CohhCarnage

CohhCarnage, born Benjamin "Ben" Cassell on June 25, 1984, is an American Twitch streamer, gaming personality, and digital content creator. He is widely recognized as one of the most prominent variety streamers on Twitch, known for his interactive broadcast style, positive community environment, and extensive play-throughs of single-player, role-playing, and strategy video games.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Cassell grew up in the United States and developed a passion for gaming at a young age, engaging deeply with massive multiplayer online games and working as a DJ and music producer on the East Coast. He later pursued formal studies in game design at Full Sail University in Florida. In 2013, Cassell transitioned into full-time content creation by launching his Twitch stream under the handle CohhCarnage. Though initially planned as a short six-month experiment, his consistent daily broadcast schedule quickly established him as a dedicated figure within the livestreaming industry.

Streaming Career and The Cohhilition

CohhCarnage built his online reputation around a strict policy of positivity and high viewer engagement, summarized by his community mantra of being happy, helpful, and respectful. He founded The Cohhilition, an online community centered on inclusive gaming discussions and collaborative events. Over his career, Cassell achieved a notable milestone by streaming live for 2,000 consecutive days, maintaining his schedule through major life events. Known for completing complex RPGs and strategy titles, he has also made cameo appearances in video games, including Cyberpunk 2077.

Business Ventures and Media Presence

In addition to his primary Twitch broadcasts, Cassell maintains a strong multi-platform presence, regularly uploading play-through archives, reactions, and short-form content to his YouTube channel, @CohhCarnage. He manages a dedicated backend support team to assist with channel operations, community moderation, and content editing. Beyond streaming, Cassell collaborates with hardware manufacturers, gaming brands, and software developers, and has expanded into angel investing with companies like custom PC builder PowerGPU.

Personal Life

Cassell resides in North Carolina with his wife and children. An avid animal lover, he frequently shares updates about his household pets with his viewers. Following the conclusion of his 2,000-day daily streaming streak, he adjusted his schedule to foster a long-term balance between content creation and spending time with his family.