Ideas on my gaming channel

Hi, I was thinking about starting a youtube gaming channel.

I was wondering what you think people would like + want.

Recording ~ Should I use my Roxio or save up for a HD PVR or anything HD

Mic ~ Should I talk whilst playing or just play music?

Games ~ Would you prefer one game or multi-game, The games I would be happy filming or commentating on would Be Fifa 12/Fifa 13 series when its out Minecraft series on my pc when I actually buy it. A series on call of duty, Please tell me what you would like to see if I do actually start out

Use HD PVR. Also don't do lots of games that everyone else does, do a lets play on a game that hardly anyone is doing. If you have a squeaky voice don't start :lol:. Always speak clearly and proper English so people can understand and don't just click off. You have to have a sense or humour otherwise it won't make your channel fun. Do commentaries otherwise your channel won't get very far as music isn't very fun nor is no sound.

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Originally Posted by Shoelace

Use HD PVR. Also don't do lots of games that everyone else does, do a lets play on a game that hardly anyone is doing. If you have a squeaky voice don't start :lol:. Always speak clearly and proper English so people can understand and don't just click off. You have to have a sense or humour otherwise it won't make your channel fun. Do commentaries otherwise your channel won't get very far as music isn't very fun nor is no sound.

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What games would you reccomend so people will enjoy?

It depends on what games you have because I don't want you going out wasting money, YouTube channels don't just get lots of popularity straight away so your going need dedication and most people aren't dedicated enough so they give up.

I don't really care about popularity that much, I just want viewers to watch and hopefully enjoy it, and If I do get lots of subscribers its a bonus.

Popularity == Viewers.

A roxio will do for now. You don't want to spend a tonne of money on a HD PVR. I know it's only $200, but it's $200 you'd still have if your channel fails or you give up.

Most definitely commentate, unless of course you're really good at a game and are capable of making montages.

There are SOOOOO many channels out there now that specialise in FIFA, Minecraft & Call of Duty, you're going to find it incredibly (and I mean incredibly :ott1:) hard to get anywhere unless you're different. i.e. fun, uncommon etc.

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Originally Posted by Lewiss

I don't really care about popularity that much, I just want viewers to watch and hopefully enjoy it, and If I do get lots of subscribers its a bonus.

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Do lets plays of campaigns of games like you could do saints row 3, Mercs 2 and so on. You could do retro games like street fighter, sonic ,Alien storm, Golden axe.

Ok, But with recording with a Mic how would I record with the same time as playing and should I buy a decent one or stick with my laptop one?

You can just set it to record your voice just as you're about to game and then just put the audio over the video in some Video editing software.

You could always try a quality test and post it here and we'll give you feedback.

Quality test? Do you mean using my Mic?

Put together a video with your current video & audio recording equipment (i.e. mic & roxio) and we'll tell you if you need to buy a new mic or a PVR based on the output.

Ok, I'll get that uploaded today or tomorrow, pretty busy atm

Good channels are consistent with their uploads. If you genuinely can't find the time to upload at least once a day then you won't be successful.

Also, try and hook up with some current YouTubers. Not necessarily big ones, just those who have a subscriber base. Do some dual commentaries and just get yourself known. Sponge off their popularity!

How long is a good video? 10mins?

Didn't read the replies but this should help you out regardless; Clicky!

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Originally Posted by Lewiss

How long is a good video? 10mins?

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Videos can be anything from 5mins - 30mins however 10mins is a good average video.

I would prefer

- Webcam recordings or just like you have MIC Recordings

- COD, Minecraft live commentary etc

- The most funniest things happening in games commentary

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Originally Posted by Elimination

I would prefer

- Webcam recordings or just like you have MIC Recordings

- COD, Minecraft live commentary etc

- The most funniest things happening in games commentary

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Lots of people already do COD and Minecraft ... He will have to do something amazing to get somewhere with minecraft and COD.

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Originally Posted by Shoelace

Lots of people already do COD and Minecraft ... He will have to do something amazing to get somewhere with minecraft and COD.

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MIR, Check some topics here on RAGEzone and use those games to make live commentary i'm pretty sure that those arn't there yet.

The games I have are, Minecraft - Gotham City imposters COD BO,MW3 FIFA11 FIFA12 RDR, Max Payne 3 BF3 and a few other crappy ones,

Post some ideas on what series I could possibly start on some of them

You could also try buying games from Steam and make reviews of that or Live commentary would be nice though.

I should've said Console gaming btw :L

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Originally Posted by Lewiss

I should've said Console gaming btw :L

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Yeah what ever you want it's fine for me :(

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Originally Posted by Lewiss

The games I have are, Minecraft - Gotham City imposters COD BO,MW3 FIFA11 FIFA12 RDR, Max Payne 3 BF3 and a few other crappy ones,

Post some ideas on what series I could possibly start on some of them

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Do a Gotham City Imposters series, would love to see that. Also a Max payne series.

Are you going post a test video?

You should also try games like Battlefield or Medal of honor what ever you like.

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Originally Posted by Lewiss

How long is a good video? 10mins?

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It completely depends on the content. If it's a gameplay, 10 minutes. A montage - 5minutes+. A minitage - 1/2 minutes. Like I say, it really all depends on the content.

I'll record a campaign series on Max payne hopefully a video a day? I'll do a mission on each Episode

I'll try record it soon because my roxio is messing up, hopefully will fix soon :S

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I'll record a campaign series on Max payne hopefully a video a day? I'll do a mission on each Episode

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A Max payne series would be nice because i haven't seen many people doing that.

You should offer 1080p gameplay too, People like to watch it on their TV lol, looks awesome with 1080p.

anyway maybe it could be a community channel/personal kind of combo.

Oh and you should have a mic but lower the music so you have Music in the background and you're voice louder.

Ok, I managed to get my Roxio working, and I am going to use My turtle beaches to record commentary onto my laptop, should have a tester video up in a few hours. sorry for delay :L