A Twitch streamer claims to be able to control games with her mind. I thought it was telekinetic baloney – so I went round to give it a go I am sitting in a house in North London with electrodes attached to my temporal lobes to supposedly learn how to control video games with my mind. Wait, let me explain. In July, twentysomething Twitch streamer Perri Karyal hit headlines when she claimed to have defeated two bosses in Elden Ring by thought alone. The cynics, being cynics, were soon to call her out on social media. “It’s faked,” posted @gamerguru2924. “What a fraud,” yelled @saucypepperoni. “This is some bullshit, why are you fools believing this?” considered @Pennywyze-ub7ry. Continue reading...

The Twitch streamer and comedian curated her list by scrolling back to 2020 in her TikTok likes. Some call it objective research, others call it retina damage * Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email I am a comedian, Twitch streaming buffoon and getter of a journalism degree. People usually end their bio with a funny third thing but I am here for a serious investigation. When I was asked to write this column, I did the normal amount of research and read every single previous piece in preparation. And you’d never believe it but a lot of people will use this opportunity to platform fresh comedic talent, some of whom they personally know. It’s like nepotism but for uplifting talented friends who deserve a spotlight. It’s disgusting and biased journalism that only serves a greater good. There will be none of that here today! Not on my watch! Continue reading...