Manuel “GermanLetsPlay” B., short for GLP, is known to most who have dealt with German Let’s Plays. Since 2010, GLP has been regularly uploading videos on YouTube, but he announced that he would be leaving the platform indefinitely.
GLP has always been one of the largest gaming YouTubers in Germany. Considering subscriber numbers, only the well-known YouTubers Paluten and Gronkh are ahead of him.
Why is GermanLetsPlay leaving YouTube?
- The YouTuber has had serious health issues for the last 10 years, suffering from pain.
- He went to the doctor and to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with diseases related to his intestine and liver. GLP is supposed to have ulcerative colitis and the fatal disease primary sclerosing cholangitis.
- With the diagnosis of primary sclerosing cholangitis and the associated medications, he lived for many years until it turned out to be incorrect. He still has ulcerative colitis to this day.
- To this day, the doctors say that GLP has a certain illness related to the intestine and liver, but no one knows exactly what he has. The YouTuber is leaving the platform to take care of his body.
Will GLP ever return? The YouTuber keeps that open. He is not averse to checking back in on bigger updates to Minecraft or other games, but whether he will ever upload videos as actively as before is uncertain.
In the video, you can watch GermanLetsPlay’s full statement:
The community is sad, wishing GLP only the best
What do his viewers and colleagues say? They wish the Let’s Player nothing but the best and much success. Many report their experiences with the YouTuber and that he has been with them since their childhood.
We have summarized some statements that were found under the video:
- Ms_Momo thanks him: “I was always one of the silent viewers, but now a thank you is in order. I have been watching your videos since around 2013 and I can’t tell you how many times I came home from school and was able to switch off thanks to your videos. Whether it was everyday stress or family dramas, you could just dive into your videos and forget. (…) Thank you very much for the beautiful, fun times, good luck with everything that is yet to come, and all the best on your further path!”
- Philipp Denk writes: “A childhood legend is leaving YouTube for an indefinite time. I haven’t missed a single video, and in school, you and Palette were the main topic, but everything has its end. I wish you all the best for your future, and I also thank you for allowing me to grow up with you.”
- Walker 421 says: “You are a German YouTube legend. You have shaped YT-Germany like no other. Thank you for everything.”
- The YouTuber and streamer rewinside says: “I wish you much love and strength.”
Some viewers also share similar stories about misdiagnoses and doctors; they can understand why GLP wants to step away from YouTube.
The success story of the man behind the mask – GermanLetsPlay
In 2010, GermanLetsPlay uploaded his first Let’s Play of The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask. In the videos, he barely spoke and in the first part not at all. He was too shy and reserved.
Over the years, however, he became more confident and even uploaded comedy sketches from real life, but those have since been deleted. He doesn’t reveal much about himself and his private life compared to other YouTubers.
Even his face remains a mystery to this day. Instead, GermanLetsPlay has his iconic mascot with a blue-black striped jacket and white mask, which is meant to represent him.
GLP doesn’t play specific games but rather everything across the board. Whether Sims, simulators, Minecraft, or Super Mario – he manages to entertain viewers with all his videos, his humor, and gameplay.
He also plays a lot with other well-known gaming YouTubers like Zombey, Maudado, or Paluten. Having remained true to his style for over a decade, he has accumulated over 3.65 million subscribers to this day. He was also among the first German YouTubers to create Let’s Plays at all.
Many have been there since the beginning or for many years and grew up with the 30-year-old. GermanLetsPlay shaped their childhood and his videos are preferred over typical children’s or anime series. He himself said in his video about this: “I got to be for many people what Dragonball was for me back then.” Such great success he will never have again in his life.
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