You’ve heard Ninja say it a thousand times, “do you have a Twitch Prime sub available”? Well Ninja, I do and I also want that “Fortnite” loot that comes with it, goddamn it. But I feel like there’s a catch to all this.
The Theory
Okay, you’ve subscribed to your favorite streamer using your mommy’s Amazon Prime account linked to your Twitch account because you’re a basement weeb like me. Time to claim that “Fortnite” Twitch Prime pack. Oh wait, before you can get the prize, you have to create an Epic account. Click clack paddy whack, you’ve now created an account with Epic. They have your email address, linked to you or your mom’s Amazon Prime accounts.
Do you think Amazon isn’t sharing data to Epic Games? They are in cahoots man! Nothing comes close to the popularity of “Fortnite.” Think about how many new Twitch Prime members there are now since their game launched. Wish I had some numbers to back that statement up–but if you’re a human being an just think about it for a fraction of a second and it should make sense. As a thank you, Amazon hands over valuable info to Epic Games. Here is a fun tidbit straight out of Epic’s Privacy Policy: “In some cases, other parties provide us with information about you.” Hmm, lemme guess that fiesta could be Amazon.
This also goes for all the redeemable loot using Twitch Prime. You HAVE to create an account on the developer’s page in order to claim the loot.
I know this doesn’t raise red flags for a ton of people but privacy is a commodity these days. Think of this as a pleb PSA.
I will leave you with this awkward AF video of Ninja justifying his sub count to Shroud: