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VanossGaming is the YouTube channel of Evan Fong, a Canadian creator who launched in 2011 and built one of the platform's most recognizable gaming presences…
Total Followers +0.0%
27.1M
Across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok
Primary Platform
YouTube
26M followers · 96% of audience
Engagement
4.9%
vs. 1.5% category median
Sponsorship Tier
Mega
Est. $13K–$30K / IG post
After building momentum with a string of singles, Fong dropped his full-length debut LP 'speed' in 2026 — his Instagram bio now prominently promotes it. The album spans indie rock, synthpop, and alternative genres.
Fong continued his steady roll-out of solo music with two new singles in early 2026, both featured on his debut LP 'speed' and referenced across his social channels.
Fong returned to music production under his real name after a five-year break, releasing 'Spawn!' with a music video. His label Avant Garden confirmed it as the lead single for a forthcoming debut album.
| Window | YouTube | TikTok | Combined | |
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| Last 7 days | +0 +0.0% | +1K +0.1% | +176 +0.5% | +1K |
| Last 30 days | +0 +0.0% | +8K +0.7% | +406 +1.2% | +8K |
| Last 90 days | +0 +0.0% | +76K +7.0% | +716 +2.1% | +77K |
| Last 365 days | +0 +0.0% | +76K +7.0% | +716 +2.1% | +77K |
Daily follower snapshots from CreatorDB's longitudinal index.
| Brand | Type | Platform | Date | Performance vs. baseline |
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| Epic Games Sponsorship | Sponsored content | YouTube | Apr 2026 | — |
| Devsisters Sponsorship | Sponsored content | YouTube | Apr 2026 | — |
| Electronic Arts Sponsorship | Sponsored content | YouTube | Mar 2026 | — |
| Bungie Sponsorship | Sponsored content | YouTube | Mar 2026 | — |
| Underdog Fantasy Sponsorship | Sponsored content | YouTube | Jan 2026 | — |
VanossGaming is the YouTube channel of Evan Fong, a Canadian creator who launched in 2011 and built one of the platform's most recognizable gaming presences through a signature blend of comedic chaos and collaborative multiplayer content. His breakout came through wildly edited sessions in titles like GTA V and Garry's Mod, typically filmed alongside a rotating cast of long-running collaborators — a format that turned each video into something closer to a sketch comedy episode than a conventional let's-play. Fong is notable for maintaining near-total anonymity behind an animated owl avatar throughout his career, a deliberate stylistic choice that kept the focus on the humor and gameplay rather than on-camera personality. Posts referencing deep-cut moments like 'The Great Dorito War of 2014' signal an audience that has followed him for years and remains fluent in channel lore.
Beyond gaming, Fong has quietly developed a parallel music project — references to 'pe$o$' across recent posts point to original releases he cross-promotes between platforms, a creative expansion that diversifies his identity without abandoning his core base. His sponsor roster reflects strong standing with major gaming publishers: deals with Epic Games, Electronic Arts, and Bungie indicate that AAA studios view him as a reliable vehicle for reaching a predominantly male, 18-to-34 demographic concentrated in English-speaking markets. Engagement sitting well above the category median for a channel of his scale suggests the audience remains genuinely invested rather than passively subscribed — a meaningful signal for brand partners weighing reach against attention. As the gaming landscape anticipates major title releases, his catalog of variety and simulator content keeps him positioned as a durable entertainer rather than a trend-chasing streamer, which should sustain mid-to-long-cycle partnership value.
VanossGaming reaches an audience concentrated in United States primarily through YouTube, and is best activated via long-form YouTube integrations, Instagram Reels and Stories, TikTok branded content. As a gaming creator they map naturally to brands targeting that space. Demonstrated partners include Epic Games and Devsisters. Engagement on YouTube runs around 4.9%, pointing to an audience suited to category-relevant, mid-funnel brand campaigns rather than pure-reach buys.
Benchmark estimates for a creator at VanossGaming's tier (Mega, 27.1M combined followers, United States). Pulled from CreatorDB's category benchmarks.
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VanossGaming's real name is Evan Fong. He launched the channel under the VanossGaming alias in 2011 and it grew into one of the most recognized brands in gaming YouTube history.
Yes, Evan Fong was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. He attended the University of Toronto before leaving to pursue YouTube full-time, making him one of the most successful Canadian gaming creators on the platform.
Yes, Evan Fong left the University of Toronto, where he was studying economics, to focus on his YouTube channel full-time. It became one of the most-cited creator success stories of the early YouTube era.
pe$o$ is one of Evan Fong's recent music releases, promoted through his YouTube and Instagram channels in 2026. His Instagram bio also highlighted a separate track called "speed," reflecting an ongoing music career he runs in parallel with his gaming content.
It's one of the classic funny-moments videos from VanossGaming's defining era, built around chaotic multiplayer gameplay with his friend group. The title captures his signature style: absurdist, meme-ready video names paired with rapid-fire comedic editing.
Vanoss built his channel around a recurring group that included H2ODelirious, Terroriser, Lui Calibre, BasicallyIDoWrk, Daithi De Nogla, Moo Snuckel, and WILDCAT. Their collaborative GTA V and Garry's Mod sessions generated hundreds of millions of views during the mid-2010s.
The owl has been Vanoss's mascot and brand symbol since the early days of his channel, appearing consistently across thumbnails, merchandise, and channel art for well over a decade. It remains one of the most instantly recognizable icons in gaming YouTube culture.
In 2025–2026, VanossGaming ran sponsored content on YouTube for Epic Games, Electronic Arts, Bungie, and Devsisters. He also partnered with Underdog Fantasy, showing his appeal extends beyond traditional gaming publishers.
VanossGaming built his reputation on chaotic multiplayer titles like GTA V and Garry's Mod, but covers a wide variety of games across simulator, casual, and major releases. Recent content has included Diablo IV and titles from EA and Bungie as part of sponsored integrations.
VanossGaming has over 26 million subscribers on YouTube, firmly placing him in the Mega creator tier. His channel has been active since 2011 and continues to upload regularly as of 2026, making it one of the longest-running major gaming channels on the platform.
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