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YouTube Gaming Monetization List

I started this list as a reference back when I was eligible for a partnership on YouTube and had the ability to monetize my gaming videos but it easily became the most popular page on my website. I'll try to keep this as updated as I can but this started with me sharing my personal experiences and research on these games several years ago and I no longer need to do so since I can't monetize my videos anymore. Still, hopefully, you will find it useful. I'll also indicate if it's safe to stream a game in a "Subscriber-Only" Twitch stream.

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First of all, please read the important information page before you continue before you use this as a definitive resource for determining if you can monetize your videos. Secondly, make sure you click on the cover art or "read more details" for each developer and publisher to see more details and the sources of where I got that information.

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In regards to this page, feel free to contact me if there's something I'm missing that you want me to add or if anything has changed since I posted it and needs to be updated.

 

Note: I'm currently in the process of completely revamping this part of my website from scratch so it is currently a work-in-progress and some of the data may be inaccurate or there may be issues with the design. I will remove this notice once I'm happier with where this project is at.

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Update: by request, I've added a bullet point breakdown on each page for respective video policies. I ask that you still read through the full policies as well as doing your own research as I've indicated above and in the "important information" page.

11 Bit Studios

11 Bit Studios

Apr 21, 2021

No video policy is available from 11 Bit Studios, but may be different for each developer of games published by the studio. Monetization is allowed for the game Moonlighter.

505 Games

505 Games

Apr 21, 2021

505 Games allows YouTube monetization of any games that are already released. There are no limitations preventing Twitch Subscriber streams.

Activision Blizzard

Activision Blizzard

Apr 21, 2021

Blizzard Entertainment has their own rules regarding YouTube monetization. There is no information available for Activision. Activision Blizzard does not have an official statement.

BANDAI NAMCO

BANDAI NAMCO

Apr 21, 2021

Aside from a Twitter post, I have not found any statements from Bandai Namco regarding YouTube monetization.

Blizzard Entertainment

Blizzard Entertainment

Apr 21, 2021

Blizzard allows monetizing YouTube videos with specific requirements but does not allow Twitch Subscriber streams.

Bungie

Bungie

Apr 21, 2021

Bungie allows YouTube monetization with specific conditions. There are no limitations preventing Twitch Subscriber streams.

2K Games

2K Games

Apr 21, 2021

2K Games allows YouTube monetization with specific conditions.

Activision

Activision

Apr 21, 2021

I have yet to find an official statement from Activision. Their sister company, Blizzard Entertainment, has their own conditions.

Atlus

Atlus

Apr 21, 2021

Currently researching.

Bethesda

Bethesda

Apr 21, 2021

Bethesda's video policy is now follows that of their parent company, Xbox Game Studios.

Blue Isle Studios

Blue Isle Studios

Apr 21, 2021

Blue Isle Studios allows YouTube monetization of any games that are already released. There are no limitations preventing Twitch Subscriber streams.

CD Projekt Red

CD Projekt Red

Apr 21, 2021

CD Projekt Red allows YouTube monetization with specific requirements.

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