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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.

Frozenbyte

Frozenbyte

Apr 21, 2021

Frozenbyte allows YouTube monetization with specific conditions.

Gameloft

Gameloft

Apr 21, 2021

Currently researching.

High Moon Studios

High Moon Studios

Apr 22, 2021

I have yet to find an official statement from High Moon Studios or its parent company, Activision, but they also develop a lot of games for licensed properties that would likely still require additional permissions from the rights holders.

Insomniac Games

Insomniac Games

Apr 21, 2021

Insomniac Games used to have a page regarding YouTube monetization but it has since been deleted after being acquired by Sony Interactive Entertainment.

Koei Tecmo Games

Koei Tecmo Games

Apr 21, 2021

Currently researching.

LucasArts

LucasArts

Apr 21, 2021

LucasArts no longer exists as a development company, but the rights for the games still belong to their parent companies. Particularly, Star Wars, which belongs to Disney. Just face it, you're not goint to get approval from Disney to monetize your videos.

Galactic Cafe

Galactic Cafe

Apr 21, 2021

There is no recent information from Galactic Cafe, but a now-deleted page on the website indicated that the creator of The Stanley Parable approved of YouTube monetization.

Gearbox Software

Gearbox Software

Apr 22, 2021

Currently researching

Humble Bundle

Humble Bundle

Apr 21, 2021

Currently researching.

Jackbox Games

Jackbox Games

Apr 22, 2021

Jackbox games allows monetization through live streaming (but not paid access, including Twitch Subscriber streams). No such policies for on demand videos.

Konami

Konami

Apr 22, 2021

I have yet to find an official statement from Konami.

Mojang

Mojang

Apr 21, 2021

Despite Xbox Game Studios having rules for monetization, Mojang (specifically for Minecraft) has its own set of rules. 

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