Norman Caruso, the innovative force behind the acclaimed Gaming Historian documentary series on YouTube, has revealed his decision to take a hiatus from full-time content creation on the platform. This announcement may catch many followers of Caruso's enduring YouTube channel off guard, adding to a series of notable exits from the social media giant.

Starting his YouTube journey in 2008, Caruso gained fame by crafting meticulously researched documentaries on a wide range of retro video game topics. Despite a relatively low content frequency, the Gaming Historian channel attracted over 1 million subscribers over time. Following a 10-month period of inactivity after his video on the first video game cartridge in June 2023, Caruso recently resurfaced with an extensive 90-minute documentary on the classic game The Oregon Trail. However, with Caruso's latest update, fans may have to wait longer for new content from the Gaming Historian.

In a recent tweet from the Gaming Historian Twitter account, Caruso shared his tough choice to take a permanent step back from YouTube. He attributed this decision to the overwhelming nature of creating documentaries, which had consumed most of his life. Although he still enjoys producing the show, he expressed a desire to view content creation as a hobby rather than a job. Caruso also disclosed the closure of his Patreon account, established in 2015, effective May 1, 2024, as he no longer feels comfortable receiving donations without working on Gaming Historian full-time.

Despite the disappointment for channel fans, Caruso reassured that