Who is the best gaming video essayist? Tell us and share their best work for $4!

We've got a long weekend at home coming up and we're in the mood to really luxuriate in some intelligent, long-form gaming videos. D'you know where we can find some?

We want you to recommend the very best creators who specialise in long-form, informational video content. Not Let's Plays - though we love them - and not topical news, but video essays, opinion and think pieces, analysis and criticism, documentaries, that kind of thing.

Post a link to their best video and write us a couple of sentences explaining what they do and why they're so good at it. Our YouTube 'watch later' list thanks you in advance!

Task: Recommend a creator of long-form informational gaming videos and share their best work

Format: Links to third-party videos, plus comment

How to submit a third-party video link:

Hit the 'submit to this bounty' button just below this description - do not use the reply button unless you just want to comment on the thread, as replies will not be counted as entries!
Add a link to the YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok video you'd like to share, and click the 'expand' button so we can view the video on Just About.
Add a few sentences of context or commentary introducing the creator, explaining what they do, and why they're so good at it.

Once the deadline closes, we’ll pick 8 submissions, award $4 to each of the winners, and may share them as curated content.

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Created at 3:08pm, 25th January, 2024. Page last updated at 2:42pm, 16th May, 2024.
Deadline at 11:30pm, 1st February, 2024.

Submissions (8)

EVEIL2/1/2024

Won$4

I enjoy watching General Sam. His style melding humor into a formal presentation about the game he's reviewing or commenting on is what sets him apart.

Sitting casually in a hawaiian shirt, legs crossed and ranting derisively into a handheld microphone while game footage plays behind him. You soon find yourself forgetting what the title of the video was. What was the point he was trying to make before veering off on his 3rd tangent? Suddenly I'm listening to him talk, without hearing his words. It draws you in and is just a fun watch.

mar1gold 1/31/2024

Won$4

I really enjoy Leon Talks a lot on youtube. He mostly does analysis videos on different characters in games - which is maybe why i like him so much! character development, motives and dialogue are really important to me if im going to get really invested in a game hehe.

This is my favourite video of his.

Max Grauer1/30/2024

Not really long-form creator, but my pick is journalist and author of Blood, Sweat and Pixels Jason Schreier. If you haven't read his book is i HIGHLY recommend it. He dives into the stories of what it takes to build and create so of our favorite games. from the hours and crunch that game developers had to endure for GTA V to the wonders to how Uncharted was created.

Jenna 1/29/2024

Won$4

My go to for opinions and informative videos would definitely have to be Jade PG. He not only does reviews, but tips and tricks videos and of course gameplay videos. He always goes in depth with his opinions and is always very honest!

Lanah Tyra1/28/2024

Won$4

Even though he does various types of content, when I want honest and detailed opinion about FFXIV from someone who actually knows the game and isn't just there to jump on a popular "this content is bad" bandwagon, I go to MrHappy.

After every major content he posts a video analysing it, talking about what he liked and what could be changed for better. There were some changes to the reward system of the Criterion dungeons in FFXIV based on player feedback and here is MrHappy talking about these:

I really like the constructive criticism in his videos, how he compares content, changes to the game's playerbase or takes into account the different playstyles people have from casual to HQ raider. He's been playing FFXIV since 1.0 so definitely someone who talks from experience and has an incredible knowledge of the game.