Three Indians Are Ahead
Economic Times
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
PewDiePie falls out of YouTube's top 10 most-subscribed channels after 12 years
PewDiePie no longer among YouTube's top 10 most-subscribed channels ADVERTISEMENT Felix Arvid Ulf Kjellberg, known online as PewDiePie, is a Swedish YouTuber widely recognized for pioneering online gaming content and influencing digital media culture. He created his YouTube channel 'PewDiePie' in 2010, initially posting Let's Play videos of horror and action titles. His content rapidly gained popularity, making him the most-subscribed YouTube channel by August 2013. From December 2014 to February 2017, his channel was also the most-viewed globally. Over the years, his video style expanded to include vlogs, comedy sketches, music, and commentary content. Once listed among the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine in 2016, PewDiePie has now officially fallen out of YouTube's top 10 most-subscribed list, marking the end of a 12-year presence in the platform's upper ranks. The shift reflects a broader change in both his content production and lifestyle. The drop in ranking follows his decision to reduce his upload frequency and focus on content created for personal enjoyment rather than growth. Also read: YouTube TV to lose Paramount channels soon: What subscribers should know Other channels, including MrBeast, T-Series, and Cocomelon, have surpassed PewDiePie by producing frequent, algorithm-optimized content targeting wide demographics. While Kjellberg's legacy remains firmly intact, his channel has not kept pace with the growth of corporate-backed or team-managed creators. Changing priorities and lasting legacy ADVERTISEMENT Kjellberg semi-retired from YouTube in recent years, frequently taking breaks and reducing his content output. He relocated to Japan with his wife, Italian internet personality Marzia Kjellberg, and has largely stepped back from the intense schedule that once defined his career. Despite this, PewDiePie continues to be celebrated for his lasting influence on YouTube and online have expressed nostalgia for the era when PewDiePie dominated the platform, particularly recalling his public subscriber race against Indian music label T-Series in 2019. The rivalry helped solidify his position as a cultural figurehead for independent creators and rallied widespread online support. That year, however, he lost the top spot to T-Series and later adopted a more private approach to his digital presence. ADVERTISEMENT Also read: YouTube Shorts has hit 200 billion daily views: CEO Neal Mohan'I stopped paying attention to the numbers,' Kjellberg previously said in reference to his channel's ranking. Observers widely interpret his decision to reduce uploads and focus on personal life as a shift in values rather than a decline in relevance. As of now, PewDiePie continues to post content sporadically, often focusing on lifestyle topics, reactions, or family life. While no longer at the peak of subscriber counts, his legacy as one of the platform's foundational figures remains secure.
