• Ulrich@feddit.org
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    19 hours ago

    I guarantee 99% of people didn’t even know it was based on a game. Yes, he does have a following, but honestly not anywhere near big enough to explain the global sensation it’s become on his own.

    So yes, you may have to establish some sort of following on your own before publishing a smash hit indie film, but there’s thousands of passionate people who have a similar following.

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      18 hours ago

      After a certain amount of publicity things can be self sustaining.

      Getting it over that hump is a lot easier for someone like Markiplier.

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      19 hours ago

      My wife and I are planning to see the movie this weekend, and I play a lot of games. This is the first I’ve heard that it’s based on a game.