Imane “Pokimane” Anys is one of the biggest streamers on Twitch and showcases games like Valorant there. As one of the few women at the top of Twitch, she frequently faces harassment. She is now taking a break from Twitch.
Who is Pokimane?
- With over 9 million followers, she ranks 9th among the largest channels on Twitch
- Over 17,000 viewers watch her on average when she plays games like Valorant
- Unlike her revealing colleague Amouranth, she is seen as a friendly, scandal-free, and nice role model for Twitch
- However, she is also often the target of attacks, like when she was a victim of a “hate raid” in January
- She announced on Twitter that she would be taking a break from Twitch
As a variety streamer, Pokimane spends a lot of time in the “Just Chatting” category on Twitch, but she also enjoys playing the tactical shooter Valorant.
She wants to focus on her life offline
Pokimane is currently very busy. She just returned from Amsterdam after attending TwitchCon EU following her trip to Korea. On July 19, 2022, she announced on Twitter that she wanted to take a break. When she will return remains open.
In her brief post, she hinted at feeling the need for a “mental reset” for a while. She also wants to focus on herself and her life outside of the internet.
In my opinion, breaks are essential for health and the longevity of a career.
Pokimane via Twitter
Pokimane thinks long-term and career-oriented. It seems she needs the break now to be able to perform better in the long run. This way, she wants to ensure she can stay professionally successful for a long time without risking burnout.
She also took the opportunity to thank her fans for their support over the past years. Thanks to her supporters, she can afford to take such a break. She is very grateful for that.
Additionally, Pokimane announced that she does not want to stop streaming forever. She looks forward to coming back refreshed and being able to provide content for her fans. When exactly that will be is still unknown.
This is also not the first time Pokimane has taken a break like this. She already stepped back for nearly a month in 2021, interrupted by a spontaneous stream of Among Us. (via dexerto)
Fans may also wonder if Pokimane will return to Twitch after her break. After all, the streamer recently stated that she would not be opposed to a YouTube deal.
Pokimane’s plans for her break
What is Pokimane doing now? On Twitter, Pokimane received a lot of positive reactions. Many fans wish her to enjoy her break and urge her to take care of herself.
When asked by a Twitter user if they could play Valorant together now, Pokimane responded with a clear “YES!” Her enthusiasm for gaming certainly hasn’t faded, even if she won’t be seen streaming for a while. (via Twitter)
Additionally, she mentioned that she would love to travel to Canada and made travel plans in the comments with her streaming colleague and “good friend” AriaSaki. (via Twitter)
So boredom is unlikely to be an issue. Whether Pokimane will really be seen in Canada soon remains to be seen.
Without Pokimane, Twitch is missing an important streamer. Moreover, many stars are increasingly switching to the competition of YouTube Gaming. A similar endeavor was also undertaken by Microsoft with its streaming platform Mixer, but failed. MeinMMO tells you what YouTube does better in this regard.
