Tyler “Ninja” Blevins was once the biggest streamer on Twitch. After a mysterious tweet from the 31-year-old, his fans are wondering what is going on.
Who is Ninja?
- Ninja is a Twitch streamer named Tyler Blevins
- Ninja was the most successful streamer on Twitch in 2018 and had an average of over 77,000 viewers
- The streamer held the record for the most subscriptions on Twitch for a long time, but Ninja’s record has now been broken.
What was the tweet? Ninja posted a mysterious tweet. Without providing further context or explanations, the 31-year-old wrote that he needs a break.
It is currently unclear whether he means a break from streaming or something else. As of now (September 02), the reason behind the statement is also unknown.
The exact wording from Ninja was:
I just need a break… I don’t know when I’ll be back or where.
Ninja via Twitter
Support from Colleagues and Fans
How are fans reacting? In the comments under Ninja’s tweet, the question arises as to what happened.
- Deathspirit via Twitter: “Does anyone know what happened?”
Other users, including well-known figures from the gaming and streaming industry, wish him all the best for his health:
- TimTheTatman via Twitter: “Love you bro, I’m here if you need anything.”
- “AnthonyDay via Twitter: Take as much time as you need, buddy!”
- Goldenboy via Twitter: “Take care of yourself!”
- Clix via Twitter: “I hope everything is alright, G.O.A.T.!” (Note: G.O.A.T. = Greatest of all time)
All Just Marketing?
Is there a plan behind the post? In the comments under the post, there are also some users who suspect that this is a marketing move and that Ninja might switch as a streamer to YouTube.
- FaZeCoomer via Twitter: “It’s a marketing stunt. He said ‘or where’, so he will be making a comeback on YouTube Gaming.”
- ItsIsaiahClark via Twitter: “He’s moving to YouTube.”
What indicates Ninja’s transition to YouTube? Just a few hours before Ninja posted the mysterious tweet, he shared a stream notification on the social network. The streamer wrote, “Big things are coming” (via Twitter).
Additionally, it seems that Ninja is no longer a partner on the streaming platform Twitch and lost the badge that indicates the status (via Twitch).
If Ninja really announced an upcoming transition to YouTube with this tweet, he would not be the first streamer that the platform has poached from Twitch this year.
