Long before the lovely ladies of LAN graced our screens via Twitch and Plays.tv, YouTube served as our haven for getting our fix of geek girl goodness. Popular nerd culture video formats such as Let’s Plays, Loot Crate unboxings, and speed runs can all trace their roots back to YouTube, where online audiences eagerly awaited each exciting installment week after week after week. Twitch may have seen a massive rise in popularity as a streaming site for everything related to gaming, cosplay, and Bob Ross, but YouTube still endures as the channel of choice for ongoing content even today.
It should come as no surprise then that there is still a number of enterprising souls who are churning up huge waves on YouTube. These collective queens of content creation continue to charm and enamor us day in and day out with their unique contributions to the worldwide video-verse, and they’re only just getting started. Today we will celebrate our favorite rising YouTube stars and shed a spotlight on the latest and greatest ladies of gaming and geekhood.
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15. Stefanie Joosten - She Really Just Does It All
You may not recognize the name Stefanie Joosten, but if you’re a fan of the Metal Gear franchise of games, you have definitely seen and heard her before! This self-proclaimed otaku served as both the face/body model and voice actress for the character Quiet in Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, a role that immediately and effortlessly elevated her as a hot new force in worldwide gaming culture. Prior to her rise as a gaming goddess, her career consisted mainly of small-time acting and modeling gigs in her home country of the Netherlands. However, Joosten appears to have really come into her own as a gaming industry influencer, appearing as a host and journalist at various international gaming and media events, and even performed “Quiet’s Theme” live at the 2016 Game Awards in Los Angeles. Today, she maintains a YouTube channel where she catalogs her travels and forays into media events, and even streams classic video games on Twitch.
14. Yammy XOX - A Pink-Haired Beauty
This pink-haired British beauty, Yammy XOX, first launched her gaming-focused YouTube channel, ChicksCanGame, in 2011, and has been charming audiences ever since. Her main games of choice are Minecraft and Sims 4, both of which spawned her most popular video series formats, the 100 Baby Challenge (Sims 4) and Crazy Craft 3.0 (Minecraft). Other games she’s played on video and stream include Call of Duty, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Garry’s Mod, and a variety of flash, horror, and mobile games. In addition to her solo shenanigans, Yammy is also known for teaming up with other gaming streamers and YouTubers for collaborative playthroughs of various titles. Chief among her friends list are LDShadowLady, Dangthatsalongname, Smallishbeans, Seapeekay, and Joey Graceffa. She even formed her own gaming clan, the Pixel Pact, with LDShadowLady, Vengelfe, MittyMoxx, and others.
13. Amy Lee33 - Crafting Her Way Into Your Heart
Though her channel could still be considered young at only 4 years of activity, Amy Lee33 already boasts an impressive online following, having amassed 500,000 subscribers within her first year and a half of being a YouTuber. Since then, that number has ballooned to over 1 million subscribers to date, and it’s not hard to see why. Her claim to fame is her Minecraft-focused videos and streams, with her appearances and collaborations with fellow creator Stampylongnose in the renowned “Stampy’s Lovely World” standing out among her achievements as a devoted Minecrafter. Her notable contributions to Stampy’s Lovely World include the Lovely Jubbley Love Love Petals, as well as having planted the first rose in Funland, which still stands there today as a testament to Amy’s endeavors.
12. BrizzyVoices - A Woman Of Many Voices
Gamer, voice actress, cosplayer, nerd knowledge extraordinaire, BrizzyVoices does it all! That’s no exaggeration either; between voice acting, cosplay tutorials, daily vlogs, and unboxing/haul videos, it’s hard to think of something that Brizzy hasn’t done yet. A majority of Brizzy’s videos focus on her talents as a voice impressionist and actress, and cover everything from musical performances, parodies, full cast/series impressions, and her famous “MAKE ‘EM SAY IT” challenges. Her most popular videos include “Voice ALL the Original Pokémon” where she does her best impressions of all 151 Pokémon from Generation I, and “After Ever After (Jon Cozart Disney Cover)” where she performs a multi-part song while cosplaying as Disney princesses Pocahontas, Arielle, Belle, and Jasmine. Other voice impression videos have featured characters from Overwatch, Nickelodeon cartoons, and even other YouTubers.
11. Lunity - A Beautiful Songbird
While it isn’t uncommon for musical artists on YouTube to perform song covers as part of their repertoire, Lunity takes it to another level. Rather than stick with the original lyrics and arrangements of today’s most popular songs, Lunity turns them into parody covers and changes their lyrics to reflect the actual gaming experiences of League of Legends players. The catchy radio-friendly hooks and way-too-relatable lyrics are a surprisingly entertaining combination, and it certainly helps that Lunity has the voice and heavenly looks of an angel. Every real life moment from hopping into Duo Queue with someone special (“Duo With You,” a parody of Carly Rae Jepsen’s “I Really Like You”) to dealing with trolls in bad games (“Blame Me,” a parody of Ariana Grande’s “Break Free”) is beautifully and hilariously captured by this key-smashing songbird, and players will certainly find solace from the in-game saltiness by listening to Lunity’s music.
10. Strawburry17 - From YouTuber to TV Host
From music maker to geek queen to Disney XD hostess, Meghan Camarena a.k.a. Strawburry17 is a prime example of what passion, persistence, and personality can accomplish. She started her YouTube career in 2009 as a musician, performing covers of Owl City, He Is We, and even trending songs like “I’m A Gummy Bear” alongside her brother and friends. While Meghan’s penchant for performance garnered her a large devoted following early on, it wasn’t until she began vlogging in 2010 through her IRL channel “Lifeburry” that she found her stride as an influential YouTube persona. Through Lifeburry, she would share her daily activities with her fans (“Burries”) and allowed audiences to tag along in her journey to follow her passion and build up her career. It wasn’t long before her efforts payed off, as she saw breakthrough success through her inclusion in The Amazing Race 22 & 24, a role on web series Video Game High School, and eventually landing into her current role as a hostess for Disney XD.
9. Nicki Taylor - Her Voice Is As Beautiful As Her Face
California-based crooner Nicki Taylor is more than just a pretty face. She is also the showstopping voice behind two of the most famous songs in League of Legends history: “Here Comes Vi,” the intro song for the eponymous steam-powered punch girl, and “Worlds Collide,” the acclaimed theme of the 2015 League of Legends Season 5 World Championship Finals. A capable artist in her own right, Nicki also wrote and recorded her own original songs, which can be heard on her YouTube channel, and has collaborated with other notable music nerds in the League community, including Lunity, Instalok, and Falconshield. Her recent videos have documented her travels to Japan, Mexico, and PAX East, performing live at various gaming events, and highlights from her gameplay Twitch streams.
8. MittyMoxx - Our Favorite Mermaid
This green-haired gamer and makeup artist began her YouTube career in 2011 with coverage of her visit to Minecon, and she has quickly grown into a beloved member of the Minecraft community. Mitty’s videos consist of playthroughs and commentaries on her adventures in Minecraft and The Sims, including a whimsical soap opera-esque series called “Wifey-Craft,” wherein she engages in a story of “Minecraft marriage” with fellow Minecraft maniacs Sly, ImmortalHD, and Rachelkip. She is also part of the Pixel Pact formed by Yammy XOX and LDShadowLady. Aside from gaming, Mitty also shows off her sick makeup artistry in her videos, having created stunning looks for formal, fun, and fantastical occasions. Recently, Mitty started another channel, “Mr. Mitty,” which focuses on fashion, beauty, and DIY projects.
7. AshleyMariee - Slaying The Instagram Game
While this siren certainly slays the selfie game on Twitter and Instagram, AshleyMariee is best known for her variety gaming channels on YouTube and Twitch, as well as her irresistable charm and refreshing sense of transparency in her videos. The sheer breadth of her portfolio is its own tour de force, covering everything from Let’s Plays, Mod Showcases, Q&A’s, singing, and travel vlogs. Ashley’s games library is just as immense, with PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, Minecraft, Overwatch, Dead By Daylight, and Dream Daddy comprising the content of her recent videos. But the prominent feature of Ashley’s channel is her “Q&A Saturdays,” where she steps away from the games and gets real with her viewers. Attentive audiences are allowed an inside look into Ashley’s life and mind, and experience Ashley’s genuineness for themselves.
6. Vixella - A Vivacious Violet-Haired Beauty
The vivacious violet-haired video gamer Vixella is a renowned player of The Sims 4, and hosts a variety of Sims-related videos on her YouTube channel. She made her debut on Christmas Eve of 2013 with her holiday-themed offering “The Sims 3: Create A Sim | Christmas Inspired,” and her content is centered mainly on Let’s Plays, character creation, and build/playthrough challenges. Her vibrant fashion sense and even more vibrant personality breathe new life into her Sims videos, adding extra flair to her playthroughs of speed builds, Parenthood, and Legacy Challenges. Her earlier Sims uploads also feature the 100 Baby Challenge, various Let’s Builds, Disney Legacy, and Custom Content showcases. Other game titles that grace Vixella’s video library include Minecraft, Farmville, Roblox, Pokémon, and Animal Crossing.
5. Alodia Gosiengfiao - A Filipina Beauty
Quezon City’s queen of cosplay has certainly stepped up her game over the years, rising to new heights as an advocate for player and game industry development in Asian countries, as well as an international influencer who represents Eastern gaming and media culture. Alodia has already established herself as a household name in the Philippines, and is quickly approaching that same level of renown in cosplay and gaming communities all over the world. Her YouTube channel is both a monument to her achievements as a creator and a living snapshot of her personal growth, and showcases her cosplay work, worldly travels, and appearances at media events in various countries. While many know her as a huge fan of DotA 2, she has recently shown love for League of Legends, Final Fantasy, and Horizon Zero Dawn.
4. LDShadowLady - Her Personality’s As Colorful As Her Hair
Deriving her name from her Xbox gamertag, LDShadowLady first showed up in the YouTube scene as a Call of Duty player in 2010. Soon after, she expanded her video game repertoire with her introduction to Minecraft in 2011, where her channel received a significant boost in subscribers following her appearance on YouTuber ZackScottGames’ personal Minecraft server. Known for her various serial videos including “Let’s Play Minecraft,” “Minecraft Singleplayer,” and “Shadowcraft 1&2,” LDShadowLady has firmly established herself as one of the top Minecraft players and personalities in the United Kingdom, with her current subscribers numbering over 3 million. Though she eventually integrated MMORPGs, horror games, and FPS titles into her videos, she first and foremost remains as one of the most colorful and lovable mistresses of Minecraft.
3. OMGitsfirefoxx - This Girl’s Foxy
Though she is relatively new to the YouTube scene, OMGitsfirefoxx saw early success as a gamer and vlogger due her recurring role on the 2014 Minecraft Let’s Play series, “Mianite,” which she hosted alongside CaptainSparklez, ii_Jericho_ii, and Syndicate. She went on to find further success through streaming on Twitch and posting videos on YouTube, and in addition to Minecraft, she has also recently played Overwatch and Counterstrike: Global Offensive. Aside from gaming, her streams also feature creative sessions where she makes art using perler beads. Among her most noteworthy achievements are inclusion on the Forbes “30 Under 30” list in 2016, being named the Most Followed Female On Twitch by Guinness World Records 2017: Gaming Edition, and hosting the 2017 SXSW Gaming Awards in Austin, TX.
2. Pterodactylsftw - She’ll Beat You In LoL Any Day
One of the most prolific solo gamers of the Team Dignitas family, this dino-titled diva has had quite an amazing journey to where she is now. Pterodactylsftw began as a casual League of Legends fan who struck up an unexpected friendship with Dignitas’ former star League player Scarra at a convention. This chance encounter led to Team Dignitas inviting her to join as a standalone Counterstrike streamer, where she reached the rank of Supreme Master: First Class in 2015. In 2016, Pterodactylsftw achieved yet another top placement, this time as a Junkrat and Roadhog main in Overwatch, where she ranked #77 in the world for competitive play. Though her YouTube presence is derived mainly from the main Team Dignitas channel, she nonetheless continues to represent gaming prowess and excellence on behalf of her team.
1. KayPea - A Canadian Beauty
While this Canada-based League of Legends streamer certainly needs no introduction, we can’t help but gush over KayPea anyways. She got her start as a League streamer under the banner of Siv Industries in 2014, but left in 2016 to strike out her own path. Finding her stride as a solo queue extraordinaire, KayPea began featuring the sickest and silliest moments of her gaming streams as montage videos on YouTube, and now regularly posts highlight reels of narrow escapes, clutch objective steals, and skillful/accidental kills and outplays. Though most high-ranking solo queue players eventually get picked up by gaming organizations to play professionally, KayPea has enjoyed a considerable amount of success as a one-woman act, and continues to enchant fans with her explosive personality, charming facial expressions, and entertaining League gameplay. There is no denying KayPea’s formidable presence within the online gaming realm, and she easily tops our list for rising YouTubers that you should be watching NOW!
Your music is amazing. You have some very talented artists. I wish you the best of success.
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