May marked a bit of a quiet period for Hololive, with a noticeable drop in both viewership and Super Chat revenue across the board. While the numbers dipped slightly, there were still some noteworthy moments, including Houshou Marine reaching 4 million YouTube subscribers, and the second chapter of Enigmatic Recollection continuing to build interest. Continue reading Holo Stats – May 2025
Age of Empires II has been a cornerstone of my gaming life.
It was a crucial part of my childhood and remains a title I keep coming back to, even decades later. Since the release of the Definitive Edition in 2019, we’ve seen several expansions breathe new life into this classic but the recent release of The Three Kingdoms promises to be the biggest update since The Conquerors, which came out over twenty five years ago.
As someone who plays Age of Empires II regularly and follows the game’s evolution closely, I wanted to share my thoughts on this new expansion, how it compares to those that came before, and whether it’s worth the £15 price tag. Continue reading Age of Empires 2: The Three Kingdoms, First Impressions
April was an emotional month for Hololive fans, as we said goodbye to Nanashi Mumei, Murasaki Shion, and Gawr Gura. Three graduation streams took place within the span of a single week, marking the end of an era for some of Hololive’s most beloved talents. Continue reading Holo Stats – April 2025
On May 1st, 2025, Gawr Gura will graduate from Hololive, words that have shaken not only the Hololive community, but the wider VTubing world as well.
Since her debut in September 2020, Gura has been the face of VTubing, a symbol of its explosive global rise and mainstream recognition. But now, the time has come for her to leave this chapter behind and, as she herself might put it, return to the ocean. Continue reading Saying Goodbye to Gawr Gura – The Face of a Generation
Nanashi Mumei will graduate from Hololive on April 28th, 2025.
She originally debuted in August 2021 as part of Hololive Council, alongside Tsukumo Sana, Ceres Fauna, Ouro Kronii, and Hakos Baelz—with Sana and now Mumei being the first two members of Council to graduate.
On March 27th, 2025, Mumei announced her upcoming graduation, citing internal misalignments and chronic health issues as the reasons for her departure. Mumei has long battled a chronic cough, which unfortunately has limited her ability to work and stream as much as she may have wished during her time with Hololive.
As she prepares to say farewell, let’s take a moment to look back on Mumei’s time in Hololive and celebrate everything she accomplished. Continue reading A farewell to Nanashi Mumei
Murasaki Shion will be graduating on the 26th of April 2025. She’s been a long-standing member of Hololive, debuting back in 2018 and will be the 2nd member of Gen 2 to graduate after Minato Aqua.
Shion has been a part of Hololive for almost 7 full years and she was one of the first members to be scouted by Cover Corp rather than audition a significant milestone for Hololive’s development back in 2018. She’s seen the company grow into what it is today, and she leaves behind a strong legacy. For non-JP fans this will be a short recap of her time in Hololive and what she achieved. Continue reading A farewell to Murasaki Shion
On March 19th, I wrote a piece on graduation following Murasaki Shion’s announcement. Since then, two more graduations have been confirmed: Nanashi Mumei and now Gawr Gura from Hololive English.
Rather than repeat the same sentiments from that article, I’ve decided to keep this short and frame it as a FAQ-style reflection, offering some clarity based on what we currently know. Continue reading Gawr Gura Graduation Announcement – FAQs and Reflections
March was significant for Hololive, featuring major events that boosted views by over 24 million and Super Chat revenue by 30 million JPY. Notable performers included Shion, who excelled in Super Chats following her graduation announcement, while Koyori and Suisei maintained strong standings. However, graduation announcements introduced a bittersweet tone. Continue reading Holo Stats – March 2025
The anticipated Minecraft movie, set for release after 11 years, raises concerns about media adaptation, resembling an extensive advertisement rather than a quality film. Despite heavy marketing and merchandise, its potential for creativity appears lacking compared to the successful LEGO movie. Nonetheless, viewers remain hopeful for unexpected quality. Continue reading Why the Minecraft movie really concerns me
The article discusses the challenges faced by game studios Bungie and Hi-Rez as they expand into multiple projects. While trying to balance their main hits with new ventures, both companies have suffered from quality issues and resource mismanagement. The need for focused development and sustained player engagement is emphasized to avoid failure. Continue reading The Cost of Overexpansion: How Bungie and Hi-Rez Mismanaged Their Success
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