Valkyrae Ludwig Nintendo Beef Heats Up Over Sponsorship Drama

The Valkyrae Ludwig Nintendo beef is back in the spotlight—and this time, it’s messier (and funnier) than ever. During a recent stream, Valkyrae playfully dragged Ludwig over what she called Nintendo’s obvious favoritism toward her—and she wasn’t holding back. With Roomy Rumble references, pointed jabs, and real talk about brand deals, the friendly fire revealed deeper layers in their long-standing banter.

Nintendo Shade: Rae Flexes Her Early Access

Valkyrae took center stage with some lighthearted but pointed trolling, stating:

“You want to know why Ludwig’s mad? Ludwig is mad because Nintendo loves me and they’ll never love him because he talked so much sh*t about Nintendo—and that’s his fault.”

She then dropped the mic by revealing she had access to the new Nintendo Switch a full day before release, adding:

“You know who’s not playing it early? Ludwig.”

While the tone was fun, Rae’s smirks and word choices made it clear: this wasn’t just content—it was a flex.

Digging Into the “Beef”

Ludwig has a history of roasting Nintendo over their copyright policies and treatment of content creators. Rae, meanwhile, seems to have stayed on Nintendo’s good side—and she made sure Ludwig (and everyone watching) knew it.

“Literally everyone and his sponsors are picking me over him… Not me being bitter, bro.”

She also took issue with comments Ludwig made during Roomy Rumble, particularly when he joked:

“Valkyrae, god thieves. I kind of f*ck with Courage though.”

To which Rae snapped back:

“That’s funny because Courage is actually going to be playing on the Switch with me early… and not Ludwig. So crazy.”

Stream Confrontation: Ludwig Enters the Chat

Eventually, Ludwig joined Rae’s stream, greeting her with:

“Sup my—”

Only for Rae to deadpan:

“That’s a different energy than I was expecting.”

Trying to backpedal, Ludwig claimed:

“I said respectfully, Valkyrae. That makes it better, right?”

The two volleyed passive-aggressive jokes and emotional truths as Rae reiterated her theory that Ludwig’s frustration stems from being iced out by Nintendo.

Ludwig, with classic mock self-pity, said:

“I’m so hurt by it… I mean, I tried man. I’ve just said horrible things about their devs and staff.”

Then compared his past slander to his Riot Games criticisms, “except times 10.”

Bonus Plot Twist: The Sponsorship Leak

Adding more tension to the saga, Ludwig admitted to accidentally leaking Rae’s upcoming sponsorship for a game. Rae brushed it off with a laugh—but fans noticed the shift in her expression. Playful? Yes. Forgotten? Definitely not.

Though it’s clear that the Valkyrae Ludwig Nintendo beef is more show than showdown, there’s truth beneath the jokes. Rae is reveling in her brand momentum while Ludwig grapples with being the outsider—at least when it comes to Nintendo. Their friendship keeps things grounded, but the industry tension adds real stakes to the viral clips.

The back-and-forth has lit up YouTube and X (Twitter), proving once again why Valkyrae and Ludwig’s dynamic is one of the most entertaining in streaming. Whether the “beef” is cooked or still sizzling, fans are eating it up. For more, do check out the link below.