The Gaming Shelf, run by Taylor (@thegamingshelf) from the United States, makes JRPG reviews, retrospectives, news and industry commentary for about 85,500 subscribers. Median views are around 23,900, with roughly 50 uploads a year. Sponsored integrations are estimated at $480 to $840 per long-form video.
Steady JRPG audience with 23,900 median views per video
- Median of 23,890 views across the last 30 videos, with a 90th percentile near 76,900
- About 20 uploads in the last 90 days, so sponsored slots fit into a regular schedule
- Estimated rate of $480 to $840 per long-form video, roughly $20 to $35 CPM against $10 to $30 for paid ads
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- long-form video essays, ranked lists, YouTube Shorts news clips
- Tone
- enthusiastic, informed
- Language
- English
- On camera
- No, voiceover and b-roll
- Production
- Clean, lightly edited
- Typical length
- 8 to 16 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Instant GamingNTEPrelude Dark PainSword of ConvallariaGirls' Frontline 2: Exilium
- Categories promoted
- video game retail, mobile games, PC and console games
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The description of 'Final Fantasy VII Revelation' and 'Girls' Frontline 2: Exilium: This New Update Changes EVERYTHING' carries a sponsored play link, and the description of 'Sword of Convallaria' also carries a promo link.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent titles such as '15 Worst Modern JRPGs You Should NEVER Play!' and 'Is Reynatis The Worst JRPG Ever?' are critical commentary with no flagged content.
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: 72 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent videos
▶Most Loved vs Most Hated Tales of Games · 110k views
▶Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Just Got Even BIGGER · 7.5k views
▶10 JRPGs I LOVE But Everyone HATES · 22k viewsLast three uploads, latest 2 days ago.
Here on the The Gaming Shelf Taylor creates high quality videos about all things JRPGs. If you want to stay up to date with the latest news, reviews and other fun videos then be sure to Subscribe so you don't miss anything! Taylor has been playing games his entire life and his passion for JRPGs began with Final Fantasy VII in 1997. Since then he's had roles on both sides of the industry from journalist to developer. Now his focus is on sharing his passion of JRPGs with the world. I post at least once a week and sometimes more depending on breaking news and what else is going on in the indu
About The Gaming Shelf
The Gaming Shelf is a YouTube channel run by Taylor, based in the United States, focused on JRPGs. The channel posts long-form reviews, retrospectives, ranked lists and short news clips, with about 50 uploads over the past year. According to the channel description, Taylor has worked as both a journalist and a developer and has played games since Final Fantasy VII in 1997.
The channel has about 85,500 subscribers and a median of roughly 23,900 views per video. Its audience is likely made up of JRPG fans and retro gaming enthusiasts; this is an estimate, not verified demographic data. Viewers tend to ask which games are worth playing and what is coming next in long-running series.
Sponsored integrations are estimated at $480 to $840 per long-form video, which works out to about $20 to $35 CPM compared with $10 to $30 for typical paid ads. Brands selling games, consoles or gaming services who want focused JRPG exposure should consider the channel.
Written from The Gaming Shelf's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Gaming Shelf can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The
How much does The Gaming Shelf charge for a sponsored video?
The estimated rate is $480 to $840 per long-form video, based on a median of about 23,900 views at $20 to $35 per 1,000 views. Short-form clips are priced separately. Final pricing depends on the integration and the brand's requirements.
What does The Gaming Shelf post about on YouTube?
The channel covers JRPGs, including reviews, ranked lists, retrospectives, indie game spotlights and news on upcoming titles like Fire Emblem and Final Fantasy. It also posts short-form clips on gaming news and trivia.
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