starting a channel

Hey guys. I've been looking around for different advice when it comes to starting out and there are mixed advice. I've read in some articles that when you start YT you should COPY what other people are doing (within your niche) so that you build up a small following and then after that you...

I want to start a channel that focuses on creating Top 10s, News, Reviews, and other videos that are based around the topic of fighting games, ex. "Top 10 Hidden Fighting Game Gems", "Latest Street Fighter 6 News" "Mortal Kombat X Review". I'm looking for people who are passionate and...