Id love some channel feedback if you could because any little advise helps in the long run, it would be better to look at the more recent videos as it is my better content of that makes sense
Hi LordXemnas,
I’ve spent some time on your channel and I’ve prepares some thoughts to share. I’ve reviewed several gaming channels in this thread, and there are some pertinent points in those reviews for your channel as well. You might find some value in reading through some of those. In the meantime, let’s talk specifically about what you have going on.
Especially when it comes to gaming channels, I appreciate a recent, good intro video. I’ll be honest about why: Most gaming channels suck and are a waste of everyone’s time, and I want quickly to decide if the one’s I visit have the potential to be any good. It’s not your fault that most gaming channels are entirely dependent on someone else’s work and highlight the laziness of their host, but that reality does hurt people like you who’re putting in some work. I don’t say all this to be a big jerk, I say this to be honest about what visitors think when they visit a fledgling gaming channel for the first time. They know it’s overwhelmingly likely it won’t be special or interesting. That’s why you’ve got to crush it with that intro vid. It’s the equivalent of your 30-second elevator pitch when you’re trying to sell people on your business or your screenplay. If you nail it, they’ll see what else you’ve got. If it sucks, they’re out and they’re never coming back.
Here’s what I like about your channel intro video:
1. You have a channel intro video.
2. I get a sense of your personality for it, and you seem likable.
3. You offer a clear statement of purpose. It’s nice to know what your host is going for right from the get go.
4. You show more than one game.
5. You invite people to participate.
6. You communicate well.
Here’s what I didn’t like about your channel intro video:
1. We don’t see you. You’re the star, and your video suffers because you’re not in it.
2. The video could be literally half its current length if the script was tight. The script is meandering and not well edited. Even if what you say is good, people will wander mentally if they don’t see the person talking and the verbal pacing isn’t crisp.
3. The musical selection is low-energy, which coupled, with a rather low-energy voice-over sets a drab tone for the channel.
4. The footage really doesn’t seem to have a theme. It’s sort of just stuff happening. If you could make what’s happening on the screen coincide with what you’re saying, that would be much more effective.
You have an intro video, and you come off well, but even though what you’ve got is good effort and better than most, I still don’t think it’s enough to get people excited about viewing the rest of what you’ve got. If there were no other gaming channels in the world, it wouldn’t matter, but you’ve got to ask yourself whether what you’re posting is good enough to make people want to stick with you instead of just rolling up to the search bar and searching “gaming channel”. You’re close on this point, but I think you’d be wise to try again with a much tighter voiceover and fresh edit.
I don’t intend for this to be a withering critique. Rather, I want to help set you up for success. If you decide you want to take another swipe at the intro video script, I’d be happy to look at a rough draft and help you think it through.
Now for some thoughts on your videos themselves. Here’s what I liked:
1. You’re good at video games. I was impressed with your showing in Halo; it was fun to watch a good player do their thing.
2. You usually keep your commentary running without huge lulls.
3. The audio is generally clear.
Here are my more critical thoughts:
1. The footage was fine, but there’s nothing really original going on here. It’s just unedited video game footage for 20 to 30 minutes at a time.
2. Because of the length of the videos as the lack of editing or indexing, these are unlikely to serve as a resource to anyone. There’s too much to sift through.
3. The commentary has its moments, but again, they’re spread out over 20 to 30 minutes, so almost none of your viewers will actually encounter your best stuff because they’ll bail long before they get to it.
Right now I think your intro video is a pretty accurate reflection of your channel, and with respect I’d say that in its current state your channel is unlikely to generate much enthusiasm. But don’t get discouraged, it can all be addressed and what you’ve done is no waste of time. You have knowledge of your subject matter, you’re an excellent gamer, you’re a good communicator, and you’re clearly willing to put in work to make it good.
Here are my suggestions:
1. Decide one singular thing you want each video to be about. Is it about sharing tips and pointers? Is it about showing people how to navigate difficult moments in games? Is it about showing what you can do? Is it about offering a review? Once you’ve decided that, target your work into something focused that accomplishes only that singular goal.
2. Make your videos waaaaaaay shorter on average. Maybe when you’ve been doing this forever and you really have your presentation dialed it might be okay to make huge videos, but right now, they’re only going to turn people off. They won’t want to wade through all that unless they’re your friends. Making shorter videos will be easy if you follow the advice in step one.
3. Edit ruthlessly. If what you did or said doesn’t bring value to your viewer, do it again or ditch it. If you didn’t nail the delivery in a way that will engage your audience, do it again or ditch it. This philosophy will keep your videos from bloating, and it’ll keep you focused on the person who matters – your viewer. Every single thing you post should offer them real value.
4. Stay loose and have fun. You’re at your best toward the end of your videos as you’re starting to really loosen up. Figure out how to get to that point before you hit record, or just edit out the tight stuff.
This might be the longest review I’ve written and I wouldn’t put this much time into it if I didn’t think you have good ideas and talent. You can be very good at this, and you’ve got some good elements to what you have up already. I hope you’ll consider some of what I’ve said, but even if you don’t I’m still interested to see what you accomplish moving forward.
Thanks for letting me review your channel. Everything I’ve put out there is offered in a spirit of encouragement and collegiality. Best of luck moving forward.
Take care,
Matt
