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Topic GameFrank YouTube Discussion & Video Directory (New Video August 2023)

Frank

* 30-Apr-2020(#1)

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As some of you may know, I've been on and off working on my YouTube channel GameFrank. Recently, I've been wanting to get back into it, and try to create content at a more regular pace. I figured I'd create a topic, not only to share/post my videos, but also to get some feedback on what you like/don't like about my content, and what I can do to make it higher quality entertainment.

Current Topics of Discussion:
What changes can I make to the channel to help improve the quality and entertainment value?
Do you have any game suggestions/topic suggestions for future videos?
What type of content would you like to see on the channel?
Should swear words be left uncensored?

Help Wanted:

I am looking for someone to help me with the brand a bit. I’d like to get a standardized logo, background, and a few video intros/outros made.

Latest Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvTIIg6a3FI (August 2023)

Video Directory:

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MrBean

22-Aug-2022(#121)

I'd vote version 2. 1 feels a bit washed out.

nonamesleft

* 22-Aug-2022(#122)

I like version 1 better. To me, version 1 looks like the pictures were taken in sunlight, while version 2 looks very shadowy. Look at the leftmost Mario in version 2. Doesn't he look almost a bit spooky? And #3 Mario looks a little strange in version 2, while in version 1 he just looks like he's in sunlight.

SwiftJAB

22-Aug-2022(#123)

Version 2 is more appealing on my phone's screen.

theJaw

22-Aug-2022(#124)

I vote 2 as well, and agree the first looks washed out a bit.

Frank

23-Aug-2022(#125)

Thanks guys, I appreciate the feedback. I agree with 2 looking better, but I wanted some input. Hope you guys are looking forward to it!

nonamesleft

23-Aug-2022(#126)

Frank wrote:

> Thanks guys, I appreciate the feedback. I agree with 2 looking better, but I wanted

> some input. Hope you guys are looking forward to it!

I've been looking forward the whole August! I was actually wondering when your next video would be out.

Frank

23-Aug-2022(#127)

nonamesleft wrote:

> Frank wrote:

>> Thanks guys, I appreciate the feedback. I agree with 2 looking better, but I wanted

>> some input. Hope you guys are looking forward to it!

> I've been looking forward the whole August! I was actually wondering when your next

> video would be out.

Awesome, hope it's not overhyped

I have the next few videos planned as well. One is going to be an accessory review, one is a Halloween special, and I'm still teetering on which to produce among a few candidates.

Frank

26-Aug-2022(#128)

This episode of Frank’s Five focuses on five of the weirder Mario games and the obscurities within them. If you like what you see, please make sure to like, comment, and subscribe to the channel. I greatly appreciate the support!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eauvi0zoFxI

SwiftJAB

26-Aug-2022(#129)

Another well done video. I was hoping to see some Hotel Mario or Mario Family action there

Frank

26-Aug-2022(#130)

SwiftJAB wrote:

> Another well done video. I was hoping to see some Hotel Mario or Mario Family action

> there

Thank you buddy!

I wanted a balance of more contemporary and the outlandish. I'll probably revisit this topic someday. Hotel Mario needs to be discussed! I guess I'm waiting to acquire a copy some day

MrBean

27-Aug-2022(#131)

"I think I might be having an existential crisis"... Haha that face. This is definitely your best to date. Super fun and creative. Yet, where is Hotel Mario?

Awesome video yet again @Frank! How do we get you more visibility? You're videos are great and need to be seen by more.

Do you post these elsewhere?

Frank

* 27-Aug-2022(#132)

MrBean wrote:

> "I think I might be having an existential crisis"... Haha that face. This is definitely

> your best to date. Super fun and creative. Yet, where is Hotel Mario?

> Awesome video yet again @Frank! How do we get you more visibility? You're videos

> are great and need to be seen by more.

> Do you post these elsewhere?

Thanks buddy. Hotel Mario is reserved for a part 2 some day

I know man, the low view count keeps getting to me more than it should. I advertise on some Discord servers but that's pretty much it. Reddit is a great place to advertise, but from what I've read, it has to be others sharing your content. Self promotion is frowned upon on most of the subreddits.

I've been struggling to figure out ways to get my channel some more publicity. Main reason my videos take so long I between is because I get discouraged.

If anyone's able to help or has suggestions, it would mean a lot!

MrBean

27-Aug-2022(#133)

What about doing smaller versions on Tiktok? Things like your GTA Mario clip would definitely gain attention. Possibly hash tag the crap out of Instagram and Twitter? All you need is a couple random people with a following to like your stuff. Can't hurt to message some of the bigger names out there in the gaming space and ask for a shutout if they like ya?

Frank

27-Aug-2022(#134)

MrBean wrote:

> What about doing smaller versions on Tiktok? Things like your GTA Mario clip would

> definitely gain attention. Possibly hash tag the crap out of Instagram and Twitter?

> All you need is a couple random people with a following to like your stuff. Can't

> hurt to message some of the bigger names out there in the gaming space and ask for

> a shutout if they like ya?

The issue with TikTok is it's very distanced from YouTube. Using TikTok as a means to promote the YouTube channel likely wouldn't pan out.

At best, I'd gain TikTok followers, which I'm not at all interested in. I think TikToks are cheap and low quality

I wish I knew someone who was into marketing who could point me in the right direction. I'm considering taking Google's online marketing course, literally to help me gain some traction.

I love making the content I do, but it gets incredibly disheartening to get very little reception, and then I see these 15-year-olds speaking into a camera with no edits and they get thousands of views.

MrBean

27-Aug-2022(#135)

I have a work buddy who's doing a wellness podcast. He started gaining a lot more momentum by publishing shorts on TikTok and referencing full episodes on YT. Appears to be helping so far.

loztdogs

27-Aug-2022(#136)

Well done! @Frank always enjoy the presentation no matter the subject.

theJaw

28-Aug-2022(#137)

Watched the new video before bed last night @Frank, wonderful stuff as always. Feel like you’re hitting a real good stride.

nonamesleft

30-Aug-2022(#138)

Just watched the newest video. Nice.

You've convinced me not to try Mario Teaches Typing 2, though I would try the first. Doesn't look too bad.

What did you mean by Miyamoto making the creator of Rabbids cry? Was it tears of joy?

Frank

8-Sep-2022(#139)

Thank you guys very much. I always appreciate your feedback and support!

@nonamesleft yeah. The director's dream was always to make a Mario game and get to work with Miyamoto. So when he was called out during a live conference, he started balling up.

Frank

11-Sep-2022(#140)

The next video is going to be a review of Pac-Man World Re-Pac. It will also have a written review to go along with it over on Marooner's Rock.

MrBean

11-Sep-2022(#141)

Maybe you should do something about collecting addiction... I know a guy...

Frank

12-Sep-2022(#142)

MrBean wrote:

> Maybe you should do something about collecting addiction... I know a guy...

lol that could be a really good topic. What would you like discussed?

Frank

* 21-Sep-2022(#143)

Here's a preview and thumbnail for Friday's video

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Frank

26-Sep-2022(#144)

Totally dropped the ball and forgot to post when this went live

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOj-fgUeD08

loztdogs

26-Sep-2022(#145)

Awesome job @Frank as usual. I didn’t know this game existed, I’m intrigued.

Are the depth of field issues bad? I’ve been dealing with that in super lucky’s tale now (which is super painful) and I don’t know if I can handle that right now.

MrBean

26-Sep-2022(#146)

@Frank awesome again! I'm actually debating picking it up now to play with my kid.

Frank

26-Sep-2022(#147)

@loztdogs The depth of field issues aren't horrible, but they aren't great. I only experienced it a few times though, so it's definitely not a deal breaker.

@MrBean You absolutely should! I bet your kid will enjoy it.

Thanks guys! This might be the last review for a while.

loztdogs

26-Sep-2022(#148)

Frank wrote:

> This might be the last review for a while.

Say it ain’t so!

MrBean

26-Sep-2022(#149)

loztdogs wrote:

> Frank wrote:

>> This might be the last review for a while.

> Say it ain’t so!

Frank

26-Sep-2022(#150)

loztdogs wrote:

> Frank wrote:

>> This might be the last review for a while.

> Say it ain’t so!

MrBean wrote:

> loztdogs wrote:

>> Frank wrote:

> |>> This might be the last review for a while.

> |>>

>> Say it ain’t so!

> |>

> ^

I want to focus more on my Frank's Five series. It's more fun to make, and I think the reception on it has been better than your standard review.

I'll still do more in the future, but who knows when that'll be. I guess if the right game ends up in my lap inbox.

loztdogs

26-Sep-2022(#151)

@frank ok cool, Franks five is definitely a great series you got going… I’m ok with that lol.

I read that earlier comment as you were taking a break in general.

nonamesleft

* 27-Sep-2022(#152)

Your latest video showed up in my recommendation feed :)

That was nice, being recommended a video by YouTube that I'm actually interested in watching

Frank

* 27-Sep-2022(#153)

nonamesleft wrote:

> Your latest video showed up in my recommendationn feed :)

> That was nice, being recommended a video by YouTube that I'm actually interested

> in watching

Hey that's awesome! I noticed my last two videos, a lot of the views have come from the video being recommended.

That's gotta be a good thing! I'm just going to have to keep working hard to create fun content

Frank

24-Oct-2022(#154)

New video is close to completion. I just have some more intensive recordings to do... Hoping I can get it done today once family leaves.

I'm still planning the video to live this week, but in the down time, I was featured in a podcast last night...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv0nUH7HiQU

Frank

26-Oct-2022(#155)

The video is set to go live tomorrow at noon. I figured "GameFrank Friday" would come early this week. Worked really hard on this one, so hopefully, you guys enjoy it!

I'll try to remember to post the link in a new post, but I did add it to the OP. Won't be viewable until 12:00 though.

Frank

26-Oct-2022(#156)

And it's live!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFY75YP40VU

loztdogs

* 26-Oct-2022(#157)

Woohoo can’t wait to watch!

theJaw

26-Oct-2022(#158)

Another good one bud, getting more natural each video.

MrBean

26-Oct-2022(#159)

Awesome video as usual dude. Definitely continuing to get better and better as you go!

- Hey now, as a kid, I hated Candy Corn ... but for some reason, I kinda like it now! haha
- Man, I forgot about Friday the 13th, watching this brought back some memories.
- I definitely need to scratch a L4D2 itch ... played the hell out of that game. Sadly, I gave up B4B as at the time, there was barely anyone playing. Unsure if it's still a dead community or not.
- Nice TPX, I have a green one just like that from baseball in the mid 90's!
- Mr. X & Kool-Aid ? F'ing genius, haha!

Also, we're overdue for a beer!

loztdogs

26-Oct-2022(#160)

For me it’s your delivery. Like I’ve said before you certainly have the chops for this.

nonamesleft

26-Oct-2022(#161)

You acting as Luigi with a poltergust

Was S22e a reference?

Which Yoshi game was playing at about 6:48?