Shmup Junkie (@shmupjunkie), a US-based channel, makes long-form reviews, rankings and retrospectives of shoot 'em up and retro arcade games. With about 51,100 subscribers and a median of roughly 106,000 views per video, uploads have paused since mid-2025. Estimated sponsored integration rate is $600 to $1,100 per video.
Niche shmup audience with 100K-plus median views on retro gaming reviews
- Median of about 105,800 views per video across 78 uploads
- Retrospective and ranking videos reaching up to 844,500 views
- Audience concentrated in dedicated retro and arcade game fans
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- retrospective ranking, game review, countdown list
- Tone
- enthusiastic, knowledgeable
- Language
- English
- On camera
- No, voiceover and b-roll
- Production
- Clean, lightly edited
- Typical length
- 20 to 30 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- video games, retro gaming hardware
- Affiliate links
- Yes
No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Content is game reviews and retrospectives featuring cartoon-style shooter violence, with no flagged titles in the recent 30 videos.
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: 60 / 100
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Recent videos
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About Shmup Junkie
Shmup Junkie is a US-based YouTube channel run by a creator who covers shoot 'em up games and retro arcade titles. The channel publishes long-form reviews, ranked retrospectives and countdowns of new releases, typically running 20 to 30 minutes, and has accumulated about 51,100 subscribers and 6.1 million total views across 78 videos.
Based on channel data, the audience is likely a niche group of retro and arcade game enthusiasts, skewing toward adult men. These demographics are estimates rather than platform-reported figures. Uploads have paused since mid-2025, so recent output should be verified before booking.
Sponsored integrations are rare, with no disclosures in the recent videos. At an estimated $20 to $35 CPM, typical integrations would run about $600 to $1,100 per video, a higher CPM than the $10 to $30 typical for paid ads, so the channel suits brands seeking a focused, engaged audience rather than broad reach.
Written from Shmup Junkie's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Shmup Junkie can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Shmup
How much does Shmup Junkie charge for a sponsored video?
Based on a median of about 105,800 views per long-form video, the estimated rate is $600 to $1,100 per video, using a $20 to $35 CPM. Rates are estimates from public channel data. Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80.
What does Shmup Junkie post about on YouTube?
Shmup Junkie posts reviews, rankings and retrospectives about shoot 'em up games, retro arcade titles and console libraries such as the Mega Drive, PC Engine and Super Nintendo. Videos usually run 20 to 30 minutes.
How do I contact Shmup Junkie for a brand deal?
Contact details for Shmup Junkie unlock on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked, so check the profile for booking status before reaching out.
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