Competitor Intel
ReadyDeep profiles on 8 CS2/gambling creators. Content gap analysis, automated weekly tracker, stolen-ideas strategy.
CS2 Gambling Content β Competitor Intelligence System
A comprehensive competitive analysis and tracking system for CS2 gambling/case opening YouTube content creators.
Built for: Hyper (@Hyper_CS2, @HyperCounterStrike) & Ryan (@MountainGambles, @MountainsCS)
π Directory Structure
competitor-intel/
βββ README.md β You are here
βββ gap-analysis.md β Full content gap analysis (Hyper/Ryan vs competitors)
βββ strategy.md β Strategic recommendations document
βββ weekly-digest-template.md β Template for weekly reports
βββ tracker.py β Automated YouTube channel tracker
βββ state.json β Tracker state (auto-generated)
βββ competitor-profiles/ β One detailed profile per competitor
β βββ anomaly.md β Anomaly (3.35M subs)
β βββ ohnepixel.md β ohnePixel (881K subs)
β βββ tdm-heyzeus.md β TDM_Heyzeus (490K subs)
β βββ sparkles.md β Sparkles (2.49M subs)
β βββ zipel.md β zipelCS (156K subs, INACTIVE)
β βββ arrow.md β Arrow (68.6K subs)
β βββ ohnepixel-raw.md β ohnepixel raw (stream highlights)
β βββ joe-bart-games.md β Joe Bart Games (1.56M subs, variety)
β βββ other-competitors.md β Other notable competitors
βββ reports/ β Auto-generated weekly digests
βββ digest-YYYY-MM-DD.md
π Quick Start
Read the Analysis
- Start with
gap-analysis.mdβ understand where Hyper/Ryan stand vs competition - Read
strategy.mdβ actionable recommendations with priorities - Browse
competitor-profiles/β deep dives on each competitor
Run the Tracker
# Install dependencies (one-time)
pip3 install requests beautifulsoup4
# Initialize (first run)
python3 tracker.py --init
# Run tracker (weekly)
python3 tracker.py
# View latest report
cat reports/digest-$(date +%Y-%m-%d).md
Set Up Weekly Cron (Optional)
# Run every Sunday at 8am
crontab -e
# Add: 0 8 * * 0 cd /Users/hypersassistant/clawd/builds/competitor-intel && python3 tracker.py
π Key Findings Summary
The Problem
Hyper and Ryan are uploading consistently (daily for HyperGambles) but getting 100-500 views while competitors get 50K-1M+. The gap isn't effort β it's format, positioning, and differentiation.
Top 5 Issues
- Title Repetition β "INSANE" appears in nearly every title, creating burnout
- Thumbnail Quality β Screenshots of gambling sites vs competitors' polished skin renders
- Content Diversity β 90%+ is gambling site case battles vs competitors' mix of cases, news, trade ups, collabs, education
- No Networking β Zero collaborations with other creators
- No News Coverage β Missing the search traffic spikes from CS2 updates
Top 5 Opportunities
- Cover CS2 updates immediately β first-mover advantage on news gets 100K+ views
- Gold trade up content β trending format, easy to execute
- Collab with Arrow/HydraCS β similar-sized channels, mutual benefit
- Create "Opening EVERY case" series β serialized content builds returning viewers
- Fix titles/thumbnails β immediate, free improvement
π Channels Tracked
Competitors
| Channel | Subs | Handle | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anomaly | 3.35M | @Anomaly | Active, 1-2/week |
| Sparkles | 2.49M | @Sparkles | Very Active, daily |
| ohnePixel | 881K | @ohnepixel | Slow, pivoting to variety |
| TDM_Heyzeus | 490K | @TDMHeyzeus | Active, 2-3/week |
| zipelCS | 156K | @zipelCS | INACTIVE (2+ years) |
| Arrow | 68.6K | @ArrowCS2 | Sporadic |
| Joe Bart Games | 1.56M | @JoeBartGames | Variety, occasional CS2 |
Our Channels
| Channel | Subs | Handle |
|---|---|---|
| HyperGambles | 4.45K | @Hyper_CS2 |
| HyperCS | 3.29K | @HyperCounterStrike |
| Mountain Gambles | 4.89K | @MountainGambles |
| MountainCS | ~3K | @MountainsCS |
| MountainIsShort | - | @MountainIsShort |
π Maintenance
- Weekly: Run
python3 tracker.pyto generate new digest - Monthly: Review and update competitor profiles with any major changes
- Quarterly: Full refresh of gap analysis and strategy document
- As needed: Add new competitors to
tracker.pyCHANNELS dict
π Notes
- All view counts and subscriber counts are as of February 2026
- Data was gathered by visiting actual YouTube channels (not estimated)
- The tracker uses web scraping β if YouTube changes their page structure, the parser may need updating
- Channel IDs in tracker.py may need verification if channels change handles
Built by Quagmire β’ February 2026
Content Gap Analysis: Hyper/Ryan vs Competitors
Generated: February 2026
Current Channel Status
Hyper's Channels
| Channel | Subs | Avg Views | Upload Freq | Primary Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| @Hyper_CS2 (HyperGambles) | 4.45K | 300-500 | Daily | CS2 gambling site content (Rain.gg, Clash, case battles) |
| @HyperCounterStrike (HyperCS) | 3.29K | 500-2K | 2-3/week | In-game CS2 case openings, trade ups |
| @HyperSpins | - | - | - | IRL slots |
| @PEAKSlotsOfficial | - | - | - | Joint slots channel |
Ryan's Channels
| Channel | Subs | Avg Views | Upload Freq | Primary Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| @MountainGambles | 4.89K | 30-400 | 2-3/week | CS2 gambling site content (Rain.gg, Juice, Clash) |
| @MountainsCS | ~3K | - | Varies | In-game CS2 case openings |
| @MountainIsShort | - | - | - | Shorts |
Top Competitors
| Channel | Subs | Avg Views | Upload Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anomaly | 3.35M | 281K | 1-2/week |
| Sparkles | 2.49M | 82K | 5-7/week (daily) |
| ohnePixel | 881K | 598K | 1-2/month |
| TDM_Heyzeus | 490K | 88K | 2-3/week |
| zipelCS | 156K | 356K (inactive) | INACTIVE |
| Arrow | 68.6K | 30K | 1-2/month |
GAP 1: Content Types Competitors Do That Hyper/Ryan DON'T
π΄ Critical Gaps (High Impact, Missing Entirely)
- CS2 News/Update Coverage
- TDM_Heyzeus gets 76K-346K views on update/news videos
- Anomaly's "HUGE CS2 SEASON 4 MAP UPDATE" = 346K in 2 weeks
- Hyper/Ryan don't cover CS2 updates at ALL
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These videos have high search volume + urgency = algorithm boost
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Market Analysis / Skin Economy Content
- "Skin Investing is Stupid NOW, Here's Why" (Heyzeus) = 59K
- "THE WORST CRASH IN SKINS HISTORY" (Heyzeus) = 187K
- "I Lost $1,000,000 Overnight" (juicy) = 363K
- "SKIN PRICES will go HIGHER" (Arrow) = 28K
- Hyper actually made one: "I made $20,650 on the CS2 market crash" (267 views)
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Gap: Hyper has the knowledge but not the audience trust yet β needs consistent output
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Collaborative Case Opening Battles
- "LAST TO GET A GOLD WINS (vs Anomaly, Sparkles & Arrow)" = 182K
- "2000x Fever Case Battle! (feat. Anomaly, Heyzeus & Arrow)" = 168K
- Hyper/Ryan do some together but NOT with external creators
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Gap: Need to network with mid-tier creators at similar growth stage
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Travel/IRL CS2 Event Content
- Anomaly's event vlogs: 189K-779K views
- NONE from Hyper/Ryan
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Gap: If they attend any CS2 events, they should document everything
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Educational/List Content
- "48 Myths BUSTED In CS2!" (Anomaly) = 663K
- "The RAREST Skin In Counter Strike" (Arrow) = 94K
- Top 10 lists, myth busting, history of skins
-
Gap: Zero educational content from Hyper/Ryan
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"Opening EVERY [X]" Challenge Format
- Anomaly: "OPENING EVERY PRISMA CASE SKIN CHALLENGE" = 205K
- Heyzeus: "I Opened 26 of EVERY CASE" = 98K
- Gap: Hyper/Ryan don't do challenge-format case openings with clear goals
π‘ Moderate Gaps (Could Boost Growth)
- Serialized Content (Numbered Series)
- Sparkles: "1000 of EVERY Case! (part 8)" β builds returning viewers
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Gap: Hyper/Ryan don't have ANY recurring series
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Community Engagement Content
- Sparkles: editing contests
- Multiple creators: "Opening YOUR Cases" viewer interaction
- Hyper does some viewer cases but not systematically
-
Gap: Need structured community content
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Overwatch/Anti-Cheat Content
- Sparkles: "Cheating with $$$?! (Overwatch)" = 101K
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Gap: Completely absent from Hyper/Ryan
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Rare Skin Showcase/Collection Content
- Sparkles: "#1 AWP LongDog!", "MW ST Kara Fade Collection"
- Arrow: "The Most Expensive CSGO Loadout" = 394K
- Gap: Low effort, high interest content type
GAP 2: Title/Thumbnail Patterns That Outperform
What Competitors Do Better
| Element | Competitors | Hyper/Ryan |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers in titles | "574 CASE OPENING", "40 NEW SKINS", "50 TRADE UPS" | Limited use |
| Dollar amounts | "$550K", "$100 EACH", "$30,000 PROFIT" | Used but not consistently |
| Challenge framing | "OPENING EVERY...", "OPENING UNTIL...", "LAST TO..." | Mostly "INSANE" / "I CAN'T BELIEVE" |
| Parenthetical hooks | "(CRAZY)", "(EXTREME LUCK)", "(SUPER RARE)" | Overuse of "INSANE!!" |
| Brand suffix | " | TDM_Heyzeus" |
| Specific skin names | "FIRE SERPENT", "BUTTERFLY EMERALD", "NUCLEAR THREAT" | Sometimes, inconsistent |
Title Formula Analysis (What Gets Views)
High Performers (100K+):
[ACTION] + [QUANTITY] + [SPECIFIC ITEM/CASE] + ([MODIFIER])
"OPENING 400 OLD OPERATION CASES (EXTREME LUCK)"
"50 GOLD TRADE UPS IN 1 VIDEO (250x REDS)"
Hyper's Current Formula:
[MODIFIER] + [GENERIC ACTION] + ([AMOUNT])
"THE MOST INSANE UPGRADER SESSION!! ($1000)"
"INSANE LATE NIGHT CASE BATTLES!!!"
Problem: "INSANE" Fatigue
Hyper uses "INSANE" in nearly every title. Looking at last 15 HyperGambles videos: - "THE MOST INSANE UPGRADER SESSION!!" - "THIS ALL IN CASE BATTLE WAS INSANE!!" - "1% CASE BATTLES ONLY!! INSANE PULLS!" - "INSANE LATE NIGHT CASE BATTLES!!!" - "THESE ALL IN CASE BATTLES WERE INSANE" - "INSANE CASE BATTLES"
This is title burnout. The word "INSANE" has lost all meaning. Competitors use varied vocabulary.
Thumbnail Gaps
- Hyper/Ryan: Screenshots of gambling sites β low visual appeal
- Competitors: Carefully composed skin renders, face reactions, dramatic lighting
- Key difference: Competitors show the RESULT (the knife, the gloves) prominently
- Hyper/Ryan: Often show the gambling interface which is less visually exciting
GAP 3: Upload Frequency Comparison
| Creator | Videos/Week | Strategy |
|---|---|---|
| Sparkles | 5-7 | Volume domination |
| TDM_Heyzeus | 2-3 | Consistent cadence |
| Anomaly | 1-2 | Quality focus |
| Hyper (gambling) | 3-5 | High volume but low views |
| Hyper (cases) | 1-2 | Moderate |
| Ryan (gambling) | 2-3 | Moderate |
Analysis: Hyper's upload frequency on HyperGambles is actually VERY HIGH but views are extremely low (8-500). This suggests: - Content quality/format issue, NOT a volume issue - Videos are too similar to each other (repetitive titles + content) - Need format diversification, not more of the same
GAP 4: Collaboration Opportunities
Tier 1: Dream Collabs (Would Be Transformative)
- TDM_Heyzeus β Most similar content style, regularly collabs with smaller creators
- Sparkles β Extremely active, open to collabs (editing contests show community focus)
- Arrow β Similar size range, part of the collab network
Tier 2: Realistic Collabs (Attainable)
- HydraCS β Direct competitor at similar scale, could do vs. battles
- slyk β Small creator doing viewer case openings
- Other small CS2 gambling channels β cross-promotion
Tier 3: Growth Hack Collabs
- Appear in Anomaly/ohnePixel/Heyzeus streams β even as chat members, get noticed
- Create compilation/reaction content featuring bigger creators
- Engage with community posts on bigger channels
GAP 5: Trending Formats in the Niche
Currently Trending (Feb 2026)
- Gold Trade Ups β The new knife trade-up system is MASSIVE right now
- Anomaly: "GOLD TRADE UP FROM 5,000 BLUES" = 357K
- ohnePixel: "ohnepixel gets insanely lucky trading up reds to golds" = 1M
- Heyzeus: "HUNTING THE BUTTERFLY EMERALD (50 TRADE UPS)" = 121K
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Hyper is doing this on HyperCS but needs better titles/thumbnails
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"Opening Every [X]" Challenge Format β Specific case challenge content
- CS2 Season 4 / New Skins Content β Update coverage
- Fever Case Content β Newest case in CS2
- Case Battle Format β Competitive case opening with friends/creators
- Steampunk Collection / Budapest Stickers β New market items
- Market crash/recovery analysis β Economy content
Emerging Trends
- IRL CS2 Merch Unboxing β physical collectibles
- Storage Unit Content β old inventory discoveries
- Cross-game skin comparisons β Valorant vs CS2 skins
GAP 6: Underserved Content Topics
Low Competition + High Search Potential
- "Best cases to open in CS2 [current month]" β evergreen monthly content
- Beginner guides to CS2 case opening β search-heavy, no good content exists
- CS2 case opening probability analysis β mathematical breakdowns
- "How much does it cost to get every skin from [case]?" β Zipel format, now vacant
- Side-by-side gambling site comparisons β Rain vs Clash vs CSGOBig vs Juice
- CS2 sticker investment guides β major event stickers (Budapest, etc.)
- "I opened cases for 30 days straight" diary format β longitudinal challenge
- Worst case openings compilations β humor angle, underserved
- History of CS2 skins β documentary-style evergreen content
- New player loadout on a budget β "Best skins under $10/$50/$100"
Summary: Top 5 Actionable Gaps
- DIVERSIFY CONTENT β Stop making only gambling site case battles. Add news, trade ups, challenges, collabs, education
- FIX THE TITLES β Stop using "INSANE" in everything. Use specific numbers, skin names, challenge framing
- UPGRADE THUMBNAILS β Show the skins, not the gambling interface. Use face reactions + dramatic skin renders
- START NETWORKING β Comment on, engage with, and eventually collaborate with TDM_Heyzeus, Arrow, and similar creators
- COVER CS2 NEWS β When updates drop, be FIRST with a video. These get massive search traffic
Strategic Recommendations: CS2 Gambling Content
Generated: February 2026 For: Hyper (@Hyper_CS2, @HyperCounterStrike) & Ryan (@MountainGambles, @MountainsCS)
Executive Summary
Hyper and Ryan are uploading consistently but getting 100-500 views while competitors in the same niche get 50K-1M+. The issue is NOT effort β it's format, positioning, and differentiation. This document provides actionable strategies based on competitor analysis.
Top 10 Content Ideas Stolen From Competitors
1. "I Opened [X] of EVERY Case in CS2" (Sparkles/Anomaly Format)
Adapted for Hyper: Open 5-10 of every single case in CS2 in one video. Track total spent and total profit. Make it a recurring series. - Why it works: Completionist appeal, high rewatch value, good for the algorithm - Target: HyperCS channel - Expected performance: 5-20K views initially, growing with channel
2. "CS2 Update: [X] NEW SKINS β Are They Worth Opening?" (TDM_Heyzeus Format)
Adapted for Hyper: When ANY CS2 update drops, be one of the first to cover it. Review new skins, open the new cases, give market predictions. - Why it works: Search traffic spikes, urgency, positions you as an authority - Target: HyperCS channel - Expected performance: High search volume during update windows
3. "Gold Trade Up Challenge: Can I Turn $100 Blues Into a Knife?" (Anomaly Format)
Adapted for Hyper: Start with only blue-tier skins and trade up through every tier until you get a gold. Document every step. - Why it works: Narrative arc, underdog story, trade up system is trending hard - Target: HyperCS channel - Expected performance: 2-10K+ views
4. "BEST vs WORST Case Opening Sites RANKED" (Arrow Format)
Adapted for Hyper: Do a proper comparison video reviewing Rain.gg vs Clash vs CSGOBig vs Juice. Same budget on each. Which gives best value? - Why it works: Search-friendly, comparison content, establishes authority - Target: HyperGambles channel - Expected performance: Evergreen search traffic
5. "[Friend] Spends My $1000 Balance β BLIND Case Battles" (Hyper Already Does This β REFINE IT)
Adapted: Keep this format but add stakes: loser has to do a forfeit. Film reactions. Make it competitive and entertaining. - Why it works: Hyper already does friend-spending-balance, but needs more drama/stakes - Target: HyperGambles channel
6. "The RAREST Skins in CS2 β Can I Find Them?" (Arrow/Sparkles Format)
Adapted for Hyper: Research the rarest skins, patterns, and stickers. Try to find/open them. Educational + opening combined. - Why it works: Educational content has long shelf life + showcases knowledge - Target: HyperCS channel
7. "30 Days of Case Opening: The Full Diary" (Original Format)
Adapted: Open a set number of cases every day for 30 days. Track cumulative profit/loss. Build a narrative over the month. - Why it works: Serialized content builds returning viewers, diary format is trending across YouTube - Target: HyperCS channel (one video compiling the whole month)
8. "CS2 Gambling for Beginners: The Complete Guide" (Underserved Niche)
Adapted: Create THE definitive beginner's guide to CS2 case opening, trade ups, and gambling sites. Evergreen content. - Why it works: NO good beginner guides exist. High search volume. Establishes authority. - Target: HyperCS channel - Expected performance: Slow burn but consistent traffic for months/years
9. "Opening My Viewer's Cases and Returning the Skins" (Anomaly/Sparkles Format)
Adapted: Viewers send cases via trade. Open them on stream. Return skins. Highlight the best moments in a YouTube video. - Why it works: Community engagement, generous angle, "will we get lucky?" tension - Target: HyperCS channel
10. "I Let [Random Method] Choose My Cases" (Creative Gimmick Format)
Adapted: Spin a wheel. Roll dice. Let chat choose. Use a randomizer. The gimmick creates the content. - Hyper already did "I LET A WHEEL SPEND $1000 ON CS2 CASES" (858 views) β the concept is right, needs better execution/title - Why it works: Gimmick + gambling = double dopamine for viewers - Target: HyperCS channel
Thumbnail Improvements
Current Problems
- Gambling site interface screenshots β boring, look like every other gambling channel
- Too much text crammed in β thumbnails are cluttered
- No face reactions β missing the human element
- No clear "hero item" β viewer doesn't know what's at stake
Recommended Thumbnail Formula
[HERO SKIN/KNIFE β large, rendered, glowing] + [YOUR FACE β reaction, excited/shocked] + [1-3 WORDS MAX β big, bold, contrasting color]
Specific Improvements
- Get skin renders β Use CS2 inspect screenshots or 3D renders of knives/skins as hero images
- Add face reactions β Your own face, webcam shot showing genuine reaction
- Limit text to 3 words max β "$50,000 KNIFE?!" not "THE MOST INSANE UPGRADER SESSION!! ($1000)"
- Use contrasting colors β Red/yellow text on dark backgrounds
- Show BEFORE/AFTER β Split thumbnail: empty inventory β full of skins
- Learn from Anomaly/Heyzeus β Their thumbnails show the RESULT, not the process
Tools to Use
- Photopea (free Photoshop alternative) for thumbnail creation
- CS2 inspect links for high-quality skin screenshots
- Canva for quick templates
Title Formula Recommendations
STOP DOING:
β "INSANE CASE BATTLES"
β "INSANE LATE NIGHT CASE BATTLES!!!"
β "THIS ALL IN CASE BATTLE WAS INSANE!!"
β "1% CASE BATTLES ONLY!! INSANE PULLS!"
START DOING:
β
"Opening 500 Fever Cases β How Much Did I Lose?" (curiosity gap)
β
"I Spent $1000 Hunting the Butterfly Emerald" (specific + stakes)
β
"Can You PROFIT Opening CS2 Cases? (100 Case Test)" (question + data)
β
"New CS2 Update: 40 Skins Ranked Best to Worst" (timely + listicle)
β
"Gold Trade Up from NOTHING β Blues to Butterfly Knife" (journey)
β
"$0 to Dragon Lore: The Ultimate CS2 Challenge" (aspirational)
Title Formulas That Work
- The Specific Number: "Opening [EXACT NUMBER] [SPECIFIC CASE] Cases"
- The Question: "Can You PROFIT Opening [X]?"
- The Challenge: "[ACTION] Until I Get [SPECIFIC ITEM]"
- The Dollar Amount: "I Spent $[AMOUNT] on [SPECIFIC THING]"
- The Journey: "[START] to [END]: The [MODIFIER] Challenge"
- The News Hook: "New CS2 [UPDATE]: [WHAT CHANGED]"
- The Comparison: "[THING A] vs [THING B]: Which Is Better?"
Always Include:
- A specific number (cases opened, money spent, skins won)
- The specific item/case name (not generic)
- A hook (question, challenge, or surprise element)
- NO more than 2 exclamation marks
Upload Schedule Optimization
Current Issue
Both Hyper and Ryan upload frequently but views don't reflect the effort. Quality > quantity at this stage.
Recommended Schedule
HyperCS (Case Openings β Primary Growth Channel) | Day | Content Type | Example | |-----|-------------|---------| | Monday | Challenge/Series video | "1000 of EVERY Case (Part X)" | | Wednesday | Trade Up / Skin Hunt | "Hunting the Butterfly Emerald with $500" | | Friday | Community / Collab / Viewer Cases | "Opening YOUR Cases" | | Saturday | News/Update (when applicable) | "New CS2 Update: All 40 New Skins" |
HyperGambles (Gambling Sites β Secondary) | Day | Content Type | Example | |-----|-------------|---------| | Tuesday | Site Review / Strategy | "Best 10% Cases on Rain.gg" | | Thursday | Case Battle with Stakes | "Hyper vs Ryan: $500 Case Battle" |
Shorts (Cross-post to all channels) - 3-5 shorts per week from stream highlights - Best moments, biggest wins, funniest reactions - Under 60 seconds, hook in first 2 seconds
Shorts Strategy Recommendations
Why Shorts Matter
- Anomaly has NO shorts β his 3.35M audience has no shorts to watch
- TDM_Heyzeus shorts featuring xQc get 1-3M+ views
- Shorts are the #1 discovery mechanism for new viewers
- @MountainIsShort exists but needs to be leveraged more aggressively
Shorts Playbook
- Best Win of the Day β single best unboxing moment, under 30 seconds
- "What would you do?" β show a gambling decision, ask viewers in comments
- Skin Showcase β "This skin costs $50,000" + inspect animation
- Reaction Clips β genuine freakout moments from stream
- Quick Tips β "Best case to open in CS2 right now" (15-second explainer)
- Before/After β Start with $100, end with $X (time-lapse format)
Post Schedule
- Post shorts to ALL channels, not just @MountainIsShort
- 1-2 shorts per stream day, posted next morning
- Use trending sounds/formats when applicable
- ALWAYS add a CTA: "Full video on my channel"
Collaboration Outreach Targets
Priority Targets (Ordered by Likelihood of Success)
- Arrow (@ArrowCS2) β 68.6K subs, similar growth stage, active collaborator
- Approach: DM on Twitter (@ArrrowCSGO), suggest case battle collab
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Format: Joint case opening, competitive battle
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TDM_Heyzeus (@TDMHeyzeus) β 490K subs, regularly features smaller creators
- Approach: Engage consistently on his community posts/comments first
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Format: Case battle, trade up challenge, or appear in his "vs" content
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HydraCS (@HydraGambless) β Small channel, direct competitor
- Approach: Direct DM, suggest cross-promotion battle
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Format: "$500 Case Battle: Hyper vs Hydra"
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Other small CS2 gambling channels β Network at similar scale
- Approach: Find 5-10 channels at 1-10K subs, form a loose network
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Format: Regular cross-channel case battles, shoutouts
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Sparkles (@Sparkles) β 2.49M subs, very community-focused
- Approach: Submit to his editing contest (builds relationship)
- Long game: Engage genuinely for months before asking for collab
Revenue Opportunity Identification
Sponsors Competitors Have That Hyper/Ryan Don't
| Sponsor | Used By | Type | Potential |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skinsmonkey | TDM_Heyzeus, Arrow, Anomaly Clips | Skin trading | High β they sponsor many creators |
| Skinport | TDM_Heyzeus | Skin marketplace | High β active sponsor |
| SkinBid | zipelCS | Skin marketplace | Medium β more selective |
| PirateSwap | Anomaly | Skin selling | Medium |
| SkinSwap | Arrow | Skin trading | Medium |
| CS.Money | Arrow | Skin trading | High β big sponsor budget |
| SkinClub | Sparkles | Case opening site | High β very active in space |
| Knify.gg | Styrophome | IRL CS knives | Low β niche |
Current Hyper/Ryan Sponsors
- Rain.gg (primary β code: PEAK)
- CSGOBIG
- Juice.gg
- Clash
Opportunities
- Approach Skinsmonkey β They sponsor EVERYONE. Easy first sponsor to add.
- SkinClub β They have a content program. Apply for it.
- CS.Money β Large budget, sponsor many creators at all sizes.
- Skinport β Good reputation, would add credibility.
- Create own affiliate program β Like PeakRewards.gg but expanded
Revenue Diversification Ideas
- Merchandise β CS2-themed merch (knife replicas, sticker designs)
- Discord subscription β Premium discord with skin alerts, investment tips
- Consulting β Help viewers buy/sell skins
- Event appearances β Attend CS2 events, monetize content + merch sales
Implementation Priority
Week 1-2: Quick Wins
- [ ] Redesign thumbnail template (3-word max, face + hero skin)
- [ ] Stop using "INSANE" in titles β create title formula document
- [ ] Post 5 shorts from existing stream VODs
- [ ] Comment on 5 TDM_Heyzeus and 5 Arrow videos (genuine engagement)
Week 3-4: Content Diversification
- [ ] Make 1 CS2 news/update video (next time an update drops)
- [ ] Create "Opening [X] of EVERY Case" Part 1 video
- [ ] Create 1 trade up challenge video with clear narrative
- [ ] Start a numbered series with consistent branding
Month 2: Growth Phase
- [ ] Reach out to Arrow and HydraCS for collabs
- [ ] Apply to Skinsmonkey and SkinClub sponsor programs
- [ ] Create "Beginner's Guide to CS2 Case Opening" evergreen video
- [ ] Publish first market analysis/prediction video
Month 3+: Scale
- [ ] Pursue TDM_Heyzeus collaboration
- [ ] Attend CS2 event (if possible) for IRL content
- [ ] Launch serialized series on HyperCS
- [ ] Review and iterate based on analytics
CS2 Content Competitor Weekly Digest
Week of: [DATE] Prepared by: Quagmire (automated + manual review)
π Quick Summary
- Total new competitor videos this week: [X]
- Biggest competitor video: [TITLE] by [CREATOR] β [VIEWS]
- Trending topic: [TOPIC]
- Action needed: [YES/NO β brief]
π New Videos by Channel
Anomaly (3.35M subs)
| Title | Views | Published |
|---|---|---|
| [Title] | [Views] | [Date] |
ohnePixel (881K subs)
| Title | Views | Published |
|---|---|---|
| [Title] | [Views] | [Date] |
TDM_Heyzeus (490K subs)
| Title | Views | Published |
|---|---|---|
| [Title] | [Views] | [Date] |
Sparkles (2.49M subs)
| Title | Views | Published |
|---|---|---|
| [Title] | [Views] | [Date] |
Arrow (68.6K subs)
| Title | Views | Published |
|---|---|---|
| [Title] | [Views] | [Date] |
Other Notable
| Channel | Title | Views |
|---|---|---|
| [Name] | [Title] | [Views] |
π₯ What's Working This Week
Top Performing Formats
- [Format] β [Example video, views]
- [Format] β [Example video, views]
- [Format] β [Example video, views]
Title Trends
- [Pattern observed]
- [Pattern observed]
Thumbnail Trends
- [Trend observed]
- [Trend observed]
π― Content Opportunities
Immediate (This Week)
- [ ] [Specific content idea based on what's trending]
- [ ] [CS2 update to cover?]
- [ ] [Competitor format to try?]
Short-Term (Next 2 Weeks)
- [ ] [Series to start?]
- [ ] [Collab to pursue?]
Long-Term (This Month)
- [ ] [Evergreen content idea]
- [ ] [Channel strategy adjustment]
π Hyper/Ryan Performance Check
@HyperCounterStrike
- Videos posted: [X]
- Best performer: [Title] β [Views]
- Avg views: [X]
- Trend: [Up/Down/Flat]
@Hyper_CS2 (HyperGambles)
- Videos posted: [X]
- Best performer: [Title] β [Views]
- Avg views: [X]
- Trend: [Up/Down/Flat]
@MountainGambles
- Videos posted: [X]
- Best performer: [Title] β [Views]
- Avg views: [X]
- Trend: [Up/Down/Flat]
@MountainsCS
- Videos posted: [X]
- Best performer: [Title] β [Views]
- Avg views: [X]
- Trend: [Up/Down/Flat]
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Anomaly (@Anomaly)
Channel Overview
- URL: https://www.youtube.com/@Anomaly
- Subscribers: 3.35M
- Total Videos: 793
- Verified: β
- Description: "Hello gais it's ya boi Anomaly from Sweden."
- Other Channels: Anomaly & Papanomaly (1.1M), Anomaly 3 (469K), Anomaly Clips (385K)
Upload Frequency
- ~1-2 videos per week (sometimes less)
- Currently averaging about 4-5 videos/month
Average View Count (Last ~15 Videos)
| Video | Views | Age |
|---|---|---|
| OPENING EVERY PRISMA CASE SKIN CHALLENGE (574 CASE OPENING) | 205K | 7 days |
| HUGE CS2 SEASON 4 MAP UPDATE (40 NEW SKINS) | 346K | 2 weeks |
| TWITCH HIGHLIGHTS 36 - TROLLING RAAD | 327K | 3 weeks |
| FREE TO PLAY "COUNTER-STRIKE" GAMES 7 | 197K | 1 month |
| GIVING MY FRIENDS THEIR DREAM CS2 SKINS (SANTA MAXXING) | 214K | 1 month |
| GOLD TRADE UP FROM 5,000 BLUES (CRAZY) | 357K | 1 month |
| 50 GOLD TRADE UPS IN 1 VIDEO (250x REDS) | 285K | 1 month |
| BUDAPEST 2025 SOUVENIR PACKAGES OPENING | 253K | 2 months |
| OPENING 400 OLD OPERATION CASES (EXTREME LUCK) | 441K | 2 months |
| ANOMALY GOES TO MALTA CS2 WORLD FINALS (MEETUP) | 189K | 2 months |
Average Views (last 10): ~281K
Top Performing Video (Last 30 Days)
- Title: "HUGE CS2 SEASON 4 MAP UPDATE (40 NEW SKINS)"
- Views: 346K in 2 weeks
- Why it worked: Update/news content generates urgency + high search volume. New skins always draw interest.
Content Categories
- Case Openings: ~40% (large bulk openings, challenge formats)
- Trade Ups: ~25% (gold trade ups from blues, specific skin hunts)
- CS2 News/Updates: ~10% (new season updates, new skins)
- Travel/IRL Vlogs: ~15% (Malta, Italy, Dubai, Cologne events)
- Gameplay/Misc CS: ~10% (Faceit, myths busted, free-to-play CS knockoffs)
Thumbnail Style Analysis
- Colors: Bold yellow/red text overlays, bright backgrounds
- Text: Large ALL CAPS text on thumbnails (numbers prominent: "574", "40 NEW SKINS", "5,000")
- Faces: Anomaly's face/reactions featured, often exaggerated
- Layout: Skin showcase + face reaction + big number = formula
- Key element: Always shows the skins/items prominently
Title Patterns
- ALL CAPS dominant
- Number-heavy: quantities of cases, number of skins
- Parenthetical modifiers: (CRAZY), (EXTREME LUCK), (574 CASE OPENING)
- Challenge/gimmick framing: "OPENING EVERY [X]", "FROM 5,000 BLUES"
- Travel titles: "ANOMALY GOES TO [LOCATION]"
Shorts Strategy
- No dedicated shorts tab β Anomaly does NOT post shorts
- This is a notable gap that could be exploited
Sponsorship/Codes Visible
- PirateSwap (code: ANOMALY) β skin trading/selling platform
- SkinSearch (occasional)
- Previously used Skinsmonkey
Unique Angle / What Hyper/Ryan Don't Do
- Travel vlogs to CS2 events β Malta meetups, IEM Cologne, Abu Dhabi World Finals (huge view drivers)
- Papa collab content β family dynamic with his dad is a massive hook (1.1M sub second channel)
- "Free to Play Counter-Strike Games" series β reviewing CS knockoffs/clones (recurring series)
- Myths Busted format β "48 Myths BUSTED In CS2!" (663K views)
- Quantity challenges β "Opening EVERY [case type]" challenge format
- Friend giveaway content β "GIVING MY FRIENDS THEIR DREAM CS2 SKINS"
- Multi-channel ecosystem β 4 channels working together (clips, papa collab, secondary)
Key Takeaways for Hyper/Ryan
- Anomaly's success comes from personality + production value not just case openings
- IRL content and travel vlogs to CS2 events massively outperform standard gambling videos
- Trade up content (gold from blues/reds) is a proven format that gets 300K+ views
- NO shorts strategy = opportunity for Hyper/Ryan to dominate that space with Anomaly's audience
Arrow (@ArrowCS2 / @ArrowCS3)
Channel Overview
- Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ArrowCS2
- Subscribers: 68.6K
- Content: Edited CS2 skin/case videos
- Live/VOD Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ArrowCS3 (Arrow Live)
- Content: Stream highlights, longer-form content, more frequent uploads
- VOD Channel: @Arrow-Vods (619 subs)
- Description: "My profile picture was my pet chicken Jinx."
- Twitch: twitch.tv/arrowcs
Upload Frequency
- Main channel: Sporadic (hasn't uploaded in months)
- Arrow Live channel: 2-4 videos/month currently
- Most active on Twitch with YouTube as highlights channel
Content from Arrow Live (Recent)
| Video | Views | Age |
|---|---|---|
| The Counter Strike Case Cult | 12K | 6 months |
| EVERY GOLD ARROW UNBOXED in 2024 | 9.7K | 1 year |
| Future of CS2 CASES is VERY WEIRD | 26K | 3 months |
| SKIN PRICES will go HIGHER THAN BEFORE | 28K | 3 months |
| CRAZIEST NIGHT in CS2 Case Unboxing History | 47K | 7 months |
| Arrow got SCARED while investigating GOLD UNBOXING FARM | 34K | 4 months |
| They added NEW TYPE OF CASE (New Update) | 84K | 4 months |
| I Unboxed THE RAREST IRL CS2 ITEMS | 3.1K | 10 months |
| I Unboxed 100 Kilowatt Cases! | 33K | 1 year |
Average Views: ~30K (Arrow Live)
Content from Main Channel (Older, Higher Performance)
- "Unboxing 100 of the Most Expensive CSGO Cases" β 137K
- "The Most Expensive CSGO Loadout" β 394K
- "Unboxing 5 of Every CSGO Case Ever" β 161K
- "Chicken opens CS:GO case" β 3.1M (viral hit)
Content Categories
- Case Openings: ~40%
- Market Analysis/News: ~25% (skin price predictions, market investigations)
- Compilation/Year-in-Review: ~15%
- Investigation/Documentary: ~10% (gold unboxing farm investigation)
- IRL CS2 Merch: ~10%
Shorts Strategy
- Has some viral shorts: "insane live unboxing π" (3.6M), "The Luckiest CSGO Unboxers" (549K)
- Shorts featuring dramatic moments from openings perform extremely well
Sponsorship/Codes Visible
- Skinsmonkey (code: ARROW)
- CS.Money (code: arrowyt)
- SkinSwap
Unique Angle
- Investigation content β "GOLD UNBOXING FARM" investigation (investigative journalism angle)
- IRL CS2 merch unboxing β real-world CS2 collectibles
- Market prediction/analysis β skin price forecasts
- Viral short clips β his dramatic opening shorts get millions of views
- Chicken mascot β pet chicken Jinx opening cases went mega viral (3.1M)
- Collaborative with TDM_Heyzeus, Sparkles, Anomaly β appears in their videos
Key Takeaways for Hyper/Ryan
- Arrow's "investigation" content format is unique and gets good engagement
- IRL CS2 merch content is an untapped niche
- Viral shorts potential is huge (3.6M views on opening clips)
- Market analysis/prediction content attracts CS2 investors/traders
- He's a frequent collaborator β potential collab partner for Hyper/Ryan
Joe Bart Games (@JoeBartGames)
Channel Overview
- URL: https://www.youtube.com/@JoeBartGames
- Subscribers: 1.56M
- Total Videos: 530
- Verified: β
- Description: "I post gaming stuff"
- Twitch: twitch.tv/joe_bartolozzi
Relevance to CS2 Gambling Niche
- NOT a dedicated CS2 channel β variety gaming creator
- Recently posted "I MUST KEEP GAMBLING" (241K views, 8 hours ago) β CS2 gambling content
- Also posted "Spinning Slots To Kill Bosses??" (339K) and "Roulette But I Can Cheat The Odds" (400K)
- Gambling-adjacent gaming content performing well
Upload Frequency
- Very high: Daily uploads
- Average views: 250-500K per video
Why This Matters
Joe Bart represents a different archetype β a large variety gaming channel that occasionally dips into gambling/CS2 content. His gambling videos perform at or above his average, showing:
- Gambling content appeals beyond the CS2 niche β mainstream gaming audiences enjoy it
- Variety creators crossing into gambling = competition for attention
- His production style is different β longer form (30-60 min), more personality-driven
- Large channels doing one-off gambling videos can siphon viewers
Key Takeaway for Hyper/Ryan
- When large variety creators do gambling content, it validates the niche
- But it also means competition for recommendations in the algorithm
- Hyper/Ryan's advantage is depth and consistency in the niche vs one-off videos
- Consider reaching out for collabs β Joe Bart's audience would overlap
ohnepixel raw (@ohnepixelraw)
Channel Overview
- URL: https://www.youtube.com/@ohnepixelraw
- Type: Stream highlights / raw VOD channel for ohnePixel
- Content: Unedited or lightly edited stream highlights
- Notable: "ohnepixel can't stop doing knife trade ups..." (662K views, 3 months ago)
Why This Channel Matters
- Demonstrates that raw stream highlight channels can get massive views
- His knife trade up video on this channel got 662K views
- Shows there's appetite for less polished, more authentic content
- ohnePixel's raw channel essentially doubles his content output without much extra effort
Key Takeaway for Hyper/Ryan
- They should consider a "raw" or "uncut" highlights channel
- Stream moments from Kick can be repurposed as YouTube content
- Less editing = more volume = more chances for the algorithm
- Ryan's @MountainIsShort serves a similar purpose but could be expanded
ohnePixel (@ohnepixel)
Channel Overview
- URL: https://www.youtube.com/@ohnepixel
- Subscribers: 881K
- Total Videos: 281
- Verified: β
- Description: "I make videos about counter-strike, mostly cs2 / csgo skins."
- Other Channels: ohnepixel raw (stream highlights), ohnepixel2
Upload Frequency
- ~1-2 videos per month (has slowed significantly)
- Was more frequent, now pivoted heavily to variety content
Average View Count (Last 10 Videos)
| Video | Views | Age |
|---|---|---|
| I Streamed Until I Beat Minecraft Hardcore... | 185K | 1 month |
| I rated CS2's most insane sticker combos | 229K | 2 months |
| chinese CS2 is better⦠| 286K | 3 months |
| CS2's luckiest 21 minutes ever... | 731K | 3 months |
| ohnepixel gets insanely lucky trading up reds to golds | 1M | 3 months |
| can a cheater beat a geoguessr pro | 323K | 3 months |
| every time Valorant shocked ohnepixel | 824K | 3 months |
| ohnepixel plays against every rank in valorant | 511K | 3 months |
| can 1 invisible ohnepixel beat 5 silvers? | 486K | 4 months |
| opening my old forgotten storage units... | 1.4M | 4 months |
Average Views (last 10): ~598K
Top Performing Video (Last 30 Days)
- Title: "I Streamed Until I Beat Minecraft Hardcore..."
- Views: 185K (1 month) β lower than typical for this channel
- Note: His CS2-specific content massively outperforms variety content
β οΈ CRITICAL INSIGHT: Content Pivot
ohnePixel has dramatically shifted away from CS2 content into variety: - Recent videos include: Minecraft, Clash Royale, GeoGuessr, Valorant, R.E.P.O., 2b2t - His CS2 skin content (when posted) MASSIVELY outperforms variety: 1M+ vs 200-300K - "opening my old forgotten storage units" (1.4M) β storage unit IRL content - "ohnepixel gets insanely lucky trading up reds to golds" (1M) β CS2 content - This suggests his audience WANTS CS2 but he's diversifying
Content Categories (Current)
- CS2 Skins/Cases: ~20% (trade ups, sticker combos, skin ratings)
- Variety Gaming: ~50% (Minecraft, Clash Royale, Valorant, GeoGuessr)
- Challenge/Competition: ~20% (1v1 challenges, pro vs cheater)
- IRL/Misc: ~10% (storage units, song ratings)
Thumbnail Style Analysis
- Colors: Dark/moody backgrounds, often gameplay screenshots
- Text: Lowercase, casual tone β NOT all caps (distinctive)
- Faces: Face-cam reactions embedded in thumbnails
- Layout: Clean, less cluttered than competitors
- Key element: Uses ellipses (...) in titles for intrigue
Title Patterns
- Lowercase, casual grammar ("can a cheater beat a geoguessr pro")
- Personal pronouns: "I", "my"
- Ellipsis (...) for suspense
- Very long-form content (30 min - 2+ hours)
- Descriptive rather than clickbait
Shorts Strategy
- Has Shorts tab β posts occasionally
- Not a major focus; shorts are supplementary
Sponsorship/Codes Visible
- SkinBid (marketplace β he's connected to Zipel who co-owns it)
- CSFloat (previously)
- Various gaming sponsors for variety content
Unique Angle / What Hyper/Ryan Don't Do
- EXTREMELY long-form content β 1-2+ hour edited streams/compilations
- Crossover content β CS2 personality playing other games draws massive views
- IRL treasure hunt/storage unit content β "opening my old forgotten storage units" (1.4M views)
- Professional production β high polish editing for a stream highlights channel
- Celebrity collaborations β Jynxzi ($5K 1v1), FitMC (2b2t), pros
- Viewer interaction formats β "I rated my viewer's favorite songs" (649K)
- Sticker/skin analysis/education β rating skin combos, stickers (expertise content)
Key Takeaways for Hyper/Ryan
- ohnePixel's CS2 content gets 2-5x more views than his variety content = the CS audience is HUNGRY
- His pivot away creates a content vacuum in the CS2 skins space that can be filled
- Long-form compiled stream content (30+ min) performs extremely well
- IRL crossover content (storage units, real-world CS2 merch) is underserved
- ohnePixel's audience would likely watch similar CS2 content from other creators
Other Notable Competitors
Styrophome (@Styrophome)
- Content: Best knife openings compilations ("Best Knife Openings of November 2023" β 782K views)
- Format: Monthly compilation of best CS2 knife unboxings from across the community
- Sponsor: Knify.gg (IRL CS:GO knives, code: Styrophome)
- Takeaway: Compilation channels thrive β Hyper/Ryan could create "Best of" compilations from their streams
ChronoYinger (@ChronoYinger)
- Content: "STREAMERS AND PLAYERS BEST CS2 CASE OPENINGS" (303K views)
- Format: Clip compilations from multiple streamers
- Sponsor: Skin.Club
- Takeaway: Curating other people's clips = low effort, high views
mmmjoemele (@mmmjoemele)
- Content: "We Opened 500 Fever Cases (DOUBLE KNIFE UNBOXING)" β 211K views
- Format: Father-son duo opening CS2 cases together
- Takeaway: Family dynamic adds emotional hook (similar to Anomaly + Papa)
HydraCS (@HydraGambless)
- Content: CS2 gambling on third-party sites (CSGORoll, etc.)
- Recent: "Depositing My Butterfly Doppler On CSGOROLL" (830 views, 1 day ago)
- Size: Small channel, directly competing with Hyper/Ryan at similar scale
- Takeaway: Direct competitor at same growth stage β watch their tactics
juicy (@JuicyCSG)
- Content: CS2 skin market analysis and reactions
- Notable: "I Lost $1,000,000 Overnight... (my reaction)" β 363K views
- Format: Market crash reactions, skin economy analysis
- Takeaway: Market analysis/reaction content gets significant views
Shifty (@Shifty)
- Content: CS2 trade ups and market analysis
- Notable: "The BEST CS2 Knives and Gloves Tradeups so far ($100k+)" β 41K views
- Takeaway: Trade up compilation content is popular
slyk (@slyk)
- Content: Opening viewer-submitted CS2 cases
- Notable: "I Opened YOUR CS2 Cases and Hit MULTIPLE GOLDS!" β small channel
- Takeaway: Viewer case opening is a community engagement format
HellcaseCS
- Status: Channel appears inactive or renamed
- Context: Hellcase is a CS2 case opening site, not primarily a content creator
- Their YouTube channel has minimal original content
- Takeaway: The SITE is a competitor for sponsorship dollars, not content
Fitz (@Fitz)
- Status: Primarily a general gaming/comedy channel
- Not actively making CS2 case/gambling content
- Has done some CS content historically but not currently relevant
- Takeaway: Not a direct competitor in this niche
Sparkles (@Sparkles)
Channel Overview
- URL: https://www.youtube.com/@Sparkles
- Subscribers: 2.49M
- Total Videos: 2,200+
- Verified: β
- Description: Edd "Sparkles" Stanton. Founder of SkinSearch.com & Sparkles Production. Entertaining gamers since 2013.
- Twitch: twitch.tv/Sparkles
Upload Frequency
- EXTREMELY HIGH: Nearly daily uploads (5-7 videos/week)
- Highest upload frequency of any competitor by far
- Mix of full-length and shorter videos
Average View Count (Last ~15 Videos)
| Video | Views | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 1000 of EVERY CASE! (part 8) | 76K | 1 day |
| 2000x Fever Case Battle! (feat. Anomaly, Heyzeus & Arrow) | 168K | 3 days |
| Cheating with $$$?! (Overwatch) | 101K | 5 days |
| Gem Knife Hunt! (SC) | 52K | 6 days |
| Nuclear Threat HUNT! (SUPER RARE) | 107K | 7 days |
| #1 AWP LongDog! | 76K | 8 days |
| Fire Serp Hunt! (SC) | 59K | 9 days |
| Hunting PROFITABLE Tradeups?! | 95K | 10 days |
| NEW Limited Edition AK-47! | 108K | 2 weeks |
| Howl Hunt! (SC) | 51K | 2 weeks |
| 1000 of EVERY Case! (part 7) | 101K | 2 weeks |
| I hosted an EDITING CONTEST | 40K | 2 weeks |
| Karambit Fade Hunt! (SC) | 61K | 3 weeks |
| MW ST Kara Fade Collection! | 77K | 3 weeks |
| Your Ridiculous Cases! (SC) | 57K | 3 weeks |
Average Views (last 15): ~82K
Top Performing Video (Last 30 Days)
- Title: "2000x Fever Case Battle! (feat. Anomaly, Heyzeus & Arrow)"
- Views: 168K in 3 days
- Why it worked: Collab with 3 big creators + new case + competitive format + massive scale
Content Categories
- Case Openings (SC - SkinClub): ~30% (viewer cases, rare case hunts on SkinClub)
- Bulk Case Openings (in-game): ~20% ("1000 of EVERY CASE" series)
- Trade Ups: ~15% (gold hunts, specific skin hunts)
- Editing Contest Content: ~10% (hosting editing contests, showcasing entries)
- Collection/Showcase: ~10% (rare skin collections, #1 patterns)
- Collabs/Battles: ~10% (case battles with Anomaly, Heyzeus, Arrow)
- News/Overwatch: ~5% (CS2 overwatch/cheating content)
Thumbnail Style Analysis
- Colors: Clean, often showcasing the skin itself prominently
- Text: Shorter text overlays, exclamation marks
- Faces: Less face-cam focused than Anomaly, more about the skins
- Layout: Skin-centric layouts with clean backgrounds
- Key element: "(SC)" tag in titles indicates SkinClub-sponsored content
Title Patterns
- Shorter, punchier titles
- Exclamation mark heavy: "!!" endings
- Series numbering: "(part 7)", "(part 8)"
- "(SC)" suffix for SkinClub sponsored content
- Hunt format: "[Skin Name] Hunt! (SC)"
- Less ALL CAPS than other competitors
Shorts Strategy
- Has Shorts tab β posts shorts occasionally
- Less focused on shorts than main content
- Shorts don't appear to be a primary growth strategy
Sponsorship/Codes Visible
- SkinClub (SC) β primary sponsor, heavily integrated into content
- SkinSearch β his own platform
- Skinsmonkey (used by collaborators)
- Founded SkinSearch.com = has his OWN skin marketplace
Unique Angle / What Hyper/Ryan Don't Do
- DAILY upload cadence β 5-7 videos/week is incredible output
- "1000 of EVERY CASE" series β long-running serialized content creates appointment viewing
- Editing contests β engaging community of editors, building content ecosystem
- Own marketplace (SkinSearch.com) β revenue beyond YouTube + sponsorships
- Overwatch/anti-cheat content β "Cheating with $$$?!" adds variety
- Rare skin collection showcases β "#1 AWP LongDog!", "MW ST Kara Fade Collection"
- Collab network β regularly features Anomaly, Heyzeus, Arrow, Zipel
- SkinClub integration β dedicated hunt format on their platform
Key Takeaways for Hyper/Ryan
- Sparkles proves that volume works β daily uploads keep the algorithm feeding the channel
- His SkinClub sponsorship model (SC tagged videos) is a good template for Rain.gg content
- The "1000 of EVERY CASE" serialized format creates long-term viewing habits
- Editing contests are a genius community engagement strategy
- Rare skin showcase/collection videos are easy content that Hyper/Ryan could do
- His "Hunt" format (chasing specific skins) is basically what Hyper already does β but Sparkles does it more consistently
TDM_Heyzeus (@TDMHeyzeus)
Channel Overview
- URL: https://www.youtube.com/@TDMHeyzeus
- Subscribers: 490K
- Total Videos: 1,000+
- Verified: β
- Description: "Everything about CS2 skins - trade ups, cases, knives, inventories, stickers, patterns, drama and scandals - all with an annoying Australian Accent."
- Twitch: twitch.tv/tdm_jesus
Upload Frequency
- Very high: 2-3 videos per week consistently
- One of the most active CS2 content creators
- Mix of case openings, news/drama, and educational content
Average View Count (Last ~15 Videos)
| Video | Views | Age |
|---|---|---|
| BEST KNIFE WINS (Trade Up Battle vs Arrow & Willy) | 51K | 1 day |
| INSANE HIGH RISK BUTTERFLY TRADE UPS | 69K | 8 days |
| LAST TO GET A GOLD WINS (vs Anomaly, Sparkles & Arrow) | 182K | 12 days |
| BACK TO BACK INSANE GOLD UNBOXING | 62K | 3 weeks |
| Trading Up EVERYTHING in my Storage Units | 82K | 1 month |
| The BEST 'CALL TO ARMORY' Skin Submissions | 46K | 1 month |
| Skin Investing is Stupid NOW, Here's Why | 59K | 1 month |
| Valve Just KILLED THESE CASES | 76K | 1 month |
| ANOTHER PROFIT!! | 94K | 1 month |
| Opening 4000 Dreams and Nightmares (Trading up Everything) | 91K | 2 months |
| I Opened 26 of EVERY CASE | 98K | 2 months |
| Skins are already being STUPID AGAIN | 91K | 2 months |
| 14 KNIVES 1 WINNER | 127K | 2 months |
| Budapest Just Changed Stickers FOREVER | 103K | 2 months |
| Are My Cases Unboxings TOO LUCKY? | 90K | 2 months |
Average Views (last 15): ~88K
Top Performing Video (Last 30 Days)
- Title: "LAST TO GET A GOLD WINS (vs Anomaly, Sparkles & Arrow)"
- Views: 182K in 12 days
- Why it worked: Collab with big creators (Anomaly, Sparkles, Arrow) + competitive format + FOMO
Content Categories
- Case Openings: ~35% (bulk openings, specific case challenges)
- Trade Ups: ~20% (gold hunts, butterfly trade ups)
- CS2 News/Drama/Market Analysis: ~25% (skin market crashes, Valve updates, sticker investing)
- Competitive/Collab: ~15% (case battles with other creators, "LAST TO GET A GOLD")
- Education/Lists: ~5% (top 10s, skin submission reviews)
Thumbnail Style Analysis
- Colors: High contrast, bright orange/yellow/green gradients
- Text: ALL CAPS, large bold text with numbers
- Faces: His face reaction (smaller, in corner) + skins prominent
- Layout: Skin showcase as hero image + text overlay + face
- Key element: Uses "|" separator with "TDM_Heyzeus" branding in titles
Title Patterns
- Uses "| TDM_Heyzeus" suffix on most titles (brand consistency)
- ALL CAPS for excitement
- Numbers: "4000", "26 of EVERY", "14 KNIVES"
- Drama hooks: "Here's Why", "STUPID AGAIN", "F***ED"
- Question formats: "Are My Cases Unboxings TOO LUCKY?"
- Market/analysis titles draw different audience segment
Shorts Strategy
- Has Shorts tab β posts shorts regularly
- Strong shorts performance: xQc clips get 1-3M+ views
- Best performing shorts feature OTHER CREATORS (xQc, Ludwig)
- Uses shorts for clip compilations and highlights
Sponsorship/Codes Visible
- Skinsmonkey (primary β code: HEYZEUS)
- Skinport (buy/sell skins)
- Previously used SkinSearch
Unique Angle / What Hyper/Ryan Don't Do
- CS2 news/drama commentary β Stewie2k drama (542K), market crashes (187K), skin analysis
- Educational/market content β "Skin Investing is Stupid NOW, Here's Why" format
- Collabs with the BIGGEST creators β Anomaly, Sparkles, Arrow, ohnePixel, xQc, Nadeshot
- Brand consistency β "| TDM_Heyzeus" in every title = recognition
- "Opening X of EVERY case" series β recurring format that builds anticipation
- Sticker/investment analysis β "Budapest Just Changed Stickers FOREVER"
- Self-aware meta content β "Are My Cases Unboxings TOO LUCKY?" (questioning own luck)
- Community skin submissions β reviewing Call to Armory workshop skins
Key Takeaways for Hyper/Ryan
- TDM_Heyzeus is the closest competitor in terms of content style β but at 490K subs
- His collab videos with big creators get 2-3x normal views β networking is crucial
- News/drama/analysis content provides consistent baseline views even without big openings
- His high upload frequency (2-3/week) maintains channel momentum
- Market analysis videos ("investing is stupid") attract a different viewer segment
- Shorts featuring famous creators' clips is a smart growth hack
- The "| TDM_Heyzeus" title branding is worth copying
zipelCS (@zipelCS)
Channel Overview
- URL: https://www.youtube.com/@zipelCS
- Subscribers: 156K
- Total Videos: 68
- Verified: No
- Description: "I make videos."
- Business: Co-owner of SkinBid.com marketplace, co-owner of ecstatic.gg esports team
Upload Frequency
- INACTIVE β Last upload was ~2 years ago
- Was active 2021-2023, then stopped
- Still streams on Twitch occasionally
Average View Count (When Active)
| Video | Views | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Horizon cases until I get EVERY item | 205K | 2 years |
| Opening Weapon Case 3 until I get EVERY item | 183K | 2 years |
| Opening Operation Wildfire until I get EVERY item | 494K | 2 years |
| Opening eSport 2013 until I get EVERY skin | 448K | 2 years |
| My LAST 1000 case opening | 173K | 2 years |
| I opened EVERY item in the NEW Revolution case | 293K | 2 years |
| He said NO to 1000$ (Donating To Small Streamers) | 201K | 3 years |
| This will NEVER happen again (1000 Viewer Case Opening) | 178K | 3 years |
| First time i unbox THIS knife (1000 Expensive Case Opening) | 186K | 3 years |
| LUCKIEST CASE UNBOXING YOU WILL EVER SEE | 1.2M | 3 years |
Average Views (when active): ~356K
Top Performing Videos (All Time)
- "LUCKIEST CASE UNBOXING YOU WILL EVER SEE" β 1.2M views
- "10,000$ case opening & tradeups (100k sub special)" β 1M views
- "Luckiest 1000 Fracture Case Opening" β 816K views
Content Categories (When Active)
- "1000 Case Opening" Series: ~70% β signature format
- Specific Skin Hunts: ~15% (opening until getting every item)
- IRL/Charity: ~10% (donating to small streamers)
- Market Analysis: ~5%
Thumbnail Style Analysis
- Colors: Clean, dark backgrounds with skin prominently displayed
- Text: Minimal text, often just the skin/knife highlighted
- Faces: Facecam reactions less prominent
- Layout: Very clean, skin-focused
- Key element: Minimalist approach compared to competitors
Sponsorship/Codes Visible
- SkinBid β his own marketplace (primary)
- No external sponsors visible (doesn't need them β owns the marketplace)
Unique Angle
- "1000 of [Case Type]" series β pioneered this format (inspired Sparkles' similar series)
- Business owner angle β owns SkinBid.com + ecstatic.gg esports team
- Charitable content β "Donating to Small Streamers" format
- Data-driven approach β shows profit/loss stats in steam market prices
Key Takeaways for Hyper/Ryan
- Zipel is INACTIVE = his audience is orphaned and looking for similar content
- The "1000 of every case" format he pioneered is still being used by Sparkles/Heyzeus
- His marketplace ownership shows there's serious money in the skin trading space
- Quality over quantity approach worked (68 videos, 156K subs, high avg views)
- His viewer base is available to capture since he stopped uploading
CS2 Content Competitor Weekly Digest
Generated: 2026-02-08 06:47 UTC Previous Run: 2026-02-08T06:47:36.485035+00:00
π Overview
Total New Videos Since Last Run: 423
π New Videos by Channel
Anomaly
Arrow
Arrow Live
HyperCS
HyperGambles
HyperSpins
| Title | Views | Published | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| I Gambled My Last $1000 At The Casino... | 1.6K | 2 months ago | 31:09 |
| How Many Bonuses Can I Get With $1000? | 1.4K | 1 month ago | 53:08 |
| GIVING MY GIRLFRIEND $1000 TO SPEND AT THE CASINO!! | 37 | 12 days ago | 45:43 |
Joe Bart Games
Mountain Gambles
| Title | Views | Published | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| I UNBOXED TOP ITEM OUT OF THIS CASE ON JUICEGG | 561 | 2 months ago | 9:57 |
| WE COULD NOT STOP RUNNING THIS INSANE CASE BATTLE | 385 | 1 month ago | 7:41 |
| INSANE ORIGINALS ONLY SESSION ON CLASH! | 358 | 1 month ago | 13:21 |
| I CANNOT BELIEVE I UNBOXED A VOX HOLO (JUICEGG) | 341 | 2 months ago | 13:04 |
| VIEWER SPENDS MY BALANCE AND MAKES INSANE PROFIT | 338 | 5 months ago | 17:28 |
| [If I lose this video, we are no longer friends | RAINGG](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViRRnZyk-Tg) | 240 | 4 months ago |
| NO KNIFE = $2000 ALL IN CASE BATTLE (INSANE JACKPOT) | 234 | 5 months ago | 12:02 |
| [WE HIT THIS INSANE 0.05% ITEM | RAINGG](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMrvEMsdJ3w) | 172 | 4 months ago |
| I CANT BELIEVE WE HIT THIS ON A 1% CASE ON RAINGG | 166 | 3 months ago | 11:28 |
| Can we turn $500 to $2000 in One Session? | 164 | 4 months ago | 10:32 |
| I CANT BELIEVE THIS HAPPENED ON UPGRADE MODE... | 157 | 2 months ago | 10:02 |
| MY FIRST EVER CSGOBIG SESSION WENT INSANE ($10000+ WON) | 146 | 3 months ago | 14:35 |
| [ONE CASE BATTLE ALL IN | RAINGG](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yL1hU8sUFKk) | 144 | |
| [I CANT BELIEVE WE UNBOXED THIS AWP MEDUSA (1% CASES) | RAING...](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeIvGG9ZnIk) | 142 | 3 months ago |
| WE WON EVERY SINGLE CASE BATTLE ON RAINGG ($10,000+) | 142 | 3 months ago | 13:01 |
| I Found the Best RAINGG Case Battle (Easy profit) | 119 | 3 months ago | 19:11 |
| I Can't Believe We Hit This On RAINGG | 98 | 2 months ago | 6:30 |
| [WE MARTINGALED TO A DRAGON LORE | RAINGG](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhlHanS9W18) | 93 | 2 months ago |
| I CANNOT BELIEVE WE KEPT HITTING THIS ON RAINGG | 88 | 4 months ago | 14:56 |
| I HIT TOP ITEM ON 1% CASES ON RAINGG | 75 | 4 months ago | 11:45 |
| [WE PRINTED MONEY ON 5% CASES | JUICEGG](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyLpSVvi95s) | 56 | 2 months ago |
| I UNBOXED A HELLRAISERS HOLO (0.01%) ON CSGOBIG | 53 | 3 months ago | 12:10 |
| I UNBOXED AN M9 EMERALD ON NEW BIG GAMEMODES | 47 | 2 months ago | 14:46 |
| GOING ALL IN EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. | 41 | 4 months ago | 6:08 |
| [OPENING 1%'s ONLY GAUNTLET CHALLENGE | RAINGG](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSVckNMI64Q) | 37 | 5 months ago |
| How a Misclick made me $3000 on CSGOBIG (INSANE WIN) | 31 | 3 months ago | 16:30 |
| NEW HALLOWEEN EVENT ON RAINGG (Insane session) | 31 | 4 months ago | 15:09 |
| GOING ALL IN EVERY SINGLE BATTLE ON RAIN ($10,000 WIN) | 29 | 2 months ago | 12:18 |
| HIGH RISK CASE BATTLES ONLY ON JUICE | 28 | 1 month ago | 7:52 |
| I CAN'T BELIEVE WE UNBOXED THIS ON JUICE | 26 | 1 month ago | 8:09 |
MountainCS
PEAKSlots
Sparkles
TDM_Heyzeus
| Title | Views | Published | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| [The Stewie2k situation is INSANE | TDM_Heyzeus](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Uz4Do3WXN0) | 542.8K | 3 months ago |
| [WHAT THE **** IS THIS? | TDM_Heyzeus](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdxBEA8Ee0I) | 315.0K | 3 months ago |
| [I Saved These For 10 Years...THEN OPENED THEM | TDM_Heyzeus](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMKOHq4HfPU) | 290.1K | 3 months ago |
| [The CRAZIEST CASE BATTLE EVER | TDM_Heyzeus](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3juQR1Doauk) | 208.9K | 3 months ago |
| [THE WORST CRASH IN SKINS HISTORY | TDM_Heyzeus](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31dXj4_7nWc) | 187.8K | 3 months ago |
| [LAST TO GET A GOLD WINS (vs Anomaly, Sparkles & Arrow) | TDM...](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lni6FQ677XY) | 182.6K | 12 days ago |
| [Opening Cases AND PROFITING | TDM_Heyzeus](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYhDWzLUWqc) | 168.7K | 4 months ago |
| [14 KNIVES 1 WINNER | TDM_Heyzeus](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOQ9_Ft7Lvo) | 127.1K | 2 months ago |
| [HUNTING THE BUTTERFLY EMERALD (50 TRADE UPS) | TDM_Heyzeus](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Izq3FFI3h8) | 121.6K | 3 months ago |
| [OPENING CASES UNTIL I GET A GOLD (TRADE UPS UPDATE) | TDM_He...](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTydsypJ1g0) | 118.3K | 3 months ago |
| [Opening Cases Until I Get a FIRE SERPENT #2 | TDM_Heyzeus](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rR65pUYtNQw) | 109.7K | 3 months ago |
| [Skins have a MASSIVE PROBLEM | TDM_Heyzeus](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4X43PA2zhA) | 105.7K | 3 months ago |
| [Budapest Just Changed Stickers FOREVER | TDM_Heyzeus](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzhqfY_goow) | 104.0K | 2 months ago |
| [CS2'S NEW UPDATE IS SHOCKING | TDM_Heyzeus](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5u91aVkkIZg) | 99.0K | 4 months ago |
| [THE SKINS APOCALYPSE ISN'T OVER YET | TDM_Heyzeus](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jl34LxJ0Xi8) | 98.9K | 3 months ago |
| [I Opened 26 of EVERY CASE | TDM_Heyzeus](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HA5LqWMuUN4) | 98.6K | 2 months ago |
| [ANOTHER PROFIT!! | TDM_Heyzeus](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=863-4mHey9w) | 94.1K | 1 month ago |
| [Skins are already being STUPID AGAIN | TDM_Heyzeus](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFFvzo5_ZyU) | 91.7K | 2 months ago |
| [Opening 4000 Dreams and Nightmares (Trading up Everything) | ...](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=op6RnMZIY9A) | 91.2K | 2 months ago |
| [Are My Cases Unboxings TOO LUCKY? | TDM_Heyzeus](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPNC12cXwTQ) | 90.4K | 2 months ago |
| [Trading Up EVERYTHING in my Storage Units | TDM_Heyzeus](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEF8hNiyDN4) | 82.9K | 1 month ago |
| [CS2 Cases Are F***ED, Here's Why | TDM_Heyzeus](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0I4-UHI5uU) | 78.7K | 2 months ago |
| [Valve Just KILLED THESE CASES | TDM_Heyzeus](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHaHIelBdgA) | 76.3K | 1 month ago |
| [The CS2 CASE YOU CAN'T OPEN ANYMORE | TDM_Heyzeus](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykaoUCfZTuo) | 70.0K | 4 months ago |
| [INSANE HIGH RISK BUTTERFLY TRADE UPS | TDM_Heyzeus](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZIAnPTtpPE) | 69.1K | 8 days ago |
| [BACK TO BACK INSANE GOLD UNBOXING | TDM_Heyzeus](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNZKQwtgfS0) | 62.8K | 3 weeks ago |
| [WHY THE BUDAPEST STICKERS WILL BREAK THE MARKET | TDM_Heyzeu...](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzjnFha_6U4) | 61.4K | 3 months ago |
| [Skin Investing is Stupid NOW, Here's Why | TDM_Heyzeus](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzkQdkMVBqk) | 59.7K | 1 month ago |
| [BEST KNIFE WINS (Trade Up Battle vs Arrow & Willy) | TDM_Hey...](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS3AgunfYx4) | 51.5K | 1 day ago |
| [The BEST 'CALL TO ARMORY' Skin Submission So FAR!! | TDM_Hey...](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TefxYCedLAI) | 46.7K | 1 month ago |
ohnePixel
ohnepixel raw
zipelCS
π₯ Notable High-Performing Videos (50K+ views)
π Upload Activity (Last 30 Days Estimate)
| Channel | Videos Found | Avg Views |
|---|---|---|
| Anomaly | 30 | 375.4K |
| Arrow | 30 | 75.3K |
| Arrow Live | 30 | 32.0K |
| HyperCS | 30 | 2.0K |
| HyperGambles | 30 | 384 |
| HyperSpins | 3 | 1.0K |
| Joe Bart Games | 30 | 442.2K |
| Mountain Gambles | 30 | 151 |
| MountainCS | 30 | 1.6K |
| MountainIsShort | 0 | N/A |
| PEAKSlots | 30 | 3.5K |
| Sparkles | 30 | 77.1K |
| TDM_Heyzeus | 30 | 130.2K |
| ohnePixel | 30 | 645.5K |
| ohnepixel raw | 30 | 202.0K |
| zipelCS | 30 | 288.2K |
π Trending Title Patterns This Week
- CASE (used 49x)
- INSANE (used 46x)
- TDM (used 30x)
- NEW (used 28x)
- EVERY (used 25x)
- CASES (used 24x)
- OPENING (used 20x)
- BATTLE (used 17x)
- BATTLES (used 15x)
- GOLD (used 14x)
β Action Items
- [ ] Review top-performing competitor videos for content ideas
- [ ] Check if any CS2 updates/news need to be covered
- [ ] Note any new thumbnail/title trends to adopt
- [ ] Identify collaboration opportunities from new collab videos
- [ ] Update content calendar based on competitor activity