Feb 13 • 12:42 UTC 🇫🇮 Finland Ilta-Sanomat

American star upset with Ilkka Paananen – now an apology came from Finland

Popular American Twitch streamer Nicholas 'Jynxzi' Stewart expressed his displeasure towards the Finnish gaming company Supercell after feeling overlooked in a statement by CEO Ilkka Paananen.

Nicholas 'Jynxzi' Stewart, a prominent Twitch streamer and known for his gaming prowess, has voiced his frustration with Finnish gaming company Supercell. His ire was directed at the company's CEO, Ilkka Paananen, who failed to mention Stewart in a release that celebrated a record year for the game Clash Royale. Paananen highlighted the game's explosive growth, with new player registrations increasing by 500% in one year, yet omitted the contributions of key influencers like Stewart. This led to Stewart describing the oversight as the 'most egregious slap in the face' he has ever encountered.

Stewart, who had been extensively streaming Clash Royale from April 2025 to January 2026, amassed nearly nine million followers on Twitch during that time. His influence on the game's resurgence is significant; in just over seven months, he streamed the hit Finnish game for 932 hours, attracting an average of 31,155 concurrent viewers, with peaks reaching over 106,000. This level of engagement underscores Stewart's role in maintaining player interest and community engagement for Clash Royale, suggesting that he is a significant player in the game's ongoing narrative.

The incident highlights the sometimes contentious relationship between game developers and content creators, as well as the importance of recognition in the influencer space. Stewart's feedback reflects broader trends within the industry, where the voices of content creators are increasingly vital to marketing and audience engagement strategies, emphasizing the need for companies to acknowledge and collaborate with these online entertainers.

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