Im not really that involved in the community when it comes to reddits or twitch etc, but i find myself tuning into the channel whenever there is a video purely because i enjoy the conversations, unlike other channels all 3 come across as down to earth and realistic, theres no screaming, shouting, OMG he threw a ball into a cup, just 3 guys, playing a game and talking
I love how dedicated some channels can be math channels, film channels, minecraft channels, making stuff channels, funny stupid stuff channels but man o man the Chocy Bois are soo good at this weird talking thing they have perfected, I love em the most!!!
@@orozcodroidx I think they mean that literally he didn't speak up for himself, did nothing, hasn't really been on the internet since, his online presence disappeared
I have always appreciated y'alls 'Real Talk' times. Where you get into the flow of chatting with one another and just have Conversation. It's what I watch for. And I honestly get as hyped for your Rocket League games as some fans do for football or other physical sports. Long time watcher and subscriber, still loving to see you guys around. :) Stay chocoately.
I know it doesn't exactly pay the bills, but I've watched all your content for years now, and regardless of the numbers you pull, I think you make fantastic content. I sometimes may disagree with you on things of a political nature, and sometimes you dislike things that I love and I seem to love things that you dislike, but at the end of the day, your films are always top notch quality, your stage presence is tremendous (particularly when it's front and centre, like in your pancake videos, and the birthday videos, and so on), your chemistry is uniquely charming and your gaming ability is hot garbage (not you Trott). You're my absolute go-to when I want to put on an entertaining video for friends, you're one of the few channels I go back and binge old series of, and I hope that even if you worry about the fiscal nature of your enterprise (which is totally understandable in ANY business), that you at least know that from a creative standpoint, you're pretty fucking golden. Cheers boiks, all the best.
I'm subbed to both channels cause I mainly enjoy the interactions you guys have with each other. It doesn't really matter to me what you guys do. One of the main reasons I'm a member of the main channel is that I think you guys definitely deserve to be bigger than you are. I see other channels younger than yours growing to 1 million subs really quickly and I can't figure out why so I'll keep giving you all my money and hope one day other people find your content and enjoy it
On the topic of letting personalities show. I know you've talked about doing a dnd campaign with Craig. Any updates? Is it still something you are planning/wanting to do?
Hatfilms having never made any Tabletop RPG series is surprising really! it would work so perfectly! With covid times of course it would be online but thats completely fine because stuff like Roll20 exists :D
Never normally comment on the bois vids but I’ve been watching these for about 7 years and it’s such a shame they aren’t as big as they deserve. I feel that they made a wise decision on the new channel it was just an awkward time. These boys deserve so much more will always support these (:
Long-time Hat Films fan here. Bought your merch, met you at Insomnia, started Empire because of you guys. You guys are smart, you're funny and you're genuine - I'll watch most of what you put out and enjoy it. I'm glad you can still make an income from this, and I look forward to supporting you as you make changes to improve your quality of life.
real fans like myself have been watching you since forsaken lands, and will continue watching you in everything new you try,i've subscribe to this channel the day you announced it. don't feel bad for the haters,feel good for the hatters
I hadn’t been watching your content all that much before quarantine but making the gaming exclusive channel has actually gotten me watching your content almost religiously now.
In the time I've been watching you guys I've finished my GCSE's, my A Levels and also my degree. I have even moved to China and currently teach English here in Shanghai. During all this time very few things in my life have been consistent but Hat Filns has always been a go to in my life if I want to laugh and cheer myself up. Even if it's watching you guys chat shit about current affairs or if I go back and decide to binge the old Trials Evolution content, it never fails to make me laugh. You can't find that sort of consistentency with many TH-camrs and it's down to the authenticity of who you guys are and the chemistry between you three that can't really been found anywhere else. I dunno what else to say really than I appreciate and value the content greatly and that i am glad you've all decided to continue sticking around on TH-cam for this long. The big break is round the corner on the main channel and I can feel it. Keep going bois
I always appreciate the real-talk guys. You don't talk down to the viewers and i'm really thankful about the fact that you keep it all honest. I can't comment upon good or bad business decisions or channel directions. All I can say is that, from the perspective of a long-time viewer and fan, you've kept me smiling and laughing for years and i'm very grateful. PS. Ross, that own goal near the end was atrocious, it made me shake my head in true disgust. THAT'S the kind of content i'm subbed for.
Your honest personalities are why you’re such good TH-camrs. You guys are honestly the best channel. It’s why we all make sure there is always Toblerone in the fridge - the ridges work better when they are cold.
Honestly love hat gaming, these here talks which are like discussions or "mini-hat chats" are some of the pure gold of you three. Though also the new hat films vid have been solid sterling as well. As a proper hatter, keep it going lads
I’m very proud of you boiks. I’m glad yall are trying to make content you guys enjoy. I pretty much enjoy all of your videos from podcast-gaming-vlogs and I have done for like 8 years. Keep it up choco bois
This video's actually answered so many questions I had so thanks for that. Also your twitch is doing fairly well so you've also got that going for you guys
You guys could go cliffdiving, the UK's ultimate XTREME sport - hat films go to shitty uk tourist spots would be pretty funny to be honest, car museums, those weird model villages where everyone RPS, I love the way you've seperated your content tbh - Passion always makes for the best content, I love watching you guys shit talk over a game don't get me wrong, but your vlogs/pancakedays/challenges/sketches etc are what makes you guys so great
Tbh I’m really enjoying hat gaming and I hope it sticks around after the pandemic, my personal favourite part of hat films is stuff like this where it’s a conversation over gameplay, I think that’s why I love rocket league and trials so much. I’d be fine with HatFilms being for vlogs and other projects, and hat gaming is how it is now
I've been watching you guys since you first started Minecraft ads. It does suck that you guys don't get the recognition you deserve, just know that you are doing an amazing job. You have kept me laughing for years and I doubt this will change.
Always love hat films gaming and you guys having real conversations. It is just enjoyable to watch. Kind of what I'd like in good friends. Just people to have real conversations with, game with, just talk shit with, laugh, and have fun.
you guys deserve so much more then what you have because you guys aren't fake all the big youtubers they are one way online and one way in real life i wish you guys the best because it's what you deserve
I've been watching you guys for the past 9 years or so and my favourite videos are the ones when you have deep conversations. I'm guilty of barely liking any of your videos because I always watch on my TV and you can't like on it. So gonna go through all your videos and like them all to make up for it! Keep doing what yous are doing, make whatever videos you want. I'm gonna watch it regardless.
Glad you mentioned the Vidiots, good bunch of boys trying to make content in a time where TH-cam really sucks. Ben and Peter seem to be doing alright at TripleJump. Hopefully that's true, but god making a living on TH-cam must be so stressful. Keep rocking Boiks!
I would like to consider myself part of the Hat Films community, I think I watch 99.99% of your content and I enjoy both the gaming and the real-life stuff, please keep going because without you I wouldn't have fun videos to watch.
I don't tend to leave comments, but the reason I started watching you guys is because of the pseudo-podcast nature of many ofyour videos. Just three guys playing a video game and talking about/discussing random things. It might not be everyone's cup of tea, but I find both joy and comfort in your content.
I know this is delayed but I've been watching for 8+ years now and honestly I just want you guys to be happy and do whatever makes you happy on your channel(s). I like the variety you put out and I know it hurts you in the algorithm to not focus specifically on one thing, but it's part of what I enjoy about your channel. It feels like most youtube gaming channels used to be this way, people playing a variety of things they enjoyed, but over the last 5 years or so the algorithm favoring single topic youtubers has pushed them all to the top. But that doesn't mean there still aren't people like me around who enjoy what you do and the way you do it. Thank god you don't put on the fake over the top personalities so many youtubers do these days. I get it appeals to children and apparently that's how you get views now, but as an adult I have zero interest in that. It is refreshing to watch people the same age as me actually behave as if they are in their 30s instead of pretending to be perpetually stuck at the age of 13.
Really liked this vid. Towards the end I was barely paying attention to the game. It was very interesting to hear you talk about your channel in this way. Keep it up bois
I'm pretty sure I'd watch the boiks no matter what they put out. Just love listening to their banter with one another and I know they should probably be getting more recognition than they do. One of the most consistently entertaining channels on youtube, constantly funny and often even informative! And on top of that you make an active effort to produce daily videos. Love you boiks no matter what the numbers say
honestly the variety of games you guys play is part of the reason i love your content so much! tho i understand why it might make things harder from a business perspective, it's more enjoyable as a viewer to see you guys play games you want to play and have a lot of fun with. plus the different games and series keep things a bit more exciting imo tho at the end of the day your personalities are really what make your content great, so a lot of ppl (myself included) usually watch whatever you guys put out regardless of the game. hopefully you guys can get more support by streaming; tho i never really watch the full vods or watch live, these edited stream videos are excellent
I certainly wish you all the moneys and good content for this and the main channel! Taking it from the present day though your content is filling a really special niche, at least for me. That is authentic content. I feel like few channels really have that and on top of that you are hilarious more often than not. the skits and vlogs on the main channel are some of my favorite youtube videos in general. When the pandemic is over you, you'll created the best content on earth for the main channel, make your 50 mil per HAT-member and start filming on your own island I won't even be mad. I'll be happy you got what you deserve.
Just so you guys know, I've been watching your content since I was 15. I'm now 21 and still absolutely love your content, and recommend it whenever I can. I watch every video on every channel. Unfortunately, due to work, I struggle to catch most of the streams. I can't wait for your live action warehouse stuff! Keep your chins up guys, you have one of the most loyal and passionate fanbases on TH-cam. Thank you all for the years of entertainment.
I always enjoyed the travel/vlog videos and looked forward to them. I am not nor have I ever been a TH-cam officiant, but I will always watch the Hat Boics with the glee of a recently released abducted child.
If it helps any, your playing-gta-while-rambling-about-current-events format was very motivational for me. I want to get some trans and gender diverse folk together for a regular stream in a similar format where we talk about lgbt issues and things peripheral to lgbt while we drive in circles or do something equally low-key. The problem is finding the right people who want to talk about such things, can talk at length about such things, and don't implode when they hear their own voices haha
I'm glad this was a realtalk vid. That's what i miss most about the more recent gta playlist series. But I can understand how they might feel burned out on gta playlists when they're generally the same
These are podcasts with satisfying shots every now and then. I love these vids. Somewhoe they are always entertaining, even if I don't know what they are talking about
It's nice you've got a stronger community on this channel. In terms of numbers the move will pay off eventually, lads. And if not I'll give you a bunch of money when I win the lottery
I found this chat really enlightening dudes, and there's a lot I can take away from this. You guys are probably the biggest inspiration for me starting my own channel, even if I am only going into the TH-cam game as a hobby right now. I expect little to no success and yet your content will continually influence myself and others to get creative and enjoy games, vlogs or making whatever kind of video - and no pandemic can prevent that. Wishing you continuous success... and fewer own goals. ;)
i dont think ive ever left a comment before but ive been watching for a number of years now and ive pretty much watched one of your guys videos each day, love the content and ill keep watchin
I don't really comment, but I thought I'd say you guys are great! I started watching when you first did Rocket League years and years ago. It has been fascinating to see all the diversity since then. Some works, some doesn't but we all have individual tastes and I simply appreciate how you are willing to try new things. Unlike some channels that repeat the same thing over and over again. I know in terms of main channel content I would love to see more Scuba Diving, as I loved those videos, but I know that also costs a fair bit of money and Ross might not be super comfortable with the deep water part, but definitely interested. Though I have noticed you guys don't really do any strategy gaming, but seeing you guys do a 3v3 in Starcraft 2 or something might be hilarious, if you dove straight into ranked. Four player civilisation with Craig could be good too. But I'm not sure that you guys are really interested in that sort of stuff. Anyway, been loving the F1 stuff too! Keep it up, good prep for each race haha, learning the track before watching the Grand Prix. I'd love to see you guys get to a proper racing level with each other, and just uploading some actual race videos where you are in competition once you up your skill a bit! Anyway that's just what I thought! Take whatever you like. Just appreciate all that you do!
There are some games I enjoy watching you guys play for the actual gameplay because the game looks fun and gets me to look into it more/buy it for myself and play with friends, with the added bonus of your commentary and jokes. Then there are other videos where it's less about the game for me and more for the commentary and jokes. Rocket League for instance, you guys have some gameplay where all 3 of you are really into it and I'll pay more attention to the gameplay and laugh at the jokes and Ross' funny accents, then you'll have video gameplay like this one where it's more of a podcast with gameplay in the background but the conversation is more engaging, and that's cool too. I dig it all
loved the chat today guys, I will say I'm looking forward to more live action stuff on the main channel, but I also like your gaming vids, the squad stuff is great, I like the in depth conversations you guys have. it was super unlucky with the timing on the change but I'm here to stay
as someone who wasnt super interested in subbing to this 'second' channel when you first made it (mainly because i didnt need more content than what you were producing on the main channel at the time) i actually feel like the pandemic helped get me to sub here. I thought it was still going to be mostly stream highlights etc and for whatever reason didnt think they vids would have the same feel (though I now realise they do feel just like the gaming content of the original channel) but after the drought on the main channel seemed inevitable i came over here and theres been consistently good content like the return of the chocolate boys. In conclusion, you guys are still doing great, and I still enjoy your content and am looking forward to any and all future content on this channel and hat films
My boiks need a hug. I'm here for you guys. Yer why I watch the Yogscast at all, and I watch a lot more of your stuff than I do their's. Not saying that "yer better than them" or "you > them" or anything, but I do enjoy your brand of humor more than their's. I love their TTT stuff, because it is a nice safe constant of content I enjoy. You guys do spontaneous stuff, talk about all sorts of things, and have a general change in "energy" for each different video. I think that's why a lot of us who have stayed have stayed. You are the essence of a variety channel, and we greatly enjoy that. Jacksepticeye has proved time and again how it CAN work. Disappear from something and come back and they all still wait for him. The main Hat Films channel took a 90k sub hit, sure, but no one could have planned for this plague nonsense. I for one agree that I think the idea of splitting up your content between IRL stuff [Films], playing video games [Gaming], and talking about whatever [Podcast; but in reality all three channels] was a good move. While I would have watched it even if it was on ONE channel, having it split up, categorizing it, makes it easier for those who are only there for A, B, or C get what they want out of it, while those who like all of it can just sub to all three channels. Humans, on the whole, like putting things into neat little piles and naming them, so they know what to call something, or what to expect from something. I think in the long run, the idea of separating your channel into three was a good decision. I don't have to expect a Hat Chat Podcast every day, and people who sub to that channel know better too (generally works for channels like Radio Dead Air). And the same can apply to Hat Gaming, which is likely to be every or every other day, and Hat Films is likely to post a little less often than Gaming, and when/if the Plague clears up, we can expect to see those more often (I'm sure a LOT of people are going to wanna get out and about after the Plague).
Hey there lads, I've been watching your content for a hot minute now, since good old trials evolution. I am now 22 years of age, throughout my history on watching youtube, your channel/s have been the single consistent thing I've watched throughout. I think you guys deserve so much more and it annoys me to no end that for some reason there aren't more people watching you. I do sincerely hope you never stop posting videos because I know that I will always enjoy them. Much love and all the best boiks
Love you twats. I am still 100% for the channel changes. It’s just unfortunate that the pandemic has meant you haven’t had the chance to make much content for the main channel, but I’m sure it’ll be great when you can again. Stay safe, keep being you, and I’ll keep watching.
From a purely audience perspective, I didn't realise how much I liked the new format until I went back to old videos and realised how contrived they felt in comparison - obviously these things move in styles but the more casual nature of the modern Hat Gaming vids is a real strength, it's like hanging out with mates. It was super unfortunate timing with the switch but from what you guys have said this new format is a lot less volatile and dependant on the YT algorithm in terms of income, as Twitch is more predictable, so it seems like win win to me
Good point made there about 'successful' TH-camrs and their changing content... Of course, the Hat lads are successful but the fact that they are, in some ways, a niche is what makes the content as good as it is.
Alright boyos- I met you at the V&A Minecraft exhibition in London, a long old time ago. I still watch. As far as I am concerned i've seen you guys join the yogs, been around the world, been through changes, grew up with you. This parasocial relationship we've got going gives me a sense of home whenever I see a new video from you guys. There's a strange new generation of youtubers you guys are learning about. Backseat Reddit Marketing Gurus dont know shit about the youtube algorithm- its all alchemy, not magic. As far as cool stuff in the UK to do, you could take your style to the streets, interview people, become topical. Find the sweet spot between what you like doing and what internet culture wants.
part of me wants to see you get the recognition you deserve but then another part of me just enjoys the level you are at now as most 'big' youtubers cant engage with their audience as much as you guys do purely because they just wouldnt have the time
“Late-stage capitalism means we’ll never have BFME 3.” Even if I like the remaining benefits of capitalism, I’ve never agreed with Smith so wholeheartedly 😢
You guys probs won't read this, but thanks for sharing this, i really appreciated the real talk in this video and it was great to listen to. I admit i do not watch every video, it depends if something fits my taste a bit better, but i really do enjoy the ones i watch. It is a battle on its own growing your own channel and even getting known. Especially if your income is tied to it, then you are indeed into a problematic situation... Or you keep having fun with the games you play and rising goes slow or difficult, or you do the things that are 'meta' and grow big, but it turns boring and you end up with a burned out and a dead channel... And indeed youtube ain't helping either with its AI... Maybe an idea to strike some deals with some (smaller) gaming companies to present a game for people to watch together with the fact that you might like those games as well ? Or maybe an idea to bring in something that comes close of the feeling you guys experienced with minecraft? (i remember trials of derpulies and that was trollishly amazing from sjipos and you guys, especially the dick jokes). People enjoy wholesomness and trolling in this day and age and maybe this can help ya guys out.
You guys should try T3A online! It's a BFME re-release that allows online multiplayer play. Similarly, a channel called BFME: Reforged is currently remastering the entire game!
I'm not really part of the Hat community... like I'm pretty much just a lurker on most channels and platforms, just watching and not speaking. But I do watch both Hat Gaming and Hat Films; I wasn't sure about having to sub to 2 channels at the time of the announcement, but I did understand the reasoning and dinged that bell on both channels lol and I appreciate you guys finding the time and ideas to post on both. Like I'm sure it's hard in these covid times to get together for Films, but I enjoyed that donuts video where you all recorded your separate kitchens, I thought it was a good job.
There are very few content creators(streamers, youtubers etc) who i really hope get super successful. You guys are definitely among them. I've watched your videos for years and i've always wanted you to become huge. Success will change a person no matter what for better or worse, but i feel like If i were to throw money at you for doing whatever you wanted to i'd be confident your content would be amazing. Either way you deserve so much more. Love you boiks
Watched your content for a long time(yogscast gmod murder days) your vibe as friends, conversations, views on things all make you seem like genuine chill people just playing games and chatting, your synergy with the yogscast and sips and everyone else you appear in videos is always great, the games you play are interesting and varied, your jokes and situational comic conversations and sense of humor is the same as mine and always are funny ,with your politics on the odd occasion its mentioned it paints you to be grounded educated nice people who care about others and the world around them with a grasp on reality. I can't say why you are having drops but i don't think from my point of view any of your content is being made or produced to suggest its what you are doing, quite frankly your content is edited and presented in a way that shows you care about what you do in my opinion.
TH-cam does blacklist slightly older channels who are not basically a show for 8 year old kids so yeah making the new channel was a good idea and hopefully the main can break through when you can do vlogs again
Just my 2 cents: Fairbairn films has seen very good growth just by doing quick and dirty IRL content (short films) about topical things. I got introduced to them via the algorithm when they did an excellent red dead redemption 2 video right when the game came out. Mostly I have seen channels that can make people laugh grow very well regardless of their production quality.
@@sirBrouwer true, but sometimes I find their content IRL weirdly high effort, but without a good hook to draw viewers that aren't familiar with the lads. So it doesn't really spread outside of the hat films sphere.
@@zoravar.k7904 that is the entire thing. even here the larger bunch of the active followers are the same people that are subscribed to them since there initial boom back in 2012. i a way they are probably the people that would go very far in supporting the lads. but getting in now is very tough in general as a lot of the humour are aimed at the in crowed.
Guys I know I'm a bit late on this video but I just wanted to let you know, no matter what you upload and on which channels, I will watch it. I've been following since Skylands (and went back for Forsaken Lands), and I've watched everything since. As you can tell I'm currently behind (which is sad because I can't be as much a part of the community as I would like to be as a result), but I've been rapidly catching up of late. You're the best, and I'm glad I found you all those years ago. Whatever you decide to do in the future, I hope it works out for the best for you!
Gmod survives on the yogscast channel because of the number of players. The episodes where there was like 5 people get less interest unless one of them is sips
Im not really that involved in the community when it comes to reddits or twitch etc, but i find myself tuning into the channel whenever there is a video purely because i enjoy the conversations, unlike other channels all 3 come across as down to earth and realistic, theres no screaming, shouting, OMG he threw a ball into a cup, just 3 guys, playing a game and talking
yes. this.
the hat bois are my favourite people on youtube for this reason
they're just chill lads
I make sure to play all their videos while I'm cooking. It's nice background noise for my anxiety. Also to show support!
I love how dedicated some channels can be math channels, film channels, minecraft channels, making stuff channels, funny stupid stuff channels but man o man the Chocy Bois are soo good at this weird talking thing they have perfected, I love em the most!!!
You hit the nail on the head, this is *THE* reason I've been watching the boiks for like 8-9 years!!
"Pull a Caff and just disappear" Never change Smiffy
love how it was just brushed over lol
Not even 30 seconds in
caff didn't just disappear he got caught doing horrible shit and got fired.
@@orozcodroidx I think they mean that literally he didn't speak up for himself, did nothing, hasn't really been on the internet since, his online presence disappeared
@@InkGraffiti Hard to speak up for yourself when people already found him guilty before evidence was available. His career was dead either way
I have always appreciated y'alls 'Real Talk' times. Where you get into the flow of chatting with one another and just have Conversation. It's what I watch for. And I honestly get as hyped for your Rocket League games as some fans do for football or other physical sports. Long time watcher and subscriber, still loving to see you guys around. :) Stay chocoately.
I know it doesn't exactly pay the bills, but I've watched all your content for years now, and regardless of the numbers you pull, I think you make fantastic content. I sometimes may disagree with you on things of a political nature, and sometimes you dislike things that I love and I seem to love things that you dislike, but at the end of the day, your films are always top notch quality, your stage presence is tremendous (particularly when it's front and centre, like in your pancake videos, and the birthday videos, and so on), your chemistry is uniquely charming and your gaming ability is hot garbage (not you Trott). You're my absolute go-to when I want to put on an entertaining video for friends, you're one of the few channels I go back and binge old series of, and I hope that even if you worry about the fiscal nature of your enterprise (which is totally understandable in ANY business), that you at least know that from a creative standpoint, you're pretty fucking golden. Cheers boiks, all the best.
Couldn't agree more my chocolate brother
Agreed agreed!! Even if they aren't gold in Rocket League, they're definitely gold in our hearts
If only people were properly rewarded for quality all the time
Who cares about ranks in rocket league. It's mostly Smurfs anyway xD. But ya these guys are hilarious and have brought so much joy to me personally.
Couldn't have said it better myself
i'm just waiting for when the Hat Gaming guys to do a collab with the Hat Films lads, i reckon you might get along
Yeah, specifically I think Ross would get along well DjHdcinemax
“How can anyone watch the same thing day in and day out in GMod?”
Yogscast sweat nervously.
I'm subbed to both channels cause I mainly enjoy the interactions you guys have with each other. It doesn't really matter to me what you guys do. One of the main reasons I'm a member of the main channel is that I think you guys definitely deserve to be bigger than you are. I see other channels younger than yours growing to 1 million subs really quickly and I can't figure out why so I'll keep giving you all my money and hope one day other people find your content and enjoy it
On the topic of letting personalities show. I know you've talked about doing a dnd campaign with Craig. Any updates? Is it still something you are planning/wanting to do?
I for one would watch the shit out of a Hat Rolling channel/series
Hatfilms having never made any Tabletop RPG series is surprising really! it would work so perfectly! With covid times of course it would be online but thats completely fine because stuff like Roll20 exists :D
@@siltyroach1584 They actually have, check out Dusk City Outlaws
@@LexSchilperoord was very short but it was gold!
@@shadowcrow3246 I'd love more dusk city, one of their best content tonight there
Never normally comment on the bois vids but I’ve been watching these for about 7 years and it’s such a shame they aren’t as big as they deserve. I feel that they made a wise decision on the new channel it was just an awkward time. These boys deserve so much more will always support these (:
Due to the way the algorithm works, leaving comments on vids does help push them higher on the recommended list, doesn't actually matter what you say.
Ed Smith well then we should all just fire away and comment!
Hey mate I'm in the exact same boat. Long time lurker and the boys definitely deserve way more.
@@Orion1234567890ET burp
Long-time Hat Films fan here. Bought your merch, met you at Insomnia, started Empire because of you guys. You guys are smart, you're funny and you're genuine - I'll watch most of what you put out and enjoy it. I'm glad you can still make an income from this, and I look forward to supporting you as you make changes to improve your quality of life.
real fans like myself have been watching you since forsaken lands, and will continue watching you in everything new you try,i've subscribe to this channel the day you announced it. don't feel bad for the haters,feel good for the hatters
I hadn’t been watching your content all that much before quarantine but making the gaming exclusive channel has actually gotten me watching your content almost religiously now.
Own goal Hornby's at it again!
And a brutal game finisher at that.
"Those aren't curtains they're magnets!"
Sees camera cut to Ross as he's driving back
My brain: own goal incoming
Love you boiks watch as much as I can
Love to see you boiks do top gear style challenges in games like elite or sandbox games, stuff like that
What you guys said about g-mod is also true for your trials content. It's interesting because of the conversations, not the actual gameplay.
In the time I've been watching you guys I've finished my GCSE's, my A Levels and also my degree. I have even moved to China and currently teach English here in Shanghai. During all this time very few things in my life have been consistent but Hat Filns has always been a go to in my life if I want to laugh and cheer myself up. Even if it's watching you guys chat shit about current affairs or if I go back and decide to binge the old Trials Evolution content, it never fails to make me laugh. You can't find that sort of consistentency with many TH-camrs and it's down to the authenticity of who you guys are and the chemistry between you three that can't really been found anywhere else. I dunno what else to say really than I appreciate and value the content greatly and that i am glad you've all decided to continue sticking around on TH-cam for this long. The big break is round the corner on the main channel and I can feel it. Keep going bois
Loved the travel videos, love the gaming+ chatting stuff, subbed to both channels
I always appreciate the real-talk guys. You don't talk down to the viewers and i'm really thankful about the fact that you keep it all honest. I can't comment upon good or bad business decisions or channel directions. All I can say is that, from the perspective of a long-time viewer and fan, you've kept me smiling and laughing for years and i'm very grateful.
PS. Ross, that own goal near the end was atrocious, it made me shake my head in true disgust. THAT'S the kind of content i'm subbed for.
Your honest personalities are why you’re such good TH-camrs. You guys are honestly the best channel.
It’s why we all make sure there is always Toblerone in the fridge - the ridges work better when they are cold.
Honestly love hat gaming, these here talks which are like discussions or "mini-hat chats" are some of the pure gold of you three.
Though also the new hat films vid have been solid sterling as well. As a proper hatter, keep it going lads
Secret to a million subs. Every goal conceded one of you removes an item of clothing.
Keep up the good work lads. Love the content
I love that subtle Hot Rod reference... Stop me if I say Whiskey
Just wanna say, Smith you've gotten so much better and I'm happy to see you growing like that. Mad props, breg.
I’m very proud of you boiks. I’m glad yall are trying to make content you guys enjoy. I pretty much enjoy all of your videos from podcast-gaming-vlogs and I have done for like 8 years. Keep it up choco bois
I loved the road trip stuff
This video's actually answered so many questions I had so thanks for that. Also your twitch is doing fairly well so you've also got that going for you guys
I do like what Sips is doing to keep both of his channels alive + secretly marketing his twitch.
You guys could go cliffdiving, the UK's ultimate XTREME sport - hat films go to shitty uk tourist spots would be pretty funny to be honest, car museums, those weird model villages where everyone RPS, I love the way you've seperated your content tbh - Passion always makes for the best content, I love watching you guys shit talk over a game don't get me wrong, but your vlogs/pancakedays/challenges/sketches etc are what makes you guys so great
With $50 Million Trott could finally play Flight Sim at 60 FPS! And still have a million left over.
Tbh I’m really enjoying hat gaming and I hope it sticks around after the pandemic, my personal favourite part of hat films is stuff like this where it’s a conversation over gameplay, I think that’s why I love rocket league and trials so much. I’d be fine with HatFilms being for vlogs and other projects, and hat gaming is how it is now
You boys are the best. Your uniqueness is part of y’all’s charm! Stick to your guns, and don’t let petty people tell you how to run your business 💛
I've been watching you guys since you first started Minecraft ads. It does suck that you guys don't get the recognition you deserve, just know that you are doing an amazing job. You have kept me laughing for years and I doubt this will change.
I love how honest and real you guys are, in addition to being hilarious.
Going to be honest here. I never realized that Hat Films had two channels, despite the fact that I am subscribed to both. Love you guys!
Always love hat films gaming and you guys having real conversations. It is just enjoyable to watch. Kind of what I'd like in good friends. Just people to have real conversations with, game with, just talk shit with, laugh, and have fun.
Sage Smith, concise as ever:
"Need help back, I'm back, somebody needs to go back, I'm front"
you guys deserve so much more then what you have because you guys aren't fake all the big youtubers they are one way online and one way in real life i wish you guys the best because it's what you deserve
I've been watching you guys for the past 9 years or so and my favourite videos are the ones when you have deep conversations. I'm guilty of barely liking any of your videos because I always watch on my TV and you can't like on it. So gonna go through all your videos and like them all to make up for it!
Keep doing what yous are doing, make whatever videos you want. I'm gonna watch it regardless.
This is the Hat Chat i subbed for :)
Glad you mentioned the Vidiots, good bunch of boys trying to make content in a time where TH-cam really sucks.
Ben and Peter seem to be doing alright at TripleJump. Hopefully that's true, but god making a living on TH-cam must be so stressful.
Keep rocking Boiks!
I would like to consider myself part of the Hat Films community, I think I watch 99.99% of your content and I enjoy both the gaming and the real-life stuff, please keep going because without you I wouldn't have fun videos to watch.
I don't tend to leave comments, but the reason I started watching you guys is because of the pseudo-podcast nature of many ofyour videos. Just three guys playing a video game and talking about/discussing random things. It might not be everyone's cup of tea, but I find both joy and comfort in your content.
I know this is delayed but I've been watching for 8+ years now and honestly I just want you guys to be happy and do whatever makes you happy on your channel(s).
I like the variety you put out and I know it hurts you in the algorithm to not focus specifically on one thing, but it's part of what I enjoy about your channel. It feels like most youtube gaming channels used to be this way, people playing a variety of things they enjoyed, but over the last 5 years or so the algorithm favoring single topic youtubers has pushed them all to the top. But that doesn't mean there still aren't people like me around who enjoy what you do and the way you do it. Thank god you don't put on the fake over the top personalities so many youtubers do these days. I get it appeals to children and apparently that's how you get views now, but as an adult I have zero interest in that. It is refreshing to watch people the same age as me actually behave as if they are in their 30s instead of pretending to be perpetually stuck at the age of 13.
I like that this year hasn't gone to plan for the bois but they're still great
Really liked this vid. Towards the end I was barely paying attention to the game. It was very interesting to hear you talk about your channel in this way. Keep it up bois
You bois have made fantastic content consistently years and have never compromised the quality. It's stupid that you guys never took off.
Love you boiks, hope this community grows beyond your expectations!!
I'm pretty sure I'd watch the boiks no matter what they put out. Just love listening to their banter with one another and I know they should probably be getting more recognition than they do. One of the most consistently entertaining channels on youtube, constantly funny and often even informative! And on top of that you make an active effort to produce daily videos. Love you boiks no matter what the numbers say
There's nothing better than internet geniuses giving advice with the power of hindsight, honestly.
honestly the variety of games you guys play is part of the reason i love your content so much!
tho i understand why it might make things harder from a business perspective, it's more enjoyable as a viewer to see you guys play games you want to play and have a lot of fun with. plus the different games and series keep things a bit more exciting imo
tho at the end of the day your personalities are really what make your content great, so a lot of ppl (myself included) usually watch whatever you guys put out regardless of the game. hopefully you guys can get more support by streaming; tho i never really watch the full vods or watch live, these edited stream videos are excellent
I certainly wish you all the moneys and good content for this and the main channel! Taking it from the present day though your content is filling a really special niche, at least for me. That is authentic content. I feel like few channels really have that and on top of that you are hilarious more often than not. the skits and vlogs on the main channel are some of my favorite youtube videos in general. When the pandemic is over you, you'll created the best content on earth for the main channel, make your 50 mil per HAT-member and start filming on your own island I won't even be mad. I'll be happy you got what you deserve.
I enjoy the serious chat as well, love ya bois.
I'm just waiting for the dog fights in the new wearhouse
Been watching you guys since your FTB series and first GTA V content. Love what you do and don't plan on going anywhere. Keep up the great work!
Just so you guys know, I've been watching your content since I was 15. I'm now 21 and still absolutely love your content, and recommend it whenever I can. I watch every video on every channel. Unfortunately, due to work, I struggle to catch most of the streams. I can't wait for your live action warehouse stuff! Keep your chins up guys, you have one of the most loyal and passionate fanbases on TH-cam. Thank you all for the years of entertainment.
I always enjoyed the travel/vlog videos and looked forward to them. I am not nor have I ever been a TH-cam officiant, but I will always watch the Hat Boics with the glee of a recently released abducted child.
If it helps any, your playing-gta-while-rambling-about-current-events format was very motivational for me. I want to get some trans and gender diverse folk together for a regular stream in a similar format where we talk about lgbt issues and things peripheral to lgbt while we drive in circles or do something equally low-key. The problem is finding the right people who want to talk about such things, can talk at length about such things, and don't implode when they hear their own voices haha
I'm glad this was a realtalk vid. That's what i miss most about the more recent gta playlist series. But I can understand how they might feel burned out on gta playlists when they're generally the same
These are podcasts with satisfying shots every now and then. I love these vids. Somewhoe they are always entertaining, even if I don't know what they are talking about
RIP Stunt Lads, never forget
It's nice you've got a stronger community on this channel. In terms of numbers the move will pay off eventually, lads. And if not I'll give you a bunch of money when I win the lottery
I found this chat really enlightening dudes, and there's a lot I can take away from this. You guys are probably the biggest inspiration for me starting my own channel, even if I am only going into the TH-cam game as a hobby right now. I expect little to no success and yet your content will continually influence myself and others to get creative and enjoy games, vlogs or making whatever kind of video - and no pandemic can prevent that.
Wishing you continuous success... and fewer own goals. ;)
i dont think ive ever left a comment before but ive been watching for a number of years now and ive pretty much watched one of your guys videos each day, love the content and ill keep watchin
I don't really comment, but I thought I'd say you guys are great! I started watching when you first did Rocket League years and years ago. It has been fascinating to see all the diversity since then. Some works, some doesn't but we all have individual tastes and I simply appreciate how you are willing to try new things. Unlike some channels that repeat the same thing over and over again. I know in terms of main channel content I would love to see more Scuba Diving, as I loved those videos, but I know that also costs a fair bit of money and Ross might not be super comfortable with the deep water part, but definitely interested. Though I have noticed you guys don't really do any strategy gaming, but seeing you guys do a 3v3 in Starcraft 2 or something might be hilarious, if you dove straight into ranked. Four player civilisation with Craig could be good too. But I'm not sure that you guys are really interested in that sort of stuff. Anyway, been loving the F1 stuff too! Keep it up, good prep for each race haha, learning the track before watching the Grand Prix. I'd love to see you guys get to a proper racing level with each other, and just uploading some actual race videos where you are in competition once you up your skill a bit! Anyway that's just what I thought! Take whatever you like. Just appreciate all that you do!
There are some games I enjoy watching you guys play for the actual gameplay because the game looks fun and gets me to look into it more/buy it for myself and play with friends, with the added bonus of your commentary and jokes. Then there are other videos where it's less about the game for me and more for the commentary and jokes. Rocket League for instance, you guys have some gameplay where all 3 of you are really into it and I'll pay more attention to the gameplay and laugh at the jokes and Ross' funny accents, then you'll have video gameplay like this one where it's more of a podcast with gameplay in the background but the conversation is more engaging, and that's cool too. I dig it all
'Yeah, don't date us guys'
*makes a joke about Beirut 5 seconds later*
loved the chat today guys, I will say I'm looking forward to more live action stuff on the main channel, but I also like your gaming vids, the squad stuff is great, I like the in depth conversations you guys have. it was super unlucky with the timing on the change but I'm here to stay
I created a 3-video TH-cam player for your 3-POV Minecraft vids, so that I could watch all three of you at the same time.
as someone who wasnt super interested in subbing to this 'second' channel when you first made it (mainly because i didnt need more content than what you were producing on the main channel at the time) i actually feel like the pandemic helped get me to sub here. I thought it was still going to be mostly stream highlights etc and for whatever reason didnt think they vids would have the same feel (though I now realise they do feel just like the gaming content of the original channel) but after the drought on the main channel seemed inevitable i came over here and theres been consistently good content like the return of the chocolate boys.
In conclusion, you guys are still doing great, and I still enjoy your content and am looking forward to any and all future content on this channel and hat films
My boiks need a hug.
I'm here for you guys. Yer why I watch the Yogscast at all, and I watch a lot more of your stuff than I do their's. Not saying that "yer better than them" or "you > them" or anything, but I do enjoy your brand of humor more than their's. I love their TTT stuff, because it is a nice safe constant of content I enjoy. You guys do spontaneous stuff, talk about all sorts of things, and have a general change in "energy" for each different video. I think that's why a lot of us who have stayed have stayed. You are the essence of a variety channel, and we greatly enjoy that. Jacksepticeye has proved time and again how it CAN work. Disappear from something and come back and they all still wait for him.
The main Hat Films channel took a 90k sub hit, sure, but no one could have planned for this plague nonsense. I for one agree that I think the idea of splitting up your content between IRL stuff [Films], playing video games [Gaming], and talking about whatever [Podcast; but in reality all three channels] was a good move. While I would have watched it even if it was on ONE channel, having it split up, categorizing it, makes it easier for those who are only there for A, B, or C get what they want out of it, while those who like all of it can just sub to all three channels. Humans, on the whole, like putting things into neat little piles and naming them, so they know what to call something, or what to expect from something. I think in the long run, the idea of separating your channel into three was a good decision. I don't have to expect a Hat Chat Podcast every day, and people who sub to that channel know better too (generally works for channels like Radio Dead Air). And the same can apply to Hat Gaming, which is likely to be every or every other day, and Hat Films is likely to post a little less often than Gaming, and when/if the Plague clears up, we can expect to see those more often (I'm sure a LOT of people are going to wanna get out and about after the Plague).
Hey there lads, I've been watching your content for a hot minute now, since good old trials evolution. I am now 22 years of age, throughout my history on watching youtube, your channel/s have been the single consistent thing I've watched throughout. I think you guys deserve so much more and it annoys me to no end that for some reason there aren't more people watching you. I do sincerely hope you never stop posting videos because I know that I will always enjoy them. Much love and all the best boiks
Love you twats. I am still 100% for the channel changes. It’s just unfortunate that the pandemic has meant you haven’t had the chance to make much content for the main channel, but I’m sure it’ll be great when you can again. Stay safe, keep being you, and I’ll keep watching.
goodluck guys hope your channel grows
From a purely audience perspective, I didn't realise how much I liked the new format until I went back to old videos and realised how contrived they felt in comparison - obviously these things move in styles but the more casual nature of the modern Hat Gaming vids is a real strength, it's like hanging out with mates. It was super unfortunate timing with the switch but from what you guys have said this new format is a lot less volatile and dependant on the YT algorithm in terms of income, as Twitch is more predictable, so it seems like win win to me
Good point made there about 'successful' TH-camrs and their changing content... Of course, the Hat lads are successful but the fact that they are, in some ways, a niche is what makes the content as good as it is.
Hatfilms now on 903k subs, congratz boiz, broke the 900k
Alright boyos- I met you at the V&A Minecraft exhibition in London, a long old time ago. I still watch. As far as I am concerned i've seen you guys join the yogs, been around the world, been through changes, grew up with you. This parasocial relationship we've got going gives me a sense of home whenever I see a new video from you guys. There's a strange new generation of youtubers you guys are learning about. Backseat Reddit Marketing Gurus dont know shit about the youtube algorithm- its all alchemy, not magic. As far as cool stuff in the UK to do, you could take your style to the streets, interview people, become topical. Find the sweet spot between what you like doing and what internet culture wants.
part of me wants to see you get the recognition you deserve but then another part of me just enjoys the level you are at now as most 'big' youtubers cant engage with their audience as much as you guys do purely because they just wouldnt have the time
Classic plays by Ross in this one, love to see it
“Late-stage capitalism means we’ll never have BFME 3.”
Even if I like the remaining benefits of capitalism, I’ve never agreed with Smith so wholeheartedly 😢
You guys probs won't read this, but thanks for sharing this, i really appreciated the real talk in this video and it was great to listen to.
I admit i do not watch every video, it depends if something fits my taste a bit better, but i really do enjoy the ones i watch. It is a battle on its own growing your own channel and even getting known. Especially if your income is tied to it, then you are indeed into a problematic situation...
Or you keep having fun with the games you play and rising goes slow or difficult, or you do the things that are 'meta' and grow big, but it turns boring and you end up with a burned out and a dead channel...
And indeed youtube ain't helping either with its AI... Maybe an idea to strike some deals with some (smaller) gaming companies to present a game for people to watch together with the fact that you might like those games as well ?
Or maybe an idea to bring in something that comes close of the feeling you guys experienced with minecraft? (i remember trials of derpulies and that was trollishly amazing from sjipos and you guys, especially the dick jokes).
People enjoy wholesomness and trolling in this day and age and maybe this can help ya guys out.
You guys should try T3A online! It's a BFME re-release that allows online multiplayer play. Similarly, a channel called BFME: Reforged is currently remastering the entire game!
I'm not really part of the Hat community... like I'm pretty much just a lurker on most channels and platforms, just watching and not speaking. But I do watch both Hat Gaming and Hat Films; I wasn't sure about having to sub to 2 channels at the time of the announcement, but I did understand the reasoning and dinged that bell on both channels lol and I appreciate you guys finding the time and ideas to post on both.
Like I'm sure it's hard in these covid times to get together for Films, but I enjoyed that donuts video where you all recorded your separate kitchens, I thought it was a good job.
Keep going boys all your content means a lot to us
There are very few content creators(streamers, youtubers etc) who i really hope get super successful. You guys are definitely among them. I've watched your videos for years and i've always wanted you to become huge. Success will change a person no matter what for better or worse, but i feel like If i were to throw money at you for doing whatever you wanted to i'd be confident your content would be amazing. Either way you deserve so much more. Love you boiks
Nobody else on TH-cam can talk about anything from Harry Potters seeping forehead butthole to the problems of capitalism and still be entertaining.
13:46... Jesus christ Smith... That's probably the most risky joke you've ever made.
The Chocolate Bois will be pissing white chocolate tonight...
Been watching for years, hope to keep watching for many more. You guys are great 👍
Watched your content for a long time(yogscast gmod murder days) your vibe as friends, conversations, views on things all make you seem like genuine chill people just playing games and chatting, your synergy with the yogscast and sips and everyone else you appear in videos is always great, the games you play are interesting and varied, your jokes and situational comic conversations and sense of humor is the same as mine and always are funny ,with your politics on the odd occasion its mentioned it paints you to be grounded educated nice people who care about others and the world around them with a grasp on reality. I can't say why you are having drops but i don't think from my point of view any of your content is being made or produced to suggest its what you are doing, quite frankly your content is edited and presented in a way that shows you care about what you do in my opinion.
3:50 Smith inadvertently starts to explain class warfare.
I want Battle for Middle Earth 3! Down with the Capitalists!
TH-cam does blacklist slightly older channels who are not basically a show for 8 year old kids so yeah making the new channel was a good idea and hopefully the main can break through when you can do vlogs again
I'd love to see a Hatfilms dnd campaign. I'm surprised you never recorded one!
Just my 2 cents: Fairbairn films has seen very good growth just by doing quick and dirty IRL content (short films) about topical things. I got introduced to them via the algorithm when they did an excellent red dead redemption 2 video right when the game came out. Mostly I have seen channels that can make people laugh grow very well regardless of their production quality.
that is what the main hatfilms channel is all about. the problem is they can't go outside so no much filming to do.
@@sirBrouwer true, but sometimes I find their content IRL weirdly high effort, but without a good hook to draw viewers that aren't familiar with the lads. So it doesn't really spread outside of the hat films sphere.
@@zoravar.k7904 that is the entire thing. even here the larger bunch of the active followers are the same people that are subscribed to them since there initial boom back in 2012. i a way they are probably the people that would go very far in supporting the lads. but getting in now is very tough in general as a lot of the humour are aimed at the in crowed.
Guys I know I'm a bit late on this video but I just wanted to let you know, no matter what you upload and on which channels, I will watch it. I've been following since Skylands (and went back for Forsaken Lands), and I've watched everything since. As you can tell I'm currently behind (which is sad because I can't be as much a part of the community as I would like to be as a result), but I've been rapidly catching up of late. You're the best, and I'm glad I found you all those years ago. Whatever you decide to do in the future, I hope it works out for the best for you!
Gmod survives on the yogscast channel because of the number of players. The episodes where there was like 5 people get less interest unless one of them is sips
Look, TH-cam, I’m interacting with this video, because I like the content.
Hopefully it all comes together for you lads soon, you defo deserve it 👍