Versus Expo Crowdfunding Campaign

Moving into the next phase of Versus! The equipment I buy with this fund-raising will be used for the new shows I am planning for Versus 2.0!

Nervous because I've never crowd-funded before, but because of the sickness, I have no choice! If you want to check out, share, or support my

Here's what you need to know about this project!
I have always loved video games, but what I enjoy more is how they bring people together. Over the past 8 years, I have had the privilege of making hundreds of gaming videos and races, with friends, gaining around 100 million views. Now, I am evolving with the knowledge I learned to create a new era for Versus!

My goal for version 2.0 of my Youtube channel, Versus, is to make a channel that features new shows and videos with higher production value, more interesting ideas, and include new, talented people! In order to do this, I started an event called Versus Expo to bring people together to collaborate and do things much larger than what we can do from home alone over Discord.

This project is important to me because gaming saved my life, and the friends and community I made along the way have given me a new life and purpose that I would have never dreamed of. Through this project, I want to be able to provide a community that works with and cares for one another, and have us all come together for a great charitable cause!

What is the money that's donated going towards?

In order to pursue some of the ideas I have, I'm going to need some financial assistance. The money donated will go towards:

- Equipment; Sound Board, Microphones, Cameras, Speakers, and Lights
- Wages for editors and artists
- Hotel and event costs for Versus Expo
If we can't reach our goal, I will still be grateful for the help and continue pursuing these new ideas. Financial assistance will allow me to get there more quickly and efficiently!

What can you receive for donating?
We have several tiers you can donate at, every dollar helps in crowd-funding so everything is appreciated!

$5 - Special Thanks - Special thanks on the website with your name
$10 - Minecraft Server - You can access our Versus Expo Minecraft server where we'll have organized games and events all weekend!
$25 - Thank you card - I will write you a hand-written thank you note for your contribution
$50 - Exclusive VSX2020 T-shirt
$75 - Private Discord Call - After VSX I will have a Discord call with you for 10-15 minutes to talk about whatever you want, answer questions, and give content creation tips!

The Impact of Versus Expo will be powerful!

Versus Expo will eventually have the ability to help millions around the world! Here's how!

The main focus of the VSX Show is to raise money for charity! Our charity sponsor this year is Save the Children, which improves the lives of children through better education, health care, and economic opportunities, as well as providing emergency aid in natural disasters, war, and other conflicts.

This event will give the let's players, streamers, and online gamers a location to build up a strong community by coming together to have a ton of fun, make friends, host a cool event, and raise money for a good cause!

Risks & Challenges
There are a lot of risks and challenges that come with running an event and doing something of this size. Here's some reasons why I'm qualified to pursue this dream!

- I hosted our first event VSX2019 last year with a minimal budget to prove how dedicated I am to making all of this work. I wanted to prove myself before I asked my audience and the internet for an investment
- I've been an active part of this community for nearly 9 years now and know the ins and outs of a ton of aspects
- Hosted Versus panels at PAX East and West to test out ideas in front of crowds
- Assisted and implemented a lot of ideas at TRG Colosseum, another charity event I assist my friends with.
- Traveled to and volunteered at several conventions to build up experience and knowledge.

Other Ways To Help

If you can't contribute financially, it's okay! There's lots of other ways you can help us on our journey!

- Tell your friends, both online and in real life about the event and about what we're doing! Spread the word!

[UncleExplosion]

I've been watching Versus since you did Super Mario Sunshine, and I still love you guys to this day. Even though I won't be able to make it, I donated and hope you're able to move forward with the event!

[TitanDweevilMassacre]

Sooo uh, why did all Versus videos just go Unlisted? It feels like my childhood is being erased...

[ajwright]

Let's go so hyped to have some versus stuff going on again can't wait for more. Love you guys

[SnesySnas]

As much as i love Versus Expo
I miss the days where Versus were just a fun thing where friends just did a friendly race and messed arround and simply had fun
If (Normal, not Expo) Versus is going to go the professional route, i am going to be missing all that chill vibe the original Versus had
If by "Talented" people you mean speedrunners for example, that's really gonna make Versus not Versus, to me and a bunch of others, Versus is just a chill race, not a speedrun race using glitches and pro tactics left and right
I hope that the road Versus is taking won't change from what it is at it's core, if it does it just won't be fun to watch anymore, but i hope others do enjoy it

[Harmless_Music]

Continuing to move forward even with something as big as the pandemic trying to stop you is incredibly admirable, Tyler. When I get even a small scrap of spending money to donate, you bet I will be doing that, alongside sharing the video. Keep doing the amazing work with Josh, and I look forward to more Versus!

[OathkeeperSoraXIII]

I came looking at this channel last night wondering if there'd been anything new yet. Glad to see somethings in the works :3

[slapdatdorito]

You sound so much different I watched you 6-7 years ago as a child watching mario Sunshine and mario 64.man I remember those times and good luck

[Goobious_Maximus]

I remember watching the first Versus videos with Tyler and Josh in Mario Sunshine and Mario 64 all those years ago 😭. Such good times!! Thanks for the quality entertainment you guys, I hope it all works out for you Tyler! Good luck!!

[jdogg]

Versus: not only a gaming channle but a community channel to bring gamers together for a good cause 😎 I'ma try to donate the best I can

[oneupgamer]

I just came back to watch some older versus and noticed so many videos are now unlisted. I mean the playlists still exist, thank god, but there were lots of cool one offs that I don't believe were given a playlist.

[brendantjeerdsma]

I just donated. We’re already 92% of the way to the goal. Good Job Guys! Wish you the best of luck with VersusExpo Tyler even though I can’t attend.

[domenicwolfe]

Tyler you and Josh have changed my life to such a wonderful one. I wish I could donate, and I plan to at some point in the future. However, I wanted to give you an idea to get a bit more publicity and maybe a bit more money. Make merchandise. T-shirts, backpacks, lanyards, jackets, etc. I've been working in this field for a while now, and all I can say is that it can make you so much money it's incredible. I hope you'll be able to figure it out. I hope to come to versus expo at some point. Stay classy you magnificent person. Love you tons!

[albevanhanoy]

Good luck with that, and here's hoping that 2021 brings more good things for Versus than 2020 did :) .

[JavierMartinez-xhku]

Me and my best bro loved it we met some good people and I got a chance to meet you and josh and it was a wonderful time

[mysterium_coniunctionis]

went back to rewatch the sm64 versus for probably the thousandth time along with other videos because i never got tired of watching the old content on this channel. idk why they're all gone but it made me pretty sad to see the videos i grew up with disappear

[magicdreemurr]

July 10th? That's the day after my own birthday. (I'm turning 17)

While I can't donate any money for you guys, I will share this video to people who I know can and will donate.

[tgguitarguy]

Anyone else here thinkin, damn Tyler's room looks so nice!

[BigNb]

God I love that Zeldawave music in the background.

[FirlowXD]

lol remember when versus was coming back

[JosephCartoons]

Happy to support! Versus is still one of my favorite channels after all these years and despite not being able to come, it feels good to know I played a part.



Also, just curious on what happened to that Mario marathon versus from 2018. I've been meaning to watch that again but it never got uploaded anywhere.