Monetized Gaming YouTube Channel Setup

I’m launching a brand-new YouTube channel dedicated to Gaming, with a primary focus on Let’s Play style videos. My goal is to have the entire channel ready for monetization—artwork, SEO, playlists, policies, and a fully approved AdSense account—so I can start uploading content and earning revenue on day one. Here’s what I need from you: • Create the channel from scratch (or optimize my existing placeholder if that is faster). • Design cohesive branding: banner, avatar, watermark, and an intro/outro that match the Let’s Play vibe. • Configure every back-end setting for discoverability—about page copy, keyword-rich tags, default descriptions, upload presets, playlists, and channel sections. • Link and verify AdSense, ensuring the channel meets all current YouTube Partner Program requirements and is actually set to monetize when the watch-hour and subscriber thresholds are met. • Provide guidance on optimizing my existing basic mic and screen-capture setup so my first uploads meet YouTube’s technical standards. If a key piece of gear is missing, let me know exactly what to buy. • Give me a concise launch checklist (file formats, thumbnail specs, content schedule template) so I can hit the ground running. Acceptance criteria: the channel dashboard must show AdSense successfully linked, monetization tab free of policy warnings, and all branding assets uploaded in correct resolutions. If you’ve set up gaming channels before and know the current YouTube/AdSense quirks, I’d love to work with you.