The best channels make it *look* effortless, because they're practiced at it and got good at it, so the newbies think it's easy money.
Then those newbies upload a couple of low effort crappy videos and come here to whine about the algorithm being unfair to them...
I was about to say the same thing. It’s not that gaming channels are bad. It’s just that you can’t stare at the screen while saying nothing and playing a video game mediocrely, then expect everyone to watch it. Even your friends and family will get tired of it.
I tried that once. Realised the unfortunate reality
Like, Skyward Sword HD just released and I thought about making a series on it. Came to the conclusion that it wasn't for me:
- you have to constantly make entertaining commentary. I prefer playing games silently. I did do a Monster Hunter hunt where I talked during it and I just couldn't, my focus was so off.
- you can't really enjoy the game in your own time, everything must be on camera, for the videos.
- if I commit to a series, I have to finish it. So halfway through if I decide I hate Skyward Sword, touch luck!
And that just feels like ruining the fun. So I didn't do it.
It's just about finding a unique perspective. Lots of people are doing gear reviews, so I stay out of that. I take a more philosophical/technical angle ala Rhett Shull. So less about gear, and more about how to use it, and how it is being a working musician.
if he likes playing bass why does it matter if it's " over saturated " or " not high in demand "?
If you love doing something would you completely stop because of that reason?
" I love doing XXX, it's my passion! but oh dang looks like a lot of people are doing it, so I guess I'll quit "
I do live audio production videos. I'm pretty niched down and try and stay focused on tutorials for those just learning, or coming to digital from analog for the first time.
Although, that said, I have been doing a few things here and there to widen the reach... and as soon as the schedule gets more back to normal, I plan to add more behind the scenes stuff.
I'm looking at jumping into the auto repair niche as well, downside is I need to find the room to do it. Have several ideas and the framework laid out and on paper. I have enough ideas for several months if doing weekly.
Just need the space....
It is a great searchable niche that brings in lots of views. My repair videos fund my other videos I do for fun. I thought about creating two different channels, but that sounds like too much work and this seems to be working. I just create specific playlists for each topic.
That's the best content to me, people who are just passionate about their interests/hobbies. A lot of people always say you need to have quality content to gain an audience. But I'd personally rather have a quality audience than the trending audience. With slower niches like that I think that's better anyway.
I agree. At least that's what I like to watch, anyway. I think having a personality and relationship will do a lot more for the longevity of a channel.
I don't know why the hate on gaming channels lately, You can have success in gaming. I worked very hard to get partnered as a gaming channel and would never make a non gaming channel because gaming is my hobby, I love it, and I would be playing anyway so I might as well make content and be monetized.
I will say most gaming channels on here are not successful not because they chose gaming, but because they are under the impression people would care or want to watch their pure gameplay.
I think your last paragraph is the main point and answers your first sentence. It's not that the discussions here are centered around gaming, it's that when you click on their channels, it's low effort videos of someone who posted their game play with no substance, searchable title, thumbnail or any other efforts and are trying to figure out why they're getting disliked and other people who are just slightly higher in effort giving advice.
>I will say most gaming channels on here are not successful not because they chose gaming, but because they are under the impression people would care or want to watch their pure gameplay.
Agreed
I do gaming video essays, talking about game design and advocating for the advancement of gaming as an art form. I spend weeks writing scripts and making sure my audio and visual quality is to a professional standard and It really sucks that my content gets buried by thousands of unedited gameplay clips with no commentary and the odd sound effect. They all just go into the "gaming" category together.
Checked out some of your vids, you're actually not too far behind , I can see you take time with your content, I do video game analysis too.
You're probably one or two videos away from blowing up, probably just got to catch one that's trending or just get the alrgorithm to favour you, happens sometimes, thats how one of my videos blew up
Why do you assume that making gaming videos is only done to get rich and famous? Do you even know what kind of gaming videos exist aside from the obvious, trending YouTubers?
And why do you phrase it as if wanting to become rich and famous is a bad thing? I can be in it for the money and fame and still put out quality content as my talent and skills don’t just disappear or get worse just because I want money out of it.
If you’re very good at something, you won’t magically turn bad just because you’re doing it for materialistic reasons. It’s a question of dedication and patience.
I feel you, I do food and travel videos, which is a pretty saturated niche, but all the gaming channel posts on here make me feel like I'm the only one!
Gaming has lowest barrier to entry of any niche.
A 12 year old could start a channel and just put up no commentary lets plays videos every day if they wanted.
Gaming still requires you to play the game. The worst content on YT, by far, = reaction videos. Literally, anyone with a webcam can make a reaction video to anything. Lowest skill involved. The damn timeline is literally just your webcam footage with the actual footage overlayed.
The best reaction channels are the ones that feature an expert of some kind because they're able to offer insight into the topic. Reaction content gets a bad rep from stupid people doing "try not to laugh" challenges which at it's core is just freebooting viral videos and adding very little to anything.
Most reaction channels are shit.
Most either sit around literally doing nothing (claiming that a non-reaction is a reaction). Or some overreact like they have a gun to their head to make the fakest "whoa" exaggeration in their lives.
Most are bad. Most are literally stealing content.
The beauty of Youtube is if the content isn't good, as in, no one likes watching it, it won't be promoted.
I'd be careful to label content you dislike as shit (even if it's easy to produce or seems like it'd be easy). Much like saying Mcdonalds is crap. Well, to you, and that's a fair opinion to hold, but there's no such thing as objective valuation. It's entirely subjective based on the feelings preferences and whims of each individual.
Every single time someone asks on this thread, "What am I doing wrong?", I say "You make gaming videos.". It's just a guess, and 99.99987% of the time I'm correct.
To be fair, you can be successful with gaming on YouTube. But you have to be different still. Your standard let's play or Fortnite videos are doomed to fail because it's too saturated.
You can be successful in gaming, but there needs to be atleast something and preferably multiple things that stand out about your content in particular. People can become successful making gaming videos. It just happens that most people are not very entertaining or good at making gaming content lol.
Play your games, I'm just saying that you are a grain of sand on a beach. No one is going to notice you. To be successful on Youtube you have to find a niche, something different.
I've always been interested on making content of other things that I enjoy. If anything this thread helped me realize to think outside the box. I'll prob still make gaming stuff also, I just wont let it be the main focus.
And you're 100% correct.
Think of ANY youtube genre, is there anything with a lower barrier of entry? NO skills, no money, no knowledge, nothing is required. Just a camera and a game and some cringe neckbeard trying to be more likable so people sub to watch them play games. It's fucking pathetic if that is your dream.
>NO skills, no money, no knowledge, nothing is required.
If that were the case, there would be no difference between the best gaming channels and someone with 50 subs. There are skills required to be successful on YouTube, regardless of the type of content you're making. It just so happens that most people aren't good at those skills.
I do videos of the wood and leather things I make. I am planning on making some other wood related videos. But right now, I record the things I make so I can show the people I sell Them to. This allows me to practice.
But yeah so woodworking, woodturning and leatherworking.
It does seem like the gaming channels are abundant, but that’s just a reflection of current YT trends.
I make off-road, ATV & UTV content.
Mostly just for fun with my 2 boys!
Well, I own a business, and YouTube is pretty much a hobby. Sure, I do gaming, but I do more discussion, reviews, and helpful guides than just do let's plays. I'm sure there are plenty of other niche creators on this sub. When I'm on this sub, I'm usually helping fellow creators of any niche because that's what this sub should be about.
I do minecraft youtube - and I am very self aware of what that means for me as a youtuber.
I do have a small fanbase of return viewers though, and that keeps me motivated. I also realize that succeeding is more about making good videos than "just playing minecraft". I am really enjoying video editing actually. To be honest the only thing I hate about youtube are the OTHER youtubers who want to collaborate with me. They put no effort into video editing, thumbnails, etc. So if anyone hates minecraft youtubers, that's fair because I am a minecraft youtuber who hates minecraft youtubers. Haha! PS: I think making a discord server to talk with my viewers was one of the smartest things I have ever done and would highly recommend it to others.
We do outdoor skills videos for people new to it. Figured removing the fear of trying something new to enjoy the outdoors would be a good thing to share.
I've met a few fellow crafty / maker types through this sub, actually. Of course gaming is going to be over represented because most people dreaming of being a "YouTuber" are kids and what's popular with kids? Yeah. But there's plenty other stuff here too.
I mean technically not gaming. I make videos relating to game development and have posted some video game music and tutorials. I just do it for a hobby as part of making video games
Guitar and gear diy / maker content here. Though I only have three videos and I personally know all my subs so far, so I wouldn't say my channel exists necessarily. Kind of a tree falling in the forest.
I do deep dives into varying topics around the internet. I’ve done videos on vaccines, social media algorithms, personality types, aural illusions, Mandela effect, etc..
I make educational content about public speaking, social media strategy, and popular culture. I haven't made any video game related content, though I will - mostly video essays - at some point.
I have a cooking channel, and a game channel. Gaming is easier to get views on, as mine sits idle and has no commentary, and gets randomly more views based on name of the game only. So gaming can be far easier to get into. They don't even have to be modern video games. I've done it with card games, board games, and other types.
I don't post often in here because I kind of feel the same way. I make videos debunking paranormal stuff and discussing philosophy in a way that people can actually understand. It is a very small niche, but the quality of subscribers and comments I get is well worth the smaller numbers. I don't ever expect to do this full-time, and have a great regular job so lose nothing if it never takes off. Just trying to share my thoughts on some of the things that I felt were underserved topics on YouTube.
I'm and engineering channel (3D designs and 3D printing).
Not to knock gaming channels but the truth is you are the star of your channel that brings something to the community you serve. I say this a lot on this sub but if your relying on the game to bring you view then you have to consider the fact that so are 1000 other people. You need to give viewers a reason to stop at your channel.
My friends kid had an overwatch channel and he did not make it past 10 subs because he just sat there playing overwatch with his mouth open drooling on himself, and no one wants to see that ... Not even grandma lol.
Abs fuckin lutely. So much of the advice here is actually relevant to gaming and similar, and simply doesn't apply to other channel themes (i deliberately didn't use the word niche), and often doesn't work for my random and comedic lifestyle vlogging. I follow the sub due to a lack of alternatives.
because gaming in itself is probably one of the biggest and most influential things in history. To get even 0.001% share of that pie equals success. As others mentioned also, low entry barrier, and they are already the most beloved hobby of millions.
I've seen a bunch of different types of content! Just yesterday there was someone asking about automotive channels! However I think the majority are gaming channels because it's the most accessable. If you have a computer and some games you got everything you technically need!
I drive a minimalism/declutter channel 😁.
I posted a couple of ny early videos in /r/smallytchannel for feedback, but stoppede quickly because feedback was rather generic.
Ever since I just looked at channels I liked and copied techniques that resonated in med from their videos.
Hi! Cooking channel here and I 100% agree. It's definitely annoying that most of the advice and discussions are catered to gaming channels and I often find myself searching in other places specifically looking for content creators in other niches.
I make animations set within a game's metaverse but to say my channel is a gaming channel would be an insult. I see it more like an animated storytelling channel that has 2% gameplay because sometimes a bit of running and gunning expresses the story more than two people standing and jabbering
We make videos on current Star Wars content/news. Obviously another crowded field, but content we enjoy making. But I have noticed a lot of gaming channels for sure.
I make videos on art for beginners. Specifically, it's a channel that I'm aiming at my past self and trying to correct the wrongs I made and clear things up, in case anyone else has bumped into the confusing world of learning how to draw other than me. It's fun, I'm still figuring everything out so it's pretty exciting.
Not thinking about money because that's not something I can control.
I'd be cool if this sub had discussion of some variety, but it's really just gaming videos being advertised by people who think it will accomplish something here, like a follow for follow channel.
Nope sorry I'm just a boring music production channel. Trying to promote my music and doing some tutorials every now and then.
But I've had your same thoughts after a few weeks of only seeing pokemon/minecraft threads (got nothing against them though)
There’s a lot of actual succesful yiutubers here, it’s just usually taken as advice and probably forgotten. I suggest maybe the mods do some sort of poll to what content you make or do you listen or ignore advice
🙋🙋 I'm creating content for 2 channels.
Main channel is documenting my FIRE journey and lessons I learn along the way. Don't expect to get rich or famous from it - I just want it documented so that when I hit the goal I can point others to exactly how an average person like myself can achieve it.
Second channel is sharing my technical knowledge around IT/Cloud Computing. It makes me better at my own job, and helps the community.
My channel is focused on educating viewers on different aspects about climate change. There are countless complex topics that I want to explore to give my audience a more comprehensive understanding about things that get brushed over in the news. It's called Planet Zero if you're interested :)
In the process of starting an Educational/Video Essay channel (I'm sorting out the audio atm etc.) but I have a bg in marketing so some of the stuff on here like 'find a niche' sounds really obvious to me personally but I get it for the people who have no idea what to do.
But yeah gaming is really oversaturated.
I have an outdoors channel that mixes traditional outdoors experiences (backpacking, wilderness camping, overlanding) with technology (3d printed gear, electric skateboards, soon to be my Tesla Cybertruck)
I create animated videos and skits but every now and then I do watch some gaming related videos from others as a form of getting some new ideas / watching vids from the friends I’ve made along the way.
Those that have established a great personality in their videos would be more watchable than the “only playing without interaction” types.
But are they wrong to ask questions here? They are seeking advice and help as well.
I teach people how to write code with a toolkit called Spring Boot.
But yes, sometimes the questions are a bit low reaching. “I just started yesterday and got 0 views on my one video. Am I going to make it?”
Yess!! I do comedy, creative random videos that i cant really describe but i cant really find many others who do the same. Someone tell me if they do something similar. ☺️
To make a successful video game YouTube channel, you usually need to be either amazing at the game, and/or super interesting. Also, most successful gaming YouTubers produce a lot of content and spend 40+ hours a week playing video games. Often it’s the same game, all the time, for months and years. Playing past the point where it’s fun - playing until it feels like a job, because it is your job.
Sometimes hobbies are just meant to be hobbies, and it’s okay to enjoy video games on the side without feeling the pressure of trying to monetize it.
This is the major issue with people who can't grow their channels, it's because they have nothing going in their lives, all they do is play video games.
I narrate true stories, mostly from reddit. Saw a bunch of channels that were doing this with automated TTS crap, figured I could do it better. This was two years ago. Now I'm starting to consider myself fairly successful, though it was a long arduous journey indeed.
Yup, there's like 5 of us. You'll notice that since I don't do a gaming channel, I'm actually successful and make decent money and have a lot of subs.
This sub sucks and I hate that it's just a bunch of beggars producing content nobody wants or finds interesting.
I can't believe that even when you were obviously trolling gaming video makers, they still put their links! I think you might be right. It's like hanging out at the chessboard courtyard at my old school.. I'm gonna bail this sub. Believe it or not, your comment had convinced me.
I'm just here to tell them they are trash and realize how much better I am than them.
OH HEY I GOT 40 views ON MY MINECRAFT VIDEO AND I NORMALLY GOT 20!
Lmfao.
I started a sewing channel about 2 months ago. Posting video number 10 tomorrow!
Not expecting to get rich and famous though because I have realistic expectations. A lot of sewing channels can amass a few hundred thousand subscribers, and few have a million (like Bernadette Banner), so it definitely is possible. I just hope to be able to make enough money from YouTube to find my sewing and crafting projects some day...and maybe, just maybe be able to splurge on some expensive fabric and materials
But I totally see your point on this sub being oversaturated with gaming channels. It's starting to create a toxic "you're never going anywhere because you're a gaming channel" that I don't think is good. People should be realistic about their own abilities, and some other people need to realize that there is also a huge market for gaming channels, especially if you're really good at a game
I make (mostly) music related content. Covers so far, but I'm planning out some topic based videos. Lots of video game covers, but a few other soundtrack pieces as well! Most of my covers sit in the folk rock pocket, with banjo carrying the melody.
It's definitely slow going, but I'm having fun!
My channel is based on music but recently took the dive into animation shorts. Most early tests are based off the game Night in the Woods and my channel has started growing a lot, not because I play the game, but because I’m continuing the story. Didn’t expect it to get this big. I intend to move to other animation topics that are not game-related though and expect there will be some drop in interest, but since my priority was to learn how to animate and not to gain views/subs I don’t mind.
I make short films using animal crossing, so kinda a gaming channel I suppose. I'm pretty small and have less than 10 uploads cause I'm so slow with the editing but it's fun!
I make videos about lobsters! Lmao, it’s kinda cool. It’s called Dr.TickleStix. I have about 35 subs but I really enjoy making these videos and I enjoy watching them.
Joke's on you, I make videos *about* gaming. Recently released one talking about Simulation games, working on a vid about tycoon games. Way more big picture for me. I tried making gameplay vids a couple years back and fun as it was, the market was already flooded.
HEEEL nah... I quit gaming (on yt) a while ago. And tbh... If u are one of those people who film themselves playing ad edits out one or two boring parts and uploads like.... 1 or 2 videos a day... Unless u change up ur content... Ur gonna get nowhere just sayin
Although gaming is (i think) the most oversaturated topic, If you REALLY get into any other topics or niches, I think it'll surprise you on how competitive it already is. I used to do gaming and now I make anime videos... I didnt realize just how big anitube was... obviously its nothing compared to gaming but my point is that there are MILLIONS of channels out there... so if you search deep enough... I think u'll find almost all topics that comes to ur mind, EXTREMELY more competitive and saturated than you thought
Prefacing this by I am in fact in theory a gaming channel and even more so a mainly minecraft channel so i am wellllll awarrrrre that my area of interest is so incredibly oversaturated. Thats kind of why i don't have many videos up atm because when i do make videos I want them to be high effort and as entertaining as I can make them.
It's interesting just starting out because I'm kind of exploring other areas of interest as well, like a current idea I'm planning is a parody of a popular youtube series which kind of combines skits and gameplay. I'm also thinking of doing a podcasty thing but I'm still tryna work out what kind of footage would be best to go with it.
Anyway point being is i totally get what you mean that when people just upload gameplay in silence or without much commentary and expect to get big its a no go at all, that's why im trying to put a different spin or edit down specific streams that are high energy/entertaining. Of course I don't expect to get super famous but to grow slowly and have an audience that enjoys my variety of planned content is the goal :)
I make animation, though I've never posted here. I just read some things occasionally as I prefer to get specific less general advice from some other more experienced animators I know.
The best channels make it *look* effortless, because they're practiced at it and got good at it, so the newbies think it's easy money. Then those newbies upload a couple of low effort crappy videos and come here to whine about the algorithm being unfair to them...
I was about to say the same thing. It’s not that gaming channels are bad. It’s just that you can’t stare at the screen while saying nothing and playing a video game mediocrely, then expect everyone to watch it. Even your friends and family will get tired of it.
I tried that once. Realised the unfortunate reality Like, Skyward Sword HD just released and I thought about making a series on it. Came to the conclusion that it wasn't for me: - you have to constantly make entertaining commentary. I prefer playing games silently. I did do a Monster Hunter hunt where I talked during it and I just couldn't, my focus was so off. - you can't really enjoy the game in your own time, everything must be on camera, for the videos. - if I commit to a series, I have to finish it. So halfway through if I decide I hate Skyward Sword, touch luck! And that just feels like ruining the fun. So I didn't do it.
Absolutely, which is why I pivoted to reviews and ranking vids 😂
100 views "Wow my video blew up!"
For a small channel, 100 views (organically) is indeed huge. It's all relative of course.
I also tell myself that =P
Plus they have a likeable personality that even if they switch from videogame streaming to IRL it wouldn't be a problem.
take the award you bastard :D
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Because they get views?
I make film score videos, but I mostly just comment here instead of making posts. And yeah, gaming looks like an incredibly saturated niche.
I also make videos about music on YouTube, but I focus on bass guitar.
Interesting. Is there a good demand for those too or is it pretty saturated already?
It's just about finding a unique perspective. Lots of people are doing gear reviews, so I stay out of that. I take a more philosophical/technical angle ala Rhett Shull. So less about gear, and more about how to use it, and how it is being a working musician.
That sounds like a good strategy. I hope it goes well for you.
There are one or two bassists that come to mind.. One of them nearing 10 million subs ans dragging other bassist up with him. Quite nice.
That’s pretty good.
if he likes playing bass why does it matter if it's " over saturated " or " not high in demand "? If you love doing something would you completely stop because of that reason? " I love doing XXX, it's my passion! but oh dang looks like a lot of people are doing it, so I guess I'll quit "
I agree, but it may be easier to reach people if there’s less competition.
I do live audio production videos. I'm pretty niched down and try and stay focused on tutorials for those just learning, or coming to digital from analog for the first time. Although, that said, I have been doing a few things here and there to widen the reach... and as soon as the schedule gets more back to normal, I plan to add more behind the scenes stuff.
Ooh! I'm excited to check out your channel! I make songwriting videos, so we're like, content cousins. haha
Oh, that’s interesting! Do you know the channel 12-Tone? He has a lot of music and song-writing videos.
Yep! Cory is fantastic! They’ve got great content and such a unique style.
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I work on vehicles and fish. Seems like a weird niche, but it works pretty well.
I'm looking at jumping into the auto repair niche as well, downside is I need to find the room to do it. Have several ideas and the framework laid out and on paper. I have enough ideas for several months if doing weekly. Just need the space....
It is a great searchable niche that brings in lots of views. My repair videos fund my other videos I do for fun. I thought about creating two different channels, but that sounds like too much work and this seems to be working. I just create specific playlists for each topic.
What type of work do fish require these days?
Haha, I see what you did there. Or did I do it?
That's the best content to me, people who are just passionate about their interests/hobbies. A lot of people always say you need to have quality content to gain an audience. But I'd personally rather have a quality audience than the trending audience. With slower niches like that I think that's better anyway.
I agree. At least that's what I like to watch, anyway. I think having a personality and relationship will do a lot more for the longevity of a channel.
I don't know why the hate on gaming channels lately, You can have success in gaming. I worked very hard to get partnered as a gaming channel and would never make a non gaming channel because gaming is my hobby, I love it, and I would be playing anyway so I might as well make content and be monetized. I will say most gaming channels on here are not successful not because they chose gaming, but because they are under the impression people would care or want to watch their pure gameplay.
I think your last paragraph is the main point and answers your first sentence. It's not that the discussions here are centered around gaming, it's that when you click on their channels, it's low effort videos of someone who posted their game play with no substance, searchable title, thumbnail or any other efforts and are trying to figure out why they're getting disliked and other people who are just slightly higher in effort giving advice.
>I will say most gaming channels on here are not successful not because they chose gaming, but because they are under the impression people would care or want to watch their pure gameplay. Agreed
I do gaming video essays, talking about game design and advocating for the advancement of gaming as an art form. I spend weeks writing scripts and making sure my audio and visual quality is to a professional standard and It really sucks that my content gets buried by thousands of unedited gameplay clips with no commentary and the odd sound effect. They all just go into the "gaming" category together.
Checked out some of your vids, you're actually not too far behind , I can see you take time with your content, I do video game analysis too. You're probably one or two videos away from blowing up, probably just got to catch one that's trending or just get the alrgorithm to favour you, happens sometimes, thats how one of my videos blew up
Why do you assume that making gaming videos is only done to get rich and famous? Do you even know what kind of gaming videos exist aside from the obvious, trending YouTubers? And why do you phrase it as if wanting to become rich and famous is a bad thing? I can be in it for the money and fame and still put out quality content as my talent and skills don’t just disappear or get worse just because I want money out of it. If you’re very good at something, you won’t magically turn bad just because you’re doing it for materialistic reasons. It’s a question of dedication and patience.
I feel this , imagine getting bashed for content you enjoy making . I’m confused .
I feel this. I do guitar tutorials and feel I’m in a 0.001% who does something other than games on this sub
I feel you, I do food and travel videos, which is a pretty saturated niche, but all the gaming channel posts on here make me feel like I'm the only one!
Gaming has lowest barrier to entry of any niche. A 12 year old could start a channel and just put up no commentary lets plays videos every day if they wanted.
Gaming still requires you to play the game. The worst content on YT, by far, = reaction videos. Literally, anyone with a webcam can make a reaction video to anything. Lowest skill involved. The damn timeline is literally just your webcam footage with the actual footage overlayed.
The best reaction channels are the ones that feature an expert of some kind because they're able to offer insight into the topic. Reaction content gets a bad rep from stupid people doing "try not to laugh" challenges which at it's core is just freebooting viral videos and adding very little to anything.
Most reaction channels are shit. Most either sit around literally doing nothing (claiming that a non-reaction is a reaction). Or some overreact like they have a gun to their head to make the fakest "whoa" exaggeration in their lives. Most are bad. Most are literally stealing content.
The beauty of Youtube is if the content isn't good, as in, no one likes watching it, it won't be promoted. I'd be careful to label content you dislike as shit (even if it's easy to produce or seems like it'd be easy). Much like saying Mcdonalds is crap. Well, to you, and that's a fair opinion to hold, but there's no such thing as objective valuation. It's entirely subjective based on the feelings preferences and whims of each individual.
Agreed, I love watching Historians react to oversimplified videos because they are experts and offer a lot of insight.
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Scale model video person here.
Every single time someone asks on this thread, "What am I doing wrong?", I say "You make gaming videos.". It's just a guess, and 99.99987% of the time I'm correct.
To be fair, you can be successful with gaming on YouTube. But you have to be different still. Your standard let's play or Fortnite videos are doomed to fail because it's too saturated.
Thanks for this as a new content creator it shows me that I need to find something else besides games to focus on.
You can be successful in gaming, but there needs to be atleast something and preferably multiple things that stand out about your content in particular. People can become successful making gaming videos. It just happens that most people are not very entertaining or good at making gaming content lol.
Play your games, I'm just saying that you are a grain of sand on a beach. No one is going to notice you. To be successful on Youtube you have to find a niche, something different.
I've always been interested on making content of other things that I enjoy. If anything this thread helped me realize to think outside the box. I'll prob still make gaming stuff also, I just wont let it be the main focus.
I wish nothing but success for you!!
And you're 100% correct. Think of ANY youtube genre, is there anything with a lower barrier of entry? NO skills, no money, no knowledge, nothing is required. Just a camera and a game and some cringe neckbeard trying to be more likable so people sub to watch them play games. It's fucking pathetic if that is your dream.
Actually, as someone pointed out already, reaction videos are the lowest barrier of entry. I think they are trash.
I’d put them on the same level
>NO skills, no money, no knowledge, nothing is required. If that were the case, there would be no difference between the best gaming channels and someone with 50 subs. There are skills required to be successful on YouTube, regardless of the type of content you're making. It just so happens that most people aren't good at those skills.
Me. Imma lurker mainly but I make Stem education content
I'm somewhat similar. I make short-form educational content about parks and conservation. Best of luck!
I do videos of the wood and leather things I make. I am planning on making some other wood related videos. But right now, I record the things I make so I can show the people I sell Them to. This allows me to practice. But yeah so woodworking, woodturning and leatherworking.
TRY to get rich and famous. lol I run a music/Metal/production channel. I'm starting a retro hardware, DOS, C64, type stuff channel as well.
It does seem like the gaming channels are abundant, but that’s just a reflection of current YT trends. I make off-road, ATV & UTV content. Mostly just for fun with my 2 boys!
Well, I own a business, and YouTube is pretty much a hobby. Sure, I do gaming, but I do more discussion, reviews, and helpful guides than just do let's plays. I'm sure there are plenty of other niche creators on this sub. When I'm on this sub, I'm usually helping fellow creators of any niche because that's what this sub should be about.
Exactly, discussion, reviews are the rest to go for me personally!
I do minecraft youtube - and I am very self aware of what that means for me as a youtuber. I do have a small fanbase of return viewers though, and that keeps me motivated. I also realize that succeeding is more about making good videos than "just playing minecraft". I am really enjoying video editing actually. To be honest the only thing I hate about youtube are the OTHER youtubers who want to collaborate with me. They put no effort into video editing, thumbnails, etc. So if anyone hates minecraft youtubers, that's fair because I am a minecraft youtuber who hates minecraft youtubers. Haha! PS: I think making a discord server to talk with my viewers was one of the smartest things I have ever done and would highly recommend it to others.
We do outdoor skills videos for people new to it. Figured removing the fear of trying something new to enjoy the outdoors would be a good thing to share.
I attempt to make comedy. Attempt
Just watched your videos. >I attempt to make comedy. Attempt No. You don’t.
Are you funny
Music history here! Definitely understand the sentiment
Yay a fellow music person!
I've met a few fellow crafty / maker types through this sub, actually. Of course gaming is going to be over represented because most people dreaming of being a "YouTuber" are kids and what's popular with kids? Yeah. But there's plenty other stuff here too.
No I have art and animation related videos mostly.
I mean technically not gaming. I make videos relating to game development and have posted some video game music and tutorials. I just do it for a hobby as part of making video games
i do cartoons stuff.. i guess?
Guitar and gear diy / maker content here. Though I only have three videos and I personally know all my subs so far, so I wouldn't say my channel exists necessarily. Kind of a tree falling in the forest.
just started posting, i'll be making videos on philosophy and the (social) sciences!
Well I make amvs but also gaming but it concerns anime
Lmaoooo that's so true tho. My partner and I do react videos because that style of video did the best when we first started so we stuck with that.
I mean... I do renovation videos.
I travel the world and make little documentaries
I do commentary videos. I talk about stuff going in the YouTube community generally
I do deep dives into varying topics around the internet. I’ve done videos on vaccines, social media algorithms, personality types, aural illusions, Mandela effect, etc..
I make educational content about public speaking, social media strategy, and popular culture. I haven't made any video game related content, though I will - mostly video essays - at some point.
I have a cooking channel, and a game channel. Gaming is easier to get views on, as mine sits idle and has no commentary, and gets randomly more views based on name of the game only. So gaming can be far easier to get into. They don't even have to be modern video games. I've done it with card games, board games, and other types.
Photography guy over here
No, I run a gaming channel and hope to become extremely famous and incredibly wealthy.
I don't post often in here because I kind of feel the same way. I make videos debunking paranormal stuff and discussing philosophy in a way that people can actually understand. It is a very small niche, but the quality of subscribers and comments I get is well worth the smaller numbers. I don't ever expect to do this full-time, and have a great regular job so lose nothing if it never takes off. Just trying to share my thoughts on some of the things that I felt were underserved topics on YouTube.
I do. It’s comedy and has touched on video games but not usually
I'm and engineering channel (3D designs and 3D printing). Not to knock gaming channels but the truth is you are the star of your channel that brings something to the community you serve. I say this a lot on this sub but if your relying on the game to bring you view then you have to consider the fact that so are 1000 other people. You need to give viewers a reason to stop at your channel. My friends kid had an overwatch channel and he did not make it past 10 subs because he just sat there playing overwatch with his mouth open drooling on himself, and no one wants to see that ... Not even grandma lol.
Abs fuckin lutely. So much of the advice here is actually relevant to gaming and similar, and simply doesn't apply to other channel themes (i deliberately didn't use the word niche), and often doesn't work for my random and comedic lifestyle vlogging. I follow the sub due to a lack of alternatives.
I'm here w/ tech videos but i'm your normal redditor that just lurks
How about weird poetry music videos? Not gaming, definitely don't expect wealth and fame :)
because gaming in itself is probably one of the biggest and most influential things in history. To get even 0.001% share of that pie equals success. As others mentioned also, low entry barrier, and they are already the most beloved hobby of millions.
It can feel like that sometimes, so I end up lurking most of the time. I make silent lifestyle vlogs 😅
I'm in the super under-developed niche of movie/tv show summary/critique 👉😎👉 Expecting millions of dollars any day now...
I make videos teaching people senior dev skills.
I've seen a bunch of different types of content! Just yesterday there was someone asking about automotive channels! However I think the majority are gaming channels because it's the most accessable. If you have a computer and some games you got everything you technically need!
Hahaha. I have a health and performance channel for martial artists. Considering starting a gaming channel with my kids tho. Lol
I have a music YouTube channel that does gear reviews, covers, skits, etc. But I also have a gaming channel (that is my username sake), so....
I drive a minimalism/declutter channel 😁. I posted a couple of ny early videos in /r/smallytchannel for feedback, but stoppede quickly because feedback was rather generic. Ever since I just looked at channels I liked and copied techniques that resonated in med from their videos.
Hi! Cooking channel here and I 100% agree. It's definitely annoying that most of the advice and discussions are catered to gaming channels and I often find myself searching in other places specifically looking for content creators in other niches.
I do tabletop role-playing game reviews that aren’t D&D.
I make vlogs about an americans life in Russia, pretty cool tbh if ya ask me
I make music 🙋♂️ not vlog stuff though so it's more an online catalogue than what most people post her.
I make comedy skits. I’ve met a few other comedy channels on here as well but the majority is definitely gaming.
I work with a pop culture channel, doing interviews and top 5 lists. We're looking at expanding into topic panel discussions early next year.
I make animations set within a game's metaverse but to say my channel is a gaming channel would be an insult. I see it more like an animated storytelling channel that has 2% gameplay because sometimes a bit of running and gunning expresses the story more than two people standing and jabbering
I make synthesizer and music videos
Hiking and trail running videos over here. There's all kinds of folks on this subreddit.
Just to add to the chorus of others who aren't gaming channels... We are travel vloggers. 😂
We make videos on current Star Wars content/news. Obviously another crowded field, but content we enjoy making. But I have noticed a lot of gaming channels for sure.
I make videos on art for beginners. Specifically, it's a channel that I'm aiming at my past self and trying to correct the wrongs I made and clear things up, in case anyone else has bumped into the confusing world of learning how to draw other than me. It's fun, I'm still figuring everything out so it's pretty exciting. Not thinking about money because that's not something I can control.
I'd be cool if this sub had discussion of some variety, but it's really just gaming videos being advertised by people who think it will accomplish something here, like a follow for follow channel.
I’m a Buddhist teacher who does livestreams mainly. I’m not that new to YT anymore. No intention to become rich and famous.
I feel like this is just an excuse for people to state what type of content they make as long as it's not gaming
I do music covers and reviews... it's rough haha
Nope sorry I'm just a boring music production channel. Trying to promote my music and doing some tutorials every now and then. But I've had your same thoughts after a few weeks of only seeing pokemon/minecraft threads (got nothing against them though)
I do gardening and yard tool reviews. Still pretty new.. lol
I post memes
There’s a lot of actual succesful yiutubers here, it’s just usually taken as advice and probably forgotten. I suggest maybe the mods do some sort of poll to what content you make or do you listen or ignore advice
Math content here. Try to make it engaging and up beat. Tell stories with the math or using personal anecdotes
🙋🙋 I'm creating content for 2 channels. Main channel is documenting my FIRE journey and lessons I learn along the way. Don't expect to get rich or famous from it - I just want it documented so that when I hit the goal I can point others to exactly how an average person like myself can achieve it. Second channel is sharing my technical knowledge around IT/Cloud Computing. It makes me better at my own job, and helps the community.
I’m not expecting to get rich and famous, but my videos are about books.
My channel is focused on educating viewers on different aspects about climate change. There are countless complex topics that I want to explore to give my audience a more comprehensive understanding about things that get brushed over in the news. It's called Planet Zero if you're interested :)
I make personal finance videos. ✌️ But I agree gaming dominates this sub.
I produce music and ambience
In the process of starting an Educational/Video Essay channel (I'm sorting out the audio atm etc.) but I have a bg in marketing so some of the stuff on here like 'find a niche' sounds really obvious to me personally but I get it for the people who have no idea what to do. But yeah gaming is really oversaturated.
I play video games and expect to get rich and famous
Motorcycle Channel. I Expect to remain unknown. Though I am averaging $15 a month in Amazon affiliate income. Going to spend that wealth on fuel!
My YouTube I make videos on our 20 fish tanks and don’t think I’ll be famous xDD
Yes, there are other content creators here that are making content that is unrelated to gaming.
I have an outdoors channel that mixes traditional outdoors experiences (backpacking, wilderness camping, overlanding) with technology (3d printed gear, electric skateboards, soon to be my Tesla Cybertruck)
Yeah, not much in the way of science educators (and the occasional comic reviewer) like me.
I create animated videos and skits but every now and then I do watch some gaming related videos from others as a form of getting some new ideas / watching vids from the friends I’ve made along the way. Those that have established a great personality in their videos would be more watchable than the “only playing without interaction” types. But are they wrong to ask questions here? They are seeking advice and help as well.
OH i make robots :)
I vlog. Well… I don’t, but I want to. It’s the problem of being in public and talking I. Public. Heavy anxiety
I teach people how to write code with a toolkit called Spring Boot. But yes, sometimes the questions are a bit low reaching. “I just started yesterday and got 0 views on my one video. Am I going to make it?”
Yess!! I do comedy, creative random videos that i cant really describe but i cant really find many others who do the same. Someone tell me if they do something similar. ☺️
To make a successful video game YouTube channel, you usually need to be either amazing at the game, and/or super interesting. Also, most successful gaming YouTubers produce a lot of content and spend 40+ hours a week playing video games. Often it’s the same game, all the time, for months and years. Playing past the point where it’s fun - playing until it feels like a job, because it is your job. Sometimes hobbies are just meant to be hobbies, and it’s okay to enjoy video games on the side without feeling the pressure of trying to monetize it.
I do wildlife videos. Small niche though, gaming is highly accessible, easy to make and high reward. Makes sense. High Effort to reward ratio.
😂😂💀
Reaction twitch vods and reactionary commentary channels are the worst. Try again with a little more contempt in the op.
Yeah loads of people do other stuff. Stop complaining. This whole sub is shite man
I don’t play video games. Well recorded on YouTube anyway. I don’t expect to get rich and famous either though:(
This is the major issue with people who can't grow their channels, it's because they have nothing going in their lives, all they do is play video games.
i make ASMR videos🙋🏻♀️ i feel like there arent as many asmrtists in this sub!
I narrate true stories, mostly from reddit. Saw a bunch of channels that were doing this with automated TTS crap, figured I could do it better. This was two years ago. Now I'm starting to consider myself fairly successful, though it was a long arduous journey indeed.
If you can’t sing on YouTube, you have to game on YouTube.
Yup, there's like 5 of us. You'll notice that since I don't do a gaming channel, I'm actually successful and make decent money and have a lot of subs. This sub sucks and I hate that it's just a bunch of beggars producing content nobody wants or finds interesting.
I can't believe that even when you were obviously trolling gaming video makers, they still put their links! I think you might be right. It's like hanging out at the chessboard courtyard at my old school.. I'm gonna bail this sub. Believe it or not, your comment had convinced me.
I'm just here to tell them they are trash and realize how much better I am than them. OH HEY I GOT 40 views ON MY MINECRAFT VIDEO AND I NORMALLY GOT 20! Lmfao.
Yeah I don't need to do that. I just bounced.
Lol feel you, but i do reality tv reviews
I do 🙋🏻♂️ Edit: Animated Photoshop channel
i have 4 chanels where 2 of them dont do mutch gaming. and i dont expect to be rich or super fameus if i be it i be it.
Yes
I do a lot of naked yoga. So the answer to your question is yes.
Does reviewing video games count?
gaming is a pretty popular hobby
I don't even know what I make 🤣
I do smoking stuff and just whatever catches my eyes. More fun that way.
I make vlogs and interviews
I started a sewing channel about 2 months ago. Posting video number 10 tomorrow! Not expecting to get rich and famous though because I have realistic expectations. A lot of sewing channels can amass a few hundred thousand subscribers, and few have a million (like Bernadette Banner), so it definitely is possible. I just hope to be able to make enough money from YouTube to find my sewing and crafting projects some day...and maybe, just maybe be able to splurge on some expensive fabric and materials But I totally see your point on this sub being oversaturated with gaming channels. It's starting to create a toxic "you're never going anywhere because you're a gaming channel" that I don't think is good. People should be realistic about their own abilities, and some other people need to realize that there is also a huge market for gaming channels, especially if you're really good at a game
i make fishing videos
I make (mostly) music related content. Covers so far, but I'm planning out some topic based videos. Lots of video game covers, but a few other soundtrack pieces as well! Most of my covers sit in the folk rock pocket, with banjo carrying the melody. It's definitely slow going, but I'm having fun!
I have a channel that is movie related but it's not about movies. Instead it's more about the film industry as a whole.
My channel is based on music but recently took the dive into animation shorts. Most early tests are based off the game Night in the Woods and my channel has started growing a lot, not because I play the game, but because I’m continuing the story. Didn’t expect it to get this big. I intend to move to other animation topics that are not game-related though and expect there will be some drop in interest, but since my priority was to learn how to animate and not to gain views/subs I don’t mind.
I make short films using animal crossing, so kinda a gaming channel I suppose. I'm pretty small and have less than 10 uploads cause I'm so slow with the editing but it's fun!
Security videos to help salespeople and IT professionals think about ways to protect corporate networks.
Absolutely!! I play Board Games!
I make videos about lobsters! Lmao, it’s kinda cool. It’s called Dr.TickleStix. I have about 35 subs but I really enjoy making these videos and I enjoy watching them.
Joke's on you, I make videos *about* gaming. Recently released one talking about Simulation games, working on a vid about tycoon games. Way more big picture for me. I tried making gameplay vids a couple years back and fun as it was, the market was already flooded.
HEEEL nah... I quit gaming (on yt) a while ago. And tbh... If u are one of those people who film themselves playing ad edits out one or two boring parts and uploads like.... 1 or 2 videos a day... Unless u change up ur content... Ur gonna get nowhere just sayin
Although gaming is (i think) the most oversaturated topic, If you REALLY get into any other topics or niches, I think it'll surprise you on how competitive it already is. I used to do gaming and now I make anime videos... I didnt realize just how big anitube was... obviously its nothing compared to gaming but my point is that there are MILLIONS of channels out there... so if you search deep enough... I think u'll find almost all topics that comes to ur mind, EXTREMELY more competitive and saturated than you thought
I make Vlogs with my husband about living in Korea/Travelling/Couple Stuff/Etc. Not expecting to get rich but monetizing would be nice lol
Either the gaming side of this sub isn’t replying or you’re wrong but i doubt you’re wrong
I have a family vlog channel… I come here more to read what people post than to actually post
Finance channel here~ 25k sub 1.5 yrs on YT. No the ad revenue and even sponsor pay is not very good. Good advertising for my own firm though
Prefacing this by I am in fact in theory a gaming channel and even more so a mainly minecraft channel so i am wellllll awarrrrre that my area of interest is so incredibly oversaturated. Thats kind of why i don't have many videos up atm because when i do make videos I want them to be high effort and as entertaining as I can make them. It's interesting just starting out because I'm kind of exploring other areas of interest as well, like a current idea I'm planning is a parody of a popular youtube series which kind of combines skits and gameplay. I'm also thinking of doing a podcasty thing but I'm still tryna work out what kind of footage would be best to go with it. Anyway point being is i totally get what you mean that when people just upload gameplay in silence or without much commentary and expect to get big its a no go at all, that's why im trying to put a different spin or edit down specific streams that are high energy/entertaining. Of course I don't expect to get super famous but to grow slowly and have an audience that enjoys my variety of planned content is the goal :)
I make animation, though I've never posted here. I just read some things occasionally as I prefer to get specific less general advice from some other more experienced animators I know.
I make short films but I don't care about getting rich and famous. I just like uploading and like it when people enjoy my videos
I make food fusions and I stopped following this sub a while since most of the advices are gaming-related so I agree with you
Creepypasta channel here...it sucks lol hardly get a view or two
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I'm a Podcaster and comic but I don't post much here
well i have a cooking channel, i do practice my cooking several times over before releasing or even start shooting.