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"Sure, on YouTube, you've got your IGN and G4 videos that keep you updated with the latest in gaming news and technological eye candy. But what about the deep cuts lurking within the rest of the gaming section? The platform is full of speed runs, time trials, reviews and play-throughs by lifelong gamers who have cult followings. \nThese are the elite of that set. Promoted by some of the best gaming websites, such as ScrewAttack and Machinima, these gamers are known for bringing in-depth knowledge, radical gameplay and a dash of humor for good measure.  Some of them are gonzo, some are straight-laced, and still others are so mind-blowingly ridiculous that they can border on NSFW. What you won't see here is the same hot video game everywhere you look: from old-school classics to underground indie games, every platform gets its moment in the spotlight. \nIf you're a gamer and you haven't already done so, add these five picks to your channel subscription feed as soon as possible. I promise that you will not be disappointed.\nIs there a YouTube gaming star that you love the most? Let us know in the comments. \n\n\n5 Essential YouTube Channels for Gamers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1. The Angry Video Game Nerd\r\n\nCineMassacre founder James Rolfe has been subjecting himself to the horrors of the gaming world for the last eight years, first as the Angry Nintendo Nerd and now as the Angry Video Game Nerd. His series, a partner venture with Screw Attack, tackles some of the worst titles in history (Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde  for NES) with a wholehearted rage. The AVGN chugs Rolling Rock and swears heavily, making for great laughs and some horrible flashbacks for childhood gamers.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2. Let's Play With Chuggaa Conroy\n\n\nIf you're in need of straightforward, no-frills playable walkthroughs of Nintendo's best games, then look no further than veteran YouTube gamer Chuggaa Conroy's Let's Play series. With three years of archives stocked into neatly-formed playlists, Chuggaa Conroy's specialty is providing detailed play-throughs mixed with Easter eggs and game strategy. His current series, focusing on Pokemon Emerald is more than just a silent guide: he takes time to clearly explain why certain techniques are valuable to make the most out of the game.\nThe games are by no means hot new releases, but if you're itching to beat that level of Super Mario Galaxy or a boss in Mother 3, this channel will have your answers.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3. Nova\n\n\nA gamer whose goofy style and major sense of humor often lands him on gaming YouTube network Machinima, Nova's broadcasted sessions of some of the gaming world's most beloved (and underground) games will often cause major giggle fits. With lengthy series on games like Saints Row: The Third and Minecraft, Nova keeps users engaged with his boisterous demeanor and willingness to be frustrated.  His most recent series, \"Happy Wheels w/Nova,\" averages more than 500,000 views over 89 episodes and is still going strong.\nNova also does live plays of games, where he takes users' requests to try out some wacky games. If you like your gaming with a healthy dose of humor, Nova's episodes are right up your alley.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4. Talking Classics\n\n\nThe  This Is Spinal Tap of gaming channels, \"Talking Classics\" follows fictional nerdy gamer Keith Apicary (played by Nathan Barnatt) as he talks through his obsession with classic video games and enacts some of his favorite moments, like covering himself in Ninja Turtles ooze or becoming the hero of his own Metal Slug movie. The popular mockumentary has been featured on both ScrewAttack and GameTrailers, and continues to churn out episodes (though its dedicated channel has been erstwhile privitized). \nTalking classics also spawned a separate meme, thanks to Apicary's love of the Neo Geo arcade system. The music video for the Neo Geo Song, featuring Barnatt rapping and chiptune music by Swedish musician FantomenK, has become the cornerstone of the series.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5. Total Biscuit \r\n\n\nIf you prefer your walkthroughs explained in a British accent, Total Biscuit has your back. The founder of UK gaming website Cynical Brit, who also coordinated popular World Of Warcraft broadcast WoW Radio, currently runs a few series that explore different aspects of gaming. One novel subchannel is his \"WTF Is...\" series, which digs deep into indie games (found normally through Steam) and gives viewers an honest first impression about gameplay.\nIt's a great channel that is much more informative than your run-of-the-mill gaming bloggers. Just don't ask him to play Minecraft.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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