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Cyber & Technology May 1, 2026 525 stories in this edition

“These numbers were so botted”: xQc makes shocking claim about Overwatch League viewership

Times of India World / India / 1m ago / Sumit Roy
“These numbers were so botted”: xQc makes shocking claim about Overwatch League viewership

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Former Overwatch League pro xQc alleges the league's reported high viewership numbers were heavily inflated by bots. He claims an insider revealed the true, much lower audience figures during early testing, prompting his decision to leave professional esports. Strict streaming rules also hindered his content creation, pushing him to prioritize his personal brand.

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Former Overwatch League pro xQc alleges the league's reported high viewership numbers were heavily inflated by bots. He claims an insider revealed the true, much lower audience figures during early testing, prompting his...

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