CoryxKenshin
By Alina Barrera,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
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Inclusive gaming channel; some graphic content and language.
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Based on 2 parent reviews
good youtuber
too much violence and scary
What’s It About?
CORYXKENSHIN is a YouTuber that's been on the platform since 2009. With over 15 million subscribers, creator Cory DeVante Williams posts videos and hosts lives where he plays video games and gives commentary. He also has a weekly video series called "Spooky Scary Sundays" where he asks viewers to tweet him scary short films for a shout out. Cory is a creator who keeps up with the internet trends like eating hot sauce, diss tracks, and playing trendy games like Among Us, Fortnite and Fall Guys. It's clear Cory has an appreciation for video games as he's always impressed by the graphics, plot, character abilities, etc.
Is It Any Good?
Cory's enthusiastic and silly attitude makes all the difference when you're watching him fight off scary villains in video games. CoryxKenshin's content is engaging and funny, even if you're not a gamer. He offers so much more on his channel, like a weekly series called "Spooky Scary Sundays" where he reacts to short films sent in by viewers and "Try Not To Laugh" challenges or hot sauce eating challenges. YouTube collaborators like Dashie, Berleezy, and Poiised keep the content even more interesting. As a Black gamer, Cory's positive role model and brings representation to the YouTube gaming community, mentioning his experience as a Black creator to relate to his audience. He spreads positive messages like treating others with kindness, he hosts fundraisers for those in need, and stands by his values and morals. Righteousness, courage, compassion, honor, and honesty are just some of the values Cory thinks he and his community should strive for. Yes, there's a lot of advertising and graphic video games, but this channel feels like a community and a breath of fresh air from the more problematic "Let's Play" content out there
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how much violence is in some of the video games played on CoryxKenshin. Do you think violent video games have a psychological effect on teen viewers? If so, what kind of effect do violent games have?
Cory is a very popular Black YouTuber in the gaming space, a category where many of the notable creators are White. How important is the representation of BIPOC creators in the YouTube gaming community? Can you find other gaming creators you like that come from diverse and inclusive backgrounds? Check out our study on representation on YouTube.
This channel has lots of advertisements before and during videos. Discuss the purpose and impact of advertising on tweens and teens so kids can think more critically when these ads are presented to them.
YouTube Details
- Genre: Gaming
- Host: Cory DeVante Williams
- Topics: Great Boy Role Models , Monsters, Ghosts, and Vampires , Space and Aliens
- Last updated: October 2, 2023
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