Hey everyone! I'm 20 and currently trying to figure out what I want to do with my first YouTube channel. Haven't uploaded anything yet, so I might be overthinking some of this lol.
I've always wanted to make video essays about games, anime, movies and storytelling in general. I really enjoy researching things I'm interested in and talking about them, but I also know those videos can take a LOT of time to make, especially when you're just starting out.
I also really enjoy drawing, and I'd love to somehow include that in my channel too, whether it's making illustrations for my videos or creating something of my own.
The thing is, I also love gaming and I've been thinking about streaming. I play stuff like Marvel Rivals, Deadlock, Fortnite, BG3 and other RPGs/story-driven games.
I'm just not sure how well all these interests would fit together, or if I'd end up attracting completely different audiences. And with gaming being so saturated, I'm not sure how I'd even stand out.
So I wanted to ask a few things:
How did you guys figure out your niche when you had a bunch of different interests? Did you have a clear direction from the beginning or did you figure it out along the way?
Has anyone here actually tried mixing more scripted content with gaming, streaming or other creative stuff? How did that go?
For people making research-heavy videos, how do you stay consistent without burning out?
Also, are tools like Google Trends and researching similar channels genuinely useful when you're starting from zero, or is that something you should worry about once you've actually made a few videos?
I'm not really looking for someone to pick a niche for me, I'd just love to hear about your experiences and what worked (or didn't work) for you.
Thanks!
