Popular video games streamer Ben “DrLupo” Lupo is officially leaving Twitch to exclusively stream on YouTube Gaming, it was announced today. DrLupo already has a fairly significant presence on YouTube with 1.74 million followers on the platform, but that is still less than have the 4.5 million followers he will be leaving behind on Twitch. DrLupo’s first exclusive stream on YouTube Gaming is set for tomorrow, August 31st.

I want to give a warm welcome to @DrLupo, who, as of today, will be streaming exclusively on @YouTubeGaming!

We’re continuing to build something special here, and adding people who do so much for so many people in the community brings me a lot of joy.

Welcome to the fam, Lupo! pic.twitter.com/r7rTubRixo

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