Game Wisdom (@game-wisdom), a US channel run by game design author and analyst Josh Bycer, publishes game design lessons, indie game spotlights, previews and reviews. The channel has about 12,200 subscribers and a median of 454 views per video, with near-daily uploads. Sponsored integrations are estimated at $150 to $250 per video.
Reach indie game fans through long-running design analysis and developer-focused spotlights
- About 12,200 subscribers and 5,909 uploads since 2014
- Median 454 views per video, 90th percentile 1,049 views
- Fifty uploads in the last 90 days, roughly one video per day
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- spotlight, first look, review, interview podcast
- Tone
- analytical, enthusiastic
- Language
- English
- On camera
- No, voiceover and b-roll
- Production
- Phone, natural light
- Typical length
- under 3 minutes for spotlights, 8 to 60 minutes for reviews and interviews
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- video games
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos; game coverage is based on press keys and demo builds provided by developers.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent titles cover indie spotlights, soulslike and roguelike reviews with no flagged content; the channel is mostly gameplay commentary.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Platforms
| Platform | Followers | Median views | Uploads, 90d |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube | 12k | 454 | 50 |
Benchmark score: 37 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent videos
▶Monowave : An Emotional Jumping Journey | #gamewisdom #indie · 678 views
▶What Does 16 Years of Indie Games Look Like? | Critical thou · 236 views
▶Earth Atlantis Abyss First Look : A Deep Dive Roguelike | #g · 867 viewsLast three uploads, latest today.
Thanks for checking out Game Wisdom! I’m a Game Design author and analyst who has interviewed video game developers for more than 10 years about game design, development, publishing, and a host of important gaming industry issues. You'll find daily videos covering game design topics, previews and first looks, and reviews and analysis of indie and AAA video games, from retro classic games to the modern generation of PC’s and consoles. We stream nightly and here's the archive: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpzr0SZCSz2lvc90GaVDGbw My book series" Game Design Deep Dive" covers multiple genre
About Game Wisdom
Game Wisdom (@game-wisdom) is a US YouTube channel run by Josh Bycer, a game design author and analyst who, according to the Game Wisdom website, has interviewed video game developers for more than 10 years. The channel posts game design lessons, indie game spotlights, first looks, previews and reviews, with almost daily uploads. Recent videos include Steam demo spotlights, Debut Devs stream archives and developer podcast interviews.
Viewers are mainly English-speaking game developers and indie game enthusiasts. The channel has about 12,200 subscribers and a median of 454 views per video. Audience figures are estimates, not platform data. The website also lists a book series, Game Design Deep Dive, published with Routledge and CRC Press.
Brands seeking a sponsored video should expect a rate of $150 to $250 per video, based on the median view count. At $20 to $35 per 1,000 median views, that is a CPM comparable to paid ads, where $10 to $30 CPM is typical. The channel suits game developers and games-industry tools that want focused, design-literate coverage.
Written from Game Wisdom's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Game Wisdom can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Game
How much does Game Wisdom charge for a sponsored video?
Based on the channel's median of 454 views, a sponsored integration is estimated at $150 to $250 per video. Rates are estimates from the Starbooked rate rule, not a published price list, and the creator should confirm them before booking.
What does Game Wisdom post about on YouTube?
Game Wisdom posts game design lessons, indie game spotlights, first looks, reviews and developer interviews. Most videos cover indie and Steam demo titles, with some longer analysis pieces and stream archives from its Debut Devs event for first-time developers.
How do I contact Game Wisdom for a brand deal?
Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked directly. The channel's public description lists a business email for inquiries, which is available after unlock.
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