is it worth starting a youtube channel and uploading video game essays in 2025?

>>713588672 (OP)
just do it, anon. It's not like youtube or video game essays as a genre are gonna die anytime soon.

Nothing is WORTH anything. You are going to die.

But it might be fun to learn video editing and shit like that.

>>713588672 (OP)
>is it worth starting a youtube channel and uploading video game essays in 2025?
If you find worth in it, then it's worth it. Let me ask this: Is there any particular reason you're asking? Are you hoping to accomplish something in particular?

>>713589391
if im being honest views, money, getting better at writing and speaking, and a feeling that im being productive playing video games

Depends on your voice.

>>713588672 (OP)
Start with a niche video game and then expand from there.

See with balls

>>713589391
You're gonna have to convey your words/thoughts in a confident, non cringe manner. Experiment by making video essays about old games with a unique/comfy atmosphere. Some people are attracted to that kind of content. Even if it's your first video, edit it well.
And last but not least,
Remember me when you get to the top.

>>713593640
oops, meant for (You) >>713591478

>>713592528
Begone, heathen.

depends on if the algorithm gods smile upon you.
I've seen plenty of 2 - 5k view video's with great editing and they're a lot better than whatever million view essay the big few put out but it's entirely down to luck as to whether youtube actually wants your video to get popular.

>>713591478
in reverse order
>productive playing video games
it's fine to be non-productive playing video games, and you may also start resenting something you picked up as a hobby and turning it into a chore
>getting better at writing and speaking
if that's your goal, then you should definitely do it
>views, money
Also a completely realistic goal, however do keep in mind that it will also realistically take you anything between 2-10 years before you reach any sort of success in this goal. You really need to love doing it and keep doing it strictly for fun for a long time. If your expectations are to become an overnight sensation, you may be in for a long time of sadness before you achieve anything.

>>713588672 (OP)
That depends. Are you doing it for fun or for money?
Do something because you enjoy it, not because you think you can get an easy paycheck. If you're trying to coast on easy ad/partnership money, you're going to burn yourself out really fast and might end up hating the hobby. Maybe the algorithm will bless you, maybe you'll be overlooked forever.

It's never too late to do it. I found an enjoyable essayist who started less than a year ago. Doesn't get much attention, only peaking at 56k views for his most watched video (no, I will not shill), but he still does it anyway.
Do it for fun, not for views and subs. And if you get lucky, even better.

>>713588672 (OP)
If you actually have something to add to the discussion, rather than just reading the plot synopsis off of Wikipedia then go for it. If you plan to do exactly that, then dont bother.

if it's something you are passionate about i don't see why you shouldn't try.
i got into gamedev two years ago and i'm loving it

>>713591730
Exactly this. Doesn’t matter how fancy your editing is or how deep your analysis goes-if your voice sounds like a wet sponge gasping for air, no one’s making it past your intro. Not saying you’ve gotta be some velvet-voiced radio god, but at least sound like you give half a damn about what you’re saying. Practice reading your script out loud ahead of time, invest in a decent mic, and don’t mumble through your points like a sleep-deprived goblin. If your voice is tolerable and you’ve got something mildly interesting to say, that’s already 2 legs up on most of the slop out there.