PewDiePie: Legend of the Brofist

Lore & Background

PewDiePie had long-time aspirations for launching his own video game, and in December 2014 revealed to his fans that he was collaborating with Outerminds Inc. to make a PewDiePie-themed video game. He was heavily involved in the game’s development to ensure it would turn out the way his fans would have liked. The game includes references to previous videos and pop culture, with CinnamonToastKen, Markiplier, Cryaotic, Jacksepticeye and CutiePieMarzia lending voices.

In the fictional universe, a barrel army attempts to steal PewDiePie’s YouTube fans, and the player embarks on an adventure to save them by completing quests, defeating bosses, and collecting Brocoins. Playable characters include PewDiePie, CutiePieMarzia, and their pet pugs. The plot follows PewDiePie as he battles the Barrel King and his generals, with help from fellow YouTubers, ultimately discovering that love creates the Legendary Brofist.

Reader's Guide

PewDiePie: Legend of the Brofist was generally well received, with many reviewers praising its classic 8-bit-style graphics filled with references to video games and YouTube culture. The Guardian gave the game a score of 4 out of 5 stars and described it as a 'carefully crafted touchscreen platformer that knows its gaming history.' The game was also a financial success, grossing over $100,000 the day of its release in the United States. Its rapid rise to the top of the paid App Store chart within two hours highlighted the strong crossover appeal between PewDiePie's fanbase and mobile gaming. The inclusion of voice acting from prominent YouTubers and numerous in-jokes from PewDiePie's videos made it a notable example of influencer-driven game development in the mid-2010s.

Did You Know?

• PewDiePie revealed his collaboration with Outerminds Inc. to fans in December 2014.
• The game grossed over $100,000 in the United States on its release day.
• The Windows and OS X versions added a co-op mode not present in the mobile versions.