Career Overview
Vikram "Vikkstar123" Barn started his YouTube journey in 2010, focusing on Minecraft and Call of Duty content. His exceptional gaming skills and strategic thinking quickly set him apart from other creators. As a founding Sidemen member, Vikk brought a level of gaming expertise that complemented the group's diverse talents.
What makes Vikkstar special is his ability to dominate in competitive gaming while building successful business ventures. During the Warzone era, Vikk was considered one of the best players in the world, regularly competing in and winning high-stakes tournaments. His strategic mind extends beyond gaming into entrepreneurship, where he's invested in and co-founded multiple successful companies.
Warzone Dominance
When Call of Duty: Warzone launched, Vikkstar became one of the game's most dominant players. His streams and videos showcased not just mechanical skill but exceptional game sense and strategy. Vikk regularly competed in Warzone tournaments, often winning or placing highly against professional players and other top creators.
His Warzone content attracted millions of viewers and demonstrated the evolution of gaming content—combining entertainment with genuine high-level gameplay. Vikkstar's ability to explain his strategies while executing them at the highest level made his content both entertaining and educational.
Business Ventures
Beyond content creation, Vikkstar has established himself as a serious entrepreneur and investor. He's been involved in various business ventures, including esports organizations, tech startups, and other digital media companies. His business acumen has made him one of the wealthiest Sidemen members.
Vikk represents the new generation of content creators who leverage their platforms and understanding of digital media to build business empires. His success demonstrates that gaming content creators can be taken seriously as businesspeople and investors, not just entertainers.
Recent Evolution
In recent years, Vikkstar has stepped back slightly from daily content creation to focus more on business ventures and selective content projects. He remains an active Sidemen member and participates in group videos, but his focus has expanded beyond YouTube. This evolution showcases the different paths content creators can take as they mature in their careers—some focusing purely on content, others leveraging their success into broader business opportunities.