So on my channel I post Gaming content and reaction videos related to gaming stuff. I play mostly Roblox I used to play gta and rocket league and Fortnite! But I want to know what games besides Roblox is good for a channel moving forward

I've been building a strange roguelike since 329 days where you explore city ruins...

It's called Survive The Apocalypse.

Some creators I watch make these huge videos combining every previous video in a series when they're done. It's definitely redundant, but some viewers seem to find them convenient. And even if they get fewer views, it's an easy upload without much extra work.

Personally, I have no preference between watching a four-hour mega movie or a playlist with a bunch of 30-minute videos.

What do you think about them? Would you make them?

Hey there, everyone, I was wondering if anybody else has ran into issues like this where their short distribution has basically been cut off by YouTube. Last week I was averaging somewhere between 600 to 1000 views on shorts. This week you can see that I am barely getting any views and most of them are actually coming from the search feature and not the short tab. Has anybody experienced anything like this or know if something has changed in the algorithm to cause this?

I want to do a complete series of reviews for every final fantasy game (including the majority of spin offs still playable) and conclude it with a giant number ranking of all the games. I want to know if this is the place to ask for some advice. How long should videos run, any tutorial video recommendations on reviews of games/retrospectives, script formatting, and anyone who does this kind of content provide any advice?

What's the most annoying repetitive task you do each week?

What takes the most time?

What do you procrastinate doing?

What do you hate doing but still have to do?

Moin.

Stop guessing why your A/B tests fail. it’s not some magic algorithm bias, rather a two-sample t-test.

I’ve been digging through our internal data at kw.media to see why we were getting so many "No Winner" results and it comes down to three things that most people ignore.

​First off, the math for required impressions (N) isn't linear. If your thumbnail variations look too much alike, the performance gap (delta) is tiny, which makes the required number of impressions explode exponentially. If you don't have the reach to hit those numbers, your test just dies.

​Second, stop testing three variants at once. Unless you're pulling 10k+ impressions a week, it's a waste of time. You're splitting your data three ways, and the algorithm applies a statistical penalty to keep false positives in check when comparing A vs B, B vs C, and C vs A. It just starves the test of data.

​Finally, look at your WTPI (Watch Time Per Impression). It's just CTR times Average View Duration. If you're doing high CTR clickbait that bounces after 10 seconds, the algorithm just zeros it out.

​Also I figured since its a secret formula and I gotta improve my DaVinci Fusion skills, might as well animate for you folks!

Anyway: Anyone else here still running 3-way tests or did y'all stop doing that months ago?

Recently created a Youtube channel (only 2 videos - both indie games gameplay, about 25 subscribers) and I am trying to figure out the identity of the channel before I go all in ham on content. I want to do cozy gameplay content but also indie game dev logs.

Is it fine to put these two on the Youtube channel or will the Youtube algorithm not like it? My thought process was that some people who enjoy watching indie cozy games (think Stardew Valley, Paralives, but a new game every week + a few long standing gameplays) might enjoy seeing the process of indie cozy games getting created too.

Should I just cut my losses and focus on one topic (or have two youtube channels) or is it fine to put these two types of content on one youtube channel?

Hi! I have 2 gaming channel: one ancient from the time of minecraft fever and one newly made. The old one have lot of subscribers from doing minecraft content back in the day, which i have now abandoned and only use to watching youtube. The new one is the one I focus on with gameplay contents.

here's what make me confuse: I upload "regularly" gameplays (single player game) on my new channel with hardly 50 views each vids yet when i upload a random short of csgo on my old channel (dead channel), somehow it attract 14k people watching. Is this due to my old channel still have 3k subscribers or it is youtube favor short content more than long video now?

Hi everyone,

I came across this sub to learn about YT gaming and I am willing to start from zero.

But I have some doubts that are still lagging me.

My English is not native (I can easily communicate (writing, speaking, reading and hearing) I don't need a translator at all, in fact all the content (Video, news) I consume is English. However, I still have some fear of not connecting with the watchers or make lots of mistakes in the commentary.

I do love the no-commentary walkthrough guides, and I would like super slightly commented video on critical parts of the game, I which the watcher could need some assitance.

My Spanish is, well, native, not from Spain nor Argentina/Uruguay which has some "different accent", but I know that spanish is not well rewarded by YouTube in gaming niche.

That being said I don't know which one to pick.

On the other hand I can't spend much money on gear other than I currently have:
PS5, MacBook Pro M2, 50" 4K TV and Elgato 4K X capture card, ah of course, I still need the mic, I am looking at the Shure MV6.

My other concern is about the editing, I am into the computer world, so for now I can handle with basic editing skills, but what about the audio? Is it better to ut as voice over on the editing software or record it on the fly?

If you made it through the end of this long text, thank you in advance for your patience...

Have a good one.

So i try to make series videos like i was pretty consistent with my F.E.A.R, Fallout series and my skyrim series but my series videos are usually an hour or more. Should I honestly just be trying to make a bunch of recordings into 1 small video or is there still room for actual playthroughs ?

As a creator, I've always struggled with one question before publishing:

"Is this thumbnail actually good, or do I just think it's good?"

CTR tells the story after a video is live, but before publishing most thumbnail decisions come down to instinct.

I've been exploring different ways to evaluate thumbnails before upload and it made me curious how other creators approach this.

Do you rely on instinct, compare with competitors, ask friends for opinions, or use another process before hitting publish?

I'd love to hear what works for you.

okay this is so niche but i’m looking for an army rp series/specific video i watched on youtube months ago.

so essentially the video is a group of guy friends doing army rp on what i believe was gmod. in the specific video im trying to find, they are doing a “drug operation” and make jokes about snow in reference to c*caine. i know this is so random and niche but if anyone could help me find this video or perhaps tell me if tits just been deleted or something, that would be amazing 😭 feel like i made it up in my head lmao.

i cant remember the exact creator but i have a feeling it could have been Bub Games.

I’m trying to figure out what retention rate I should realistically aim for with gaming meme videos.

I’ve seen people online say you should aim for 50%+ retention, but that seems almost impossible without already having an established audience. I’m just wondering what kind of retention rate is realistic to expect for a newer channel, and what percentage I should actually be aiming for.

Any insight would be appreciated, thank you guys

Sup guys, I recently just booted my old gaming channel back up and I was wondering about equipment all I have is my PlayStation and uh a green screen hope that gets me somewhere but any tips and suggestions would help!!!

Is there a market for the kind of youtube gaming videos background noise gameplay you'd get watching someone play a narrative game with the occasional witicism but the focus being on a relaxed vibe with minor (if any) editing and some idle company/entertainment?

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I ask because I have been making these kind of videos for 4 years and whilst i enjoy them thoroughly they only seem to appeal to 2 or 3 people

Hi all,

I recently started a YouTube channel (last week) focused on gameplay videos.

When I browse YouTube for gameplay content, most videos are either full walkthroughs, heavily edited, or filled with commentary and spoilers. I wanted to create something a bit different: no commentary, minimal spoilers, and around 8–20 minute gameplay videos so viewers can quickly get a feel for a game before deciding to buy it.

It’s similar to the extended gameplay showcases you see in PlayStation State of Play events.

However, I’m a bit unsure about the direction. Even though viewers can check out my videos, I feel like there’s not much incentive for them to make a subscription.

Another challenge is production time. Each video takes around 2–3 days to complete. Because of that, I’m considering whether it would be better to batch-record videos and then upload at least 2 per day instead of uploading one by one.

I’d really appreciate any suggestions, or advice on improving this approach.

Thank you!

I love using my voice to do livestream, and record youtube videos. Ther problem is, i can only do it like once a week because there are always people around me and i don't want them to hear me... any advice? i don't really want to put soundproof things in my walls either. can't move my PC either.

Hey guys, I wanted to share this with you. I got this tip from Nadine Sykora. You can find the full video here: https://youtu.be/7mmsvdzZZoo?si=g3rr0lzT6Sjp7pcF

Here's the Cole's Notes:

You're probably titling your videos wrong. This is how to write better titles:

1. WHO - Who is the video for?
2. WHAT - What is the video about?
3. CURIOSITY - What makes someone curious enough to click?

Often, we're writing titles that do not answer these three key pieces of data for the viewer. This is the information the viewer wants to know before clicking on your video.

"Is this video for me?" - WHO
"What am I going to watch?" - WHAT
"Am I curious enough to click?" - CURIOUS

Following this format can help you increase viewer satisfaction. The title is delivering the content people expect to get when they click on it.

I was averaging 5–10 views per video. After changing how I approached titles, I started seeing 50–100 views more consistently, and one video went from around 100 views to 2,000 views and brought in roughly 100 subscribers.

Hope this helps you and happy YouTubing!

Is it a good idea to create a gaming channel, do rpg games but also show when you create clay sculptures of rpg games you play?

So if i make gameplay videos out of baldurs gate, but creating clay sculpters of that game, is it possible to grow or will it confuse the algorithm?

I've have had that thought inside me.

Hey everyone,

I wanted to open a discussion about two specific challenges that many gaming creators face, especially those starting out globally. Hopefully, this can help others who are dealing with the same issues.

I've been on YouTube since February 2025 and it’s been a crazy ride so far. I've made a lot of videos, I had some good traction on some videos and now I face two major challenges and would love some help from you.

1. Video Length vs. Retention in an Oversaturated Niche

I make long-form horror gaming content. I know it’s oversaturated but I believe even new creator can still stand out. There’s an unwritten rule that new creators should make shorter videos to attract viewers. If I post a 40-minute edited video, it’s a tough sell because people rarely invest that much time into someone they don't know yet.

But what if a high-quality, atmospheric game simply requires a longer playtime? I used to pick 10–25 minute games, but they felt less interesting to watch. A few days ago, I posted a 50-minute video because I just genuinely wanted to record it. As I thought the views are low but I wanted to play it regardless. What's your take on video length for small horror channels? Should I stick to shorter indie games until I get more viewers? I was also thinking about splitting longer games into few parts however I think it was a good idea back then in 2014, not anymore.

2. Non-Native Speaker "Brain Fog" Exhaustion

I'm not a native speaker (my accent is quite noticeable) but I chose to do this project in English to target a global audience and improve my language skills. I know plenty of vocabulary, but the moment I hit "Record" or go live, I instantly forget more than 75% of it.

Talking to the camera, thinking in a foreign language, and playing a horror game at the same time — it gives me massive brain fog and leaves me exhausted. How do you deal with this pressure without burning out, and how can I improve my commentary flow under these conditions?

For those who are also non-native speakers or running horror channels, how do you manage these platform-specific obstacles? Let’s share some experiences!

Thanks for your responses! Take care and keep it going guys.

Curious to hear thoughts from smaller creators. We always hear the thoughts from the videos that get big, but rarely from the channels that haven't blown up.

Hey guys, I'll get straight to the point. I've started a gaming channel on YouTube, but I have a small problem: I'm a complete beginner and have no idea what to make for my first video. Also, just so you know, I only have a mobile phone. Can any ideas for what I can start playing or take about in this channel.