Gamers Nexus is black mailing manufacturer

1. The claim at issue: “GamersNexus is blackmailing manufacturers” — where reporting begins

None of the provided reporting or primary posts explicitly say GN is “blackmailing manufacturers.” The available coverage centers on GN’s public allegations against LTT — plagiarism, data errors, and editorial disputes — and on GN suing Honey related to an alleged affiliate-scheme; it does not assert GN engaged in blackmail of manufacturers ^{[1] [2]}. Available sources do not mention GN blackmailing manufacturers.

2. What GamersNexus actually published and why it matters

GamersNexus posted a long-form “Our Response to Linus Sebastian” that lays out three “receipts”: alleged plagiarism by LTT (including an example tied to a WAN Show episode), unresolved data-accuracy issues, and what GN frames as unprofessional prior communications; GN included screenshots and links to support its claims ^[1]. That public, evidenced approach is framed by GN as journalistic critique and by some outlets as an escalation of a feud that began with GN’s August 2023 video criticizing LTT’s ethics and accuracy ^{[4] [1]}.

3. Linus Tech Tips’ reply: denial and reputational counterattack

LTT responded on the WAN Show and through other statements, calling GN’s allegations “false” and accusing GN of publishing “false and damaging information”; Linus publicly demanded receipts and has said GN refused to apologize or retract, intensifying the dispute ^{[5] [3]}. Media outlets report LTT’s posture as defensive and focused on disputing specific factual claims GN made, rather than acknowledging broader industry critiques ^{[5] [3]}.

4. Wider context: a long-running feud and industry norms

Reporting traces the public conflict back to August 2023, when GN released a critical video about LTT’s disclosures and accuracy; that history frames January 2025’s flare-up as part of an ongoing rivalry over attribution, data, and editorial standards among large tech channels ^{[4] [6]}. Plagiarism and attribution norms in tech YouTube are contested topics; one analysis overview discusses the feud, the industry’s expectations, and the difficulty of adjudicating such claims online ^[6].

5. The “Honey” lawsuit and how it intersected with the dispute

GamersNexus released an investigative video and related reporting in January 2025 about Honey and alleged affiliate-revenue issues, and GN is reported to have sued Honey over that matter; that investigation is part of what brought renewed attention to GN’s reporting and to LTT, who acknowledged not receiving some affiliate revenue but disputed GN’s representation of the facts ^{[2] [7]}. This sequence fueled accusations that one party withheld information while the other was presenting an investigative narrative ^{[2] [7]}.

6. What different outlets emphasize and possible implicit agendas

Sportskeeda and Dexerto focus on the public drama and exchange of accusations, highlighting GN’s documentation and LTT’s rebuttals ^{[7] [5]}. Plagiarism Today frames the conflict in terms of attribution norms and examines claims of plagiarism within industry context, indicating an editorial interest in rule-setting more than personal drama ^[6]. GamersNexus’ own page emphasizes a journalistic framing and response to personal attacks, which serves GN’s interest in defending its methods and credibility ^[1]. Each party’s public messaging advances reputational interests: GN as a watchdog and LTT as wronged and misrepresented.

7. What we can and cannot conclude from the available reporting

Available sources consistently document GN’s public allegations and LTT’s denials and counterstatements, but they do not provide independent adjudication of the plagiarism or data-error claims; outlets summarize, quote each side, and cite GN’s published receipts and LTT’s WAN Show rebuttals ^{[1] [5] [6]}. There is no reporting in the provided set that verifies GN engaged in blackmail of manufacturers; therefore claims of blackmail are not supported by these sources and are not found in current reporting.

8. Bottom line for readers

The dispute is a documented, high-profile public clash: GN published detailed allegations with screenshots and receipts; LTT denies and calls the allegations damaging, and other outlets have chronicled the exchange and the feud’s history ^{[1] [5] [4]}. If you are evaluating the stronger claim — that GN is blackmailing manufacturers — the material you provided contains no evidence for that specific allegation; further independent investigation or reporting beyond these sources would be required to substantiate it.