Novabug (@novabug), a retro gaming creator based in the United Kingdom, makes gameplay videos and reviews focused on Amstrad CPC and other vintage machines. The channel has about 4,200 subscribers and a median of 392 views per video, with roughly one upload per day recently. Sponsored integrations are estimated at $150 to $250 per video.
Engaged UK retro gaming audience for hardware and collector brands
- Median of 392 views per video, with 50 uploads in the past year
- Engagement rate of 4.7% and a like rate of 4.3%, well above typical channel averages
- Live Amstrad game testing streams draw a steady, returning audience each week
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- gameplay videos, live streams, event roadtrip vlogs
- Tone
- irreverent, nostalgic
- Language
- English
- On camera
- Yes, talking head
- Production
- Phone, natural light
- Typical length
- 5 to 25 minutes, with live streams running over an hour
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
The channel description mentions an occasional irreverent curse word, and the content is mostly retro gameplay with fictional violence in shooters such as Baryon Future Assault.
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: 39 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent videos
▶Amstrad LIVE Game Testing Ep355 · 382 views
▶Amstrad LIVE Game Testing Ep354 · 507 views
▶The Oliver Twins Talk, Ultra Dizzy Reveal - Play Expo Blackp · 492 viewsLast three uploads, latest today.
Novabug - Retro gaming & more... Retro Gamer, Blogger, Staff writer for The Pixel Empire and member of RetroUnlim. Mumbled musings at times but mostly short(ish) gameplay videos focusing on Retro Gaming and machines. Amstrad, Sega, and more, with the odd irreverent curse word chucked in. Other videos appear also from time to time. Enjoy and be nice, abuse will be dealt with by a stern click on the block switch! BUG ARMY - Patreon - http://patreon.com/Novabug Social Links - https://tapmybio.com/novabug NovabugCPC on X - https://x.com/NovabugCPC Find me on Facebook - Build your Amstrad C
About Novabug
Novabug is a United Kingdom-based retro gaming creator who posts gameplay videos, live game testing streams and event coverage, with a focus on Amstrad CPC and other 8-bit and 16-bit machines. The channel is run by Chris Weatherley, who according to his website tapmybio.com/novabug is a retro gaming YouTuber and live streamer and an Amstrad CPC enthusiast. The channel has about 4,200 subscribers and a median of 392 views per video, and it uploads frequently, with 50 videos in the past year.
The audience is estimated to be mostly adult retro gaming collectors and enthusiasts, concentrated in the United Kingdom. Brand work is not visible on the channel, which currently shows no sponsorships. A sponsored integration is estimated at $150 to $250 per video, which works out to roughly $20 to $35 CPM on median views, compared with the $10 to $30 CPM typical for paid ads.
This creator suits hardware makers, collector tool developers and event organizers who want a focused audience of retro gaming enthusiasts rather than broad mass reach.
Written from Novabug's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Novabug can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Novabug
How much does Novabug charge for a sponsored video?
Based on a median of 392 views per long-form video, the estimated rate is $150 to $250 per video. This is an estimate from public channel data, not a published rate card, and contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80.
What does Novabug post about on YouTube?
Novabug posts retro gaming gameplay videos, mostly focused on Amstrad CPC games, along with live game testing streams, retro game reviews and coverage of events such as Play Expo Blackpool. The channel is run by Chris Weatherley.
How do I contact Novabug for a brand deal?
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