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    BanditGames

    @banditgamesGamingUnited StatesActive since May 2016
    Subscribers
    337,000
    Total views
    57,554,533
    Videos
    311
    Est. monthly views
    411,082
    Grade
    29,673rd
    SB Rank
    1,483rd
    Subscribers Rank
    17,374th
    Views Rank
    148th
    US Rank
    29th
    Category Rank

    BanditGames YouTube Channel Earnings Report & Research

    GamingActive since May 2016.

    Live BanditGames YouTube earnings, subscriber growth and view statistics: 337.0K subscribers, 57.6M lifetime views and an estimated 411.1K views per month.

    3,370
    Subscribers for the last 30 days
    411,082
    Views for the last 30 days
    $575 - $2,096
    Monthly Estimated Earnings
    $6,906 - $25,158
    Yearly Estimated Earnings

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    How much does BanditGames make on YouTube?

    BanditGames YouTube earningsLowMidHigh
    Ad revenue per month$576$1,357$2,097
    Sponsorship per video (integrated mention)$1,244$1,777$2,487
    Channel partner retainer per month$6,169$8,813$12,338
    Estimated total per month (1 sponsored video)$7,988$11,946$16,921
    Estimated total per year$95,855$143.3K$203.1K

    YouTube ad earnings only

    Sponsors, retainers, memberships, products and affiliates excluded

    Modelled 90 days

    $4,190

    Modelled across the latest 90-day period from the channel's estimated monthly views, with cumulative earnings shown from day one to day 90. The graph applies the $3.3 RPM in USD; it excludes sponsors and every other income source, and is not a creator-disclosed payout.

    BanditGames modelled monthly earnings mix

    How the middle estimate is divided across YouTube ads, one integrated sponsorship, and an ongoing channel partnership.

    $11,946modelled per month
    1. YouTube ad revenue11.4%
    2. One integrated sponsorship14.9%
    3. Channel partner retainer73.8%
    #CategoryMonthly valueShare
    1YouTube ad revenue$1,35711.4%
    2One integrated sponsorship$1,77714.9%
    3Channel partner retainer$8,81373.8%

    Planning model only, not disclosed income. The sponsorship slice assumes one sponsored video; the separate ad earnings graph above excludes sponsors and retainers.

    BanditGames is estimated to earn $7,988 to $16,921 a month from ads, one sponsorship and a channel retainer. Test it in the YouTube ad revenue calculator — full methodology below.

    BanditGames growth roadmap

    Estimated subscriber growth, upcoming view milestones and the sponsorship tiers this channel is heading towards, based on its current pace.

    Subscribers per month

    +3,612

    About 383,711 subscribers in 12 months

    Views per month

    +411,082

    Growing about 1.3% per month

    Current sponsor tier

    Established creator

    $2,000 - $6,000 per sponsored video

    Next subscriber milestones

    Estimated time to each milestone at the current pace.

    500,000 subscribers~3.0 years

    Premium deals

    1,000,000 subscribers~7.8 years

    Gold Play Button

    5,000,000 subscribers~18 years

    Household name

    Next view milestones

    Lifetime view targets and when they should land.

    100,000,000 views~5.5 years
    500,000,000 views~17 years
    1,000,000,000 views~22 years

    Next sponsorship tiers

    Typical rates brands pay per sponsored video as BanditGames reaches each subscriber tier.

    Mid-tier partner

    $6,000 - $20,000 per video

    From 500,000 subscribers · ~3.0 years

    Premium partner

    $15,000 - $50,000 per video

    From 1,000,000 subscribers · ~7.8 years

    Flagship partner

    $40,000 - $150K per video

    From 5,000,000 subscribers · ~18 years

    Roadmap figures are estimates modelled from public subscriber, view and upload data. They are not financial advice or guaranteed outcomes.

    How much could BanditGames potentially make from channel memberships?

    We found no public sign that BanditGames has the Join button switched on, so the figures below are what memberships could be worth if they were enabled, not money being earned today. What we can do is model it. The sum is simple: estimated paying members × average membership price, less the 30% YouTube keeps on every membership payment.

    Where memberships appear on YouTube

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    BanditGames

    337.0K subscribers

    Join£
    This is the Join button, sitting next to Subscribe on BanditGames's channel page. When a viewer clicks it they pick a monthly tier and pay through YouTube. That recurring payment is the membership revenue modelled below.
    Typical tier ladder:$4.99/mo$9.99/mo$24.99/mo
    BanditGames membership earningsLowMidHigh
    Members converting from subscribers0.20%0.40%0.76%
    Estimated paying members6741,3482,561
    Average membership price$7.69$7.69$7.69
    Members revenue per month (before YouTube cut)$5,183$10,366$19,694
    Creator keeps after YouTube's 30% cut$3,628$7,256$13,786
    Membership earnings per year$43,538$87,075$165.4K

    The working, step by step

    1. Start with a Gaming benchmark conversion of 0.40% of subscribers paying for a membership.
    2. Adjust for audience size: at 337.0K subscribers we apply a 1× factor, because very large audiences contain far more passive viewers.
    3. Adjust for loyalty: 411.1K monthly views against that subscriber base gives a 1× factor.
    4. That lands on an expected 0.40% conversion, or about 1,348 paying members. The low case halves it, the high case is roughly double, covering the spread seen across real channels.
    5. Price each member at the blended $7.69 average across a standard tier ladder: $4.99 (70% of members), $9.99 (22% of members), $24.99 (8% of members).
    6. Multiply members by price, then take off YouTube's 30% cut to get what BanditGames actually keeps: $7,256 a month in the mid case, or $87,075 a year.

    Until BanditGames switches the Join button on, membership income is zero regardless of the numbers above. Channels that run members-only videos, Discord perks or loyalty badges usually sit at the high end, while channels that enable memberships and never mention them sit below the low case. These are planning estimates from public data, not disclosed earnings, and not financial advice.

    BanditGames channel history

    BanditGames opened its YouTube channel on 5 May 2016, which makes it 10 years and 6 months old. Across that run it has published 311 videos and collected 57.6M lifetime views. YouTube does not publish historic snapshots, so the year by year split below is modelled from those lifetime totals using a standard growth curve.

    Started

    May 2016

    Years active

    10

    Uploads per year

    31

    Lifetime views

    57.6M

    Growth over time

    Dotted lines and faded bars show a projection for next year based on the current pace, not real figures.

    YearViews that yearTotal viewsSubscribersUploads that yearEstimated ad earnings
    2016257.2K257.2K1.5K15(15)$4,321 - $15,741
    2017398.7K655.9K3.8K17(32)$6,698 - $24,400
    2018618.0K1.3M7.5K19(51)$10,381 - $37,820
    2019957.9K2.2M13.1K21(72)$16,092 - $58,621
    20201.5M3.7M21.8K24(96)$24,942 - $90,862
    20212.3M6.0M35.2K27(123)$38,661 - $140.8K
    20223.6M9.6M56.1K30(153)$59,924 - $218.3K
    20235.5M15.1M88.5K33(186)$92,883 - $338.4K
    20248.6M23.7M138.7K37(223)$144K - $524.5K
    202513.3M37.0M216.4K42(265)$223.2K - $812.9K
    202620.6M57.6M337.0K46(311)$345.9K - $1.3M
    2027(projected)20.6M78.1M457.6K46(357)$345.9K - $1.3M

    The strongest stretch on record is 2026, with an estimated 20.6M views and roughly $345.9K to $1.3M in ad revenue for the year.

    Past earnings peaks

    These are the biggest performing uploads we can see for BanditGames, with the ad revenue each one is estimated to have generated.

    • 1 HOUR of Zelda Theories

      1 HOUR of Zelda Theories

      348.0K views · 16 December 2024

      $487 - $1,774

    • Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment - The Story Explained

      Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment - The Story Explained

      327.8K views · 9 November 2025

      $458 - $1,672

    • The Master Sword - Every Appearance EXPLAINED

      The Master Sword - Every Appearance EXPLAINED

      183.1K views · 9 February 2025

      $256 - $933

    • Disturbing Subtext in Ocarina of Time

      Disturbing Subtext in Ocarina of Time

      171.2K views · 18 August 2026

      $239 - $873

    • 1 HOUR of Zelda Theories (Vol. 3)

      1 HOUR of Zelda Theories (Vol. 3)

      149.1K views · 1 March 2025

      $208 - $760

    Lifetime views, subscriber counts and upload dates come straight from YouTube. The yearly split and every earnings figure here are estimates built from public data, not disclosed earnings, and not financial advice.

    Want the full record? See the BanditGames channel history with every report, name change and earnings figure over time.

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    BanditGames YouTube earnings, income and channel analysis: the full guide

    How much does BanditGames make on YouTube per month?

    To answer how much does BanditGames make, Branzly runs the channel's estimated 411.1K monthly views through the same ad revenue calculator used across the site: a Gaming RPM of $1.4-$5.1 from 2026 niche benchmarks, with the headline figure taken at the middle of that range ($3.3), the same RPM used in the home page calculator. That puts BanditGames YouTube ad revenue at roughly $576 to $2,097 per month, or $6,906 to $25,158 per year from AdSense alone.

    RPM is what the channel actually keeps per 1,000 views after YouTube's 45% revenue share, unfilled ad inventory and ad blockers, which is why these BanditGames earnings figures sit far below the advertiser-side CPM quotes you may see elsewhere. Views from Tier 1 countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia pay the most, while Shorts views pay a fraction of long-form RPM.

    How much does BanditGames charge for a sponsorship?

    On top of ad revenue, we assume one integrated-mention sponsorship per month priced on 185.1K average views per video at a Gaming / Entertainment cost-per-view rate of $0.01 with a 0.8× niche multiplier — the identical model in our sponsorship calculator. That suggests a BanditGames sponsored video is worth about $1,244 to $2,487, with a fair midpoint near $1,777.

    Sponsorship pricing follows views and engagement, not subscriber count, so a large channel with a quiet video is still only paid for the views that video earns. Brands asking "how much does it cost to sponsor BanditGames?" should expect dedicated videos to cost two to three times an integrated mention.

    BanditGames brand deals and channel partner retainers

    Channel-level deals work differently again. A retainer is an ongoing fee for a set of deliverables each month, not the sum of every slot the channel could sell, so pricing follows published size bands. With 337.0K subscribers, BanditGames sits in the Mid-tier (100K-500K subs) band, where retainers typically run $4,000 to $15,000 a month. Niche demand, engagement, cadence across 2 uploads a month and how much of the audience watches each upload decide where in that band a deal lands. Spread back across uploads, that adds about $4,406 of value to each video.

    BanditGames net worth and yearly YouTube income

    Put simply, BanditGames YouTube earnings are estimated at roughly $7,988 to $16,921 per month when ad revenue, one sponsored integrated mention and a retainer are combined, or about $95,855 to $203.1K per year. Channels that publish more sponsored videos, sell merchandise or courses, run memberships, or earn affiliate commissions typically make more than this range.

    Net worth estimates for YouTubers like BanditGames usually start from several years of this yearly income, minus taxes, team costs and production spend. Treat any BanditGames net worth figure as a planning range, not a disclosed number.

    Who is BanditGames on YouTube?

    BanditGames (@banditgames) is a gaming YouTube channel that has published 311 videos and accumulated 57,554,533 lifetime views from an audience of 337,000 subscribers. The channel was created in May 2016, which makes it roughly 10 years and 6 months old, and it continues to publish content for viewers interested in gaming topics. In the creator's own words: "Hey everyone, Bandit here. Subscribe to stick around for all the informative video game lore diving nuggets of joy I produce. Trust me. It'll be fun. Cover art by the amazing Raymidius! https://www.instagram.com/raymidius" Branzly analyses BanditGames using public YouTube data so creators, brands and media buyers can understand the channel's size, output and likely earning power before they reach out, benchmark against it, or plan a collaboration.

    How long has BanditGames been active?

    BanditGames has been on YouTube for approximately 10 years and 6 months, starting in May 2016. Across that period the channel has averaged around 31 uploads per year, which gives a useful signal about publishing consistency: channels that maintain a steady cadence typically build stronger session watch time and more predictable sponsorship inventory than channels that upload in bursts. Longevity also matters for advertisers, because an established back catalogue keeps generating views long after each video's launch week. With 311 videos in the library, BanditGames earns a meaningful share of its monthly views from older content rather than from new uploads alone, and that evergreen tail is one reason estimated revenue for gaming channels can stay stable between releases.

    BanditGames subscriber count and audience size

    BanditGames currently has 337,000 subscribers, a figure that places the channel in the established mid-tier tier of YouTube creators. Total channel views stand at 57,554,533, and average views per video sit at approximately 185,063. The ratio of lifetime views to subscribers is about 170.8 views for every subscriber, which indicates a strong reach beyond the subscribed audience, typically driven by search, suggested video placements or Shorts distribution. Branzly estimates recent activity at roughly 411,082 views per month based on the channel's most recent uploads and publishing history, which is the number our ad revenue calculator uses to model earnings.

    Most viewed videos and Shorts on BanditGames

    The most-watched long-form video currently visible for BanditGames is "1 HOUR of Zelda Theories" with 347,975 views. On the Shorts side, "The OoT Remake May CHANGE This😨 #gaming #nintendo #zelda #ocarinaoftime" leads with 37,499 views. Top-performing titles are worth studying because they reveal which hooks, formats and topics the algorithm rewards for this audience. For brands, they also show the realistic ceiling of a sponsored placement: a dedicated integration on a channel of this size will usually land somewhere between the average video performance of 185,063 views and the outliers shown above.

    Estimated BanditGames YouTube earnings

    Based on an estimated 411,082 monthly views and typical gaming CPM ranges, BanditGames could earn roughly $575 to $2,096 per month from YouTube ad revenue, or approximately $6,906 to $25,158 per year. These figures reflect the AdSense share only. Most channels of this size also earn from brand sponsorships, affiliate links, memberships, merchandise and product sales, so total creator income is commonly several times the advertising estimate. Sponsorship value is usually priced per view rather than per thousand impressions, and gaming audiences typically command mid-range rates because of advertiser demand in that vertical.

    What niche and category is BanditGames in?

    Branzly classifies BanditGames under the Gaming category using the channel's description, keywords, topic signals and the language of its best-performing uploads. Category matters more than raw subscriber count when estimating revenue: a gaming channel attracts a specific set of advertisers, and CPMs vary widely between verticals such as finance, software, education, gaming and entertainment. The channel lists US as its primary country, which further shapes its CPM because advertiser spend differs sharply between geographies. Public channel keywords include bandit games, bandit games youtube, game theory, gaming, video games, nintendo, zelda, mario, which supports this classification. Use the Branzly ad revenue, sponsorship and financial freedom calculators to model how a channel like BanditGames converts views into monthly income, sponsorship pricing and long-term wealth.

    How these numbers are produced

    Every figure on this page comes from the public YouTube Data API, refreshed each time BanditGames is searched on Branzly. Subscriber counts, view counts and video counts are reported directly by YouTube. Monthly views are an estimate: YouTube does not publish per-month analytics for channels you do not own, so Branzly reconstructs recent performance from the views of the channel's latest uploads, falling back to lifetime views divided by channel age when recent data is sparse. Revenue ranges are modelled estimates, not disclosed earnings, and actual payouts depend on monetisation status, watch time, ad formats, seasonality, audience geography and YouTube's revenue share. Nothing on this page is financial advice, and Branzly is not affiliated with or endorsed by BanditGames or YouTube.

    Gaming YouTube RPM and CPM explained

    Gaming channels like BanditGames sit in the Gaming RPM bracket. Advertisers pay more for audiences that buy — finance, business and tech pay the highest rates, while entertainment, gaming and music rely on huge view volume. Seasonality matters too: Q4 ad rates commonly run 30–50% higher than January.

    How Branzly estimates BanditGames YouTube earnings

    Every figure on this BanditGames channel earnings report comes from public YouTube Data API statistics — subscribers, lifetime views, video count and recent upload performance — refreshed when the report is opened. Estimates are modelled, not disclosed income, and not financial advice. Want to test your own assumptions? Open the YouTube money calculator or browse brands that already sponsor similar creators in the sponsors directory.

    Estimates only - not financial advice. Branzly is not affiliated with YouTube.

    BanditGames YouTube earnings and subscriber growth: quick answers

    How much does BanditGames earn on YouTube?

    Branzly estimates BanditGames YouTube earnings at roughly $575 to $2,096 per month, or about $6,906 to $25,158 per year from advertising, based on an estimated 411,082 monthly views and typical gaming CPM rates. Sponsorships, affiliate income and merchandise are not included and often exceed ad revenue.

    What is the BanditGames YouTube subscriber growth rate?

    BanditGames has 337,000 subscribers since launching in May 2016. That averages about 33,700 new subscribers per year, or roughly 92 per day across the channel's lifetime. Recent momentum is modelled in the Future projection tab above, where you can adjust the monthly growth assumption yourself.

    How many views does BanditGames get per month?

    Branzly estimates 411,082 views per month for BanditGames, reconstructed from the performance of its most recent uploads. Lifetime views stand at 57,554,533 across 311 videos, averaging about 185,063 views per video.

    What is the most viewed BanditGames video?

    The most viewed video currently visible for BanditGames is "1 HOUR of Zelda Theories" with 347,975 views.

    How much should a brand pay to sponsor BanditGames?

    Sponsorship pricing follows views rather than subscribers. With around 185,063 views per video, a dedicated integration on BanditGames would typically be priced on a cost-per-view basis for the gaming niche. Use the Branzly sponsorship rate calculator to model low, fair and premium rates.

    Researching BanditGames YouTube earnings, BanditGames YouTube subscriber growth, BanditGames YouTube income per month, how much does BanditGames make on YouTube? Every figure here is refreshed from the public YouTube Data API each time this report is opened.

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    $240.5K
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