| Metric | IGN | PrestonPlayz |
|---|---|---|
| Est. monthly revenue | $24.4K–$171K | $43.7K–$350K |
| Est. yearly revenue | $293K–$2.1M | $525K–$4.2M |
| Per long-form video | $209–$1,670 | $6,940–$55,500 |
| Subscribers | 20M | 17.9M |
| Est. monthly views | 214.6M | 87.4M |
| Shorts share of views | 82% | 0% |
| Videos | 185,181 | 1,222 |
| Category | Gaming | Gaming |
| RPM (per 1,000 views) | $0.5–$4 | $0.5–$4 |
Where does the gap come from?
- IGN gets more views (214.6M vs 87.4M for PrestonPlayz) yet earns less: where the views come from and what kind they are matters.
- 82% of IGN's views come from Shorts (PrestonPlayz: 0%). Shorts pay far less per 1,000 views than long-form videos.
Sponsorships, memberships, Super Thanks, merchandise and other income are not included. The real total is often higher than ad revenue alone.
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Who earns more, IGN or PrestonPlayz?
PrestonPlayz earns an estimated $43.7K–$350K a month from YouTube ads, about 2× IGN's estimated $24.4K–$171K.
How many subscribers do IGN and PrestonPlayz have?
IGN has about 20M subscribers and PrestonPlayz about 17.9M. Revenue depends on views, not subscribers.
Figures are estimates based on public YouTube data; actual revenue may differ. Methodology →