How to Start Your Own YouTube Gaming Channel

 

 

• Find Ideas for YouTube Gaming Content

 

 

If you're having trouble coming up with topics to cover in relation to your game, use the 'Most Viewed' option. Search for the game you're playing to see what other people are viewing in real-time. What are the most popular videos right now?

This will not only help you find out what your competitors are up to, but it will also help you figure out what questions people may have about your game, which leads me to the second point we need to discuss: centering your channel on only one game.

 

• Concentrate Solely on One Video Game

 

 

to expand your gaming channel, choose one game to play on YouTube. The more videos you produce for a single game, the more data YouTube must concentrate on. At the very least, make that game the major game on your channel. If you pivot, make sure the next game you play is at least similar to the one you were playing previously.

 

If you're a Minecraft channel, you should probably play a different survival, building, and crafting game. If you're a Call of Duty fan, you should switch to another first-person game. These adjustments will keep your present audience from moving on to another game because they already enjoy games like the one you're playing.

 

•  Focus on Keywords

 

 

One of the most crucial things you'll do on YouTube is name your channel. For players, the method is simple: pick a video game and create gaming material around its title. Choose a name that matches the game you're playing to make it easier to spell and remember.

It's a good idea to look at what others are doing if you're just starting to start. Run a YouTube search, for example, if you're intending to publish a video of yourself playing Call of Duty Black Ops 4 with comments. You may also use this method to generate keyword suggestions.

 

 

• Determine your Strengths and Weaknesses

 

 

After you've learned what other YouTube gamers are doing, figure out what you can do to set yourself apart from the competition. Are you a Fortnite expert? Maybe you can make some amazing Minecraft creations? Do you have a bright, humorous personality? Maybe you know anything about gaming or technology. Are you a video editor with experience? What is your contribution to the table?

 

 

• Get the Right Equipment for Your Gaming Channel

 

 

What does it take to start a gaming YouTube channel? Not much, but a few things will improve the quality of your videos:

 

Your streaming strategy will be determined by your hardware, with PS5, Xbox, and PC/Mac being the most popular options.

 

1- You'll need screen capturing software in addition to a camera that faces you while you commentate, 2- you'll need screen capturing software to display the game you're playing, and you'll likely need to buy a capture card compatible with your console.

 

It is easier to capture and produce a video when the game is played on a PC. You can record, edit, and publish your movies from a single place.

 

3- Investing in a high-quality microphone: crisp, clear sound is essential for your audience to hear you. If you plan on commenting while playing, you'll need a gaming headset or a professional recording mic.

 

4-  Lighting: Don't leave viewers in the dark. If you're going to show your face, make sure it's well lit. It can distinguish between amateur and professional-looking films by lighting. You can avoid being in the shadows by recording in a room with natural light or using a light targeted at you. As an added advantage, good lighting may make you look more approachable and nice when recorded.

 

• To Find YouTube Video Ideas, Join a Gaming Community

 

 

The most difficult aspect of developing on YouTube is coming up with video ideas. But there is a simple solution: don't undertake it alone. 

 

To begin with, consider joining an online community such as Discord. Find a group that is focused on the game you play and pay attention to what they have to say.

 

You will learn:

• The game is getting some major improvements.

• What parts of the game pique people's interest?

• Newcomers' questions regarding the game

These three factors, particularly the last, can lead to fascinating video ideas. If newbies have questions about a game, YouTube videos might help.