Richard Tyler “Ninja” Blevins is arguably the most high-profile streamer today, having topped Twitch’s streaming service while he was active there and more recently toppingMixer’s as well. In fact,Ninja’s inactive Twitch profileis still there and still tops the service, though technically speaking, Tfue is now the top streamer on Twitch. This is despite the fact that Tfue has effectively half the number of followers.
That’s only to say that Ninja is about as high-profile as it gets in the streaming world, but there’s still plenty that all viewers, albeit formerly on Twitch or currently onMixer, may not know about him. As such, here are 5 things many do not simply know.
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He Wrote a Book
In August 2019, Ninja had a gaming guide titledGet Good: My Ultimate Guide to Gamingpublished by Penguin Random House. It covers everything from choosing the right gear to play with and setting specific goals to basic strategies and more in the multiplayer field. For those interested in getting better atFortnite,Apex Legends, or generally any shooter title, it may not be a bad read.
He’s Going to Be in a Movie
While Ryan Reynolds is set to be the main character of the forthcoming movie,Free Guy, a movie about a video game NPCrealizing that his world is a game, there are going to be plenty other appearances. The movie/game world has been described a crossover betweenGrand Theft AutoandFortnite, so it shouldn’t be surprising that Ninja has a role in the movie. It remains to be seen how extensive it is, but he’s playing himself alongside other notable appearances including Imane “Pokimane” Anys and Lanna “LazaBeam” Eacott. Sean “Jacksepticeye” McLoughlin will also have a role in the movie, though he is portraying Q*bert as opposed to playing himself.
How He Got His Start
It’s easy to say that Ninja’s popularity exploded with the rise ofFortnite, having become practically synonymous with the game, yet he put in the hard work and hours long before the initial release ofFortnite. His career as a professional video gamer began after graduation from high school, where in 2009, he began playingHalo 3professionally. His reputation began there before he moved to streaming in 2011, playing a variety of games up until the modern dayFortnite.
Appearances
Outside Mixer, Ninja has had a number of high-profile appearances. These include, but are not limited to, the following:
Ninja’s Net Worth
Pinning down Ninja’s net worth, especially after the move to Mixer, can be hard. After all, thespecifics of Ninja’s contract with Mixerhave never been released, but despite this, most estimate Ninja’s net worth to be between $10 million and $15 million dollars, compiling what he makes through various brand deals and his time dedicated to streaming.
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