So, you want to become a gaming creator on YouTube but are still undecided on what you actually want to upload? Well, the good news is that you’re spoilt for choice! On YouTube, gaming has a sizeable viewership. Playing video games yourself and then watching others show off their gaming skills go hand in hand. Therefore, it is not surprising to discover a large number of gaming creators on YouTube across many niches.
Every niche comes with its own set of prerequisites, and although they aren’t written in stone, some have been proven favorable by history. So, here are 6 niches you can explore to start a YouTube gaming channel.
Speedrunning in gaming means finishing a video game, or parts of it as quickly as you can. And while exploring specific in-game mechanics and glitches is something viewers love to see, you need to be a high-skilled gamer to get good speedruns consistently.
By extension, choosing the right game becomes the most important decision here. Since you’ll likely be spending hours, maybe months on the game, it’d be wise to choose a game you would enjoy playing casually. There are a lot of popular options to choose from like Super Mario 64, Minecraft, and Zelda, which are classics in this genre. Once you’ve established yourself as a credible speedrunner in one game, you can explore more games.
It's no coincidence that speedrunning has more than 1 billion views in the last year and more viewers are tuning in for it every day. You can check out popular creators like EasySpeezy and Karl Jacobst to know what it's all about!
The Let’s Play niche has been popular in YouTube gaming for many years now; some might even say this is where gaming on YouTube started. Contrary to speedrunning, raw skills are not as vital in this niche. A successful Let’s Play creator is engaging and entertaining while also contributing some of their own expertise.
Let's Play channels have all kinds of viewers. While some users like YouTube Shorts with some commentary, others prefer receiving 30-minute videos every day. But whatever kind of content you wanna make, it has to have rich storytelling and your own creative vision.
Need inspiration? Check out some of the OGs in this niche like Markiplier and Chuggaconroy who’ve been doing it for years now!
Have you ever been stuck on a particular level in a game and looked for a way out on YouTube? In most cases, you’d have come across a channel from this niche. A video game walkthrough can assist less experienced players in resolving issues and can also be a pleasant method for game enthusiasts to relive their favorite moments with you.
Walkthroughs are an excellent method for viewers to kill time and have fun with a game that they are unable to yet purchase. In addition to letting viewers unwind, they may be a useful resource for gamers who want to understand exactly what a game delivers and whether a plot is compelling.
Check out PewDiePie, theRadBrad, World of Longplays, and other walkthrough channels for some nice and cozy content.
Gameplay walkthroughs can help you with temporary problems, but if you really want to learn a game in-depth, then guides and tutorials are the way to go. A content creator in this niche not only requires some nice mechanical skills in the game but also extensive knowledge of it.
The primary goal of gaming tutorials should be to help. In general, a tutorial should address a concern that someone else could have, such as how to navigate a challenging level or comprehend a weaponry system.
IGN and Game Guides Channel do a great job of creating engaging and creative gameplay guides, so check them out!
A few years back, almost everybody would have automatically associated gaming livestreams with Twitch. But YouTube has been more than keeping up with them and has some exclusive streamers who bring in millions of views. And, it’s very affordable to start off with.
Livestreaming as a niche, in general, requires specific skills to produce a good video. You have to be aware of the entertainment you’re providing without compromising the quality of your content while also interacting with the chat. It is a plateful, but the rewards can be exceptional. Livestreaming is one of the best ways to establish a brand on YouTube now and it’s only going to get bigger.
Popular names in this niche are iShowSpeed, TimTheTatman, and Dr. Disrespect among others.
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If you like games but don’t want to make gameplay your content, this niche is where you’ll find your footing. Like other review channels, viewers come to game reviewers to get an idea of what they want to play next.
Watching reviews of video games from a variety of channels is one of the best methods to determine whether a game is worthwhile to purchase. The best place to get video game reviews is on YouTube simply because of the wide range of opinions available. You can also share gaming news to keep your pool of content wider.
Gameranx and Worth A Buy are a couple of really good channels here.
And that’s about it! As mentioned above, these aren’t the only niches that you can create content for on YouTube. There will always be something unique to explore.
For more tips, watch this video explaining how four different gaming channels have mastered their craft and continue to grow on YouTube.
To sum it all up, the niches above have been reliable for a long time, and that’s not going to change. If you want to learn about other niches in the meantime, check this out!
In addition to being an avid movie and gaming enthusiast, Uttaran Samaddar is an experienced writer who has lent his creativity and unique perspective to various publications. He loves hearing and telling stories.
