Ask A Dev (@livinfreestyle6727) is a US-based Unreal Engine and indie game development channel with about 26,700 subscribers and roughly 370 median views per video. It posts long dev streams and tutorials about building The Rend, a 2D combat platformer, roughly weekly. Estimated sponsored integration rate is $150 to $250 per video.
Engaged Unreal Engine developers who watch long dev streams to the end
- About 26,700 subscribers and roughly 370 median views per video
- Long-form streams average about 55 minutes, with 13 uploads in the last 90 days
- Zero sponsorships to date, so integrations would be a first for this audience
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- live dev streams, long-form tutorials, devlogs
- Tone
- technical, candid
- Language
- English
- On camera
- No, voiceover and b-roll
- Production
- Phone, natural light
- Typical length
- 50 to 75 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- 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
Family friendly
Game content is cartoon combat in a 2D platformer; no profanity or sensitive topics flagged in recent titles.
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
Benchmark score: 20 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent videos
▶Stop Rebuilding Your Unreal Engine UI | Reusable UMG Widgets · 994 views
▶Giving the Player More Control Without Breaking Combat | Unr · 993 views
▶Making Game Rewards Actually Feel Rewarding | Unreal Engine · 740 viewsLast three uploads, latest 4 days ago.
Unreal Engine tutorials and indie game dev from a 25+ year film and games artist. Learn Blueprints, tools, and tech art tips for all levels, and follow along as I build The Rend: Trials of the Drift, a 2D combat platformer, from scratch. Wishlist The Rend on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/5338920/The_Rend_Trials_of_the_Drift/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/z8rdA68wYW Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/freestylenotify
About Ask A Dev
Ask A Dev is a YouTube channel run by a US-based film and games artist with more than 25 years of experience, according to the creator's website. The channel posts Unreal Engine tutorials and long live dev streams, and documents the development of The Rend: Trials of the Drift, a 2D combat platformer on Steam. Uploads run about weekly, and most videos are close to an hour long.
The channel's audience is estimated to be mostly male developers and hobbyists who are learning Blueprints, UI, VFX and game feel in Unreal Engine. Viewers tend to watch the full stream, with median views around 370 per video against roughly 26,700 subscribers. These audience figures are estimates based on channel data.
Brands that sell developer tools, engine add-ons, or indie game launches may find a focused, technical audience here. Sponsored integrations are estimated at $150 to $250 per video, which compares with a typical paid-ad CPM of $10 to $30; this channel's integration rate is $20 to $35 CPM, which is higher, reflecting its niche audience.
Written from Ask A Dev's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Ask A Dev can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Ask
How much does Ask A Dev charge for a sponsored video?
Based on its median views of about 370 on long-form content, Ask A Dev's estimated sponsored integration rate is $150 to $250 per video. Rates are estimates and not published by the creator. Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80.
What does Ask A Dev post about on YouTube?
Ask A Dev posts Unreal Engine tutorials and long live dev streams covering Blueprints, UI, VFX, and game feel. It also documents the development of The Rend, a 2D combat platformer. Most videos run close to an hour.
How do I contact Ask A Dev for a brand deal?
Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80. The channel links to a Discord server, a Steam page, and an X account, so you can also reach out there. Boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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