I spend a lot of my free time watching gaming videos on youtube. Most of these would fall into the ‘essay’ style. Who are your favourite videogame subs on youtube?
Game Makers Toolkit - Game development and how and why games do the things they do
Girlfriend Reviews - Comedy, reviews etc etc
VaatiVidya - Fromsoft stuff; Lore, mechanics etc etc
New Frame Plus - The art, animation and style of games
People Make Games - Video Game documentaries
What about you?
ThorHighHeels’ videos have a relaxed, positive vibe that I always enjoy. He usually covers lesser known games from the mid 2000’s and his appreciation of visual design, music, and aesthetics really resonates with me. My favorite video of his is the one on Mysterious GBA Games.