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

Frank
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* 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:



Frank
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28-Oct-2021(#41)
Admiral wrote:
> YES!!! So far so good man! I am liking your vids so far. Obviously, these aren't
> DigitalFoundry levels yet, but I think they are a great launching point.
>
> The editing looks really good, and I can definitely tell you spent time doing the
> WRITING for your videos...which is maybe one of the most important parts. I'm not
> super into the unboxings, mostly because those are often off-the-cuff...and can be
> quite difficult to make look/sound more professional.
>
> When I look at early videos from other Youtubers (both famous and not), I'd say yours
> hang in there quite well yes

Thanks bud! I'm also working with 9 year old editing software, so I am limited to some degree. Hopefully, if I can start monetizing or making money off my content, I can afford to purchase an Adobe Cloub subscription.

I appreciate you mentioning the writing as well, I think it's often one of the most overlooked parts of videos. I've noticed a lot of big-time YouTubers with not-so-great writing. That's probably due to them paying others to write scripts, but I digress.

I have a new video premiering tomorrow at 3:30 PM EST. It's not the greatest IMO, but the site I worked with was ecstatic about how it turned out. Guess that's the important part yes
SwiftJAB
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28-Oct-2021(#42)
@frank DaVinci Resolve is free. You may want to look at that for video editing.

Frank
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28-Oct-2021(#43)
SwiftJAB wrote:
> @frank DaVinci Resolve is free. You may want to look at that for video editing.
>
>

I'm using an old copy of Adobe Premiere. It's just, like I said, a bit dated.

ManiacMadman
Silver Good Trader
* 28-Oct-2021(#44)
My three favorite racing games are still (SNES and Genesis Rock N Roll Racing), RC Pro AM for NES, of course Outrun but only the arcade version with the wheel and pedals. I was never a Mario racing fan but I only played it once at the arcade over 20 years ago. There are some other lesser known Genesis ones that are okay as well. I always thought overall Genesis was the best system for shooters (mainly Renovation titles) and racing games while SNES was always the best for RPG's even though I got started with Phantasy Star for SMS.
ManiacMadman
Silver Good Trader
28-Oct-2021(#45)
And if you want to talk about cheap games you just had to a buy at Toys R Us and Target. 1998/1999 the end of 98 all Saturn games were $20 and Target had all the best clearance games. If you bought 75% of the PS1 rpgs for $2.97 to $9.98 on clearance prior to the year 2001 at Target such as (Lunar 1 & 2, Valkyrie Profile, Arc the Lad and so many more). So many great games for that system so cheap. Also within 2 weeks of release Target had all the Dreamcast games on clearance for $1'49 to $5.96 here in Illinois and I passed on so much. You could walk in with a hundred dollars and have about 35 to 40 different games for DC.. Sadly so many of the greatest regrets I have are with how much money I could have had and how many great games I could still have today if I just had invested in my favorite hobby.
Frank
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29-Oct-2021(#46)
New video on Ghostrunner. Experimenting with a shorter format.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTt0-YEXwog

loztdogs
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29-Oct-2021(#47)
Good job Frank. It’s exciting to watch your videos. The hook is your presentation/delivery. I have zero interest in ghost runner but I watched until the end, simply because you do a great job pulling me in.

SwiftJAB
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30-Oct-2021(#48)
Great job Frank!

Frank
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30-Oct-2021(#49)
loztdogs wrote:
> Good job Frank. It’s exciting to watch your videos. The hook is your presentation/delivery.
> I have zero interest in ghost runner but I watched until the end, simply because
> you do a great job pulling me in.

Thank you, buddy! I appreciate that! Feel free to give me some suggestions on topics and videos you would be interested in. wink


SwiftJAB wrote:
> Great job Frank!

Thanks Adam grin
Admiral
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9-Nov-2021(#50)
Gotta be honest Frank, that VOICE...it's so soooooothing and pleasant cool grin It really sounds similar to the way my favorit Youtubers speak. Calm, slow, distinguished. Reminds me alot of the old Gametrailers review guy that everyone loved!

Your latest video is a huge improvement and I liked it! If you really hit on some content that people love (sorry, but I can't help but feel like it can't be all that YOU love)...I can see it taking off.

Maybe some Pokemon, Fortnite, COD, etc once in a while just to get some numbers up maybe?
Frank
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9-Nov-2021(#51)
Admiral wrote:
> Gotta be honest Frank, that VOICE...it's so soooooothing and pleasant cool grin
> It really sounds similar to the way my favorit Youtubers speak. Calm, slow, distinguished.
> Reminds me alot of the old Gametrailers review guy that everyone loved!
>
> Your latest video is a huge improvement and I liked it! If you really hit on some
> content that people love (sorry, but I can't help but feel like it can't be all that
> YOU love)...I can see it taking off.
>
> Maybe some Pokemon, Fortnite, COD, etc once in a while just to get some numbers up
> maybe?

I appreciate the kind words man! I've always hated my voice, so it's nice to hear that others disagree.

Have any suggestions on videos you think would be more popular?

My top 5 series I've been slowly working on in the background might be a good way to stretch my reach. I could easily incorporate some popular topics onto that show.

Admiral
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9-Nov-2021(#52)
Frank wrote:
> Admiral wrote:
>> Gotta be honest Frank, that VOICE...it's so soooooothing and pleasant cool grin
>> It really sounds similar to the way my favorit Youtubers speak. Calm, slow, distinguished.
>> Reminds me alot of the old Gametrailers review guy that everyone loved!
>>
>> Your latest video is a huge improvement and I liked it! If you really hit on some
>> content that people love (sorry, but I can't help but feel like it can't be all
> that
>> YOU love)...I can see it taking off.
>>
>> Maybe some Pokemon, Fortnite, COD, etc once in a while just to get some numbers
> up
>> maybe?
>
> I appreciate the kind words man! I've always hated my voice, so it's nice to hear
> that others disagree.
>
> Have any suggestions on videos you think would be more popular?
>
> My top 5 series I've been slowly working on in the background might be a good way
> to stretch my reach. I could easily incorporate some popular topics onto that show.
>
>

HA!! We all hate our own voices I think.

Hmmm... recommendations. I think just anything that is a hot topic - Grand Theft Auto (Trilogy is coming out), Halo, Pokemon, Mario, new hardware (Switch Oled)...I would hate to tell you to succumb to the masses/sheep of people who drool over everything pop culture - but yeah, if it means subs I suppose it's worth considering?
Frank
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9-Nov-2021(#53)
Admiral wrote:
> Frank wrote:
>> Admiral wrote:
> |>> Gotta be honest Frank, that VOICE...it's so soooooothing and pleasant cool grin
> |>> It really sounds similar to the way my favorit Youtubers speak. Calm, slow, distinguished.
> |>> Reminds me alot of the old Gametrailers review guy that everyone loved!
> |>>
> |>> Your latest video is a huge improvement and I liked it! If you really hit on
> some
> |>> content that people love (sorry, but I can't help but feel like it can't be all
>> that
> |>> YOU love)...I can see it taking off.
> |>>
> |>> Maybe some Pokemon, Fortnite, COD, etc once in a while just to get some numbers
>> up
> |>> maybe?
>>
>> I appreciate the kind words man! I've always hated my voice, so it's nice to hear
>> that others disagree.
>>
>> Have any suggestions on videos you think would be more popular?
>>
>> My top 5 series I've been slowly working on in the background might be a good
> way
>> to stretch my reach. I could easily incorporate some popular topics onto that
> show.
>>
>>
>
> HA!! We all hate our own voices I think.
>
> Hmmm... recommendations. I think just anything that is a hot topic - Grand Theft
> Auto (Trilogy is coming out), Halo, Pokemon, Mario, new hardware (Switch Oled)...I
> would hate to tell you to succumb to the masses/sheep of people who drool over everything
> pop culture - but yeah, if it means subs I suppose it's worth considering?

At least Mario related videos will be easy for me, since that's my favorite gaming franchise. grin
Frank
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15-Dec-2021(#54)
I have my latest video scheduled to go live on Friday at 2:30EST. Get hyped! grin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEWBH6p71K0

Admiral
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17-Dec-2021(#55)
I'll be watching!!!
Frank
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17-Dec-2021(#56)
Leave some comments on the video if you don't mind. YouTube is more likely to promote the video if it has engagement. grin

Frank
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7-Jan-2022(#57)
I am currently working on finalizing a script for a GOTY video to hopefully get made next week.

Any specific topics you guys would like me to cover? I'm still trying to get a footing for my style of video. I think I want to go more "out there" like Jon Tron. Obviously, it needs to be my own unique weirdness, but that's the format I'm leaning towards.

Frank
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26-Jan-2022(#58)
Well, I got a really late start on production, but I have the video about 70% complete. Still needs a lot of work, but I'm hoping to finish it up and release it Monday the 31st.

The topic is my top 5 games of 2021. Any guesses on what they are?

SwiftJAB
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26-Jan-2022(#59)
In no particular order:

Halo Infinite
Hitman 3
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Psychonauts 2
Guardians of the Galaxy


Frank
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29-Jan-2022(#60)
SwiftJAB wrote:
> In no particular order:
>
> Halo Infinite
> Hitman 3
> Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
> Psychonauts 2
> Guardians of the Galaxy
>
>
>

Close! The video is still on track to go live Monday. Today I made a lot of progress in the editing. It's almost done grin
Frank
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31-Jan-2022(#61)
My latest video is live. It acts as a soft-launch for a new series "Frank's Five" I've been working at for a while.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0moQdBfWzn0

nonamesleft
Double Gold Good Trader
* 31-Jan-2022(#62)
"My Nintendo exclusivity deal." laughing out loud

I'm actually looking for a Nintendo GameCube game to play. Maybe I should pick up a copy of that one. :)

How heavy is that suit of armor?

Nice job on the video. I wonder what the cat thought.
SwiftJAB
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31-Jan-2022(#63)
Nice

MrBean
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31-Jan-2022(#64)
Well done @Frank! Seriously, I'm impressed.

Also never heard of Kena and now I want to play it.
citizen_zane
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2-Feb-2022(#65)
I really appreciate your video. Since I had already played Super Mario 3D World on the Wii U, I didn't give any thought about it on the Switch and I knew absolutely nothing about Bowser's Fury, but after watching your video, I want to play it so bad! If Bowser's Fury every gets released on it's own, I'll snatch it up in a heartbeat.

Frank
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* 3-Feb-2022(#66)
nonamesleft wrote:
> "My Nintendo exclusivity deal." laughing out loud
>
> I'm actually looking for a Nintendo GameCube game to play. Maybe I should pick up a copy of that
> one. :)
>
> How heavy is that suit of armor?
>
> Nice job on the video. I wonder what the cat thought.

haha that suit of armor is so small, I have yet to wear it again. I just thought it'd be a cool nod to an older video, if I used that image for that little sketch. grin

@SwiftJAB Thanks man!

MrBean wrote:
> Well done @Frank! Seriously, I'm impressed.
>
> Also never heard of Kena and now I want to play it.

I was given a free review code to write my review, and I enjoyed it enough to seek out a physical version. I highly recommend it yes

citizen_zane wrote:
> I really appreciate your video. Since I had already played Super Mario 3D World
> on the Wii U, I didn't give any thought about it on the Switch and I knew absolutely
> nothing about Bowser's Fury, but after watching your video, I want to play it so
> bad! If Bowser's Fury every gets released on it's own, I'll snatch it up in a heartbeat.

Thanks buddy, glad you learned something! Yeah, I'm dumb and purchased it for $50, but if you can find it on sale for $40 or less, I'd say definitely pick it up. 3D World is actually fun on the Switch, and Bowser's Fury is like a really really good tease for a potential future full Mario title.


Thanks everyone who checked it out. Remember, interactions with the video really help me publicise the channel more. I'm still trying to learn the YT algorithm so I can get more hits on my content. My goal is to push at least 1K views on new videos, by the end of the year.

I made a Steam group as well. Plan to use it as a curator down the road. Anyone on Steam, please consider joining my group smile

https://store.steampowered.com/curator/41897040-Ga...
https://steamcommunity.com/groups/GameFrank

MrBean
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* 3-Feb-2022(#67)
Just watched your Ghostrunner overview. Had no idea on that one either. Looks fun! Your videos are getting quite good! Keep it up man.
Frank
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* 25-Feb-2022(#68)
@MrBean thanks man! I really appreciate it!

My latest video is live. This time it's a top 5 changes and features added to Pokemon Legends Arceus...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bzbA3Yp-sc
Shane12m
Triple Gold Good Trader
25-Feb-2022(#69)
Frank wrote:
> @MrBean thanks man! I really appreciate it!
>
> My latest video is live. This time it's a top 5 changes and features added to Pokemon
> Legends Arceus...
>
>

This is great, my only feedback is you are a little late to the game. If you are looking for more views and what not it’s gonna be hard posting that subject right now. Otherwise good stuff :)
Frank
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25-Feb-2022(#70)
Shane12m wrote:
> Frank wrote:
>> @MrBean thanks man! I really appreciate it!
>>
>> My latest video is live. This time it's a top 5 changes and features added to
> Pokemon
>> Legends Arceus...
>>
>>
>
> This is great, my only feedback is you are a little late to the game. If you are
> looking for more views and what not it’s gonna be hard posting that subject right
> now. Otherwise good stuff :)

Yeah, unfortunately, I really don't get early access to stuff. Most of the time, early builds and early review copies are designated to those working for large outlets like IGN or GameSpot. I literally started this Pokemon video the day I finished the main story.

My next video (or at least one of the upcoming ones) is going to be on Horizon Forbidden West. Yeah I'm going to be late to the party, since everyone is releasing their content NOW, and I am only about an hour or so into the actual game.

This is an issue I, unfortunately, have no control over. I COULD release some content for Horizon early, but it won't be polished, won't be accurate, and it'll come across as a rush job. To make quality content it takes time. Something companies unfortunately don't give small-time content creators.

For example, Sony Europe actually sent me my review copy for Horizon. Only issue, I received it 12 hours before the official US launch. Definitely not enough time to have content ready to release, during the zeitgeist of the game.
Shane12m
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25-Feb-2022(#71)
Frank wrote:
> Shane12m wrote:
>> Frank wrote:
> |>> @MrBean thanks man! I really appreciate it!
> |>>
> |>> My latest video is live. This time it's a top 5 changes and features added to
>> Pokemon
> |>> Legends Arceus...
> |>>
> |>>
>>
>> This is great, my only feedback is you are a little late to the game. If you are
>> looking for more views and what not it’s gonna be hard posting that subject right
>> now. Otherwise good stuff :)
>
> Yeah, unfortunately, I really don't get early access to stuff. Most of the time,
> early builds and early review copies are designated to those working for large outlets
> like IGN or GameSpot. I literally started this Pokemon video the day I finished the
> main story.
>
> My next video (or at least one of the upcoming ones) is going to be on Horizon Forbidden
> West. Yeah I'm going to be late to the party, since everyone is releasing their content
> NOW, and I am only about an hour or so into the actual game.
>
> This is an issue I, unfortunately, have no control over. I COULD release some content
> for Horizon early, but it won't be polished, won't be accurate, and it'll come across
> as a rush job. To make quality content it takes time. Something companies unfortunately
> don't give small-time content creators.
>
> For example, Sony Europe actually sent me my review copy for Horizon. Only issue,
> I received it 12 hours before the official US launch. Definitely not enough time
> to have content ready to release, during the zeitgeist of the game.
>

No excuses, step up your game!

Yeah, YouTube is def a super competitive place. So as long as you are having fun and enjoying yourself then the total views isn’t a huge deal anyways
MrBean
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* 25-Feb-2022(#72)
Great new video @Frank, but cut your hair hippie! Haha. Another game that now I feel like I want to play but will never get to.
loztdogs
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25-Feb-2022(#73)
Great job Frank, always enjoy your videos!

theJaw
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* 26-Feb-2022(#74)
@Frank This may be strange advice but while watching Corridor Crew, in one of their videos they talk about how making something just a little "off" about a human face in a video's thumbnail subconsciously draws viewers to them. If you were to whip your face in the thumbnails and enlarge your eyes just a little bit, for example, some folks are bound to watch the video to see if that's what your face really looks like or what. That gets em in, the content will hook em.

I use eyes as an example because of, say, Screen Rant's "Pitch Meeting" videos - all the thumbnails have weirdly large eyes, but the Corridor folks talk about how just exaggerating any common facial feature just slightly can potentially help draw views when folks are scrolling through thumbnails of similar topics.

I dunno if that made sense but figured I'd throw it out there. Wonderful vids as always.
Frank
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4-Mar-2022(#75)
@MrBean @loztdogs Thanks guys! Appreciate it

@theJaw I actually experimented around with enlarging my eyes for that Pokemon Thumbnail, but I couldn't figure out a way to get it to look right. I'm pretty lousy at making thumbnails. Something I need to either improve on, or outsource to someone else raspberry

Frank
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31-Mar-2022(#76)
New video is live. I guarantee you won't guess what's on this cartridge!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCoVOiHXiqU
MrBean
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1-Apr-2022(#77)
Frank wrote:
> New video is live. I guarantee you won't guess what's on this cartridge!!
>
>

haha, well played sir
Frank
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23-Apr-2022(#78)
Progress on the latest video is coming along nicely.

On a side note, I am looking for Mario Party Clones and Mario Kart Clones for some future videos! grin
SwiftJAB
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23-Apr-2022(#79)
Pummel Party on PC for Mario Party clone

Kart clones:
- Crash Team Racing
- Sonic Team Racing
- Garfield Kart
- Meow Motors
- SuperTuxKart


citizen_zane
GameTZ Subscriber Quadruple Gold Good Trader
23-Apr-2022(#80)
Frank wrote:
> Progress on the latest video is coming along nicely.
>
> On a side note, I am looking for Mario Party Clones and Mario Kart Clones for some
> future videos! grin
>

Disney Party and Pac-Man fever were some Mario Party clones that I used to play. The Pac-Man one wasn't too bad, but the Disney one was a bit worse as I recall.

For Mario Kart clones, Look no further than the Nintendo 64. For a good one, I would recommend the Mickey Speedway USA or whatever it was called. There was also a South Park kart racing game that was pretty bad. Hell, you could probably do a video solely on Mario kart clones on the 64. It seems like there were many of them.

One of my favorite kart racing games that wasn't Mario is probably the Little Big Planet one. It was quite good!

Frank
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27-Apr-2022(#81)
Great suggestions guys!

Newest video goes like Friday at 1:30PM EST grin

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