Finding gaming channels on YouTube is relatively easy, but the standard changes when you want one that stands out in some way, whether through its information, charisma, or content quality.
We have already published a text with tips on building a successful gaming channel without spending much money. To complement it, with help from our readers, we selected some gaming and related channels worth checking out. In practically every description, we use one particular word: "distinction," reinforcing how important that quality is.
The rule is five channels for each category, which are:
- Promising: channels with fewer than 20,000 subscribers that offer quality content about the gaming world and deserve a look;
- Gamer/Geek Girls: the nerd and geek scene is still predominantly male, at least apparently. Women are gaining increasing visibility and space, however, and this section is for channels led by them;
- Reviews and Opinions: as the name indicates, these channels aim to review games or share opinions about them;
- Livestreams and Gameplay: YouTubers who dedicate their channels to playing games;
- Informative: these focus on informing viewers, whether through news or by exploring development, prototypes, and more;
- Specialized: they seek distinction through specialization, efficiently reaching people interested in a particular subject.
Since some of the suggestions came from our readers, feel free to name your favorite YouTubers in the "Leave Your Opinion" section near the bottom of the page.
Promising
Joeveno — Rio Style
This could have been just another "ordinary" gaming channel, but it undoubtedly deserves a place on this list because of Joeveno's talent.
He conveys information concisely and engagingly without using the tone of a professional gaming journalist. He distinguishes himself from other YouTubers by giving viewers the feeling that he is "that guy who knows games" while sitting in a circle of friends.
With quality information and simple, well-edited videos, this is another gaming channel worth checking out for its content. It is a good example for beginning YouTubers.
Conhecendo e Desvendando Jogos — Exploring Games in Depth
Its videos stand out by exploring interesting topics that are not commonly seen. In the show that gives the channel its name, YouTuber Alexsandro Magalhães examines games in depth. He does not merely say whether a title is "good or bad," but discusses its development, fun facts, theories, best music, and much more.
Its most successful show is "The Last Games," which presents the final releases for a console. Add Alexsandro's excellent narration, and you may "binge" his videos without noticing the time pass.
Rafael Correa — Analyzing Game Music
Still at a very early stage, Rafael Correa's channel has just over 100 subscribers but a promising concept: becoming a channel dedicated to game music.
He explores reviews, lists, samples, and everything related to video game music, which is his distinction.
Sega Retro BR — Exploring Games from SEGA Consoles
Led by YouTuber Filipe Andrade, Sega Retro BR aims to review the game libraries of SEGA consoles, which is its distinction.
Combining charisma, identity, seriousness, professionalism, and a visible passion for retro consoles, its videos are simple and effective and deserve a look, especially from those just starting out.
Master Alucard — Castlevania Is Right Here!
Its distinction is specializing in Castlevania. As the video above shows, the Master Alucard channel is quite simple, proving that good content does not require many resources; "how" you make it matters more.
With interesting information, research by someone who genuinely understands and loves the subject, and humorous remarks, this is another channel with everything it needs "to shine."
Gamer/Geek Girls
Canal da Haru — A Web Celebrity Who Loves Anime
Haru became famous by combining content with beauty and charisma, which is her distinction.
Taking on the role of a typical girl passionate about the geek world who has a YouTube channel to discuss everything she likes, her videos deserve a look.
Satty — Talented and Entertaining
She was already popular on YouTube, but recently gained considerable attention because of a far from honorable controversy: an accusation of plagiarism that generated an enormous negative response.
Despite this, she is passionate about games and, unlike the other women on the list, focuses her content heavily on this segment. She is not afraid to swear or go on "rages," as they are popularly known, which is her distinction.
Regardless of any controversy, Satty is charismatic and talented, and her channel deserves a look.
Mikannn — With Three "Ns" at the End
Providing information about the geek world, journalist Mikannn—with three "Ns" at the end—runs a highly inclusive channel within this universe, discussing films, books, and games in a well-balanced way.
With regular content, her distinction is the intelligence with which she explores topics in her videos, without trying to be the girl who emphasizes low-cut tops and "pounds of makeup" to look excessively produced.
Charismatic, she plays the role on YouTube of that entertaining friend obsessed with games and series whom you are "dying" to talk to after school, college, or work.
Guria Gamer — "Addicted to Games, Tchê!"
This channel might have deserved a place on the "promising" list, given that it has fewer than 20,000 subscribers. Since the rule is five videos for each subject and that category was already full, however, the "Guria Gamer" channel appears here.
Strictly focused on games, Guria Gamer is obviously from Rio Grande do Sul and makes abundant use of her local accent and slang. She also plays CS:GO, Zelda, horror games, and some retro games.
GarotasGeek — Girls Who Are Fans of the Nerd World, Yes!
Not necessarily specialized in games but in the entire nerd universe, this channel deserves a place on the list for videos that frequently explore representation and inclusive discourse, which is its distinction. It also has content such as "analysis of the imaginary," which draws heavily on philosophy and psychology in the nerd world, along with critical reviews, lists, and more.
Reviews and Opinions
Capslock — "I Wasn't Put in This World to Please Anyone"
This channel differs from the others mainly because of its creator, Araújo, who "dives" into games and is not afraid to "pick a fight" by saying what he thinks.
He is a man whose opinions often run counter to common sense but are grounded in logic and in-depth study, leading him to have many admirers and some haters. There is nevertheless a consensus that he is an excellent professional.
Intelligent and strong-willed—perhaps somewhat temperamental?—Capslock easily earns a place on the list because of its credibility and transparency. If Araújo says that a game is bad or good, you can be certain he is being 100% sincere about what he believes. He will also have the knowledge to support what he says and is a trustworthy person, even if you disagree with his opinion.
Add his somewhat "swaggering" manner, which ultimately becomes his charisma, especially because he handles many controversial subjects with good humor without setting his personality aside. If you want to challenge him, be well prepared and armed with coherent information that dismantles his argument, because he is "good in a fight."
Kane TV — Creativity Has No Limits!
Of all the channels on this list, this undoubtedly has the most original content. It does not have ONE distinction; the entire channel "is the distinction."
Created by YouTuber Geanini Grejamin, Kane TV explores games from beginning to end by sharing information, creating memes and catchphrases, giving famous characters nicknames, having mascots of its own, and making extensive use of video editing.
Difficult to describe, KaneTV can be called a blend of walkthrough, video review, memes, and considerable good humor.
Colônia Contra Ataca — Charisma Is the Watchword!
YouTuber Wilson Azevedo, or Sr. Wilson, is distinguished by his charisma. Embracing videos that inform in a very humorous way, he may make you cry with laughter in many of them.
He also presents quality, exceptionally well-edited content with above-average technical quality, and the channel has its own visual identity. If you want a reference point for charisma and professionalism on YouTube, this is the channel.
Velberan — The "Older Guy" Who Loves Games
Velberan is well known among gamers on YouTube and provides a variety of content about electronic games. Over the years, the channel has undergone many transformations to adapt to the platform's trends.
At first, it featured videos with reviews, in-depth information, lists, and more. Over time, large videos gave way to simpler but more regular and equally interesting productions.
His talent is indisputable, and his distinction lies in frequent posting combined with exploring subjects relevant to the community. In the video above, for example, he did not merely show the new Streets of Rage as practically every channel did, but began analyzing its environments, effects, and more.
For very young viewers and teenagers, Velberan plays the role of that "uncle obsessed with video games" whose visit to your mother's house you eagerly await so he can spend an afternoon playing with you and teaching you every secret in a game.
Zangado Games — The "Calmest" Guy on YouTube
Zangado's pioneering role in the YouTube segment was his distinction, establishing conventions many people follow, including the use of masks, double-entendre jokes, and more.
Undoubtedly one of the most professional channels on this list, it is striking how he manages to review a title in a way accessible to everyone. His diction is also excellent, with a very pleasant voice.
Informative
Guilherme Gamer — Television Journalism in the Gaming World
Probably the most professional channel on this list in terms of technical quality, YouTuber Guilherme Guedes is a journalist who dedicates his life to reporting gaming news, which is his distinction.
It is true that he is not as prominent today as he was in the past, perhaps reflecting the transformations the internet has undergone over the years. Still, he has his audience and is undoubtedly an excellent professional. If you want daily gaming news, Guilherme Gamer is the place.
Jiraya — "I Played It a Thousand Times and Didn't Know This?!"
Specializing in retro games, Jiraya stands out by exploring information about games you probably played "a thousand times" during childhood but "never imagined such a thing was possible" within.
Several videos explore glitches, hacks, modifications, games that "humiliate you for playing on easy mode," secrets that were not meant to be discovered, and more.
RK Play — Didn't Understand the Story? He Explains It!
With a variety of informative gaming content, RK Play stands out most for its show recounting game stories, which is its distinction.
Basically, YouTuber Roberto Carlos explores the story told in a game from beginning to end and explains everything to viewers.
Nostalgia dos Games — Daily Videos
This channel stands out by delivering content to the public every day, Monday through Friday at six in the evening.
Created by YouTuber Raul Dos Games, it focuses on making lists that inform viewers with interesting facts, such as "so many games Nintendo wants you to forget," "good Super Nintendo games you do not know," "things you did not know about a certain character," and more.
Sidão do Game — Content You Find Only with Him
Sidão do Game's distinction is his originality in finding topics, with content you find only on his channel—or on an American channel where he probably draws inspiration—such as the video above.
Seeking to be humorous, he combines charisma, quality, routine, and distinction, the four fundamental points for gaining popularity on YouTube.
Gameplay / Livestreams
BRKsEdu — "Heeey, Everyone... How Are You?"
Like Zangado, BRKsEdu is one of the pioneers in Brazil's gaming segment. His pioneering role was therefore his distinction and greatly helped him become popular.
With regular content, above-average technical quality, and catchphrases, his channel is worth checking out.
Alanzoka — Games with Stories Are His Specialty!
In addition to above-average technical quality, Alanzoka became popular for being funny. His distinction is playing story-focused games that produce laughter, scares, or even tears.
Fiaspo — "The Good-Looking Nerd"
Needing no introduction for most players, Fiaspo has worked on YouTube for years and gained popularity through his charisma.
His channel is not entirely focused on gameplay and has content such as top-ten lists and occasional reviews, but he has dedicated himself to gameplay recently, justifying his placement in this category.
With regular posts and above-average technical quality, his distinction is filling the role of that typical good-looking nerdy boy at school whom your sister, obsessed with anime and K-pop, has a crush on while you are dying to visit his house to play video games.
GuilhermeOSS — "I'm from Rio Grande do Sul, Right?"
GuilhermeOSS, from Rio Grande do Sul, has a channel devoted entirely to gameplay. With the catchphrases "bad game" and "Hello mushrooms, how's everything? Your friend GuilhermeOSS here," spoken in a tone only he can achieve, the channel has regular content and high technical quality. His distinctions are a blend of warmth and expressiveness—and the absence of it at certain moments—since he makes amusing expressions throughout gameplay.
Pai Troll — The Gameplay "Madman"
Pai Troll stands out through themed clothing, considerable good humor, and playing the role of that "crazy" friend who makes you cry with laughter. His technical quality is also above average, he edits videos well, and the channel is enjoyable to follow.
Specialized
Planeta Sonic — The Blue Hedgehog Is Cool in 2D and 3D, Yes!
Besides discussing the mascot exclusively, Planeta Sonic stands out by embracing a view opposed to common opinion and saying that the 3D games are as good as the 2D titles, with good and bad games in both cases.
Led by Victor Miller, a professional journalist who has loved Sonic since the series began on the Mega Drive, the channel offers information, fun facts, in-depth reviews, subtitled game scenes, betas, opinions, character profiles, and every subject related to the blue hedgehog. One of its most beloved shows, however, is its livestreams.
If you want to become a Sonic expert, this is your place!
Emnyest — Become a Resident Evil Master
Emnynest's channel covers horror games, but it became known for its focus on Resident Evil, with the vast majority of its videos dedicated to the series.
Its most famous show is "Story with Spoilers," in which he recounts the games' entire stories in a manner similar to RK Play, mentioned earlier. He also explores every possible kind of content about the franchise, including bugs, mods, mysteries, censorship, and much more. The YouTuber's professionalism and pleasant voice stand out.
Mortal Kombat Brasil — Simple and Effective
Another example of a simple channel bordering on amateurism but extremely effective and made by someone who visibly loves what he does. It brings relevant information to Mortal Kombat fans—which is its distinction—and that justifies its success.
Like the other specialized channels, it explores the fighting game's entire world and "dives" into fun facts, secrets, lists, and more.
Simple and effective, Mortal Kombat Brasil proves that a good channel does not need countless resources; charisma and identity are enough.
Nintendo Fan — Your Nintendo-Fan Friend on YouTube
Have you ever spoken with one of those highly fanatical Nintendo fans who loves praising Big N and saying how "wonderful" it is? Nintendo Fan is that friend personified on YouTube, which is its distinction.
Visibly passionate about the company behind Mario and Zelda, the YouTuber explores its games through reviews, top lists, opinions, and more. Offering relevant and interesting content, the channel is excellent for anyone who wants to become a Nintendo "expert."
Canal do Camaleão — Pokémon 24 Hours a Day!
With a concept very similar to Planeta Sonic and Emnyest, this channel specializes in Pokémon, which is its distinction.
You can find everything related to the world of pocket monsters here in a highly professional style, exploring gameplay, fun facts, information, news, and more.
YouTuber Camaleão does not limit himself to the games and also offers information about the anime. If you want to become a Pokémon expert, this is your channel.
