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190K subscribers gone: YouTuber loses channel over new horror game

A YouTuber with 190,000 subscribers had their channel permanently banned by YouTube for uploading censored gameplay of Hellraiser: Revival. The creator, J0nathan, claims to have covered explicit scenes but still received the ban. The channel was terminated despite the video not receiving an age restriction.

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  • ✓ The YouTuber's channel had 190,000 subscribers.
  • ✓ The channel was banned for uploading censored gameplay of Hellraiser: Revival.
  • ✓ The creator, J0nathan, is French.
  • ✓ The video did not receive an age restriction.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 12 independent reporting domains (95% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

The YouTuber's channel was permanently banned by YouTube, resulting in the loss of 190,000 subscribers.

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  1. YouTuber loses 190K subscribers after channel banned over Hellraiser: Revival gameplay

    A YouTuber with 190,000 subscribers had their channel permanently banned by YouTube for uploading censored gameplay of Hellraiser: Revival. The creator, J0nathan, claims to have covered explicit scenes but still received the ban. The channel was terminated despite the video not receiving an age restriction.

    Why it matters

    The ban has sparked controversy and an appeal from the creator. Hellraiser: Revival is a highly anticipated horror game known for its violent and explicit content. YouTube's strict policies on graphic content have led to the channel's demise.

    What is confirmed

    • The YouTuber's channel had 190,000 subscribers.
    • The channel was banned for uploading censored gameplay of Hellraiser: Revival.
    • The creator, J0nathan, is French.
    • The video did not receive an age restriction.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The YouTuber is pleading for a fair review of the ban.

    What to watch next

    • The outcome of the YouTuber's appeal
    • YouTube's response to the controversy
    • The release date of Hellraiser: Revival
    Sources used for this update (12)
    1. Notebookcheck — 190K subscribers gone: YouTuber loses channel over new horror game
    2. IGN — 'I'm Losing 10 Years of Hard Work' — YouTuber's Channel Permanently Banned Over Censored Hellraiser: Revival Gameplay Video
    3. Yahoo Tech — Hellraiser: Revival is so gruesome that it got a user banned from YouTube for recording it
    4. TheGamer — YouTuber Banned For Playing Hellraiser: Revival, Despite Censoring Sex Scene
    5. Substack — ‘Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival’ versus YouTube: Nudity, BDSM and Channel Chaos
    6. www.dexerto.com — YouTuber permanently banned for Hellraiser: Revival video ...
    7. www.dreadcentral.com — ‘Hellraiser: Revival’ YouTube Ban Sparks Creator’s Appeal
    8. handheld.guru — YouTuber loses 190,000 subscribers after YouTube bans ...
    9. ixbt.games — YouTube deleted a blogger's channel with 190,000 subscribers ...
    10. www.playstationinfo.de — YouTuber Permanently Banned for 'Hellraiser' Gameplay
    11. www.madinfinite.com — YouTuber loses channel over censored Hellraiser Revival gameplay
    12. news.instant-gaming.com — Due to its violence, Hellraiser: Revival led to the banning ...
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