Top 10 YouTube videos this week, including Quenlin Blackwell, Mr. Beast, and more

A list of trending Youtube videos from the past week.
By Truth Headlam  on 
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Are you concerned about how to keep up with what’s trending? Don’t worry we’ve got you.

This past week has been full of game releases, competitions, and challenges with cash prizes. The best part is we’ve listed 10 videos you should know about so you can keep up in the conversations about the latest trends.  

Mr. Beast - Survive 100 Days In Nuclear Bunker, Win $500,000 

Mr. Beast is back at it again with a viral video that explores two strangers working together to survive 100 days in a nuclear bunker underground to win $500,000. Teamwork is essential for these two because, if even one of them leaves, they both lose and walk away with nothing. Over 121 million people tuned in to this 32-minute video since it was posted on Aug. 3 to see if willpower is enough to conquer this task.

Forge Labs - I Spent 100 Days in a Fungal Outbreak in Hardcore Minecraft... Here's What Happened

Minecraft fanatics, this one’s for you. On Aug. 4, YouTube creator Forge Labs takes you through his journey of the subcategory of “survival mode” in Minecraft, “hardcore,” where he says he spent 100 days battling a deadly fungus outbreak to avoid the permanent death fate that won’t allow him to respawn and take a second chance. Over 1.8 million people tuned in to this three-hour long video, and if you’re thinking about exploring the fungal infection mode, you may want to watch as well.  

Markiplier - The Joy of Creation: Part 1

This one’s for the Friday Nights at Freddy’s lovers. As a part of a week-long celebration for the game's 10th anniversary, ScottGames released a demo for The Joy of Creation (remake). Markiplier is one of a handful of YouTubers to post his stream the day of the demo release, Aug. 4, and there are two parts.

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Total running production - Men's 100 Meter Finals Were HISTORIC || Noah Lyles VS. Kishane Thompson - Paris Olympics 2024

The Olympics is almost over, so whether you’re looking to relive some moments, or catch up on competitions you missed, social media is the place to do that. Total Running Productions not only catches you up on the Men’s 100 meter finals in under 10 minutes, but also gives you a slice of history to help put things in perspective.  

WWE - Roman Reigns rocks the WWE Universe with SummerSlam return: SummerSlam 2024 highlights

This is your chance to catch up on the must-see moments from WWE’s 2024 SummerSlam. Roman Reigns made an unexpected appearance — and a confrontation with his cousin Solo Sikoa left the crowd shocked.

Crunchyroll - Garp's Galaxy Impact | One Piece

One Piece fans got a sneak peek of Episode 1114 of the popular anime from Crunchyroll. You need a subscription to watch the full video, but this almost two-minute teaser may be able to help you decide if it’s worth the money. 

Quenlin Blackwell - Feeding Starving Influencers ft. the Sturniolo triplets

If you love when YouTubers collaborate, you might want to tune in to this meet-up with Quenlin Blackwell and the Sturniolotriplets. Get to know these four YouTubers in their kitchen and see whether they mesh well together.

Ryan Trahan - I Stayed in MrBeast's Nuclear Bunker

If you watched the aforementioned Mr. Beast nuclear bunker challenge, you’ll like this one, too. Although Ryan Trahan did not directly participate in the challenge for the grand prize of $500,000, he did spend two days with the contestants starting on day 48 of the 100-day challenge. Trahan’s challenge was to help these two strangers, turned frenemies, put aside their differences in an effort to make it to the finish line and claim the grand prize.  

Danny Gonzalez - Tech Products That Should Not Exist

Some tech doesn’t always function the way companies claim it will. YouTuber Danny Gonzalez delves into some poorly operating tech that he feels should not exist. If you have an hour to spare, this video dives into some controversial tech.

Nintendo of America - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom – Traversing Hyrule Trailer – Nintendo Switch

This five-minute preview of the Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom gives you a rare look into the new Nintendo game that is expected to be released Sept. 26. Here, you can learn the ins and outs of the game to help with your purchasing decisions.

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Truth Headlam
Truth Headlam
Tech & Culture Fellow

Truth Headlam is a journalist who enjoys following the money and diverse storytelling. She reports on tech and culture for Mashable. You can find her sharing her favorite articles on Instagram @truthheadlam.


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