GameTZ

30-Apr-20 12:35pm
#1

Frank


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As some of you may know, I've been on and off working on my YouTube channel GameFrank. Recently, I've been wanting to get back into it, and try to create content at a more regular pace. I figured I'd create a topic, not only to share/post my videos, but also to get some feedback on what you like/don't like about my content, and what I can do to make it higher quality entertainment.

Current Topics of Discussion:
What changes can I make to the channel to help improve the quality and entertainment value?
Do you have any game suggestions/topic suggestions for future videos?
What type of content would you like to see on the channel?
Should swear words be left uncensored?

Help Wanted:

I am looking for someone to help me with the brand a bit. I’d like to get a standardized logo, background, and a few video intros/outros made.

Latest Video:


https://www.youtube.... (August 2023)


Video Directory:

Please watch the actual videos from YouTube.com if you can, as that helps with my stats vs watching through the forum. Any views, either way, are appreciated!

https://youtu.be/PtJ... (June 2023)


https://youtu.be/WNv... (June 2023)


https://www.youtube.... (April 2023)

https://youtu.be/-N8... (February 2023)

https://youtu.be/_E8... (November 2022)

https://youtu.be/BFY... (October 2022)

https://www.youtube.... (September 2022)

https://www.youtube.... (August 2022)

https://www.youtube.... (July 2022)

https://youtu.be/Jot... (June 2022)

https://youtu.be/jYw... (April 2022)

https://www.youtube.... (March 2022)

https://www.youtube.... (February 2022)

https://www.youtube.... (January 2022)

https://youtu.be/sEW... (December 2021)

https://www.youtube.... (October 2021)

https://www.youtube.... (October 2021)

https://youtu.be/82g... (September 2021)

https://www.youtube.... (December 2020)

https://www.youtube.... (April 2020)

https://www.youtube.... (June 2019)

https://www.youtube.... (April 2019)

https://www.youtube.... (March 2018)

22-Aug-22 1:11pm
#121

MrBean


I'd vote version 2. 1 feels a bit washed out.

22-Aug-22 2:28pm
#122

nonamesleft


I like version 1 better. To me, version 1 looks like the pictures were taken in sunlight, while version 2 looks very shadowy. Look at the leftmost Mario in version 2. Doesn't he look almost a bit spooky? And #3 Mario looks a little strange in version 2, while in version 1 he just looks like he's in sunlight.

22-Aug-22 2:37pm
#123

SwiftJAB


Version 2 is more appealing on my phone's screen.

22-Aug-22 3:50pm
#124

theJaw


I vote 2 as well, and agree the first looks washed out a bit.

23-Aug-22 9:53am
#125

Frank


Thanks guys, I appreciate the feedback. I agree with 2 looking better, but I wanted some input. Hope you guys are looking forward to it!

23-Aug-22 10:14am
#126

nonamesleft


Frank wrote:
Thanks guys, I appreciate the feedback. I agree with 2 looking better, but I wanted some input. Hope you guys are looking forward to it! I've been looking forward the whole August! I was actually wondering when your next video would be out.

23-Aug-22 10:18am
#127

Frank


nonamesleft wrote:
Frank wrote:> Thanks guys, I appreciate the feedback. I agree with 2 looking better, but I wanted> some input. Hope you guys are looking forward to it! > > I've been looking forward the whole August! I was actually wondering when your next video would be out.
Awesome, hope it's not overhyped

I have the next few videos planned as well. One is going to be an accessory review, one is a Halloween special, and I'm still teetering on which to produce among a few candidates.

26-Aug-22 1:24pm
#128

Frank


This episode of Frank’s Five focuses on five of the weirder Mario games and the obscurities within them. If you like what you see, please make sure to like, comment, and subscribe to the channel. I greatly appreciate the support!

https://www.youtube....

26-Aug-22 7:34pm
#129

SwiftJAB


Another well done video. I was hoping to see some Hotel Mario or Mario Family action there

26-Aug-22 7:40pm
#130

Frank


SwiftJAB wrote:
Another well done video. I was hoping to see some Hotel Mario or Mario Family action thereThank you buddy!

I wanted a balance of more contemporary and the outlandish. I'll probably revisit this topic someday. Hotel Mario needs to be discussed! I guess I'm waiting to acquire a copy some day

27-Aug-22 10:28am
#131

MrBean


"I think I might be having an existential crisis"... Haha that face. This is definitely your best to date. Super fun and creative. Yet, where is Hotel Mario?

Awesome video yet again @Frank! How do we get you more visibility? You're videos are great and need to be seen by more.

Do you post these elsewhere?

27-Aug-22 10:48am
#132

Frank


MrBean wrote:
"I think I might be having an existential crisis"... Haha that face. This is definitely your best to date. Super fun and creative. Yet, where is Hotel Mario? Awesome video yet again @Frank! How do we get you more visibility? You're videos are great and need to be seen by more. Do you post these elsewhere?
Thanks buddy. Hotel Mario is reserved for a part 2 some day

I know man, the low view count keeps getting to me more than it should. I advertise on some Discord servers but that's pretty much it. Reddit is a great place to advertise, but from what I've read, it has to be others sharing your content. Self promotion is frowned upon on most of the subreddits.

I've been struggling to figure out ways to get my channel some more publicity. Main reason my videos take so long I between is because I get discouraged.

If anyone's able to help or has suggestions, it would mean a lot!

27-Aug-22 11:19am
#133

MrBean


What about doing smaller versions on Tiktok? Things like your GTA Mario clip would definitely gain attention. Possibly hash tag the crap out of Instagram and Twitter? All you need is a couple random people with a following to like your stuff. Can't hurt to message some of the bigger names out there in the gaming space and ask for a shutout if they like ya?

27-Aug-22 6:12pm
#134

Frank


MrBean wrote:
What about doing smaller versions on Tiktok? Things like your GTA Mario clip would definitely gain attention. Possibly hash tag the crap out of Instagram and Twitter? All you need is a couple random people with a following to like your stuff. Can't hurt to message some of the bigger names out there in the gaming space and ask for a shutout if they like ya?
The issue with TikTok is it's very distanced from YouTube. Using TikTok as a means to promote the YouTube channel likely wouldn't pan out.

At best, I'd gain TikTok followers, which I'm not at all interested in. I think TikToks are cheap and low quality

I wish I knew someone who was into marketing who could point me in the right direction. I'm considering taking Google's online marketing course, literally to help me gain some traction.

I love making the content I do, but it gets incredibly disheartening to get very little reception, and then I see these 15-year-olds speaking into a camera with no edits and they get thousands of views.

27-Aug-22 7:25pm
#135

MrBean


I have a work buddy who's doing a wellness podcast. He started gaining a lot more momentum by publishing shorts on TikTok and referencing full episodes on YT. Appears to be helping so far.

27-Aug-22 8:10pm
#136

loztdogs


Well done! @Frank always enjoy the presentation no matter the subject.

28-Aug-22 1:15pm
#137

theJaw


Watched the new video before bed last night @Frank, wonderful stuff as always. Feel like you’re hitting a real good stride.

30-Aug-22 11:39am
#138

nonamesleft


Just watched the newest video. Nice.

You've convinced me not to try Mario Teaches Typing 2, though I would try the first. Doesn't look too bad.

What did you mean by Miyamoto making the creator of Rabbids cry? Was it tears of joy?

8-Sep-22 10:01am
#139

Frank


Thank you guys very much. I always appreciate your feedback and support!

@nonamesleft yeah. The director's dream was always to make a Mario game and get to work with Miyamoto. So when he was called out during a live conference, he started balling up.

11-Sep-22 10:52am
#140

Frank


The next video is going to be a review of Pac-Man World Re-Pac. It will also have a written review to go along with it over on Marooner's Rock.

11-Sep-22 11:37pm
#141

MrBean


Maybe you should do something about collecting addiction... I know a guy...