Why Gaming YouTubers Are Having A Hard Time
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What is your favorite type of youtube to watch?
Let's Plays are my jam!
Ones that can make me laugh and smile.
Typically stuff that helps me improve my content atm
Documentaries than something I want to learn than music
Harris sorry to say but I don't like the blue light on your face but great video as always... 🙂
“Most streamers don’t want to be content creators, they want to play games for money” hit the nail in the head there. Thanks for this video, good to get some insight to align us every once in a while!
Most doctors dont actually want to help people. They just want to make money from helping people.
@@dkoiop that's different though, at the end of the day if you got the degree you can be a doctor and make money regardless. You can't grow as a creator if you wanna make half assed videos just to try and get paid for playing games, no one's gonna watch that.
Exactly. You are NEVER GONNA GET ANYWHERE if you treat doing YT livestreaming and content creation as a money thing.
@@dkoiop that’s actually doing something for society you nerd
@@IonicSplash365 Well, yes and no. If you messed up big time as a doctor, you can say good bye to your doctor's license and reputation. Nobody really wants to deal with a doctor with a bad track record. Doctors have to provide a "quality service" as the best that they can while content creators have to make "quality content" if they want to grow.
Feels validating to see someone else say what I've been saying for a long time. Gaming is so 2 dimensional, you're either a pro or you're funny/entertaining. Once people understand which of those 2 paths they're taking it becomes a lot easier to figure out what kind of content to make. Pros need to simply grind and perform better than the rest. Some good editing can take amazing gameplay a long way. A lot of us need to look in the mirror and realize we are just not pro gamers and should take an entertaining angle. The faster you can do that the better
no you need to look in the mirror and decide, are you a streamer.. or are you a content creator.. because there is a difference.. most people watching livestreams care about the interaction more than the gameplay..
Took me a while to figure this out. Things have gone uphill since i have focused on the "funny" side of gaming.
If you're a pro into an older video game that is no longer popular, noone cares about you and your content.
You can't be a pro in every new game... and as a pro in a specific video game, playing every trending new game may get you more views, but you wouldn't play those new games for pleasure and youtube will quickly start to feel like a job you hate. What sucks is that youtube in the last years doesn't pay almost at all the content creators who may get a lot of views but are not uploading consistently. For example, if I have 10K videos on my channel, I'd get a lot of views even if I'd no longer upload new videos.. but the problem is that youtube doesn't pay us almost anything unless we upload at least weekly. This sucks for all youtubers, not just for gamers. Some videos take months to make.. and youtube is punishing youtubers who want to take their time in order to create high quality content. As a result, the quality of youtube videos is quickly going down because youtubers are pressured into uploading as often as possible in order to be paid.
@@SyKaDeLiCEyEzagreed. I have a lot more viewers when I’m just paused at the game chatting then so focused on the game without talking
Your advice to start on UA-cam before streaming was the main reason why I started my channel 2 years ago.... turned out I enjoyed it so much that I never actually started streaming and focused on UA-cam the whole time ^^' Thanks a lot for that
Hi Sir any advice for a NEW Content Creator like me?
Nice!
God's favorite son
And you made it and build a community!!!
If you make a series of this, I'd recommend being more specific about the skills creators could add. Maybe even showcase gaming creators who have added some of them. So the advice becomes more concrete.
Check out Astroid Videos, I thought of him during this video. He’s a gamer who’s really learned new skills and is bringing them to his videos-might give you some ideas about what you could do
@@megodynamitewhat skills does he bring to his gaming videos?
For any one who wants to be a content creator, just make sure you are doing it for the right reason and have a goal set. Personally my main reason for Streaming was to force me to play games that I previously didn't have time for because of my schedule. Then I started posting to my already existing UA-cam account because I wanted to have a reason to learn how to edit videos and make thumbnails. My Current goal is to be a an affordable UA-cam video editor for up and coming content creators. I'm slowly making progress in getting better so I'm happy about that. I feel if I only did it for the money alone I would probably be discouraged, so make sure you have a goal besides just making money if you want to keep your sanity lol.
Um, not that i dont know how to edit, but how affordable...
@@TheGentooGamer I definitely want to provide a $10 basic option with some minor motion graphics involved eventually.
@@thatboylazo I would definitely love to have you edit some stuff for me whenever you do decide on that
I'd be very interested in this whenever you get to it. Feel free to reach out if you want to chat about it.
@@willthomas6057 My Email is listed on my "About" Section on my channel if you want to reach out. I thought I put my email here in the replies but they must've removed it, which I understand.
you mentioned that we have to learn one skill to differentiate us from the others and mine has been knowing how to network and build social relationships so i can build a team and revolve myself around people smarter than me.. i'm still working on that but watching you for the past 2 years has continuously helped me refocus my career. thank you
It's so helpful simplifying the current challenge most new and small creators seem to be having standing out in the gaming sphere, and whether or not the solution is easy, it's at least actionable! I appreciate the video 😊
Super interesting to hear you talk about this. My main goal is being a content creator on youtube rather than a streamer but it's a slow grind for sure. I'm a video editor as my main job which does give me the ability to create very polished content but it does take a lot of time and balancing that has been the biggest struggle for me so far.. I do really enjoy it though, seeing it as a marathon not a sprint to not stress myself out over it~
I can vouch that Gaming UA-camrs are having a hard time right now. Especially the smaller creators like myself having to stay relevant against everyone popping up posting clip montages.
And to answer the question to the video, I’ve always seen myself as a content creator. Don’t get me wrong, getting paid to play video games sounds AWESOME.. but I just love the process of recording and editing videos and posting them
The process of your idea coming to light is such a wonderful feeling
If your intentions are true, then keep going for the fact that you enjoy the process of recording and editing videos and posting them because if you stay consistent then you for sure will grow. Obviously it may take 6months a year maybe even more, but if you stay consistent growth will happen.
Same here!
I started in July because I always had fun with my gaming buddies and decided I wanted to share the Squad chat during gameplay because most of the time it is hilarious and sometimes we compete but most of the time it is for fun. I record everything I play, every moment. Then I choose what I want to share, edit it and upload. Stuff I don't want to use I just delete. Been working out well for me so far.
Fr I felt this sm, it’s hard af to stay consistent when I pour so much editing time and effort on my gaming vids just to not even get 50 views :/ like my recent mk8 gameplay I went off on editing and it’s just depressing not getting any traction
Thanks man honestly really what I needed to hear in this moment. I couldn't appreciate this more.
I appreciate the efforts and transparency behind this video.
I appreciate you Senpai Gaming brother.
I am curious to start myself, just got my XRL phone kit and pre-amp audio interface, now I just need time to get stuff organized. And begin practicing my arts.
Definitly gonna watch and re-watch this video a few times.
And I do agree, we gotta be a good creator, to make it, properly.
been watching since nearly the beginning and have learned so much through your tutorials and through your process. ty for always being a trusted resource and becoming my first stop for the streaming space. im looking forward to everything that's going to pop off here in 2023.
I’m so passionate about gaming it’s one of the only things I could actually picture myself doing and being happy it will be a long journey but with vids like this I will figure it out! I’ll keep pushing and taking new suggestions it’s not about the money it’s about doing what you love!
Excellent video and definitely there is a clear dividing line between those who create unique content and those who just stream a game and try to be entertaining. I am currently the later but want to work towards being the former. Creating unique and entertaining content is however *much* harder overall. The biggest thing for me is the time it takes to do that. If I were already successful enough to rely on income from streaming/videos to pay the bills it would be easy to spend the time required to make good content, but when I am working full time its a much greater challenge. Much greater.
This is probably one of the best videos you've done, and i've watch most of them. Concise and clear. Well done man.
Gratz on booking your trip. Excited to see what you capture when you go.
This video makes me feel better lmao!
I'm MOSTLY focused on gaming, like 98% gaming, but I consider myself a variety channel as I do enjoy creating other types of content like "How to ___", Unboxings, and the occasional Vlog here and there.
Thanks a ton, Harris, for reassuring me I'm making the right choice!
I've followed your advice pretty closely since the beginning and you haven't steered me wrong yet!
Glad to know you'll finally be able to slow down a bit in 2023 to do things you've not been able to do!
Just be sure to keep us posted every now and then, yeah? 😂
Honestly I think it’s all about what you bring to the table, showing that you are unique in your own way and not just doing what everyone else is doing
I think that's the case in any case, but it doesn't solve the absolute problem in the gaming community of longevity. What keeps people coming back to your channel even when you change the game you make content on or when that game becomes less popular. I'm a personality streamer by far and I've notice drop off of some older fans. People do move on from unique. But if I could provide some value that they would constantly need and be interested in, that would be game changing.
This is a interesting subject as I do building videos and I do it my way and try not to follow the others which does kinda work but at the same time I feel I'm for ever being compared to the more traditional types of content which then makes me question what I'm doing do I say unique or follow the norm
@Zahdorfi not sure if the reply was for me but I'm far from depressed I make the videos to show off my art as the builds I do are my creative outlet as well as the video's I create
Things is happening with me now...before I got to upload what other do ..but now I uploading my old games video in which I got most viewed...now I understand where I'm fail...it took 5 years to understand...now I'm uploading videos and ideas in which I'm best... surprisingly I don't expect views and subscribers but now slowly I got both ...it may be slow but I'm growing
As a video game modder, what I bring to the table is unique.. however, I don't want to show myself in my youtube content and I pay for that. 80% of views or watch time come from people who are not subscribed to my youtube channel. I know that if I'd show myself in my videos, I'd instantly get about 80% more subscribers.. but the thought of being watched by people who know me in real life, is making me feel like throwing up.
I love this channel so much, been here for years! Thank you for your help. I recently got into scootering actually as to add something NEW, and people seem to enjoy my progress from not being able to do a jump to being able to tailwhip on command almost. I feel I need to go 1 more step tho cuz then ima just gonna blend with the skating community.
Great video HH! Stumbled onto your site doing research on hardware! Love the points in this video! Keep up the great work!😝
A lot of creators have that mind set of "I'm streaming! So people will watch!" One thing that I have learned over the last 2 years of streaming is its so much extra work and learning EVERYTHING. Keep up the great content!
Love this video!
I want to add an observation: I think a lot of us want to be content creators but we find it difficult to overcome certain roadblocks on our way to that destination. Like being in a lot of debt for example. Or having less than ideal living situations. I agree that at the core of it - you’re right. But I wouldn’t say that the dividing factor is binary. There are people who want to get paid for video games, and there are also people who want to be creators but can only afford to play video games for now.
It's not as hard as it seems to start on the path to content creating. I did it piece by piece over time. Look for deals on items, you DON'T need to get the same gear top streamers have at all. Buy stuff on sale, research what programs are compatible with what hardware you can buy. The biggest thing is developing your skillset with editing software and photoshop for thumbnails. I've looked over time at my stuff and I see skill improvement which leads to better quality. The biggest and first purchase I made was a laptop $600, then video editing software $60, then photoshop $80 or close to it, an elgato capture card refurbished for $125, then a mic setup on Amazon for $50. I already had my Xbox and games so I was good to go. I watched a ton of videos tried alot of the free stuff but most of it truthfully was garbage. I practiced alot on editing and I am way better than when I started. MOST importantly it took weeks to get all of the equipment. I didn't break the bank didn't rush purchases, bought wisely. I also bought extra storage to keep my vids,clips and media items on. This way I don't overtax my laptop. If you make thumbnails trust me you will need alot of jpeg like pics to use in them. If you have any questions I'll do my best to help. Just be patient with yourself and build that foundation from the bottom up. You got this!!!
I think this was a very helpful video, and answer part of my question/comment on one of your stream uploads. I do think there is more that can be talked about as far as building a healthy state of mind for yourself and how to get there. I have heard many people that have unique qualities but may struggle with the anxiety of first starting a youtube channel. It can feel overwhelming and figuring out how to overcome that. Sometimes you are your own worst enemy in being confident in your own unique skills. But definitely agree with what you stated in the end that learning a new skill is always worth it even if it can't be applied in a streaming environment but can be useful somewhere else in your life.
Great video, I've been racking my brain on how to do gaming differently, I stopped streaming to focus on content creation and just trying so many different things to find what suits me. I find everything on how to create videos is based on irl content which is very different.
I greatly value this topic because it requires me to tap into who I am as a person, not just what I want as a gaming creator.
I was very fortunate to have several of my videos blow up on TikTok and Instagram, net me tens of thousands of followers across the board, get me partnered on Twitch and the whole shuh-bang.
And yet I STILL feel just like the rest. Commentary, personality, and good moments/highlights. My numbers may show the “success” that creators keep chasing after, and I’m grateful for that, but something deep in my soul wants to be something more so I’m not forgotten about or replaceable.
Started branding myself more as a gamer-musician and incorporating singing and playing guitar into my streams and other content, making up songs and silly little music videos choreographed in video games. Feels different enough to me to stand out. Hopefully :)
Here’s to successful experimentation for everyone! 🙌
YES! This is what I think Harris was getting at! I've seen some other creators who seem to find massive success in taking time out of "gaming" to showcase a unique skill they have. Eventually they do incorporated into their gaming. Music is definitely a winner in most cases I've seen. Thanks for your insight!
Love your content homie
I’ve actually thought of getting back into playing trumpet, just because of showcasing my skills and doing some covers but also because I need to know how to play an instrument for myself and so it can help me in times of need.
I’m also trying to write fanfiction too, got a story in the works, but I want to write fanfics based on some ideas I get from gaming and play some music based off of what I write.
It’s going to take a lot of work but it’ll pay off.
Lemme tell you, after finished watching this video. I can't tell you when was the last time I felt touched and connected about how ACCURATE you are at putting these sentences together for so long
Gaming, Personality, Content Creator
I've been seeing these get correct so well through bunch of channels I enjoyed and followed along sometime (I.E. Jackseticeye, Markiplier, PewDiePie, etc. Very big I know)
But when you split those three of each into different types of creator/streamer you like to watch. It's difficult and hard to keep up and care enough about their approach and appearance
You were on point when you said Gaming and Personality. Just Camera and game footage just the thing I've seen all the time on UA-cam that I don't mind... Yet it's been bugging me to TRY so hard for myself to seek through all the vids of just games (one only game or variety of game) with Personality
Content Creation for a creator or gamer are always a pleasing one to enjoyed what they can do for their channel. Except that if they don't and they just play games for fun and created money off it with just little personality to carry on through it. Sure, that's fine. No problem with that
I just cannot get myself through ALL of it, you know? Just maybe a Clips, Highlight, Vods, or things outside of their comfort zone
Which is why I appreciate channels like (again) Markiplier and PewDiePie. They still sometime to occasionally played Horror Games, but not all time and guarantee to last (I mean come on)
Love this video, keep up the great work! I felt a lot of emotional connection to this one for a lot of reason
I felt very inspired by this video. Thanks so much for the perspective and moral boost by the end there!
Wow… that really put everything into perspective. Thanks for that! Like even if I put my heart and soul into something and I end up failing… I still bettered myself in some way. I’ve guilty of just streaming and not posting actual videos or making content…
Thanks for being honest! I really needed that!
I knew pretty early on that streaming on twitch wasn't cutting it. I did something like 400 hours in the first 6 weeks with little to no improvement. Decided to build skills on UA-cam by learning something with every upload. Seems to workout so far. Although I am losing some interest in gaming as a whole these days which is making uploading difficult.
BRO! I definitely hear you on this one. You have great content from the looks of it. Actually learned some apex tips I didn't know from your trailer video lol thanks!
For sure you'd fall into the the category of creators, which Harris didn't mention, which is the educator. I think this one has the most probable success rate, but it's kinda hard to translate to long form streams I guess. And yeah gaming I think is stagnating as a whole. I think VR will be the next big thing if you are looking to revive your love for gaming, I'll look into VR. It's CRAZY in there. Good luck my friend!
Agreed, people who educate us a fantastic niche. People often use UA-cam to ask questions, so making videos that answer common questions is very lucrative
@TimProVision - if you need a hand with video editing and upload. Drop me a message. I'm unemployed atm. 😥 Need to keep my mind focussed til then.
I’ll say this as a nobody right now; never once in my life have I thought “I want to play games to make money”. It’s always been the principle of “I want to make content that makes peoples day a little better, because that’s what the creators I’ve watched for so long have done for me”.
Even though I’m having a slow beginning I’m always trying to learn new ways to edit and expand on my editing talent. Here’s to hoping it goes well, and thanks for these videos to keep me on track 👍🏻
Yesss! I agree with this comment. Idk if Streaming is for me but I know editing is what I'm good at and recording whatever game I play. As a New Vtuber who doesn't stream I do want to make people's day a little better no matter what game I upload
I've always felt that games are more peripheral activities and if you can share the experience it becomes artistic expression, or if you can 'channel' the experience into real life it can also artistic expression.
@@Crabbadabba that's deep
@@Crabbadabba this
It's funny, most people who win at "play games, get paid" end up losing the enjoyment of gaming. Being required to play games 8-12 hours a day, usually the same game, 6 days a week, for years and years turns it into a job, and a stressful one at that. The game could die. Some little kid could overtake you. There is very little transferability of skill, unless a similar game becomes very popular when your game dies. It's almost universal. I have always been in the "make lots of money so I have a lot of free time to play games as a hobby" camp.
Appreciate how candid you always are, I can really sense that you make these informative videos from a place of desire to help others above anything else. Keep killin it!
You made a great point, i have started a few channels that never took off in the past. I think i found my "skill" now and that will be the focus of my current channel. Thanks!
I this video resonates with me. I’ve recently discovered tons of smaller gaming creators. Some have been hidden gems but most I’ve gotten vibes that they were trying to emulate bigger creators to a fault. You can’t do what the top .01% are doing and expect the same results. Creators should uniquely be themselves and not have people say things like, “Oh he’s like a great value version of (insert creator)”. I’d rather be a content creator and not just a guy who wants to get paid to play games. Be creative. Be yourself. Grow every day.
I feel like I needed to read this
@@vicmendozacomedy It was a long paragraph but I had a lot to say haha.
I agree with this. If there was a better analogy, it would be "Everybody is trying to be Steve Jobs." You can't and never will be Steve Jobs. You are just you. I think that's why most people quit YT because they are trying to be somebody else that they are not. Same can be applied to real life.
Fantastic comment, thanks for sharing
@@jbock8159 ?
I think becoming a content creator means becoming multidimensional, and not being afraid to fail. It's about pursuing and sharing the thing that you love or are genuinely interested in learning, and not being afraid to put it out there. But finding new skills means sometimes stepping outside of your comfort zone. I think that why streamers become stagnant.
I struggle with social anxiety and anxiety. Showing myself in my youtube content is impossible but I know that I would get about 80% more subscribers and views if I'd show myself in my videos. Maybe one day I'll be able to not care so much and just show myself in my videos. I don't get it how others can do it. I hate getting attention.
Your insights are helpful and very direct. I really appreciate this. I still am struggling with the confidence to be a content creator or streamer but I hope to take your advice to apply it when I do
Love your content. I found your message at the end of the video not only applicable to those interested in become content creators, but for anyone in general who is thinking of a new career.
You are correct with all of this! It is extremely difficult to grow a gaming channel especially since there’s most likely millions making the same content as you.
Content can be considered the same if it's the the same game, etc. If you can find a way to differentiate how you present the videos, and put your own style or twist on it, it is possible to see growth.
@@SlidurTV tbh i've seen people copied other people behavior and get a lot of tractions and hate at the same time, i just cannot get myself to copy other people 100% it feels fake and tiring in the long run... so i'll just be myself even though it's also tiring because you grow slowly as hell
@@anakmaganggaming I do my own style. I hate the copy and paste videos as well. I want to be different than everyone else and give them a reason to come back for something different
Top tips on being creative when showing games
1) Something funny happens and the way you react to it. Do you get red, do you become high pitch?
2) Are you showing something in game which is not the norm? Have you found a hack or a glitch?
3) You got add some fun and excitement if you doing commentary videos. Nobody wants to hear someone explain what is happening on screen. We can see that. So speak your reaction or crack a joke on what is happening in-game.
👍
I definitely see us as creators. A LOT of time is put into the actual edit of our gaming videos, which I would hope is going to set us apart in the long run 😁
What are you creating? Another gaming clip/montage video? I wouldn't call that being a creator, much like I wouldn't consider a baby mashing crayons as an artist.
I can find more uniqueness in a 6 pack of eggs than those types of videos.
that's a bit different, if you are recording specifically for a video then that is content but if you are streaming and making the video for clout then that's not really content.
@@nowaynoways584 that’s describing about 2% of our content, sure
@@totally4reil definitely! Was talking specifically about what we work on. Lots of people think it’s just about playing a game, when the actual editing that goes into it is 99% of the work
@@NutsPlayGames bro fr, and when you record it seems real awkward until you fix it up in post and then that takes forever. So I definitely see what you mean.
Love your stuff, Senpai. Always food for thought and you have a great way of being honest in your message without being negatively blunt. Looks like I have some homework to do!
Great tips! As a new gaming creator, I really needed to hear this. I wrote it down so I can continue thinking about what I can offer. Right now, suspecting Video Essays like my most recent video will be the way to go, I really like analyzing situations and I'm good at giving a different perspective on events because I'm interested in game theory, philosophy and logic
As a gaming youtuber for 2 years I can definetely agree
you are more fortunate than the rest of us lol
It's funny that you say "gameplay + camera" as 99% of streams, because that is something I noticed a long time ago, and actually made an overlay that was reactive to my game, and while having something different and unique did set me apart (and yes, I'm one of those million people posting minecraft videos, haha) - it still wasn't enough because people still needed to GET to the stream to see those things.
So, I focused more on the storytelling, and doing bit setpiece movies, I'm talking like 2+ hour videos, and oh, there's a secret ARG that's been going on on the channel for over a year now :D - It takes quite a bit to push those "other skills" into the limelight where many people only focus on skill or personality, so you kind of need all three in my opinion. It's a full time thing to get all done, just getting people who watch gaming to also notice those other skills is very difficult. Marketing that feature on top of the game or skills is such a difference maker, but it's probably the hardest part of content creation as a job.
Good video!
I really like your 100 hour Minecraft video, I have just started watching it..... really good story telling.... W content man 🔥🔥
I need to get better with story telling for my channel.
Always love these discussions that help people get out of their rut or headspace and think about other things. A year+ or so ago, you came out with a video mentioning that you should learn a skill outside of live streaming or just gaming. At that time I was learning how to edit videos for myself. The it hit me and I finally decided to take that to a new level. So I started editing videos for commission work. Flash forward to now, I am now self employed (although still working my way up) but I am my own boss which is completely NEW in my life. And now I make my own time, schedule and have the time I need to worry about my own content as well. Your UA-cam channel has definitely help guide me to thinking of new ideas to continue to be creative.
Thank You
Can related to this-been mixing up posting long form, short form, and live stream with some success, but need to find that unique angle- great advice!
I feel that. I've struggled hard with trying to keep with something. I have ADD and it's an everyday struggle. I get hyper fixated on something, I feel like I master it and then it's gone. I have all the equipment to do everything for content creation (a very nice computer, a sony camera, a good mic, all of it) but I can't bring myself to do anything. I start some and then I don't finish videos. I know I'm nervous at failing which I shouldn't be I know that's the only way to learn. Maybe commenting this will help me push myself. Maybe not. But here I am.
👋 100% the same situation :D
That's something a lot of us deal with. Not sure what the true remedy is other than to push yourself and be ready to do something you've never had to do before, which means don't put unrealistic expectations on yourself or your craft.
I'd say just start pumping out content and see where it goes. Any content is still better than no content, because it's out there in the open.
F*ck the impostor syndrome (pardon my French) and start doing what you *want* to do just for the sake of feeling content.
I struggle with social anxiety and general anxiety.. and avoidant PD and psychotic episodes. I know.. it's unbelievable that I can even work or focus enough to create anything..
I hate getting attention on youtube which is why I don't show myself and rarely I record my voice but I know that as a video game modder I have something valuable and unique to provide.. something that no other person on earth is capable of doing.. which is why I have my youtube channel. What's worse is that my first monetized youtube channel was terminated by youtube after 2 and a half years of full time work.. still don't know why.. but I didn't give up and 1 year later I got my new youtube channel monetized again. At this point I feel like I wasted 3 and a half years from my life with youtube but that's okay because it's a passion. If I wanted money, I'd just look for a job or invest more time in my business.
I like gaming, but I found quite quickly that making gaming content wasn't what I wanted to do when it came to youtube. It wasn't where I shined in my skill set. So I've been using this month to just dive into the creation process and find what kind of content I like to make as well as improving my skills for it. And this video definitely reinforced the thought that I'm at least doing something to benefit me.
I think im realizing the same thing and will be exploring what as a creator fulfills me
Same! Streaming is fun but making gaming content for YT wasn't it for me. LOL Good luck to you!
Can you please elaborate on which part wasn’t for you? Was it the personality part? The editing part? Or maybe even the the gameplay part?
I really love the tips and trick u come up with in ur videos, even tho my subs numbers havent increased too much, at least my viewers have increased drastically from cpl 20-30 viewes to 2-3k per short at least (just need to bring it into longer vids).
Tnx a bunch for sharing all ur knowledge ! 🙌
This is really good advice, thank you! I've been trying to level up my own content and you've certainly given me ideas on what I should do!
Generally, I love Harris' content. I think the delivery and the simplification down to something digestible is a great way to relate to people but also educate and encourage.
Having said that, this video was a big miss for me because while it does outline the problem, the "solution" part of the equation was, candidly, quite low effort... and I said that with some sadness.
Making the case that many gaming creators are just emulating larger creators and then using Casey Neistadt and Marques Brownlee as people who developed special skills is just incongruent - I appreciate that the intent was to say that Casey developed his storytelling skills and Marques spent years accumulating a vast depth of knowledge about consumer products, but they aren't "gaming creators" and they are the big creators that every UA-camr who makes UA-cam videos about being a better UA-camr emulates... maybe you missed Peter McKinnon from that list.
This style of education is best when it's delivered in an actionable way - telling people to develop a "special skill" but not using an example from the specific target niche the video addresses feels... wrong. It feels like this video wasn't really the "heart to heart" kind of chat it's trying to be and is more tailored to generate clicks and views.
Every gaming creator that thinks seriously about their situation and craft realizes that standing out is hard and doing something different (and better) should be their focus. How does THIS video expand on that or work to solve it? How does it offer the intended audience an actionable solution?
You could have replaced "gaming creator" with "makeup creator" or "foodie creator" and delivered almost the exact same scripted video with minor changes because there's almost nothing specific to gaming creators other than identifying the obvious problem and offering a rather generic, homogenized "solution".
I dunno, this video feels pretty disappointing and super low effort.
💯 agree on this, I thought the “fix” part was really lacking in any proper suggestions
I fully agree with you bro. You’re not alone. I read someone’s comment on this video and he said this video felt more like depression rather than advice. I’m a still do my thing and I hope you keep growing as well
@@Warrior_of_Sparta agree as well, also hey WoS how you doing? 😀
I do see myself as a "creator", been doing youtube for 12 years, and only recently started it and streaming full-time. I love the creative process. I think another big difference is, some people just hit record, talk while playing and then upload it and wonder why people aren't watching. Then some of us spend hours editing, fine-tuning the video, adding in sound effects and extra shots to make it more of a "show" than just a gameplay.
exactly
totally agree!
Do you have an advice for a beginner like me?
That & on top of sound effects & memes to the edited content we trim a lot of the "Boring Fat" out of the video and try to make it action packed with the gameplay talking, etc.
Agree.
Just yesterday I started streaming with a friend, and this matter is exactly something we talked about, that it's also about having fun... doing what we are passionate about: shortfilms and gaming... perfecting our skills and presenting good content, we're still learning 😎 Thanks for this, open our eyes all the more...
I am so glad that you brought this up! It was an eye opening experience watching this video.
The hardest challenge I face even after creating different content than gaming is the discoverability, having a same content on your channel is crucial to grow but being a musician and gamer, both takes you no where, it's an endless loop of creating content by following all the steps and then waiting for something to happen, I have lost ideas now and I come here to get motivated to keep doing it using more ideas and brain into it, thank you bro, you do a lot to us than you know, I will be a true senpai always, kuddos!
Don't lose faith. Show people HOW to do something musically, a cover tutorial or something along those lines and slowly interject more ideas of what you want your channel to become. People are inherently curious and want to learn. It should help with getting more traffic to you, utilize shorts as well. The more traffic you can expose yourself to the better chance you have of getting your channel to grow along with good content. Don't give up!!!
@@thesanctionedone Thank you so much!! Will surely do it, just keeping myself motivated all the time!
Hi, just wanted to say I had to log in and reply to ya. I definitely understand what you are saying. Infact I'm in the process of revamping my channel as well as the way I content create and the "following the steps till discovery" is something I have in the back of my mind sometimes. But I wanted to ask- have you thought about doing music reviews from games? Or dissecting game soundtracks. Or maybe your verison of game soundtracks?
It maybe not a totally new idea but if there is one thing I know for certain is that the impact music has on us as gamers is HUGE. And when we link up with others who share the love of certain soundtracks from a game or just describing their feelings on a soundtrack when they played a game for the first time...idk something magical happens.
This was very corny but nevertheless, I felt compelled to throw my unsolicited idea at ya. Also don't give up on your passions.
@@shesamaniack so awesome, that's actually a brilliant idea and I really thank you for that, cheers :)
It's definitely difficult for us gaming youtubers to grow, it's just important you do it for the right reasons. Do it because you enjoy it, not to get a successful channel 🙂
I started because I wanted to know how to edit videos (specifically gaming videos) and so I could save the funny phasmophobia gameplays for my friend and I to look back on, and now it's developed to me playing horror games solo.
Just do what makes you happy.
This like opened my eyes up. It made me sit down and actually have a conversation with myself, and yeah I want to create content and have a personality and just have streaming as a side thing for people that want to know me better
Do what's best for you brotha. I understand how depression goes, and I completely get what you mean. Take time to do and learn the things you love. Enjoy your trip to Japan! Freakin awesome!
I have always found that "Gameplay" and "Personality" both fall under the "Entertainment" umbrella.
Not a lot of people realize that the best way to grow a channel is to start under the "Education" umbrella instead. I have seen many creators around me try their heart out to make the BEST, MOST ENTERTAINING content they can, just to see it underperform time and time again.
Something everyone needs is information on how to do something, and they don't care where they go to get that information, and they almost always SEARCH for that information on YT. Learning this and how to make educational gaming content AND utilize SEO, has drastically helped my channel grow!
IMO educational content is the place to start for gaming.
This was a major self check and amazing advice as always! I haven't started uploading but you've helped give me the confidence to take the steps to start!
Finding time for content creation around family and work are where its hitting hard right now. Would love to jump into content creation full time but bills are the thing thats stopping me. So I mean yea, streaming to make money would be the ideal situation but I also love creating content, editing the videos, chatting to anyone that comes in stream or comments on a youtube video. It feels good and I love it. I am totally on board with you with depression. I am pretty sure I had post natal depression from having my daughter 9 years ago and it has just never gone away, and if anything its worse now than ever. Something I have noticed with you as a content creator, you make it easy for others to share. We get the deep, meaningful conversations from you and I love it. Thank you.
I Just wanted to say thanks for the years of great advice and helping me with getting my channel up and going with decent quality low cost gear videos soon my channel is going to have some major changes in its content when I finally learn all the needed skills to make it happen. Keep up the great work harris and the rest of senpai
I enjoy the things you post with more thoughtful approaches to how to broaden a skill base. This one in particular got me thinking about how to present the same thing others do in a way that I would personally enjoy both in the creation and viewing. Thanks man!
Thanks your honesty is good to handle and even pushed me much further. To do what no one has done before right lol. I found my niche in gaming making it my own. Not only making time to plan my thoughts but little decor change between streams and videos are often done. I can't stop talking and knowing people and telling such awesome jokes. Sometimes I show myself serious and sometimes the devil in me takes over. I just feel liberated making what I may even call art cause its comedy in a gaming environment. Every day making changes and testing things, your videos and your honesty are awesome. Thanks
You've been doing a great job Harris, but you can't do everything, you've given us plenty of helpful information, but ultimately it's up to us to get into gear and get the ball rolling on the things we wanted to do, which is more than likely the reason we started watching your content in the first place. Keep up the awesome work!
Thanks for all your advice, Heller Sensei. So much of the advice you've espoused helped me to start actually getting traction.
I have been making guide videos for one game, this advice will help as I have hit a bit of a block this year and getting a fresh idea or perspective might just be enough to kick me back into action!
Thanks!
You’re so damn awesome man, 5 years in and you’ve helped me so much along the way.
Very Informative & insightful much appreciated...thanks Heller
Been watching your content since I started streaming and content creation. I love your videos. You’ve helped me so much with your knowledge and I’ve been able to take notes. Thanks Harris ❤️
All of this makes perfect sense. I've been struggling with figuring out what I can do to make myself more unique. You hit a lot of things on the head with this video
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Enjoyed the video and the insight for sure! You're definitely one of my go to because of similar ideas, as well as personality. Loved the check and have felt stuck for sure. The entertainment part comes easy, but what can I offer aside from an experience, as well as an overall good time? Things I have been sitting there and thinking about for several months now. I enjoy the process, it's an emotional roller coaster for sure... I wouldn't have it any other way! It's a marathon, not a sprint. The learning over these past two years has been incredible, and the skills I've learned just goes to show that if you want something you can do anything you put your mind to!
I feel the same way. I also offer personality and a overall good time to my audience but have been trying to come up with something more I can offer. The top performers in the space are either extreme in the entertainment part or extremely good at the gameplay part. This industry, as new as it is, changes so fast with what it finds attractive. Ultimately it comes down to what you are offering, how valuable is that offering, and many people need that offering.
@@DatSamurai ABSOLUTELY! I mean, the possibilities are endless, which is the wild part of it. Yet also, trying to figure out what to embark on can be overwhelming in the scheme of things too! Don't want to get stuck at that drawing board too long, yah know?
This hit a big nail on the head for me and I love it. Watched it on the eve heading into 2023. Let's get it boys!
You mentioned something like the "Fix" a few years ago, my memory is vague, but it seemed to be in a conversation you were having with someone, apologies I can't remember. But I listened back then, found more sources giving similar advice and for the past few years I have been doing exactly that, learning new skills. At the end of this video, when you mentioned the cost of focusing on your channel, man did that ring true for me, but my focus was on skills and mental health. Thank you for this video, the authenticity at the end gave me that cathartic "I feel for you man" feeling... greatly appreciated.
Honeslty man thank you for this video, i've kind been of stuck recently, with youtube, not uploading as often or as much because a thought dawned on me recently, that the type of content that i make is basically the same as everyone elses and that i need to start doing things that set me apart in order to get some traction and attention as a content creator, this video has helped me get a better idea of how i can become a sucessful as a gaming content creator i appreciate it a ton, thanks for this!
Thanks for the vid , finding a new niche is definetly tough but but it is doable
I'm just starting a gaming channel and this was really eye opening. Great video!
This is something I needed to watch, mainly because for the longest of time I feel I've wanted to be a content creator, yet part of me just wants to play games and get paid for it, which even I know can be a monumental feat. I do think I need to re-evaluate myself and see how to maybe switch to learning to be a content creator versus just focusing on the game itself. Thank you for this video, Harris.
Love your videos, they always offer such great insights into the "behind the scenes" of content creation.
love the lint roller in the background!
Big thanks for being inspiring! I have so many ideas I don’t know which one to focus on and then I just, like, do none of them. 😅
Just wanted to say thanks for this video. Short, yet meaningful. You just said what I haven't been able to put into words. It made me rethink my goals and aspirations. Thanks again!
Big fan of your channel Harris, I started watching back a when all the lockdowns started happening and I wanted to be a streamer. However was struggling with 0 viewers and how to grow. I took your advice on youtube 1st, twitch 2nd and found I enjoyed making youtube content more than streaming.
I've not hit spectacular growth, but thanks to hard work and trying to keep an open mind on what I'm doing wrong/right learning with each video, trying to come up with new ideas that help the channel grow, I'm getting there, now on 8k subscribers.
So thank you for all the videos you do, they've been a massive help.
I tried it backwards like you said, and started on UA-cam.
It helps to explain what it is you enjoy about the game you like to other people.
Inform people about the thing you love, all those things that seem obvious aren't always, and a lot of the time other people want to know about it.
Starting with the videos first, I think, helps put together streams later.
Thanks so much for your videos. You helped me get my start.
Great content here Senpai 👌
I want to do a mixture of those two disciplines and I have been building my content creation skill set recently. I made the mistake of just posting vods to UA-cam initially. However, I have been in the process of developing differentiating content that will come soon. I appreciate you reinforcing my understanding around why it is so key to refine your craft and continously improve. Keep up the great work man 🤙
Super important content - and Nailed the delivery as always!
I've struggled with this a lot over the past year or so:
My main passion will always be fitness, but I've been an OG gamer too - I'm trying to figure out how to blend the 2 in any kind of cohesive way considering it's usuuually considered (incorrectly) opposite ends of a spectrum!
(combined with the fact people only seem to enjoy FPS which is really not my vibe!)
Thank you looking to get started and this helps a bunch
Great tips and advice!! Makes me rethink my vision and roadmap.
Thanks for keeping it real and telling it like it is :) I still watch your videos to get reality checks and put myself on track :)
Amazing content, long term support and always feel I’ve learnt something from his channel. Thank you for this knowledge 💚
Great video as usual! So...I want to be a content creator, but my issue is I have so many ideas swimming in my head, I don't know where to start. On top of that, I convince myself that my idea of the moment isn't going to be watch worthy. In short, I talk myself out of taking the next step. *sigh*
Thank you for bringing the best advice on social media!
Good advise, i´m going to apply it now ! cheers.
this was really eye opening, so simple yet all my favourite content creators have 1 thing in common which ive been meaning to learn. thanks (:
Great video. Honestly been struggling with finding my groove and where I feel happy with the content I'm creating. At the end of the day, I keep coming back to my roots which is why I started posting things to UA-cam to begin with.
Love your videos. Incredibly helpful and insightful.
great video and information bud, cheers
Great vid. I think this applies to so much more than just being a gaming UA-camr
Great video, very thought provoking. Sometimes you need someone to sort of you hit you in the face with facts to make you see the bigger picture and the reality of the gaming/content creation world. I am lucky that the stuff I do is purely hobby based, so it allows me to be very experimental with my ideas and have fun really as I am not looking to make a career out of it unless stars align and allow that to happen. But I totally agree with everything you have said.
Ever since I'm getting serious with creating gaming videos, I've been researching on topics specifically on Gaming channel. The challenges faced by YT gaming creators are somewhat different to the non-gamers, and not many addressed this. The ones that are focused on the technical side of things, be it on YT algorithm or tech equipments. This video gives a fresh insight that's applicable specifically to gaming creators. It's a relief, as I'm a multipotentialite (tech entrepreneur, social scientist, polyglot). You're inspiring me to be authentic to myself and start incorporating other aspects of my life to the channel. 👍👍
Always a wealth of information. I know I have a long way to go in my journey but your videos have been a valuable source for whatever I do. Thanks a lot! 🦁