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Kiwi Talkz (@kiwitalkz) is a New Zealand channel run by an interviewer who talks with video game developers, mostly about Naughty Dog, id Software, Rockstar and Nintendo. The channel has about 28,200 subscribers and a median of roughly 8,700 views per video, posting about one video a week. Sponsored integrations are estimated at $170 to $300 per video.

Why brands book KIWI

Long-form game industry interviews with a loyal, engaged audience of developers and fans

  • Median of about 8,700 views per video across 573 uploads and roughly 28,200 subscribers
  • Engagement rate of 2.1 percent, with a like rate of 1.6 percent and a comment rate of 0.5 percent
  • Posts about one to four videos a month, with 17 uploads in the last 90 days
Best forgame publisher and hardware launchesdeveloper tools and creative softwaregaming accessories
Watch forAudience is niche and small, and no sponsorship history exists, so a first integration needs a clear fit.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Video Gaming90%
Business10%
Formats
long-form interview podcast, compilation clips, livestream news recap
Tone
analytical, candid
Language
English
On camera
No, voiceover and b-roll
Production
Phone, natural light
Typical length
8 to 12 minutes for clips, 60 to 80 minutes for full interviews

Audience

Commercial intent5/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment65/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Engagement2.1%
Likes and comments per view on recent videos
Audience asks aboutWhat really happened during studio layoffs and crunchWhat is the inside story behind a specific game's developmentWhy developers leave major studios like Naughty Dog or Rockstar
Age
20%18-24
40%25-34
25%35-44
15%45+
Gender
null%women
null%men
Countries
New Zealandnull%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 50 videos were sponsored
None seenno sponsored videos in the last 50
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Recent titles cover studio layoffs, crunch culture and industry business topics with no adult or drug-related content flagged.

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

PlatformFollowersMedian viewsUploads, 90d
YouTube28k8.7k17
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Instagram–––
TikTok–––

Benchmark score: 61 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Engagement Median views relative to followers38 / 50
Activity Uploads in the last 90 days17 / 30
Reach Followers on the main platform6 / 20

Recent videos

▶Kiwi Newz - Microsoft Layoffs, PS5 Pro Costs & Game Remake E · 2.8k views▶Naughty Dog Devs Speak About Intergalactic · 8.9k views▶KIWI NEWZ - Episode #1 - Control Resonant, Halo Reset, Resid · 2.1k views

Last three uploads, latest today.

SUPPORT MY INTERVIEWS ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/kiwitalkz Follow me on Social Media TWITTER -https://twitter.com/kiwitalkz Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kiwi_talkz/?hl=en FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/KiwiTalkz TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kiwitalkz BlueSky - @kiwitalkz.bsky.social
KIWI TALKZ's own profile description on YouTube

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About KIWI TALKZ

Kiwi Talkz is a New Zealand YouTube channel that publishes long-form interviews with video game developers and industry commentary. Recent uploads feature former staff from Naughty Dog, id Software, Rockstar and Nintendo, alongside compilation clips that group developer comments on a single studio or person. Full interviews run around an hour, and shorter clips run about 8 to 12 minutes.

The channel has about 28,200 subscribers and 573 uploads, with a median of roughly 8,700 views per video. Its audience is likely made up of gaming fans and people working in game development, though these are estimates and not channel-reported figures. The creator also runs a Patreon supporter page, which is separate from brand work.

Based on median views, a sponsored integration is estimated at $170 to $300 per video. That works out to a CPM of $20 to $35 per 1,000 views, compared with the $10 to $30 CPM typical of paid ads. Brands selling to gamers or developers should consider the channel.

Written from KIWI TALKZ's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. KIWI TALKZ can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about KIWI

How much does Kiwi Talkz charge for a sponsored video?

Based on a median of about 8,700 views and long-form pricing, a sponsored integration is estimated at $170 to $300 per video. Rates are not published by the creator, so confirm the actual figure directly.

What does Kiwi Talkz post about on YouTube?

Kiwi Talkz posts interviews with video game developers, many of them former staff at Naughty Dog, id Software, Rockstar and Nintendo. The channel also posts compilation clips and short news recaps on gaming industry topics.

How do I contact Kiwi Talkz for a brand deal?

Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked, and this channel is not currently listed as boosted.

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