© Daniel Sokolovskiy, 2025
I want Think Gaming to be a place that feels honest, transparent, and grounded. That means being upfront about how I make content, how I handle collaborations, and what values shape the work I do.
I started my YouTube channel out of a genuine love for board games. And while thousands of new titles come out every year, and some creators try to cover them all, I’m not here for the trends or the fear of missing out. I probably won’t cover every game, and I likely won’t be the first to talk about the latest hot release — and that’s okay. I focus on games I truly enjoy so my videos can stay honest and authentic, and I take my time to play them properly before making any videos. I try to keep things calm, thoughtful, and go deep where it matters. If I’m covering something, it’s because I care about it and believe it’s worth your time too.
I believe collaborations make the world better, and working together is especially important in a small industry like board gaming. At the same time, I fully recognise that certain relationships can introduce bias — for example, when a content creator is sharing a product they’ve been paid for. So how do I handle that?
First, I acknowledge that biases are real. Even if I try to stay mindful of them, there’s no magical switch that makes anyone completely immune. Second, whenever I do any kind of sponsorship, whether it’s a paid review, early copy, or anything else, I clearly mark it, so viewers are always aware. And finally, whether the content is sponsored or not, I always share my honest opinion — including things I might not like.
When I give a game a score, I want it to actually mean something, and I want to stay consistent across all my reviews. I like having a clear, systematic approach, so I put together a separate page that breaks down what each rating means to me and what I take into account when scoring a game: please read how I rate games.
I know ratings can be subjective, but having a consistent framework helps me stay grounded and lets viewers better understand where I’m coming from, especially if they’ve watched more than one of my videos. It’s not about putting games into rigid boxes, but about offering a clear, honest perspective you can use.
I encourage people to jump into the comments to talk about games, share tips, ask questions – all the good stuff. I want those conversations to feel like a healthy and welcoming space. While YouTube’s algorithm rewards comment quantity, I care much more about quality. That’s why I might delete comments that are overly negative, disrespectful to others, or discriminatory in any way. It’s not about shutting people down – it’s about making sure the comment section stays safe, constructive, and worth being part of.
As Think Gaming grows and I learn more along the way, I’ll keep refining and adding to this page. Thanks for being here and for caring about how this stuff works.