What happened with Machinima Respawn?
Due to budget cuts at Machinima, the lack of views of the newer programming on Respawn in later years, and the departure of Scott Robison, Shaun Hutchinson and Adam Montoya along with Scott Fisher, Machinima Respawn was discontinued, not having been active since February 22, 2015.
Why is machinima gone?
Machinima was shut down because AT as well as WarnerMedia wanted to consolidate some of its digital assets. Instead of keeping up Machinima’s content, the executives figured that it would be better to move the videos into separate entities, such as Rooster Teeth, under Otter Media’s helm.
What happened to machinima videos?
On January 18, rumours began circulating on social media that Machinima, one of YouTube’s biggest multi-channel networks, was dead. Visitors to the network discovered that its entire library of gaming-related videos had been set to private, rendering every single video inaccessible.
How much money did machinima make?
The company already was a major investor. Machinima generated about $25 million in revenue last year. It has raised nearly $98 million from several funding rounds, including one that Time Warner led last year for $24 million. Other investors included Redpoint Ventures, MK Capital and Allen DeBevoise.
Did SeaNanners quit?
Adam ‘SeaNanners’ Montoya left the internet in 2018 after “the darkest year” of his life, with no guarantee he would ever return. But now in 2020 he has made a surprise return to YouTube, and explained the real reasons behind why he was gone for so long.
Who was the oldest YouTuber?
The 86-year old pensioner from England, Peter Oakley, created his own YouTube channel during its early days on Aug. 5, 2006, to be exact.
Who is the youngest pro gamer?
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the youngest ever professional gamer is Victor De Leon III, who signed a contract in 2005 aged seven. Now in his 20s, he plays under the username Lil Poison. He got his big break for his prowess playing Halo – which he started aged just four.
Who is the longest lasting YouTube channel?
Subscribers
| Record Name | Record | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Fastest YouTube Channel to hit 1,000 Subscribers | 13 days | Syterity |
| Slowest YouTube Channel to hit 1,000 Subscribers | 2009-2021 | Ordixe TV |
| Longest streak as most subscribed YouTube channel | 2050 days | PewDiePie |
| Longest total time as most subscribed YouTube channel | 2063 days | PewDiePie |
How much does PewDiePie make?
The Money Nation estimates give PewDiePie an average salary of $12 million per year, which equates to an hourly rate for a 40-hour week of $3.400 per hour.