From League of Legends to Fortnite Fame: How an Aussie Gamer Built a 3M+ Follower Empire Through Authentic Content and Perfect Timing on Twitch
When you think about Australian gaming content creators who've made it big on the international stage, few stories are as compelling as that of a Melbourne-born streamer who turned her passion for gaming into a multi-million follower empire. Kathleen Belsten, better known to her fans as Loserfruit, has become something of a legend in the streaming world, particularly among the Fortnite community where her vibrant personality and genuine enthusiasm have earned her a devoted following.
Her journey wasn't an overnight success story, though. Back in March 2013, when Twitch was still finding its footing and YouTube gaming was in its infancy, Loserfruit started creating satirical League of Legends content. Like many creators of that era, she was experimenting with different games and formats, trying to find her niche. The spark she once felt for League eventually faded, leading her to explore other titles like Minecraft and Overwatch before ultimately discovering her calling with Fortnite in late 2017.
The timing couldn't have been better. Fortnite was exploding in popularity, and Loserfruit's authentic approach to content creation resonated with viewers who were hungry for genuine gaming experiences rather than overly produced content. Her follower count tells the story perfectly - from around 430,000 Twitch followers in 2017 to over 1 million by June 2019, and eventually surpassing 3 million followers. Her YouTube presence is even more impressive, with over 5 million subscribers on her main channel, TheLoserfruit, plus a secondary channel called Lufu for her non-gaming content.
What sets her apart isn't just her gaming skills, though she's proven herself in competitive settings like the Fortnite Celebrity Pro-Am tournaments in 2018 and 2019. It's her personality that really shines through - she's known for being the type of streamer who can keep you entertained even during the quieter moments of gameplay. Her Twitch bio playfully claims she's "the streamer to watch when no one else is live," attributed humorously to Thomas Jefferson, which perfectly captures her self-deprecating humor and approachable nature.
Beyond her individual success, Loserfruit has become part of larger gaming communities, most notably The Click Crew, where she collaborates with other prominent Australian creators like LazarBeam. She's also expanded her presence beyond gaming, posting dance videos on Instagram and maintaining an active social media presence that gives fans glimpses into her life off-camera. In 2021, she officially joined Team PWR as a Fortnite content creator, cementing her status as one of the most influential female gamers in the Australia-New Zealand region. Her relationship with fellow content creator Marcus (Prestige Clips) since late 2017 has also become part of her public persona, showing fans that there's a real person behind the streaming success.