2024 Klik Empire Analysis

[@kliksphilip]

I'll just say it here because I know it'll help a lot of people: by far the most important thing I've taken away from all the dating I've been doing is that NOT EVERY PERSON IS EQUAL. I would have thought the dating pool would have balanced out what with supply/demand and shit like that, but I've met some honestly terrible women with nothing to offer who have the highest expectations in the world, and I've met others who I think are wonderful who go out of their way to meet me and to make me feel wanted, and I don't feel I deserve them. It brings a tear to my eye! Don't stick to a bad relationship, assuming all relationships will have equal pros/cons. It isn't always best to stick to the devil you know, and every day you spend with them is a day you could have been spending with somebody far, far better. I regret the lost time. Funnily enough, my divorce has led to a number of guys coming to me who seemed to be in good relationships, airing their concerns and worries. I've noticed repeating themes where these people fear the unknown more than sticking to an unhappy, unbalanced or relationship of questionable quality. I was the same, where I imagined how sad my wife and her family would be if I divorced her, but when it came down to it she divorced me and I'm so pleased she did because knowing me I'd have stubbornly stuck with it, trying to make it work forever more. I don't regret the relationships I have had, but I always regret them lasting too long. I always like to imagine I can fix stuff, and if I broke up with them I'd forever be thinking 'what if...'. So I can say, with absolute certainty, that I don't wish to be back in any relationship I've ever had. But it has meant enduring a really horrible, toxic, drawn out end to every relationship that I really could have done without. So I don't know what I can say, because I wouldn't follow the advice I'd give. But if you find yourself in a bumpy relationship where, late at night, you're looking up forum posts about divorces and break ups to feel some kind of self-sympathy, or are always involved in petty arguments where you like to fantasise about ending the relationship right there, it's probably a sign that you should. I am now a clone of my married self. I can look back at married me, and know exactly how boring, sad and unpleasant his life is. He can't even imagine what mine's like. I've cheated the system. Become that clone of yourself and jump into the unknown- you might even find the worst bits of it better than your current existence!

[@Jarkoz_ez]

i wish the best for you in 2025, in your personal life and also on youtube.

[@ΤΛΣΤ]

Thanks philip, I broke up with my ex towards the start of 2024, and it really took a toll on my mental health. I regret trying to make it work, and I hate that I will never get back the time I have lost. Your words here reminded me I didnt make the wrong choice, so thanks

[@nguyenucanh3248]

Yeah it always has to work both way, but in the end, that is purely just commonsense, the thing that most people somehow werent born with, and will most likely never learn throughout their whole life​@kliksphilip

[@LeonzioMT]

Huge respect for your achievements Philip (cause that IS one)

[@kliksphilip]

Also, there's the idea that a good relationship requires compromise. It only works if BOTH people do it, and don't have to do it often. You can give and give and give, believing your partner's words and future promises, but it's one hell of a wake up call when suddenly you break up and you discover all those words she used so freely to get what she wanted didn't actually mean a thing. To create a long-term future with some one, you have to draw lines and stick to them- it sounds like the most unromantic thing ever to be keeping score like this, but it's sooo important. Because you won't see the gradual dragging of the goalposts- but your friends and family can. You might always be doing small nice things that go unnoticed, and you're fine with that because you did those things on your own free will, and didn't expect a reward. You might ignore all the small nasty things they do because they've had a bad day / that's just how things are / it keeps the peace. But all these small things add up, and it results in a horribly unbalanced and toxic relationship that isn't good for either party. I resent having so many toxic relationships because it makes ME look like a problem. I have genuinely had many crazy exes (And photo/video proof of the emotional and physical abuse they put me through, which I use to remind myself of how unacceptable their behaviour was) but it was getting to the point where I was questioning if all my experiences were my fault in some way. Fortunately, I recently met genuinely nice people. Like, GENUINELY nice. And it's only thanks to these people that I've discovered how abnormal, unpleasant and unworkable my earlier relationships were. And thank goodness I kept looking for as long as I did, or I would have stopped before I discovered what a good friendship/relationship is actually like. Some people are simply incompatible- and dating is all about finding people who you can gel with. Some of my exes have gone on to have long (seemingly happy!) relationships with other people, and I'm HAPPY for them. I know for a fact that it was impossible for us to have had that- and all the time we spent trying to make something work was simply wasting time that would have been better spent with somebody else. Someday I might be that person who goes on to have a long and happy relationship with somebody else as well :) But until then I'm just enjoying the journey.

[@shracc]

I haven't even played CS in like 7 years, yet i still watch 3kliksphilip

[@--waffle-]

I've literally never played it, yet still watch every 3kliks video

[@jan12491]

@@--waffle- did you even watch his hammer tutorials

[@lomein2186]

Exactly! Started out with explanations and tutorials on cs, then i just stayed for the sheer quality, detail, and light comedy of his informative videos, even in short form (~10 minute) content.

[@juliusEST]

Same

[@Dkdkd234]

Same

[@zi8gzag]

watching these is one of my yearly youtube traditions

[@Anicka1]

this video and Ordinary Things' evil businesses

[@nikoo2]

ur the goat bro

[@tenns]

ziggy knows

[@roborogue_]

didnt expect to see you here

[@MarchKatze]

Real recognizes real

[@Alex-yj5fv]

never paused a video so much before

[@Isaax]

I ain't leaving without the full lore dump saved to my brain

[@swagre5555]

MARRIED AND DIVORCED AND ON TINDER IN A YEAR???

[@Derin_Halil]

philip moves fast mate

[@kaishedan37]

no, married was 2023, divorce and tinder was 2024 tho

[@Sevastous]

LIFE SPEEDRUN

[@nicnl255]

True man lives fast

[@bruhirl1023]

god pls fix

[@FlyingTurtleLP]

I think this speaks for more than just me: You don't know me. Neither do I know you actually, but I know a lot of stuff you spoke of. Personal stuff like your dreams. You became a friend. A one-sided friend maybe. I watch your videos, because we're friends... at least it feels like it. I am happy when you do well and I feel sad with you if you're not doing so well... You influenced me, yet you don't even know of my existence... but that does not matter to me. You are a friend. And I will watch your videos, stay and listen.

[@TheGodCold]

I relate to that a 100%, I watched Philip share his experiences throughout a significant chunk of my entire life, during my highs and lows, and I became quite fond of this parasocial relationship. Weirdly enough it gave me reassurance that I'm not alone, and I'm not that different or weird. Him talking about his private life and stuff he went through gave yet another feeling of reassurance, that it is "normal" and things will be better, because I've been feeling pretty down lately due to my soulmate ghosting me. I like Philip, I know he is not a friend, but he certainly feels like one.

[@gui2peg]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parasocial_interaction

[@adamrootfourme3845]

This

[@adamrootfourme3845]

Shall we stalk him

[@L33TH4XM8]

i'm probably one of the few people who only watch philip's vids on this channel, and it's pretty much for this reason that i still watch these videos. out of all my ever-shifting interests and amounts of free time, i will always want to come back to hear about whatever it is he wants to talk about, just for the sake of talking about it. the perspective you gain from listening to someone articulate their own experiences and thoughts is always valuable and it's always more enjoyable when it's coming from someone you've been keeping up with for a while.

[@thordenthor88]

As a young (22) person, seeing you being a person I respect, and even look up to, it’s calming to see you don’t have your hole life figured out, your still learning, life is and adventure and you show me it’s just getting started.

[@CampGareth]

Some of those chats... Yup, that's dating for you! Glad you've survived and been able to find the silver lining.

[@DOOMSMANN]

Thanks for this video, Philip, I thoroughly enjoyed it. I've said it before and I'll say it again, you're one of the few youtubers I genuinely enjoy just listening to. I haven't been divorced, but the first quarter of the video resonated with me, you said some meaningful stuff there. I wish you good luck! P.S. I feel like you made plenty of videos this year, of exceptional quality. With exceptions of course, No ones perfect. (:

[@Gepedrglass]

"I know that with time, once I've moved on to somewhere else, my mundane little ASDA walk will become a fond memory that I'll treasure forever." You said this in your video "The Simpler Things in Life," and it had a profound impact on my life. In a way, the things you've said across all of your introspective commentaries had a partial influence on me. Recording the mundane day-to-day parts of my life, taking a long break to live a little before embarking on a pivotal life decision (Returning to work in your case, Going back to University in mine), and eating humble tinned sardines and frozen veg meals. These are some things I've taken up doing because you've done them. Its not just that I'm emulating you as a fan, but doing so helped me put perspective on the way I do things in my own life. I can see how I change little by little day by day. I came to realise what I studied before I came back to school just wasn't who I was. I've developed actual skills in cooking. I still, every so often, make a little recording about where I am in my life and upload it to youtube privately for me to reflect on in the future. I can't ever know the complete you. There will always be something private, as there should. But I can appreciate and love the complete me, who was influenced by so much life lived, including these little lessons from you. For that I sincerely appreciate the work you've done and how you perservere and grow.

[@youbaouahdi4358]

As long as Fluffykins is still around all is well. Considering you were going through a rough time this year I think you did pretty well, here's hoping for better times ahead.

[@IC-23]

You've always been my comfort channel, I may not watch every video but I appreciate that you're still online no matter what you make

[@Helloitsame123]

I never play CS anymore but I still watch your content regularly, thank you Philip for doing what you do :)

[@noobko4007]

Me too :D

[@VioletPrism]

same

[@xtrullor]

It's interesting how much of your life and creating has reflected my experience in the last couple years. 15+ year long relationship fell apart, moved to a different city, production setup was completely remade, and I got a job to create music for something other than my channel - leaving it unattended for a long time. It makes me feel good about things in general, even when things have been wild and creating has been slower, there is a some odd sense of looming potential I can feel somehow. Here's to 2025, shall things be better and worse in a different way. Perhaps I'll meet someone in the future, perhaps my artist career launches to a whole new level, perhaps there's other breakthroughs just waiting for their turn. At least, creating has gotten that fun factor back already. I love doing it more than I used to a couple years back.

[@robinrai4973]

I think these sort of "journals" of yours are something you'll really value down the line, it really makes me want to start a small diary or what have you myself. Sounds like you went through a lot, I get what you mean about kind of missing the chaos even if it was a hard and not particularly rosy time, I look back on my own busy moments like that, if a bit too much. I can't really give any useful input to the state of your channels, all the best with them as usual. I've been watching you for around a decade now, your videos are kinda comforting stability to me

[@computerpwn]

journaling is great, get a pocket sized one and carry it with a pen all the time

[@bogdan_savic]

Hey, Philip! We've met at the HLTV Awards while I was working as Staff for HLTV, I came up to you in the prehall :) So, I've been blessed to meet many people that have influenced me and my childhood/early adulthood positively, of course one of them is Philip! I, a really anxious person, had a very easy time meeting Philip. He was kind enough to talk with me, even though the room had much more interesting people other than a random dude working for HLTV :) We had a small chat (for me it was huge) and from that "little" talk, I wouldn't have imagined you were having such a rough time throughout the year. What I mean by this is that your positive aura and energy around you is much more radiant, impactful and stronger than the "negativity" you are burdened with and that says something about you! I told you a few days ago, your videos helped me through my very, very rough childhood and grow up stage. As someone said in the comments, we are friends of some sort. I wish you resolve all of your problems in the best possible manner and we are looking forward to all the upcoming videos this year! :) Much love to everyone! (shoutout to Nadeking as well, meeting and talking with Philip & NK was pretty fucking dope)

[@kliksphilip]

Thank you Bogdan! I imagine everybody else at those events is more important than myself- especially people working for HLTV ;) I believe you helped organise all of the people coming and going from the event, I'm so grateful for everything you did. It was a wonderful weekend and surreal for it all to be real and in front of me. I'm just pleased I wasn't interviewed about my 2024 because before I know it I'd have rambled about all this stuff for 10 minutes ha

[@NotoriousBBB]

You will find a fart mistress one day phil, never give up.

[@therealwetwizard]

Wrong channel, his not philip

[@kyoseryt]

Fuck you beat me to it ahahahha

[@x8BitRain]

Massive respect for being so genuine mr phil, something you rarely see online these days.

[@turkeyleg72]

At 3:15 you will see a text that will disappear super fast and he wrote this in it "Don't worry, this was fingernail-related and nothing to do with FLUFFY"

[@KingLich451]

i wonder if it is a female fingernail... damn.

[@turkeyleg72]

@@KingLich451 I think that it is just an addiction to scratch the legs when they are itchy

[@contractpro]

​@@KingLich451That's pretty much what he's implying

[@isaacfullerton]

Except, injuries caused by human hands are much more worrisome.

[@seacreacherdiet]

Your content has meant a lot to me since I started watching you when I was younger. Thank you for continuing to push forward, your thoughts on things and your video style are so unique and different from others -- Keep pushing on and cheers to another year, even if it's had chaos to it.

[@seacreacherdiet]

Also the description of feeling lazy with regards to project scope is so real and very applicable to other places. As an artist, quality of work tends to scale up time spent, which makes things so much more daunting. There's an odd appreciation that comes from this being understood and put into such brief words.

[@jollyonion3529]

You are one of the only youtubers i am set to get notifications from. I do not watch every video but every now and then once or twice a month there is a video that i love and that is a lot more than most. The quality only goes up no matter short or long and each one makes my day or gets me going down a rabbit hole of forums and threads. You're video introduced me to a lot of topics and rewatching the comedic ones is good fun and the informative ones are unmatched. Keep it going and keep being unique :D

[@lioneagle2555]

This was a good year for the channel Philip, I enjoyed your videos every single one that you uploaded. Cheers for 2025, hope this year becomes an even better year for the Klik Empire.

[@ciren___]

I understand that your life has been hard this year but I've caught myself a couple of times this year thinking I thoroughly missed your videos. I even went on a binge watch session of almost all your 3kliks and 2kliks videos in order to satisfy this craving. I hope this year will be better for you than the last. As for video length, I personally really enjoy videos being in the 10 to 15 minute range. I even noticed myself wanting more when I watched your older shorter videos. But it's completely understandable that you want to make shorter videos, especially if the time invested to views gained ratio is really disappointing. I'd rather you be motivated and happy (and release more videos, whatever the length) than the opposite. By the way, I'm pretty sure you know this because you talked about it in a video about subtitles, but you were one of the biggest reasons I was able to learn English. When I got into your content in 2015-2016, I was so hooked I watched it even without understanding the bigger chunks of it. But because I still watched your videos actively and passively all the time, I got used to how English sounds and it made it way easier to finally understand what you were saying, even if I didn't understand all the words you said. And now, after almost 10 years, I was able to move to a different country and get a job in an English-speaking company as a software developer. I'm not sure I'd be able to get this far if not for you. Thanks for what you do, Philip!

[@thibaultd7979]

I watch every video from all your channels and almost never comment. I wish you the best for next year man, you deserve it.

[@_modnar_]

Same and I agree with everything you said! Happy 2025!

[@WhyitJellyDonut]

I'm sorry those bad things happened to you Philip, I hope your getting some proper healing. Moving to less grim topic, I do hope you never stop making videos, even if they become infrequent. You possess a admirable ability of introspection and the ability to articulate your own thoughts that I truly envy and enjoy listening to.

[@Sysel.]

Keep up the good work, Philip! :) It would be great if you would review your Covid series, as it will be 5 years since the first lockdowns :)

[@zebrasprite]

Man, I've spent about 5 minutes trying to put this eloquently, but you are a massive role model and generally fucking awesome guy to me. Cheers for being creative, unique, and fascinating - and thank you for the countless hours of entertainment and, strangely, wisdom. Merry 2025 to you, Phillip!

[@Николай-ы3ж2р]

A kind comment

[@Epsilonn]

"the notion that we must sacrifice stuff in the short term to live comfortably in the long term is but a mirage that we fantasise about to justify suffering right now" goes unbelievably hard

[@TheLaserFish]

It goes hard for a successful youtube personality.. I usually agree with him and his takes, but that always feels hollow coming from someone who already sacrificed and made a good future for himself..

[@mainspore520]

I have watched you for a very long time. Even when you have kept mysterious, I cant help but think about what is going on in your life. These videos are very insightful and help me think about my own life. I feel like I've been let in your front door to have a cup of tea. Thank you for not letting youtubes algorithm change your content. I wish you well, Philip.

[@GeorgeTheDinoGuy]

Hell yes another Klik Empire analysis!

[@benismann]

ayo george!

[@GeorgeTheDinoGuy]

@ ay!

[@benismann]

@ why is youtube removing @ of me all of the sudden.... sussy.

[@JDoawp]

Did she find out about the fartmaster?

[@BlakeGillman]

Fantastic analysis. I've found clean starts refreshing and exciting. Recently, about a month ago, when making a major transition in my life, I completely cleaned up & organized my desktop files, got all those files off of it & backed up that I had been meaning to, re-arranged the physical setup, and changed the color theme of my Windows 11. It's the same room, same computer. But it feels like I'm taking a step into something completely new, feels alien, and exciting. My computer is not burdened with many files that "Need to be organized at some point". That weight is off my shoulders. I finally got all those programs to manage my tasks that I had been meaning to. My computer is clear of clutter & very lightweight. My most important files are backed up now so if my pc died tomorrow I wouldn't be worried about losing anything. It just feels like a great & fresh start. I can relate to a lot of what you've talked about in the video, this particular point just stuck with me. I'm always happy to hear other people getting themselves out of bad situations & moving into better ones. I hope you continue to excite & thrive. This perspective also applies to other specific of life, not just your life as a whole. Any interests, hobbies, etc.

[@t1nkerium]

Damn, I've been missing new kliksphilip1 content in particular, but the lack of it is understandable. Hope 2025 treats you better! Oh, btw: looking forward to the Talos Principle 2 video!

[@mikehunt42069]

I'm assuming you've played the game, how did you like it? I got about 1 or 2 hours in but it just didn't have the same feel as the first game, the change in setting mattered way more than I thought it would. Also didn't help that it ran poorly on my pc. I'm willing to give it another go but I'm just not as excited about it as I was for the first game after watching philips video.

[@px8]

1:29 WTF lmao

[@the_untextured]

same reaction. Can't judge personal life though. Details might be missing and it's none of my business. Good luck to Philip though. Hopefully 2025 will be better.

[@chilldude30]

Epitome of crazy

[@aleckgardner6845]

Reads like some sorta weird catfish or scam, same as the one after.. idk if I'm naive but they don't not come across as real humans

[@lukasg4807]

I think everyone who saw your "how to eat like me" series knew the divorce was inevitable. In all seriousness though man I'm glad to hear you got through it alright. As far as the ANALysis goes though it's never really surprising to me when 3kliks stagnates, it's 2kliks not overtaking it yet that surprises me.

[@DenniTheDude]

I've been watching you for so many years and I don't plan on stopping any time soon. I have always loved the way you speak about stuff, the fun and thoughtful ideas you present, and ofc the music lol. I hope this year gets to be much better for you and I am sorry for the lows you've experienced thus far. Good job handling all the tough parts you've talked about and thank you for all you've done for us. I'm excited to see what kind of stuff you decide to do in 2025 :)

[@c6m]

3:48 Thank you Philip, I will stop doing my taxes and commit tax evasion. I just needed to hear it from you.

[@aleckgardner6845]

Oh fuck I gotta do my taxes

[@lfmm97]

Perhaps this is insensitive from my part but those texts seemed like something straight out of a comedy film. Your "what the fuck are you talking about" followed by her "you are starting to abuse me now" was hilarious, though I'm sure it wasn't as funny for you at the time. That woman was nuts. The video you shared of someone hitting you genuinely made me sad, though. I'm glad to hear you're doing better nowadays mentally and that you've been able to move on from all of that. Philip, I don't even play nor do I care about Counter Strike or even most other tech related content, yet I still watch a lot of your videos in large part because you come across as a very likeable person to me. I really enjoy your videos where you reflect on life, such as your "Nightwalker" video which is probably my favorite since I've always enjoyed going out for walks in the middle of the night on my own. Those videos really resonated with me. The way you're able to express your emotions is so beautiful to me. I've always thought of you as someone who I'd want to be friends with if you were my neighbour or something. I even remember saying this to my girlfriend a while back when I showed her a few of your videos lol I'm sorry that you have to deal with so many harsh comments on social media. I hope you know that you mean a great deal to a lot of people, most of which are probably just quietly watching, and I hope you can try to keep this in mind if there's ever a time when you feel sad because of some loud minority abusing you online or speculating about your private life and such. I wish you, Fluffy and your family a very happy 2025!

[@kliksphilip]

Thanks! I found the chat funny too which is why I didn't block her. But I eventually did when my mum advised me to and I spent a few weeks paranoid she'd show up at my door. Ended up bumping into her at speed dating a month later and she acted like nothing had happened. Very strange... But my year was full of interesting stuff like that! It's controversial to say this but I'd rather be physically abused than mentally. Hitting some one is clearly wrong, but emotional/ psychological abuse is much harder to detect and to figure out. Plus she was weak af so it was only like being hit by a child throwing a tantrum

[@contractpro]

​@@kliksphilipbut still, a person who gets physical about something is always a big red flag as it also reflects on their mental well-being. So I wouldn't downplay it because physical and mental abuse often go hand in hand. But I understand what you meant by your statement. Best of luck in the future Phillip!

[@Kiezly]

Thank you so much for not giving up on your KZbin empire! I always love watching these yearly analysis videos you do and this one feels really unique out of all of them and has me inspired to make sweeping changes in my personal life and has me excited for what videos you’ll make during this year of 2025.

[@leobitencourt4719]

Your thoughs on facing life in the moment instead of the future really hit me. I'm quite an anxious person, an overthinker and quite often, a people pleaser. Right now I'm fighting through an engineering major, trying to figure out if I'll be able to make a career out of it in the future, and if I do, if I will even enjoy it at all. Between that and figuring out relationships one mistake at a time, I've gotten quite in my own head about a lot of things. So it was nice to hear about your perspective shift.

[@jakontrary]

genuinely very impressed by your maturity in regards to your personal troubles. it‘s not every day you see youtubers (what a word) set good examples

[@michaelcera11]

Good commentary this year. A lot of maturing, excited to see what 3kliks comes out with year. PS: Make more videos like jpegs are dying, random tech related topics with your flair, interesting thumbnail etc. they will blow

[@kliksphilip]

They're not!

[@michaelcera11]

@ 🤔

[@NoSleepCSGO]

Another great year analysis! I love listening to your introspection philip, it helps me and surely many others with our own lives. I really hope 2025 is a fruitful year for you

[@Tudvari]

That "focus on the here and now" sentence struck a nerve. It made me realise how much you changed since e.g. Philip v2016. It makes me reflect on how much I changed. I did too focus too much on long term goals... and at the expense of the present.

[@HolyGoatsOfSteel]

Your blatant honesty is SO refreshing. Sometimes I get that anxious urge to just hit the total reset on my life so this really resonated with me. Good luck to you and Fluffy.

[@adamz3966]

Keep at it mate, very generous of you to be so personal in these journal entry type analysis videos!

[@crazzy233]

i really admire your perspective on things. how you see that ups and downs still as on of your best and interesting years of your life and how complex things can be. Much love for this!

[@anuraghegde1]

Sending you a virtual hug Phillip, looks like you've been through a lot this year. Take care of yourself and know that there are a lot of us out here who'll support your content no matter what.

[@TheKrzysiek]

Morale of the story - date men

[@Ahmadabdal_]

say gex

[@nienize]

Men men men!! We want men!

[@carsonj4031]

Gex

[@killingtimeitself]

same sex relationships are for the utilitarian minded. Keeps life simple.

[@beckbarnhardt3637]

Or become the woman👀

[@nicnl255]

At some point, you said : "I feel like a full person now, rather than just half of one." You have no idea how STRONG this sentence shook me up, really. I'm 30 years old, so just a few years younger than you. Long story short, the last few years were complicated: partner of 6 years broke up with me, got into a relationship with somebody else, bought a home, broke up, lost my friends, had to handle the home, whatever... For quite a long time I was in a hole, gaining weight, barely handling the basic solo day-to-day routine, tried dating, failed because I'm obese, whatever... But since a few months I'm waking up: found new friends, started a diet, yknow regaining the control of my life. All those experiences were hard, but they made me a grounded and confident as well. Your sentence just... "unlocked" something within me, kinda. It made me understand I'm no longer the shadow of myself, but a full person with true willpower, I learned what I am and I learned what I want. Really dude, I sincerely thank you for that. I wish you the best for 2025.

[@TheaVanherst]

Hi Philly boy, I just want to say I'm sorry about the divorse, and as much as I've missed your content, I'm glad you've not put your own sanity aside for the sake of making videos, the little klik I see in my life I will always cherish. I do want to say that your talk and concept pieces are always good just to hear an opinion piece about, I watch all of your videos and the like. However; I never watch your graphics card reviews, not because they're bad, but from the previous ones I did watch one release years and years ago, I never thought to be very personally intresting or add to any sort of value in my head. It's just content that is relative to a topic that is so situational even if it does seem generally relavent to tech in general - I don't watch reviews similiar in genre unless I'm proactively seeking a new card, and the problem is I'm not going to watch a non-tech youtuber for that, I'm sorry. Sure, a retrospective or thoughts on a card are always good just to hear about the potential, but it's still a topic I don't find any intrest in watching, even as a qualified IT nerd. I think the reason your videos that got big at the end of the month did as well as they did was because they're exactly what they sound like, a little research or tought piece. KZbin content is interesting to listen to or watch when it's something your mind can chew on; if it's a video that is situational, it's never going to do well in the algorithm unless it's drama or gossip. Just don't get down about it imo. KZbin algorithm or not, it's not personally worth proactively seeking to watch, and I think others clearly think the same. One thing I just want to say, it would be intresting to see you more smaller content and fun bits of personal learning. Just like how you have done previously with AI, seeing you mess around with the source engine or the new CS2 map making tools like you did in the late days of CSGO would be nice to see from you. But that's just me personally. Anyway, I love your content, and as someone who too is at odds with the algo too, you need to somewhat game it. No amount of complaining about it or trying to fight it can fix it. You need to become zen and really just adjust your content in style, rather than content itself to adapt to it. If you feel like it isn't "you", make it you. You CAN have both, you just need to find how. P.s Fuck thorin

[@kliksphilip]

Thank you! I appreciate that end bit too- for Thorin, it's a few extra clicks and views and followers for a week. For the person he's attacking, he has no idea what they're going through and he could be doing serious harm to people who are barely holding it together as it is

[@killingtimeitself]

as a hardware enthusiast myself, i actually really enjoy his hardware reviews, phillip may not be a steve burke or a linux sebastian, but he has a very clear knowledge basis of hardware, and it's utility, and offers a unique perspective on the review, which is something i appreciate. It won't compete with the likes of GN and LTT, and it never will, but it's not supposed to, it's a separate class of review entirely.

[@s4n714g000]

I feel the same way about the PC stuff, there's like 2 channels I watch for that. Or I watch the most random videos with the card being used on a game to see FPS and temps, get a quick idea and leave.

[@tednoob]

Maybe it messes with your data, but I make a point of watching everyone of your videos. They're always worth my time.

[@Zoshiao]

I adore these Analysis videos, i watched the 2023 one a month ago to check up and see how it was going, tbh I feel like 2kliks channel had the best year yet! I watched every single video to the end and I especially loved the Watt meter, JPEG XL and Hindsight videos! While you didn't make any predictions for 2025, I predict that 2kliksphilip will have the best year yet! with all the new hardware coming out this year and the intense focus on AI I think there is/will be tons of interesting topics for 2Kliks to cover... Also wanted to add, I think your very brave for sharing so much about your private life, I know you've always been open, about your dreams and such, but this relationship mess is on a whole other level... It honestly sounds like it just got too much and boiled over, and you needed to vent and while I'm not your friend, nor will I ever know you fully as a person, I still feel honored that you'd share this stuff with us -the viewers, knowing what kind of criticism and hate it could also bring towards you... 2025 will probably be a wild year, but I'm ready to brave it and I hope you are to! cheers!

[@Glowislive]

I am very grateful for the klik channels, I don't play cs these days but still love watching your content. Your content has grown a love for graphical technology in me and has helped in my work as well, so thank you philip

[@lubedlegs]

Hang in there. You are doing awesome work. Some of the most human (and nerdy) content at a slow enough pace that it's always a treat when a new video pops up in my feed.

[@dtre417]

Hey man, I hereby promise you to watch every one of your videos on every one of you channels this year. I am not someone that really follows channels but every time your stuff has popped up over the years they were such a blast to watch. I bet 2025 will turn things around for you (both IRL as in your youtube channels). You really deserve it mate, you seem like the real deal. A friendly, genuine and outrageously charismatic person. Good luck, and happy new year

[@kliksphilip]

You're committing to a lot of videos here ;)

[@behbo1]

I was only 12 years old when I was introduced to your videos through csgo content, but your genuine insights on this channel have always interested me the most. Even if I didn't fully understand what you were talking about when I was young, these sorts of videos have served as inspiration to explore new things and take reasonable risks in life. As I now approach the age of 19 your content seems much more relevant, and it's truly valuable to see that you're still documenting your passion projects and your long journey throughout all these years.

[@yessslawwwd4214]

Genuinly always my favorite upload of the year ... every year. Hope you have a great 2025!

[@cometor1]

I've been comming back for your videos since forever. And I hope you will continue doing them. Have a great 2025, you deserve it.

[@欣妍1]

I adore and appreciate how brave you are to share your personal experiences in this video, it comes across as very raw and real, the way you talk about your experiences and why they have happened and what you took from them. I have a lot of empathy for what you are facing in the dating world, there are a lot of broken people out there, personally I try not to judge them and move on and hope that they are able to get to a point in there life where they can look back at how they were and be proud of how they've changed. It sounds like you are learning that you deserve to be loved and cared for and you aren't willing to compromise your important boundaries for the sake of another person and instead want to grow with someone else that has similar healthy boundaries. (Sorry for all the supposing, in the end I just want to say that I really enjoyed this video despite the how sombre some parts are, it's bittersweet and leaves me hopeful for you, your future and the future of your KZbin channel and I wish the same for your ex partner).

[@eiernase]

You're a cool guy. You talk in ways and about things that are so relatable and understandable and that a conversation with my friends could never do justice to. I really cherish that you exist.

[@mee_ehow5106]

Oh boy I went through the most intense relationship and breakup last year - good or bad, those are THE MEMORIES. Things were happening, even though they have not ended up great, 2024 was good.

[@javsjavs8659]

I'm so glad the algorithm put this in my home page, toggling notifications for all three channels

[@Surepeacooler]

Wow, the 2023 one still feels so recent! I'm still listening to Audio Crime 2 and love to see your videos. These channels are something special and cheers to 2025!

[@clara-raxxa]

Hey Philip, I'm a trans girl who's had her fair share of years split between the most horrible moments and the most amazing times! I really empathize with what you say in this video about how thrilling some years can get, and how it can get so strange to then go back to years of a normal, very relaxed life. Here's to a good 2025 for the both of us! I've been watching your Klik Empire since 2016 or even earlier now, you've been a constant through all these twisting years and I'm excited to catch what you put out next! Much love ❤️

[@Dewm_]

You've always been a very honest, and open person with us, and I think that's one of the things that has always sort of made this channel feel like returning home. It's not about the depth of the videos, or how many flashy effects that keep us sticking around; it's about the personality and in-depth thoughts (no matter how random!) you bring to the table. Your comedic tone, your passion for different subjects, and your extremely personable and human approach to everything will always shine through. Thank you for doing what you do, I'm sorry that it hasn't led to much success though in this modern landscape. We will always be around though.

[@julius4858]

I wish you all the best. Been following for years and I deeply respect you.

[@Bezray]

Been waiting for this video. Wish you all the best philip

[@Tudvari]

I keep rewatching from 2:40 because the music, the thoughts, the visuals are so matching... and then comes its perfect catharsis at 4:23... and then digadig starts! My goto song when I come home from work and start a "power-development" session on my game.

[@andbandlast]

This video was very helpful for me. My year has been on the opposite end of the spectrum, characterized by apathy and getting too way to comfortable. I've had a deep longing for some chaos in my life for quite a while now, and I've finally got what I asked for about a week ago in the form of extreme anxiety about how the past year has gone. I feel like this video came out at the perfect time for me. I'm finally returning to somewhat normal mental state, and hearing the way you talk about past mistakes is exactly what I need. Thank you. I kinda hope 2025 brings a bit of chaos into my life, hopefully not as much as you've had to go through, but enough to feel like I am living life.

[@Tier3Sub]

I think drama in 2024 had a big spike, because more now than ever, people want to cause drama because they know it gets them attention. And I think that's why so many people speculate about other people; the person they're speculating about could be the most average person on the planet, and someone out there will be digging way too deep into it and saying terrible shit because they know it's likely to get a reaction from someone. It's why I stay away from social media entirely except for KZbin, but even then on KZbin, more and more people are trying to start petty drama all for the sake of a few likes on a post. It feels like everybody forgot that other people have feelings and that no matter who you are, constant drama and bullshit will drag anybody down. And I imagine this issue is probably gonna get worse over time. Anyways Philip, I always love the videos on this channel, despite it being the smallest of your 3, I still watch this one the most. I just like to hear about your life and experiences.

[@kliksphilip]

Thank you, it really concerns me the way social media is going. It seems to be getting more polarised and more nasty every year, and worst of all, the internet rewards that kind of behaviour. Covid kickstarted it- I think people found it interesting, and now are bored and are looking for something to be just as frenzied about. People want drama, they want blood.

[@LondoMollari_]

@@kliksphilip “Falsehood will fly, as it were, on the wings of the wind, and carry its tales to every corner of the earth; whilst truth lags behind; her steps slow, and solemn, and she has neither the inclination nor the power to follow.” - Thomas Francklin (1758)

[@pizzaman11]

@@kliksphilipsame reason dating online is so toxic too. People can only stick out by being manipulative when the only thing they have is a few pictures and a bio.

[@Isaax]

I had no idea that you went through such crazy experiences, it's actually a complete shock. But I'm really happy you shared some of it, and I personally would be interested in learning more if you'd ever want to share. I can't overstate how much your presence on this platform means to me and how much comfort I feel seeing your videos, even if I don't watch every single one. Especially kliksphilip videos like this one are a true comfort. Not for providing a particular type of comfort-content of a predictable variety, but for just being Philip across the years and sharing it with us. I can't say this about most KZbinrs I watch - but sticking around to watch your videos and get updates on your life is just self evident to me, not doing it would feel wrong and strange. Yeah, I don't really know how to actually put what I feel into a proper comment, but let me finish by saying that you and your videos mean a ton to me, so does your music and your father's music. You're by far one of the most influential people on here in terms of having impacted my life. Thank you, Philip

[@isaaclong9341]

i've been a subscriber across your empire since i was about 13 years old. I'm now 24 and can comfortably say that you're a treasure and deserve to follow your hearts wishes, be that relaxing on a beach. With all my heart, I appreciate you Philip.

[@wewewewewhihihimamam]

When I first find your KZbin channels I fall in love with your videos so keep it up man

[@gabe8142]

Phillip, I've been watching you for.. a really long time now, even on a previous account, and it's so nice to hear you open up about your personal life. Sometimes you can get an idealized version of someone, and sort of put them onto a pedestal as you know. Hearing about your struggles with something like relationships means a lot - keep doing what you're doing!

[@roc_cave2107]

Clicked this expecting a normal Philips video, about some change in the polygon count on the ak. But found myself relating to the beginning part.

[@calebtsarmiento]

Philip, I've always appreciated the life experience stories and advice you share. Have a great new year!

[@M-J-B]

This is the only time I comment on any of your videos but I've really enjoyed the content you made this year. I've just quietly sat here, watched and enjoyed, I hope the future goes well but so long as your videos has your charm to them, then I think they should be good.

[@ddranimestyle]

Just wanted to let you know, I downloaded Slay the Spire after hearing your recommendation of it in a previous video. I've played it every day ever since. It's simply perfect. Thanks for that.

[@Protester19]

thanks for the video man. the way you approach yourself with such frankness is actually inspiring

[@nickthenoble4895]

When I saw that part where you showed the injury on your leg and put the text that it wasn't because of your lovely cat, I kept failing to pause in time to read it. I sighed and said out loud "Oh, Philip." It's weird because I said it as if we are somehow longtime friends, but I have never spoke to you in my life. I have been watching your videos since... 2019, I think? I feel as if I know you. This has always been my favorite KZbin channel. There's something amazing about listening to honest the experiences of another person online. I haven't experienced it anywhere else. I am deeply sorry about all of the hardships you have faced in your personal life. I am glad to hear you have been making the best of it. I wish you all the best. P.S. I'm going to try Slay the Spire since washing your last video, haha!

[@Eastside97]

I really liked the interview you did with my friend last year. It was really cool! Been watching you myself for a few years now and always enjoy seeing these analysis videos.

[@Daimaiju]

Every year I am looking forward to hearing your thoughts in these videos. A lot of people say the same but due to work I don't even play a lot of games anymore these days, let alone CS2. Even still, I am watching all of your content and I still enjoy it all the same. Hope you'll have a great 2025!

[@TheLegoJungle]

Very insightful as always. Thank you for taking the time.

[@creechamop3593]

Impressively candid, good luck bud

[@H0mework]

I love you, I watched your older videos and really enjoyed them. You're the input lag guy!

[@gluegun2726]

thank you for being this transparent with your life, it is reassuring to know that other people are also just trying to figure out life as they go

[@FROZENbender]

finally the most interesting thing about the new year, the yearly klik empire analysis. hope this year is better for you

[@KozmoPoly]

I like watching your videos, the tone and pace of your speech are great and I really like the background music. A perfect match for long form videos in my opinion

[@UssalWax]

I've been watching you on and off for years. I just wanted to say love your work, and glad you're in a better place. Also wanted to mention that your Visual Assault on Basalt video is seriously one of my favorite videos I've ever seen and I hardly even play CS. Good luck with 2025.

[@kneecapjake]

I don't know why but I actually been looking forward to your yearly analysis for months. I find it so interesting. I haven't watched it yet but wanted to comment before hand!

[@FreckoJoel]

It took a solid couple of minutes for me to get that you were sincere. Good to hear that youre doing alright!

[@LaurenHinson-n9u]

I'm so glad to hear that you're continuing to grow ^^ Godspeed

[@simonandersson7067]

3:19 Damn, what occasion warranted such a luxurious meal?

[@kliksphilip]

Had a date coming over who cancelled and never spoke to me again... so I ate her food too

[@AllNamesWereAlreadyTaken]

Yep I would do/do the same ​@@kliksphilip

[@nowanilfideme2]

@@kliksphilip You go bro. Also, insanely brave of you to speak out about your life this frankly. I think this video alone will help a lot of people, and hopefully even more so making it helped you. ;)

[@D3nn1s]

​@@kliksphilipofc she wouldnt come, where are the canned beans???

[@senseal5462]

@@kliksphilip the enjoyment from that food would have been more then she would have ever been able to provide

[@vectornine]

I've been watching your videos for coming up on half of my life. Thank you for being so consistent without ever getting stale after all these years.

[@WayStedYou]

I was gonna say "wait wasnt he dating?" when you said you got married but that explains it. Sorry that happened.

[@WatchingTheYouTube.]

Sending love from the USA! Here's to another year. Your content is always a treat for me, no matter to subject.

[@jurvinx9939]

I just wanted to say thank you for making these videos. I found your channel years ago with your game making journey series, and I've been a big fan ever since. Watching one of your older videos always brings back memories from the time I first watched it, which is always such a special feeling. It's something precious few pieces of media are capable of, but your older videos always get me nostalgic :) You're one of the very few youtubers who I think of as genuine and authentic, and from whom I can learn a thing or two about life, instead of simply watching for the entertainment value. You have definitely shaped the person I have become, and for that I couldn't be more grateful. Finally, I hope you have better luck with your future romantic pursuits. It's always confused me just how evil some people can be, but, as you say, there are still a lot of genuinely good people out there, and I just know you'll find the right one soon!

[@Pilps]

I love your empire analysis videos so darn much, they are so insightful in a very helpful and reassuring way