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PewDiePie built a media empire strictly off playing on camera

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Screaming dramatically at a monitor while playing independent titles created a wildly unprecedented level of modern internet fame. Traditional media executives are still completely baffled that high production value cannot compete with raw amateur reactions.

PewDiePie built a media empire strictly off playing on camera
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