The Streamer Awards organiser said the negatives of her online role made it hard to enjoy the job. The app, which was criticised at launch for its $11.99 (£9) a month fee, will close on 31 December.

The VTuber industry has grown significantly since it first appeared. Some of the most popular content creators on the planet are VTubers, with the likes of Gura and Ironmouse dominating their ...