REport: A Wild Third Channel Appears!
Added 2021-03-13 12:12:21 +0000 UTCHeyJ, everyone! Super sorry to leave you in the dark about some of the massive changes going on (we literally were deciding several within the past 48 hours!)
We concluded, thanks in part to The Stupendium sharing some rough metrics with us, that uploading every Friday on RE indeed led to a stigma against us in the algorithm -- YouTube has literally classified Random Encounters as more or less a "behind the scenes" channel that occasionally uploads a music video... and why wouldn't they, when 3 out of 4 videos we upload tend to be special features? That definitely impacted their willingness to share us with the nearly 4 million subscribers we have, though, who (YouTube has observed) don't make a steady habit of watching behind the scenes videos online as often as other gaming or music content. Awkward situation, but it unfortunately makes sense for an unfeeling machine. >_<
We'll be monitoring the situation over the next several months, and I've reached out to some other YouTubers (like MatPat!) for further advice. For now, though, this will clear some "misunderstandings" with the algorithm, we hope, and also free us up further to focus on producing musicals. We set out ten years ago to make video game musicals, and we've since posted a TON of other content... but RE is still designed for bringing games and characters to life through fun music, and we're excited to emphasize that again on the main channel. :)
And, of course, still spend time with fans each week on REplayed, while sharing bonus material periodically on RExtra for anyone still seeking a glimpse behind the scenes at RE. Not that we won't keep showing you some of that (unedited) here on Patreon! ;)
Beard Salute!
~AJ
Comments
Huh. Kinda forgot I labeled those...
Random Encounters
2021-03-17 10:57:02 +0000 UTCGoing to also say that the new track seems like it'll be for Friday Night Funkin'. Mostly based on the recent rise in popularity, the back and forth in the track, as well as two tracks named "Boyfriend" and "Parents".
2021-03-17 10:54:12 +0000 UTCWe will be connecting with winners through email for the RE challenge. We've done enough instagram and twitter specific things, we wanted to widen this one out a little. - Gwen
Random Encounters
2021-03-14 03:48:05 +0000 UTCPossibly! For now, I think the intention is to have a voice-chat any time there is a main channel musical. :) - Gwen
Random Encounters
2021-03-14 03:47:00 +0000 UTCGotta say, the new music really reminded of another one that I enjoy listening to. But it IS pretty catchy.. it reminds me of like a runaway chase scene. But I don’t even know what game is the music for really.. it could be a game that I don’t even know XD. And I also need to find some spare time on my hands so that I can participate in the challenge.. being a graduating student is getting difficult these days :’D Edit: So I listened to the music for probably too many times now. And I gotta have to agree with Cat here. I think it's for Friday Night Funkin'. The way the music is played reminded me of how the game does the soundtrack for FNF, and even the instruments speak for itself as well. But I may be overlooking this too much XD
scarletfeisty
2021-03-13 17:35:18 +0000 UTCI have a quick question. I'd assume you will be connecting with winners through social media, but what if they don't have social media? Would you be willing to connect through email, or Discord, or something similar? Also... Friday Night Funkin' musical? (going off the music) You said it would be difficult to add words to it...
Cat and Books are Life
2021-03-13 17:15:07 +0000 UTCYou know I don’t really care about what the game is, we can already tell it’s going to be amazing because it started with PRETTY COLORS
2021-03-13 17:11:14 +0000 UTCMy guess for the new song is splatoon. The first part gave me if I was an inkling vibes. The rest of it it sounds like Cali and mari singing. Plus splatoon 3 was announced a couple weeks ago.
Lacey Derr
2021-03-13 16:49:00 +0000 UTCAwesome! Stuff here! With the music you showed us, at first I got Legend of Zelda vibes. Bc it sounded like the Ocarina of Time in the background for like the main melody but the more I listened to it, I realize that it may be too upbeat and energetic to be a LoZ song. So I’m not quite sure! I’m curious as to what it could be when it releases!
ZakPak
2021-03-13 14:22:53 +0000 UTCWow, this was a chonky REport with so many awesome-sounding updates! Also, I think that it does sound kind of like an over-the-top stealth game. (sidenote, I wonder what your take on the Hitman series would be 👀) Also, super quick question. You mentioned that you might be able to make roughly 3 extra musicals a year. Does that mean more Patreon VCs with AJ? 💜
Rachel A
2021-03-13 14:02:55 +0000 UTCThe music’s giving off kind of a tense/ mission vibe. My first thought was hand simulator for some reason but that’s wrong. Can’t wait for the challenge to start.
Rebecca Scowcroft
2021-03-13 13:54:04 +0000 UTCI've never not seen a video on RE (it didn't notify me today about the bloopers haha!) But I saw it anyway. I love that music I have no clue what game it's for lol hmmmm... I will think while I'm at work and get back to you guys here. P.S. I was kinda worried that the side content would stop but oh how wrong I was and I couldn't be more glad it's staying!
Squeebers
2021-03-13 12:53:22 +0000 UTCyay, i love behind the scenes stuff. i have never not had a video shown to me, i guess im lucky with that
Sam the Scotsman
2021-03-13 12:42:49 +0000 UTC
