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23 Simple Gaming Video Ideas to Level-up Your Content in 2026
Check out easy gaming video ideas you can try out today to get more views, keep people watching longer, and grow your gaming channel.
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What is VFX in Video Editing? (A Creator’s Guide to VFX Animations)
Bring eye-catching visuals to your edits the easy way by learning about VFX animations, including how creators use them to elevate their content.
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Uppbeat’s Creators to Watch in 2026
Take a look at the TikTokers, YouTubers and Instagrammers we're tipping for big things in the year ahead with Uppbeat's Creators to Watch in 2026 list.
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The Uppload #12: The Year in Trends
2025's final deep dive into the latest creator news, featuring this year's defining trends, the battle between human creativity and AI, and a fresh new look for Uppbeat.
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Designing the New Uppbeat: Championing Human Creativity
See how Uppbeat's changed and how the platforms is more aligned with the way you create than ever before.
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The Uppload #11: Is Vlogmas dead?
A festive deep dive into the latest creator news and trends. Featuring the future of Vlogmas, the eco-trends shaking up Black Friday and all-new Christmas collections.
The Uppload
The Uppload #10: A Spell For YouTube Success
A spooky round up of the latest creator news, featuring some scarily good content and haunted music collections.
The Monthly Cut
The Monthly Cut: 5 Creators Connecting Through Content
In October 2025's issue of The Monthly Cut, Kevin E shares five creators who connect with their audience through inspiring content.
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The Uppload #9: The Big Birthday Issue
A celebration of The Uppload's first birthday, with new Uppbeat features and 4 tips from the iconic channel, Chicken Shop Date.
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The Monthly Cut: 5 Masters of Storytelling
In our September '25 edition of The Monthly Cut, Kevin E shares five creators who have inspired him with their unique ways of seeing the world.
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The Uppload #8: Creators Go Back to School
The latest creator news and trending content, featuring content ideas for the new academic year and YouTube's AI misstep.
The Monthly Cut
The Monthly Cut: 5 Creators To Inspire You To Get Started
In The Montly Cut, Uppbeat Partner Kevin E shares five creators that inspire him. For August 25, he's chosen people who didn't wait for perfection to get started.
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The Uppload #7: Why Creators Are Flocking to Substack
A round up of what’s trending in the creator space, with a breakdown on Substack, the price of virality and AI workflows.
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What We Learned at VidCon 2025: 7 Lessons Every Creator Needs to Hear!
Learn how to improve your content and keep people watching for longer with lessons from the best creators taken from VidCon 2025 in Anaheim.
The Uppload
The Uppload #6: 3 Takeaways From VidCon 2025
Get the lowdown on what’s trending in the creator space, with key insights from VidCon 2025, the enduring power of podcasts and Emma Chamberlain's coffee collab.
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2025’s Biggest Music Trends on YouTube and Social Media
See which genres content creators have been searching and downloading the most to get ahead of 2025's biggest music trends.
The Uppload
The Uppload #5: The Future of Your Explore Page
The latest creator news and trending content, featuring the legacy of Outdoor Boys and tips for winning at short-form content.
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30 ways to make the most of Uppbeat: Free, Essentials or Creator?
Streamline your creative process with tips on how to use Uppbeat to find the perfect music and sound effects for your videos.
The Uppload
The Uppload #4: Grand Theft Auto Meets the Silver Screen
Get the lowdown on what’s trending in the creator space, with the rise of YouTube golf, Beast Games season 2 and the future of Facebook.
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