Joe Raysinger

Let me be crystal clear: If you are a creator of any size in 2026 who would like to be offered paid opportunities, early access, codes, or products sent to you... ...yet still lack a public-facing way for brands to reach out... You are being skipped. I understand privacy, but believe me, you're missing more than you realize.

A few notes to the many folks who participate in gaming video creation and live streaming: 1) You are free to do a video review of any game at any time. The mentality that you need to be first for the views is dated. This also doesn't keep you away from engaging with developers. 2) Lurkit, Keymailer, and Keyseeder exist and offer options for folks. If you're a variety streamer this is a great place for free keys 3) I've said it 1000 times but an easy way to contact you is the way to more deals and access. There are plenty of scammers out there - I know that and it's ok to be defensive, but most of the time it's agencies handling contact. 4) Think 6 months ahead. Example If Final Fantasy Revelations is on your coverage list, then you should have some history with similar titles, or games in the franchise history. Don't wait to do a playthrough the week prior and expect to get access. They are making those lists now 5) Ask. Even if it's a no, it's not a no forever. If there is no public place to ask, tweet em. Someone will forward it. 6) If a brand or agency is asking you for your subscriber numbers, or saying you need to have a "minimum of 10,000 followers" they are a bunch of rookies. Anyone who knows what they are doing knows that subscribers and followers don't dictate success. We all have tools to look at your data and social as far back as ten years, if you have a media or price card it makes your life easier 7) If you're not a career creator and you're hear having a good time: ignore this shit. Enjoy your community, play what you want, don't sweat the grind. 8) Remember brands need you. They spend hours and millions of dollars convincing YOU to play their games. They spent 6 figures to pay the top talent to get attention. Your the ones who built your community, make them work to earn the right to access it. 9) Last one: Review and preview content isn't all you can make. I have 30 I unposted videos about what each main character would be eating in that world. It's content that works for me. Do what works for you. As insane as gaming is right now, the releases and updates aren't slowing down. Make sure you're ready to capitlize on it.