I mentioned wanting this set a long time ago. The kids and I had started getting into anime together; we watched quite a bit of One Piece, and I thought the Going Merry would be a fun LEGO set for us to build. Plus… Pirate ships are awesome. That’s pretty much all the justification I needed. Apparently my family remembered, because the Going Merry showed up for my birthday! Some links in this article may be affiliate links, meaning I
Some days, I genuinely believe ChannlerG is going to work. Other days? I’m just laying bricks. That’s kind of where I’m at right now. I’ve been doing this long enough that I thought I’d have a little more to show for all the work I’ve put into it. Not that I necessarily deserve some massive audience or a website making thousands of dollars every month. I don’t. But when you’ve spent this much time writing, streaming, making videos, learning SEO,
Some of my favorite gaming memories have absolutely nothing to do with winning. They’re the moments where everyone is laughing because someone accidentally drove off a cliff. Or burned the kitchen down. Or forgot to grab the objective while everyone else was yelling. Gaming together just feels different. Over the past few years, I’ve played co-op games with my wife, my kids, friends, and family, and I’ve realized something. The best co-op games aren’t always the biggest games. They’re the
When I started setting up my gaming area, I thought buying a desk would be the easy part. Find one that looked cool Make sure it fit my room Done A year later… There are a handful of things I’d do differently. Some of these mistakes cost money Some cost desk space Some just annoy me every single day If you’re building a setup in 2026, hopefully this saves you from making the same mistakes I did. Some links in
Some days… I don’t want to write a blog. I don’t want to edit another video. I don’t want to hit “Go Live.” I just want to sit on the couch, play a game, and not think about: Analytics Affiliate links Google rankings Or whether this week’s content is “good enough.” And the more I think about it… The more I think that’s normal. The Motivation Myth When people picture someone building a business, they imagine this person who’s constantly
When I started streaming, I did what a lot of new creators do. Obsessed over specs. 4K sounded better than 1080p. More expensive sounded better than affordable. And somewhere along the way, I convinced myself that buying a better webcam would magically make me a better streamer. Spoiler alert… It doesn’t. After streaming for over a year and using a 4K webcam almost every day, here’s my honest opinion: Most streamers don’t need a 4K webcam. Some links in this
I didn’t expect the World Cup to take over our house like this. I figured I’d watch some games. Maybe the kids would pay attention here and there. Maybe Katie would tolerate it because she loves me. But it turned into a full family event. The TV is on. The living room is full. Somebody is building LEGOs. Somebody is working on the World Cup puzzle. Somebody is yelling at a player they learned about three days ago like they’ve
I expected to like LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. I didn’t expect to get completely sucked into it. Ten hours later, I’ve gone from “Let’s check this out for a bit” to already planning how I’m going to 100% the game. This isn’t a perfect game, but it absolutely nails something that a lot of modern games struggle with: It’s fun. Not stressful. Not sweaty. Not trying to turn every gaming session into a second job. Just fun.
I think I love this game. I also think it might be wasting my life. And the worst part is… I genuinely can’t tell which one is true yet. I Don’t Even Know How to Explain This Game Blue Prince is one of those games where if someone asked me what it is, I’d immediately regret bringing it up. Technically, it’s a puzzle game. Kind of. You’re moving through this mansion, opening doors, picking rooms, collecting keys, gems, and clues,
Something’s been off. Not in a dramatic “I’m quitting gaming” way. Nothing like that. Just… that feeling where you sit down, load something up, and five minutes in you’re like…“Why does this feel like work?” New Games Aren’t Bad. They’re Just… A Lot I don’t think newer games are worse. I think they’re exhausting. Everything is urgent. Everything wants your attention immediately. There’s always something to check, claim, complete, unlock, progress, optimize. Even when you’re having fun, it kind of