Insights & Trends - page 17

Popularity in gaming has its variety, all depending on the games these creators play and publish. There are storytellers, ranked players, strategy nerds, roleplayers, and creators with their channels structured like whole TV shows. So, let’s dive deep into 21 gaming creators worth following in 2026.

We’ve all seen it happen: a creator posts a Short with zero expectations, just as a fun little activity. There’s no fancy edit, nor budget, nor strategy. And suddenly it’s sitting at 5 million views. From the outside, virality looks random. And there’s some aspect of luck involved in there, true.

Podcasts take hours to film, even longer to edit, with all of the multi-camera setups, background noises, awkward pauses, and tangents that need trimming. In 2026, auto-edit tools are becoming the backbone of efficient podcast production. We’ve tested the biggest players in the space. Some are brilliant. Some are overhyped. Here’s what actually works.

Some creators still hesitate with Shorts. We get it. The RPMs aren’t as high as long-form. It’s a different format, with a different feel. And if your channel has been built on 10-minute storytelling or tutorials, vertical video might feel like a detour.