Let's face it, Minecraft is one of the most popular game ever. This leads to multiple YouTubers playing Minecraft to monetise their channel.
In this article, I will be sharing some of my favourite (and used to be my favourite) Minecraft YouTuber!
I played Minecraft because YouTubers played it. And who's the first YouTuber I watch?
The first YouTube gamer, of course, no other than PewDiePie. Through him, I was introduced to his close pal jacksepticeye who also started playing Minecraft because of him.
YouTube instantly recognises my passion for Minecraft and suggested a plethora of other Minecraft YouTubers. Some of them include Australian YouTubers: Lazarbeam, muselk, Crayator and BazzaGazza.
Then came a channel that I remain loyal to till this day: the OG Minecrafter, DanTDM.
Update: I've also started watching Hermitcraft! Read my blog post on what's Hermitcraft and why Hermitcraft is the ideal SMP to watch!
Let's walk through my commentary of each series. Starting with the big gun:
PewDiePie's Minecraft the Series
I actually enjoyed the first half of his Minecraft series—when he's actually playing it *right*. How he started from common Minecraft beginner mistakes, a much simpler house, a more innocent goal per episode: a light-hearted journey, as an overall.
They were only virtual components!
What attracted me the most is his commitment to his pets. Believe it or not, PewDiePie had me (and his other 10 million viewers) emotionally attached to his pets.
Yes, I was heartbroken when his horses, Joergen I and II died. And yes, I panicked when his dog Sven was sucked underwater: I even cheered when it finally made it to the surface.
Although they were only virtual components!
His playthrough is now unnecessary shouting and inaudible, illegible grunts.
Unfortunately, that's the extent of my liking to his series. Very quickly, PewDiePie's playthrough changed to a twisted version that he started nitpicking and harassing certain mobs and villagers—for no apparent reason.
I know this is just a game but I don't find the need for behaving like this.
Lately, his style evolved to simply annoying. His playthrough is now unnecessary shouting and inaudible grunts. For the sake of the moments I truly enjoy in his earlier episodes, I'll rate his series 6/10.
From him, I was introduced to his good friend:
Irish YouTuber, jacksepticeye's Minecraft
The distinctive feature I notice in Jacksepticeye is that he is more eloquent and expressive. This made his playthrough more cohesive: (amateur) gaming accompanied by genuine thoughts, big vocabularies and precise syntax.
His approach to building in Minecraft is more pragmatic, which is to my preference too.
The only thing I can complain about is his slow progress in Minecraft. It was quite evident he lost interest in Minecraft quite early on and with other games coming up, he put off his Ender Dragon fight for months.
All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed his series despite lesser adventure and achievements. With his expressive and rich syntax, I think he'll make a good commentator and reviewer. Solid 8/10!
Aussie YouTuber, LazarBeam
He's an Australian YouTuber, known mostly for Fortnite. That being said, it's obvious he only played Minecraft (seriously) as the springboard to further monetising his channel.
His Minecraft niche is to defeat the Ender Dragon, Minecraft's main boss in six episodes. To do this, he progressed Minecraft mostly off-camera, which I think is a pity because they show a player's development.
Nevertheless, he's a good gamer, kept to his words and defeated the dragon heroically. I actually learned all the tips of defeating the Ender Dragon from his video:
He's a fan of dirty jokes, in which he cleverly camouflage it in a—"friendlier" way? Immature, yes, though in some way hilarious. Not to my liking, but at least not irritating.
Apart from these, I would love to see more meaningful Minecraft videos, though I think it's very less likely. 7/10!
About his other Aussie mates:
Muselk, Crayator and BazzaGazza
Similar to LazarBeam, they played Minecraft to popularise their channel (although it didn't work that well for Crayator and BazzaGazza). The three initially played together, but the last two bailed and so muselk had to embark on his quest by himself.
Unfortunately, their Minecraft journey is more of bits and pieces rather than a continuous storyline. Crayator and BazzaGazza's Minecraft collaboration videos are beyond exhilarating. I have a very good laugh, so do check them out!
I will not rate them since these aren't exactly a series, but 10/10 for the iconic duo though!
Last but not least, my favourite Minecraft YouTuber:
The Diamond Minecart, or DanTDM: the OG Minecrafter and YouTuber
Yes. DanTDM, formerly known as Dan The Diamond Minecraft is a British YouTuber with several Guinness World Records for his Minecraft videos.
He's clever in making this game his niche: his mod reviews and his very own Diamond Dimension establishes him further as an OG Minecraft YouTuber.
He has survived Minecraft Hardcore for 700+ in-game days
I have compiled the reasons why he's my favourite (and the best example of) Minecraft YouTuber:
1. He plays Minecraft properly and advancing the game progressively in Minecraft Hardcore.
Yes, you read it right: Minecraft Hardcore, the mode where you only have *one life*. If you die, no respawn. Everything that you worked hard on in the world will just be—gone.
Just like in real life.
At the time of writing, he has survived Minecraft Hardcore for 700+ in-game days with numerous achievement unlocked, including the secret achievement (also the most difficult achievement ever):
2. He treated every mob fair and square.
There are occasional casual teasing to spice up the ambience, but overall, he treated every entity with respect. A gentleman as always, Dan!
3. His series stays true to the definition of "playthrough".
Everyone can easily follow his journey, be it a heroic act or a silly mistake...
*or grave mistakes LOL*
STILL! They are set in a light-hearted mood yet still entertaining to watch. His reactions and gameplay are genuine, not pretentious. Which brings us to the final point:
4. His channel is children-friendly!
And therefore, no cursing and inappropriate jokes. Sure, YouTubers are free to express themselves; just that DanTDM took a more welcoming (and gentleman) approach.
I'll say his style is the benchmark of a well-balanced YouTuber! Minecraft players of varying gaming objectives can definitely identify themselves in his gameplay because that is just how inclusive his videos are.
Adventurous players, all about slaying? Tick.
Creative players, all about building? In survival mode, no cheating? Double tick.
Combination of all the above? That's DanTDM's Minecraft Hardcore to ya'll.
How much to rate him? 9.5/10! I leave out the remaining 0.5 because he didn't include his OG Minecraft characters into the Hardcore world, haha!
*Even a slight nod to a certain doctor and dog will do, Dan*
Want to progress Minecraft? Again, DanTDM's Hardcore series.
Want a completely unique Minecraft adventure? DanTDM's Diamond Dimension.
In conclusion: yes, DanTDM all the way!
Afterword
Thank you for still reading! Follow my Minecraft journey here on my blog, or on my Instagram as well. Have any comments or thoughts? Write to me, I welcome every constructive and meaningful conversation. Till then, see you!
Signing out,
mypassion.mythoughts
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