Ana Valens

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Editorial Strategist and Freelance Writer at Freelance

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Want to Stream in 'VRChat'? This 'VRC' Staff Member Gave Me Some Good Advice

2 days ago | vice.com | Ana Valens

Often times, I feel like VTubers are sleeping on the hidden power of VRChat. I mean, yes, plenty of popular Twitch streamers are avid VRChat users. MurderCrumpet, Buni, SokkzVR, and Saeko all come to mind immediately. But as a VRChat content creator myself, I believe many VTubers just aren’t aware of the possibilities VRC offers. The platform has become incredibly advanced, featuring a wide assortment of gorgeous avatars to behold as well as breathtaking worlds to explore.
More People Are Searching up Stuff About VTubers. That’s Good and Bad

3 days ago | vice.com | Ana Valens

“VTubers! We need to write about VTubers!” Ah, I remember the strategy conversations now. At my old job, I insisted that we hop on the VTuber SEO train before other publications beat us to the punch. Apparently, I was on to something. Last month, I reported on Steam’s most popular VTubing software and concluded that more people are experimenting with VTubing than ever before. It also turns out more Americans are also searching things up about VTubing.
This VTuber's Live2D Model List Lets Anyone Start VTubing Right Away. Even You

1 week ago | vice.com | Ana Valens

VTubing is an incredible hobby, but it can also be an expensive one. Doubly so if you want a Live2D model, the gold standard in 2D VTubing. Commissioning a rig and a model can cost thousands of dollars, especially if you’re seeking out some of the top creators in the field. Is it worth the price? Absolutely, without a doubt. But unless you’re rich (and if you are, DM me), Live2D probably isn’t your first choice for VTubing.
VTubers Should Be in More Games. Here Are Some Examples

1 week ago | vice.com | Ana Valens

Did you want a VTuber in a Hideo Kojima project? Good news. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is set to star Hololive favorite Usada Pekora, one of the most well recognized Japanese VTubers across the entire industry. While Pekora’s inclusion certainly puzzled some, I’m inclined to agree with my fellow Waypoint contributor Brent Koepp: Bring on everyone’s favorite rabbit-themed VTuber. Why not?
I Just Pre-Ordered This 'VRChat' Avatar. You Might Want It, Too

1 week ago | vice.com | Ana Valens

“Ana,” one of my furry VRChat friends said. “You’re way more plugged into egirl VRC than we are I think.” That remark came up after I showed him my VRChat avatar listicle from last week. I posted the link in a group chat with spooji, the Mamehinata avatar user I mentioned. Spooji quickly recognized the GodMagician avatar, but despite seeing her everywhere in VRChat, he never knew the creator’s name.
New to VTubing? Don't Discount VRoid Studio. It's Hiding Its Power Level

1 week ago | vice.com | Ana Valens

I’ve been feeling really passionate about VTuber basics and tutorials lately. It’s like I have this burning urge to share everything I know with new VTubers, just to help them along their journey. Pay it forward, you know? I received a lot of help and resources when I first became a VTuber in 2021. Now it’s time for me to help the growing assortment of new VTubers out there.
Steam Users Unironically Like This Feet Posing Tool

1 week ago | vice.com | Ana Valens

Did you ever fire up Steam and think, “man, I really wish I had a program that let me look at realistic models of feet?” Well, this program has you covered. And it’s surprisingly popular with its userbase of feet-gawking Steam customers. HAELE 3D – Feet Poses Pro is a software that lets users study and observe 3D feet from various angles.
Are More People Becoming VTubers? Steam's Stats Suggest So

1 week ago | vice.com | Ana Valens

Is it just me, or is everyone becoming a VTuber? The content creation format’s initial boom during the heart of the COVID pandemic sparked a much greater, much more long-term interest in the medium. More and more, artists, video essayists, streamers, even ASMR creators are experimenting with VTuber personas. I’ve even seen a few journalists try out VTubing. VTuber stands for “Virtual YouTuber.” It’s a catch-all term for anyone who pilots a virtual model while interacting with an audience.
VTubers Are Sleeping On This Incredible Program (Which Even Has a Retro Gaming Feature)

2 weeks ago | vice.com | Ana Valens

Every VTuber has a trump card in their toolkit to increase immersion in their recordings, streams, and ASMR content. I’ve seen a couple VTubers experiment with reverb and doppler effects on their audio, for example, or add high quality animations and stream overlays to keep viewers interested. But there’s one post-processing tool that’s just as powerful as it is cheap, and it’s designed with anime content in mind.
It's Hilarious How One of the Top Steam Games is Simply Called 'Waifu'

2 weeks ago | vice.com | Ana Valens

Hey folks, any interest in playing Waifu? No, seriously, do you want to give Waifu a try? It’s one of the most popular games on Steam at the moment. And yes, it’s completely free. So go on and see what Team Waifu is cooking up with Waifu, available now for all waifu fans worldwide. Released on Steam in December 2024, Waifu is an idle game where players can collect over a dozen anime girls, each with varying backgrounds and personalities.