Were1974
Were1974 (@were1974) is a Canadian YouTube creator based in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, who posts long-form retro video game playthroughs and commentary. The channel has about 15,800 subscribers and a median of 42 views per video, with roughly 50 uploads in the past year. Sponsored integrations are estimated at $150 to $250 per video.
Retro game playthroughs with a steady weekly archive of long-form videos
- About 15,800 subscribers and roughly 18 million lifetime views on the channel.
- Median of 42 views per video, so reach is small; the audience is niche.
- Around 50 uploads in the past year, with no sponsored content seen so far.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- multi-part long-form playthroughs, single-session game reviews, wrestling game matches
- Tone
- casual, humorous
- Language
- English
- On camera
- No, voiceover and b-roll
- Production
- Phone, natural light
- Typical length
- 30 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos; the creator links to Ko-fi and PayPal for direct support.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Wrestling game videos such as 'WWE SmackDown VS Raw 2011' depict stylized combat, a mild violence flag; the rest of the sampled titles are general-audience retro games.
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Platforms
Benchmark score: 33 / 100
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Recent videos
▶WWE SmackDown VS Raw 2011 (PLAYSTATION 2) Last Man Standing · 21 views
▶WrestleMania XIX (NINTENDO GAMECUBE) Bubba vs Steve Austin · 25 views
▶Wizardry I and II (TURBOGRAFX 16 CD) Part 2 Level 4 Too Earl · 33 viewsLast three uploads, latest today.
I am also on X/Twitter (for now..Elon is making me mad,lol) https://x.com/Were1974 If you appreciated my content, some coffee (double double) or a tip will be nice fore me Support my work buy buying me a cup of coffee https://ko-fi.com/were1974 I also updated my PayPal link https://paypal.me/were1974?locale.x=en_US&country.x=CA 15 Million Views!?..more..MORE!! Thank you very much gusy Bio:Live in Cape Breton Nova Scotia,Canada This is reliving the arcade/video games in the past. Ones we remember, ones we don't want to remember and ones we likely want to play again (and don't want to
About Were1974
Were1974 (@were1974) is a Canadian creator based in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, who posts long-form playthroughs of retro video games across consoles such as Nintendo, Sega, PlayStation and TurboGrafx. Most videos run about 37 minutes and are presented as multi-part series, with commentary on difficulty, level design and game history. The channel has about 15,800 subscribers and about 18 million lifetime views.
The audience is likely made up of retro gaming hobbyists who watch series from start to finish; this is an estimate based on the playthrough format and titles, as no demographic data was provided. Median views per video are 42, so reach per upload is modest. Uploads have been frequent, with about 50 in the past year, and the channel has no sponsorship history in the sampled videos.
Brands in retro gaming hardware, accessories or hobby collectibles may find the channel a fit. At an estimated $150 to $250 per video, the cost is well above what a typical $10 CPM paid ad would deliver, because the rate is set by a $20 to $35 CPM floor on median views. Brands should weigh that cost against the niche, engaged audience.
Written from Were1974's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Were1974 can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Were1974
How much does Were1974 charge for a sponsored video?
Based on a median of 42 views, Were1974 is estimated at $150 to $250 per sponsored video, which is the minimum rate under Starbooked's rule. Confirm final pricing directly with the creator, since rates depend on format and usage.
What does Were1974 post about on YouTube?
Were1974 posts long-form playthroughs of retro video games, mostly multi-part series on RPGs, arcade titles and wrestling games from consoles like Nintendo, Sega and PlayStation. Episodes typically run around 37 minutes with commentary.
How do I contact Were1974 for a brand deal?
Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked directly, but this channel is not currently listed as boosted, so use the unlocked contact details to reach out.
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