Why Gaming Channels FAIL on YouTube

[@TheLaughterCompany]

May everyone’s channel grow this year

[@FEMDEXYT]

Amen 🙏

[@oliverx65]

ok

[@fionaxdairy1297]

Thank you

[@Trippledon]

Amen✝️

[@FarmerkingGeorge]

Thanks

[@GamerZakh]

It's what a lot of the audience doesn't understand as well... "You just play video games for a living". That's like 10% of the job and channels that 'just play games' don't succeed.

[@Megaman14]

Yep it involves much more and it introduces you to many different skills you use to put everything together which is pretty cool

[@vidIQ]

Aint that the truth!

[@MrFarquar]

@@Megaman14 editing was always daunting to me, I went with the simplest free editor I could and did as little as possible, then at the end of last year I decide if I wanted to compete in the space I needed to up my game in that area. Downloaded Davinci Resolve and haven't looked back. Learning that software has been, and Continues to be a fun challenge, and now I'm helping my partner to use it on her channel. Now I just need to get a better mic and fix my personal audio issues.

[@HintzeDarrin]

@@vidIQ KZbin is a hobby until you make money am I right

[@Route765]

@@MrFarquar i started my channel with Davinci Resolve. It’s really good considering that it’s free!

[@KENRBLXGAMING]

It’s a grind. For the upcoming gaming content creators do it only if you love it and make sure you are able to enjoy you’re own videos so that you know others can too. You will never succeed if you are in for money. In any path you take just care about if you are passionate and money will come on it’s way. Wishing you all a best of luck 🎉🤟

[@Egelc]

My way of getting a bit more recognition was definitely by adding some educational content into my gaming videos, where I explain what and how I do. People like it, its quick and easy to use and learn.

[@DavidVenters]

i have for years followed all these trends and stuff not worked i am making videos now on a game i love and not just make videos cause i want to get views if my videos get 1 view im happy

[@vidIQ]

Well said!

[@vidIQ]

If 100% of gaming channels fail then, well, erm... you see where I'm going with this ;)

[@Egelc]

@@FrostedOven Also you are targeting a very young audiance so you might have a high chance to actually get more views because they have time to watch stuff on youtube.

[@MissFortuneDaBes]

The true problem for most gaming channels is that they actually don't produce content at all. They just record themselves playing, click upload, and call that "KZbin content". And then they are confused why no one is watching their videos.

[@STLhumanity314]

Lmao no arguments here ... 😣 😩 And I try to tell my friends that

[@Dancing_Alone_wRentals]

This is what I found also. I'm sure there is a fun gaming channel out there somewhere but ....I've yet to spot it. (To the point where I went back to watching people pull old lawn tractors out of the bushes....or people telling me how sugar is bad for me videos).

[@vidIQ]

Especially let's play style channels.

[@DrCurvy]

True. But Long Play channels exists but their niche and it is just a person playing for hours on a video

[@Dancing_Alone_wRentals]

@@DrCurvy Interesting. So as the games update, their channel becomes more relevant. I suppose if someone is a talented player..they can keep an audience. All interesting from that point of view.

[@JVK3L3]

I have definitely fallen into the mindset of "I'm already gaming I might as well record", and slowly it became quite draining and I just started putting it all off. Like I had recorded content for like 4-5 games. I definitely think just focusing on one "Content creating" game would definitely help, and hopefully will make me more productive!

[@KrazyLatino]

for real thats why im grindin even harder

[@apfelnudel]

100% what happened to me! I realised its better to Focus on one game and later some similar games around it to Mix it up without scare away everyone. I was burnt out from my first main game, tried Variety, the result was my Videos got a view count between 500 and 500.000 views! Im not joking. My head was always cooking while i tried to develop a concept around variety gaming, in the end i realised its too draining and it burns you out even more! It was not possible for me anymore to relax with a game without thinking about recording or streaming it. Stay with one game guys, After you built up an audience make shure to play games that are have elements of the Main game the channel is focusing on.

[@GamesandGamer339]

Exactly Same here for me.

[@silverfoxgamer]

I started giving myself a 8 hour work day. So anytime before or after I stream is a part of that 8 hours. I try to make thumbnails and/or KZbin shorts within that time. He absolutely right about needing a break. The worst thing for someone who is passionate about video games is to get burnt out on video games. Then you feel like you have nothing left❤️

[@RayZWatch]

Yeah with all the stress we already have in life. & when video games was our only way to release a bit. so of course we should be taking care of ourselves first & our mental health too. I always say that we only have very limited time on this earth in this life. so try not to be bothered too much about everything & just do the right things & take care of yourself & the people around you & the ones you care about. Try to enjoy to this one life with each moment whenever you can & stress too much. You never know when it's gonna be your last moment or day.

[@COIFISHGAMING]

Dan you nailed this man. Probably one of my favorite VidIQ videos ever. People constantly under estimate how much work is involved in running a gaming channel. Cheers.

[@vidIQ]

You're welcome COIFISH Gaming appreciate the support :)

[@hfxcinematic]

Although my channel is almost dead, I still love editing and trying to be creative! Even if it's for 50 views, oddly I'm still grateful for that. Love youtube.

[@Gamingtechgg]

I believe in you ;D

[@BeyondReality522]

good luck fellow creator. i wish your channel a success

[@hfxcinematic]

@@Gamingtechgg Thank you! Right back at ya!

[@hfxcinematic]

@@BeyondReality522 Thanks bro 🙏🏼

[@0rion]

Sorry about the current situation bro hope you can keep up your grind and then it’ll pay off once again!

[@VonteClipz1]

Planning is definitely important. Winging it works sometimes, but when you have a plan for the week ahead it’ll make the process much smoother.

[@0rion]

For sure 👍

[@Megaman14]

Facts that's what I'm working on more planning out content

[@vidIQ]

Absolutely!!

[@te1gaming510]

I have to try that more

[@RSI24]

I feel if you plan it, you start to overthink it when you hit record and it isn't organic

[@Anupamprime]

Me:- reads Title. Also Me:- Emotional Damage

[@Potley_]

It just hits too close to home

[@robloxgamerz]

I started my gaming channel about 10months ago and i am soon hitting 20k subs. This was because I was providing value to the people that were looking for it. I focused on making " how to ... " videos. no one is going to watch your gaming videos when you're just recording your self jumping around doing stuff. PROVIDE VALUE!! make tutorials, make videos about difficult obstacles in whatever game your doing and show people how to easily pass them, make top 10 videos etc

[@vidIQ]

Sounds like you have this figured out!

[@mynamejeffgaming]

I've literally tried all of those things none worked goodluck to you though brother hope you keep growing

[@femzygaming]

I created my channel in January but started posting only last month but it looking like I ain't going anywhere 😅😔

[@mrwhiskers1471]

I work on Horror games etc comedy/gaming and I’m taking the advice and knowledge you gave me and even tho I only have 4 videos I learn a bit more from the mistakes I make and it’s fun I just need to be consistent and plan ahead and edit a bit more etc

[@Relaxationvids001]

How's it going now?​@@femzygaming

[@JEDeLeon89]

To all the gamers out there, don’t let this video put you down. You got this! Keep up the good work on your gaming videos, and follow your dreams. ✊✊✊ P.S., I’m not just saying this to be nice; I mean it. 😊😊😊

[@Loudnose]

Thanks hehe 😄

[@JEDeLeon89]

@@Loudnose, no problem!

[@alexcaminoplaysgames]

Thxs

[@Jwangph]

agree 👍

[@LordTexasBoyGaming]

🙌🏾

[@discotechgaming]

I've only been making videos for a few months, but I've already found myself falling into the "I should be recording this" trap any time I try to play a game. It's easy to lose track of just how much more energy goes into creating content versus playing a game for personal enjoyment. That isn't to say that you can't enjoy making content, just that it's important to be aware of the difference.

[@HeyHaydenTV]

Exactly what I'm struggling with as well. I also keep hearing people stream like 12 hours a day too. Idk how the hell they actually make content if they're just streaming all day. Finding that balance of recording, creation, and streaming has been quite difficult. I do very, very little streaming because I don't want my channel to be me just playing games. Hopefully we both figure it out well 😂

[@logger22]

The reason why PewDiePie, Markiplier, DashieGames etc got big was because they were funny and entertaining while playing video games. We watched them because they had a likable personality and reacted to what they were playing. A lot of people just think having a facecam makes you a “gaming KZbinr” and they just stare blankly at their screen.

[@SLYMobileGaming]

Hi Dan! Thanks for this important reminder! You're right, burnt out due to playing games (+ making gaming content) is real, lol. Not to mention the very tight competition that gives you the pressure to post a new video very quickly to get more views every time a new game is released. Gaming has lots of sub-niches and each has its own challenge, and also its own strategy to grow. Really appreciate this video and looking forward to your next one about gaming! 👍🏻

[@almightytrollgod]

There is just 1 advice here: START UPLOADING! AND DO IT REGULARLY! That is all you need. After certain ammount of time, you will develop everything, from how to speak, to new ideas for your videos. Also, copying other people ideas, modifying them a bit is a MUST, so ye, just go, go and never look back!

[@DexTag]

My take on it is: -You are not playing. You can stream and play there in a real hobby way on top of it, but the rest is doing exactly what works and what brings people in. -Ignore subscriber counts, they mean nothing. I dont mean subs dont mean anything, the opposite is the case, but your focus should always be that every video is viewed as a growth video. If you do something you already did 10 times, still explain it. To a less degree, but your goal is bringing people in -If something doesn't work, drop it. Don't invest more time into it. If you enjoy it, you can do it on your own, in streams or possibly as extras/on a side channel, but the main channel should be focused -thumbnails catch attention, title will convince, but the content is what makes people stay and subscribe. All 3 of these are very important -Dont listen to subscribers, and I dont mean this with ill intent. I mean that a few loud voices will always exist and shift your perception to the bad. For them its a fun playing session, for you its your potential future or current job. The voice of the viewers is the views, watch time, views per viewer and subscription amount -keep a close eye on your growth. The longer you remain to one game, the more you exhaust the pool of interested people. If your growth declines too much, you'd be better off to find alternatives, even if that means less views for some time. There are some games that are exceptions to this, mostly the games that manage to get in millions of people each month, but aside from those it's a deadly trap -if you take KZbin as a job, be aware that you are not looking for an income equal to a job. Expect your KZbin career to end way sooner, but not only that, it's also a lot more volatile. One month might triple your old income and the next one might quarter it. Now obviously it should not be this extreme and if that happens, thats an alert signal, but my point is that there is more risk than you might assume -Jump on trends. Try them out and see if your audience likes them. It happens often that new trends do well in the beginning, then it depends on how you were judged. But in most cases, those will bring in a lot more people than your usual videos -Ignore complaints but be aware of negative trends. This plays into the previous point of "dont listen to comments", but I want to empathize that this does not matter to you, your measurements are on the videos performance. Milk anything as long as possible to grow as fast as possible, and when you notice it fizzles out, slowly start to implement a shift to other things. Abrupt changes can cause major upsets, so I dont recommend them If you want examples that pretty much perfected this, check out Legs Game It Out and DangerouslyFunny.

[@zGLoGiK]

People underestimate how much effort goes into our small gaming channels! I’m still trying to find the right balance and leave things aside just for me. This was helpful, thank you :)

[@GiggleHub1432]

True that

[@dtayt1]

So true

[@vidIQ]

You're welcome zG LoGiK appreciate the support :)

[@zGLoGiK]

@@vidIQ thanks for the response! Keep up the good work guys

[@HitchinValeting]

My son has a gaming channel and spends hours editing uploads and thumbnails, when I see all the effort he puts in i wish his views per uploads were better.

[@avneet2.0]

I definitely needa change my mindset and stop looking at all this as a hobby! Just don't want the pressure of thinking of it as a business either lol. Totally agree with investing in yourself and your skills!! :)

[@MrFarquar]

See it as the job you want, and you need to work at it like it is a job. Maybe calling it a business from the get go does add a little more pressure, but once you have your foot in the door and making a bit of money off it switch to business mode.

[@MythosZ]

I used to always just record something I think is interesting, edit it a bit then upload. But there are times where I would rewatch and realize how boring it is and was also getting to the point where I just didn’t really like it and getting a bit burned out. But I just started switching things up to make it even more enjoyable and realized how fun it is and editing as well. Always make sure you do something that you think is fun for your audience and especially yourself. It’s a long grind but even if it takes weeks, months, or years… if you’re truly passionate about KZbin then you’ll eventually find success in doing it.

[@EnderBuilder]

It's extremely depressing seeing all these KZbinrs playing random games without any editing or a good thumbnail, getting millions of views everyday... And knowing that it's something that you'll never achieve, doesn't matter how much you try. You'll keep watching these videos teaching things that don't matter much you apply it, it'll always fail and at the end of the day it'll be your fault 'cause KZbin didn't feel like helping you, then you'll be told to stop doing KZbin 'cause "it isn't for everyone"

[@vidIQ]

So what advice would you give to those creators?

[@scaredylamb]

So, in your opinion, why those gaming youtubers without any good editing or any good thumbnail still get millions of views?

[@EnderBuilder]

@@scaredylamb They're the ones from the start of KZbin, when they had a chance to attract people with simple stuff like gameplays. Then of the years people started to like whatever they do, so now they can do whatever they want with whatever level of quality that it'll still work... Or they got blessed by KZbin by hitting the 0.1% chance of being recommend randomly because of a random video from 10 years ago that the AI decided to recommend more.

[@EnderBuilder]

@@vidIQ There's no advice, we'll have to keep wasting our money on courses that tell the same thing over and over again, until and if we hit that 0.1% chance of being recommend more on KZbin for a random video that we didn't know we uploaded years ago and those "KZbin masterminds" will say : See, it works! ... Even tho, most of the time we don't hit the "jackpot" they say : Stop with KZbin, it isn't for you ( we don't have luck, so stop trying so you don't waste our time )

[@SnugglySnorlax]

Your point on people themselves or audiences treating gaming channels like its super easy is true. I started my channel a few months ago. I treat it like aa side project/job, but my friends talk to me about how awesome it must be to do it and fun, when it is but its like it takes hours of work every day after work.

[@YT_GrantGotYou]

I'll never give up on my gaming channel. I love posting content. I'd love to have a million subscribers but it doesn't matter to me. I get super happy just to get 5k views on a video. It's honestly about having fun.

[@ScarletCait]

This really helped me feel like I’m on the right track. I’ve been doing every one of these steps, partially not by choice, but instead of being mad that my tech decided to give me so much trouble, I chose to use the time to improve my skills and tech knowledge while also slowly improving my setup to be easier to use (aka taking away the biggest stressors) and now I’m finally at a point to be able to jump back into creating content! Also keeping “for fun” games separate from “work” games is super helpful

[@Zenosos]

I'm still in the learning phase this bit of advice is very helpful, so I appreciate all the info. Yes focusing on one game allows you to build that community, the problem is I can't keep to one game for too long, or I would burn out, instead I do variety. But where I focus on is keeping to one area of gaming, for example gamepass games, I play them on my streams, I play them with my community, I am even working on adding reviews focused primarily on gamepass games. All I'm saying is listen to advice of videos like these but pick what is relevant to you and not just follow all the advice especially if you don't enjoy it. It's better to grow slow and passionately, than fast and miserably when you are not creating.

[@JohnnyB.]

I feel this. I make driving POV videos because my favorite thing to do was drive around in my 350z/Miata, but just recently i noticed myself always bringing my camera gear or at-least contemplating bring it…I’ve had to start purposely setting time for myself to just go for a drive to clear my mind. It’s weird turning what you actually love into your work/business because now I never know if I’m clocked in or not hahaha I feel as if I have found a good balance though, and I’m really appreciative/grateful that I’ve found this opportunity.

[@JestArchive]

Hardest part for gaming channels is that no matter how unique you are, when you’re a small channel, you will realize it’s gonna be hard grind. Been doing it for a year and it’s been a tough challenge. Most gaming channels make content without any editing and they think they will make a million subs quickly. Best thing I can say is don’t give up and find ways to make your content enjoyable for your audience as well as you (:

[@LearnElectronicsRepair]

This video popped up in my feed so I thought I would watch it. IMHO The very good advice here applies to any sort of YT content creator. One thing I have worked out in the year or so since I started my channel (never having done anything like this before) is that the key to success isn't in having the best equipment, the best skills or the best personality, it's *making videos people actually want to watch*. Simples. Regards the 'time pit' surely the real answer is to have some other hobby when you finished work? I mean I make videos repairing stuff, but I don't repair stuff when I'm not making content, I play games or read books (SciFi/Horror mostly) instead. As for the sort of gaming videos I would watch on YT (as a very casual gamer), it's either the ones where I can learn how to get past some point in a game where I am stuck, or the ones reviewing some game I may be interested in playing. And if there are several relevant videos, I always click on them and try to find the ones where the creator is actually talking as well as showing the game play. Those ones always get my watch time.

[@vidIQ]

Great advice!

[@Meemer699]

Me: gets inspired by vidIQ and creates a gaming channel, vidIQ: Why gaming channels FAIL on KZbin

[@masterd1yad112]

Although I'm still small, every video I make keep getting better and better and it so fun to edit. Every break I take is always a few days before something new and amazing like an event is gonna be added in the game

[@JeffCerts]

4:50 I agree with your suggestion to record certain games for content, and to not record other types of games for content. For me I like to make content about Rocket League and GTA 5 for now, and when I play without recording, my family and I play old school Nintendo games on the Wii 😊 This helps me relax mentally after work and working on my KZbin career

[@AaronDoster]

This is one of my favorite videos, I’m a small KZbinr and I have been trying my hardest to grow my KZbin on my off time and implementing ideas from about of my KZbinrs that I watch and it helped but it’s slowly starting to die off sadly, but I love playing the games I play and I’m not going to give up because it’s my dream to be a full time KZbinr and I’m not giving up on myself. It’s definitely a grid and being a small KZbinr. You never know how a video is going to do. Hope everyone has a blessed day

[@MonadoBoy7]

This is all really nice advice. I created my gaming channel years ago but didn’t start uploading until a couple weeks ago. I’m pretty new to all of this and I’m learning as time goes on but man it is a grind. I usually upload content on fortnite, making videos on anything funny or moments I thought were cool to watch. I’m not sure if I should only post fortnite on my channel or go for a variety gaming sort of channel since I’m a gamer obviously, I love playing all kinds of games. I definitely need to spend more time on my titles and thumbnails though because that’s the first thing anyone ever looks at on KZbin.

[@destroyermaqa36]

As a gaming channel having low end devices creating game videos, it's hard

[@vidIQ]

Feed into this. There are likely millions of gamers just like you struggling on low end machines. Make that part of your journey with them!

[@GameUnCrafter]

As a 600 sub gaming youtuber, it's definitely different. I started when I was very unhappy with my favorite game and highlighted the good stuff. I love it, but it is difficult

[@SageFC]

Thanks for this video, A really motivation boost, I have never thought of my gaming channel as just an hobby the moment i discovered that mindset was affecting my content output and quality.. Since then i have been able to generate revenue even before getting in the YPP.. I hope all gamers will realise we are all businessmen not just a guy with a controller( keyboard and mouse too, lol.. Didn't forget about you guys).

[@vidIQ]

That's awesome to hear. Generating revenue BEFORE monetization means you're already ahead of 99.9% of creators.

[@RomiiiDon]

Think it's about time I start working on my Channel. It has potential but I just don't have the time. Gotta start make time🙏🏾📌

[@thesquidkid3494]

Something that's also is very important is that you need to think, why will ppl watch this. If you're just playing games, stream on twitch. What the lifesteal creators are doing is very successful. They make interesting videos about blowing people up or traping them in insane ways. That will get you views.

[@vidIQ]

This is true. Many creators achieve the 'what' (a video is about) but rarely reach the 'why' (a viewer should watch it).

[@thesquidkid3494]

@@vidIQ Yeah, I can relate to my own experiences, just wanted to try out youtube, thought it would be fun, then started posting stuff nobody wanted to watch every day(it was unedited, plus there was no reason to watch the vid, it was just me playing video games) Took a lot of time, got nothing out of it(friends also laughed at me a couple times). So I decided im gonna start a new account and that's what im gonna do in like a week(still waiting on a computer(my old one broke) Cheers VidIQ

[@scottsnosleepofficial]

I don't have a gaming channel but the first point about thinking about it more than a hobby is spot on.

[@drblitz3092]

hardest part is starting. figuring how to upload high quality and figuring out audio settings, how to connect mic, make it sound good, setting everything up, having the proper equipment. once you have that all in sync and dialed in. making videos is 10x easier

[@Juice-chan]

I think the most important aspect of being successful is to have a great presence. Some people do voice acting or acting lessons to get better at that. If your personality isn't entertaining all money and all gear in the world won't save your channel. This should be the main focus while on the side trying to improve other things like audio and video quality, titles and thumbnails, and content strategy. I am saying that since I literally focused on everything else but my own presentation. So my delivery still sucks and pulls down everything else that I do. And honestly, I think if you are not a natural then this part will become the hardest thing to master. But it is worthwhile to pursue no matter how long it takes. It is an important life skill. Not just a youtube thing.

[@dazed1369]

Genuinely appreciate this video I made a brand new gaming channel and im just trying to take everything in so I dont burnout like I did with my last channel. I see a future in this I love my edititing style so far and appreciate channels like yours who helps people grow

[@Moonzie]

I the game I play(The Sims 4) it is quite common to have households that you do not play on camera, and then most simmers show them off in a recording monthly or post photos of them, and they almost never fall into the mindset of "I guess I gaming, so I might as well record".

[@rahovartiv3464]

I want to make a channel for the fun of it but I told myself if I was going to do this I was going to genuinely put effort into it so I guess I'm not looking at it completely hobbyist.

[@SdJesusM2024]

same here, I was looking it as a hobby, thinking that no one will watch what I upload but I'm thinking different now, 😊👍

[@BlakeSwings]

Only recently started uploading again and my channel is really starting to grow all thanks to y’all’s help! Lately I’ve been putting in the work to learn editing and my future videos are already looking great! Stopped looking at this as a hobby a while back and it’s changed so much.

[@vidIQ]

Nice!

[@SIMPLYAMAZINGYT]

I just reached 4k subs on my gaming channel and it’s start to grow fast! Gaming videos may seem easy but it’s tough to stand out and be entertaining compared to all the other game channels out there. (Thumbnails, Title, etc) I’m slowly learning as I go!

[@MrPizzaSUS]

I think you should personally look at KZbin as a hobby especially if you're not making money. When you look at KZbin as a job, you're constantly worried about views, subscribers, how often you upload, and much more. You will burnout quicker to the point where it nearly makes you want to quit. This is happening to one of my good friends right now, and he isn't even a gaming channel. Don't push yourself so hard. If you lose focus on having fun with your content, you won't get anywhere. Always remember having fun with this is your top priority. Take your time with growing, because you will get there one day.

[@vidIQ]

I agree that to begin with you need to figure out if you enjoy CREATING CONTENT. You already know you enjoy the things you do in your video, but sharing that passion with an audience is a different type of discipline. But eventually, when you start to get better at creator and more people watch, and you realise you can make money from it, you have to take it more seriously, if you want to make it sustainable.

[@gamingthatservesyou]

I’d say the hardest thing for me is having a job coming home to stream and then motivating myself to edit my videos when I’m already exhausted and I just want to relax watch some TV and go to bed I do edit my shorts content everyday and edit my posts it’s just the long form content I need to get better at producing and what to talk about during streams😅

[@TimProVision]

I actually had to stop streaming my gameplay. I was never overly into streaming but I do enjoy the interaction. Unfortunately I couldn't keep up with it just due to the amount of hours required for the non-game time stuff. I felt like I actually needed some time off from "performing" and not streaming means I am still getting footage but I am able to actually relax and not be "on".

[@NirofRan]

I don't know if anybody wants to hear this but I'll say it. Don't stop grinding and hustling until you feel fulfilled, it's not all about been on top, the highest thing is just to feel fulfilled as you. Love yourselves and believe in yourselves because that's what will fuel your energy each time you feel like giving up. I don't have so many subscribers but the ones I have are so special to my struggle so far. I'm grateful they believe in me, they're the reason i will keep putting in my best ♥️♥️♥️

[@soncaleb]

Thank you!

[@NirofRan]

@@soncaleb 🙏🏾🙏🏾♥️

[@GhostRiposte]

Absolutely, the hardest part about having a gaming channel is to actually stop playing games. My channel does much better when I focus on writing and editing. Collecting the footage is the easy part.

[@Megaman14]

Keep up the good work looks like you are doing a good job

[@GhostRiposte]

@@Megaman14 Thanks Megaman, you as well!

[@Megaman14]

@@GhostRiposte Thank you

[@Murglan1TV]

As a magic the gathering youtuber i know how hard and frustrating it can be. Especially in my case because i just started a new channel since i ruined my old one using google ads promotion. Even though ity's really hard for me i'm not being demotivated because i know my new channel is making it's first steps in youtube and that the algorithm need time to find my taget audience. So as i upload on a daily basis i also make sure to learn how to edit my videos thumbnails, animations i put in my videos etc. And i actually enjoy the learning proccess even though it was really hard for me to learn all those stuff at the begining.

[@MYSTERY3377]

As a gaming channel and I agree with it because most of new gaming type KZbinr like mine are dying

[@MrFarquar]

Spend some time working on thumbnails bro, your content might be legit fire, but nothing about its presentation makes it look inviting. You're fighting in one of the biggest and most saturated gaming spaces with Minecraft and you have 95% no thumbnails for your content. Take some screenshots and play with Canva for a few days, it's free and easy to use, mobile and desktop. Hope you keep going and growing 👍🖤💚💛

[@MYSTERY3377]

@@MrFarquar ok sir I will try my best on getting better in KZbin

[@inpui_gaming]

Don't discouraged me like this i started a gaming channel

[@jerichocrusher]

It took me over 100 videos to realize I need to really take my time in editing and make them entertaining with fun edits

[@seekerfind]

Absolutely needed to hear this. FREAKY SPOT ON, thanks Rob! My new editing rig comes FRIDAY and with it will return my renewed enthusiasm, and Balance!

[@vidIQ]

Don't thank Rob, this was all Dan's work!

[@seekerfind]

Wait I knew that lol oops!

[@vGauzyGaming]

This “brake” concept is cool but it’s hard to find time to take a brake when you work a “real job” have to record, have to spend hours editing, and still find time for family. I do love making videos tho. The grind is real😮‍💨

[@NZDarkey]

I agree with you vidIQ, but the gaming content who is still alive and that makes a lot of views are memes, skits, funny moment ect! It works for me since I just started youtube and i again a lot of subscribers daily.

[@kelscochise4478]

yes brother you're right, if its not making people laugh or something man its a hard grind for even small channels

[@PringlesDomain]

I Started in lockdown as i have always enjoyed playing games, first it was just a hobby to pass time. I love editing and learning new skills and never thought in a million years i would grow on youtube. now i want to improve my channel

[@vidIQ]

Awesome to hear another quarantined creator still at it and building their channel!

[@PringlesDomain]

@@vidIQ Thanks for replying keep up the great work guys

[@GeneDarrTV]

Alot of the advice from this video can be applied to non-gaming channels as well. Thank you, Dan! 😁

[@vidIQ]

Very true.

[@pokemonuniteplays4277]

Just started my channel this week. Manifesting growth this year! 😃

[@Potley_]

This has given me a lot of motivation for my channel, and I hope anyone else watching this video also gets the inspiration to grow their channel. Remember, don't give up that easily

[@vidIQ]

You've got this!

[@psygamez7727]

Yep, my friend had 50 subs for over 3 years. Apparently I’m on that track as well so great

[@SimplyAddicted]

I am still a small creator but I wanna say that you don’t need a pc to make gaming videos and be a successful creator. I have made all my videos on my tablet and I am gaining thousands of views. I am now saving for a pc. Just wanted to say that hope this changes your mind

[@Tuelz...]

Thats why i switched to doing gaming animations... my first channel was a normal gaming channel and it made me hate playing games over 2 years. Now all I do is animate games which let me turn normal gaming back into a hobby because I don't stream anymore so I don't have to be extra hyped (and kindof fake for entertainment) recording everyday and now I love KZbin again.

[@vidIQ]

Mixing your downtime with your 'uptime' can often make this happen. Glad to see you found a happy middle ground.

[@HoundlanderGaming]

Jesus, over a year since you released this video and it still rings true, its fun at times, but its mostly a grind and until you grow to a certain point you don't have the time to do anything spectacular. I have so many ideas, but no time between videos to do it......YET. I will get there.

[@ProSquidGaming]

I have been doing gaming content, and I like it Full stop.

[@risinginlove2]

Thank you for this! As someone who recently started there gaming/content creation journey, this is was a good reminder that rest and taking time to recharge is incredibly important. We are at our best and have the most fun when our cup is full or overflowing, not when our cup is half full or empty.

[@AThousandLives-]

I just started my gaming youtube channel, and i've a lot to learn still. I don't mind making some (newbie) mistakes nor have the right gaming setup, like a better PC, but I do appreciate these type of videos which helps me to slowly, but surely improve my channel. Thanks a lot for the info and for everyone reading this: keep having fun doing what you do.

[@GSXHeckler]

Wanted to say thank you for this message. I needed this. Like many others I started recording everything I play. I felt like everything I did needed to be recorded and uploaded at some point. It feels great to now sit back and select specific games I will use for content. The rest I can just sit back and enjoy and never worry about using it for content. Gaming for content can sometimes change how you approach a game. Having games that are just for us will help keep that separation of work and play.

[@PremoSaysThings]

Agreed. I’m a gaming channel - and I’ve recently popped of - but I’m realizing this is more about the videos than games. I really enjoy making videos so I’m realizing I can do videos about anything

[@UltraWhale]

Honestly once I changed the mindset from "Playing for fun and making content from" it to "Playing with the purpose of making content" my channel finally started to grow!

[@ScottyGG]

What an awesome video. You nailed it. I burnt out about a month ago for just these reasons. I imposed a rule where whatever I'm working on I stop at 9PM and play some games for just me. no streaming or recording as yeah, they make it so you can't totally unplug and relax. THIS video made me remove the word 'hobbyist' from my channel description today. thanks for the eye opener.

[@vidIQ]

No problem. Glad the break helped and you have self-imposed rules in place. Onwards to 1K subs!

[@GoodTalkHQ]

I can vouch for most of what is said here. It can be a grind and its super saturated with channels but its also so much fun as long as you keep it fun!

[@0rion]

Yeah absolutely + you’ll always grow from your authenticity

[@GoodTalkHQ]

@@0rion i completely agree buddy

[@Megaman14]

Facts

[@ya_sim874]

I recently changed my vlogging channel into a gaming channel and I love it so far. I'm growing slowly that's ok, I just tell myself to keep going and that eventually it'll pay off. Here's to our channels growing 🥰

[@aestheticroyale]

As some comments already said: Making videos and streaming while playing games you actually enjoy and making money off of it seems like a dream, and it may be, I unfortunately can't give my experience on this as I am not monetized yet, but that's just a small part of the business. There goes so much more into this to build a long term sustainable business and to make a living off. Great video as always tho 😉.

[@aestheticroyale]

Good point with the breaks, I really need to take this more seriously.

[@mohomeboy]

Touched home with every point. It’s why I went from streaming games to making a tech review channel and podcast. Now it’s time to give back to the community.

[@BeastnDBZ]

I started a gaming KZbin channel three weeks ago …I didn’t realize how often I’d have trouble thinking of new gaming content to publish. But I enjoy the challenge.

[@OutcastLGN]

Thank you for saying this, as a gaming content creator I sometime forget to take a break. Grind is necessary but health is more important.

[@thenoobdoingthings]

This is some top notch information right here👌🏿. Tbh i haven't seen any growth on my channel at all and it's so discouraging. I think poor planning and the lack of consistency is the reason for it. I'm really on the verge of giving up on my channel.

[@VargonDraxar]

Literally watching this when I should be taking a break. New Gaming channel has been started and have been going for weeks straight working my day job and then working on content. Thanks for the advice. Taking a good rest now for the mental health

[@scottballantine7234]

It's true, a gaming channel can be difficult, I have tried many, but in the end if you're doing it for fun, I don't see any reason to care whether it's good or garbage, just have a great time and if people like it, they like it, chances are it will be somebody's cup of tea. If you don't look back at your old videos and think they were bad, then have you really learned anything?

[@AnchMOICE2]

I needed this video. Gaming, Tech, and Anime is life for me. So I focus my content on that. My Seasonal Anime list and Unboxing videos always do better than my actual gaming videos. Also, how can you focus on one game? Especially when you play mostly RPG’s and not shooters? Eventually you’ll have to create content on another game.

[@vidIQ]

Plan in advance the 'next game'. What do you think your audience is likely to play next (so the next RPG, shooter, driving game, adventure, horror etc)? Then you can start to do crossover content and slowing build the ground work for that transition.

[@AnchMOICE2]

@@vidIQ Thank you! I’ve been spending weeks trying to figure out the next game to play. Lol. And that has lead me to not actually playing at all.

[@Twirlingbarbie]

I have a gaming channel and honestly it takes me about an hour to put make-up on, put a wig on. Styling the wig takes a lot of time. Editing takes a massive amount of time. But I've been enjoying it. I don't expect to blow up. It's a way to connect with people. I just see it as a way to improve my editing and social skills. And also it's a way to test things on KZbin. When I stream I always think if I'm gonna have a minor goal or a story. Streaming definitely doesn't feel like casual gaming for me.

[@MrFarquar]

Spend more time watching tutorials on editing and improving audio than watching other gaming content these days. Started my channel 14 months ago with the instant mindset that if I want this to be my job I need to treat it as a job, and work it as a job. Until I get paid its all an apprenticeship, learning to get better at the job I want. Then Its bottom rung of the business ladder and working my way up. Building my schedule up and taking breaks have been key to consistency over the past 14 months too.

[@vidIQ]

Nice way of putting it. Anything before monetization is internship.

[@reallybadgamer]

Wow, you are right on. Just started a channel and quickly realized what you are saying. It's like taking a hobby you love and turning it into a business. Seems to remove a good portion of the fun that the game(s) had before.

[@storytimewithunclebill1998]

Im not a gaming channel. Was curious to see what you would say on the matter. Great advice. Was fun to watch. Great video

[@SoulsMidknight]

This is the video that I needed to see haha! As a fresh new gaming channel I'm trying to learn everything I can to improve, video editing, commentary, what people want to see, etc. This video is inspiring!

[@DPSComputing]

Take a break is definitely the best advice - expanding beyond gaming channels to creators in all niches too!

[@Anti-Villain-Wolf]

Thanks for the tips! I have a mostly gaming channel, and I'm sure these tips will help

[@kxngthegamer1289]

To all the people reading this never give up an what you are doing, One day you are going to grow.

[@PaddyLonglegs]

This video was actually really uplifting thanks! Especially agree on the focusing on skills part-I accidentally fell in love with editing videos whilst trying to become a game channel, so now i see the editing as the job (that i love) and the game content i can kinda now separate in my head as still a relaxing hobby. Learning cool editing tricks will ALWAYS make your video look better than fancy mics and lights!

[@DocCool94]

I do plan to make my own KZbin channel where I play tons of old video games from Sega Genesis, N64, PS1, PS2, PS3, Xbox 360 and many others in the future. But I'm worried that I'll end up failing and not make the money I was hoping for, but now thanks to you I'll follow all of your tips so I can have a successful KZbin Gaming Channel for myself. Thank you for the tips!

[@Hydrodictyon]

Some time ago I decided: if I play games and do YT content with them, why don’t I STREAM them? A week later I decided that I will not do that full-time, because regular streaming actually takes away my chance to rest in my favourite game, which WILL lead to a burnout sooner or later. Amazing video, straight to the point!

[@CasasPlays]

I love video games and creating Let’s Plays but just recently started researching more with trial and error since my channel was declining a bit. I’m currently in my best month yet. Finding games that are highly searchable but with low competition has nearly doubled my growth and revenue in the last month. It’s just about finding balance.

[@vidIQ]

Congrats. Create, learn, adapt, execute, repeat!

[@Bratvaderr]

Thank you so much! I needed to hear this, i'm super low on subscribers and i cannot get any traction on my videos and its taken a mental toll. Take a step back, breath and lets go!

[@silver-tongued_devil]

Definitely guilty of the 'time pit paradox' 🤣 Stacking video's up ready, so I can keep the schedule consistent is key I think.

[@sweeezytube]

I really needed a video like this really help open my eyes a bit more when it comes to my gaming channel and gaming content creation in general for so long been so scared of just PUSHING the upload button feeling the fear of failure before getting started :D

[@viralmomentsofficial2573]

Amazing advice, I've been doing this with my channels. It works really well for me. Thanks 👍 👌

[@magnus6005]

This is good advice. I have a day job making 6 figures but I wanted to turn my hobby (gaming) into a side hustle. I started by writing down a plan and realized gaming itself is just a fraction of what’s required to produce quality content. Gaming on its own is not very marketable. It’s similar to trying to be a professional musician because you enjoy playing the guitar.