Clint Basinger

Clint Basinger, better known online as LGR (Lazy Game Reviews), is an American YouTuber and content creator born on December 20, 1986.1 He is the producer and host of the popular YouTube channel "LGR" (formerly "Lazy Game Reviews"), which he started in June 2009.2

Channel Content

Basinger's channel focuses on:

• Video game reviews, particularly retro and PC games
• Retrocomputing and vintage technology
• Unboxing videos
• Tech history and stories

Some of his popular video series include:

• LGR Thrifts: Where he visits thrift stores to find interesting tech and games
• Tech Tales: Exploring the history of various technologies
• Oddware: Showcasing unusual and obscure hardware and software1

Notable Projects

Basinger has undertaken several notable projects for his channel:

• In 2016, he built the "Woodgrain 486" computer to run early to mid-90s DOS games
• In 2018, he rebuilt a Windows 98 computer named the "Lazy Green Giant"
• In 2020, he upgraded the Windows 98 build to the "Megaluminum Monster"1

Career and Funding

LGR is Basinger's full-time job, with his main income coming from YouTube ad revenue.2 He also receives support through Patreon, which helps him improve the quality of his content and avoid relying on corporate sponsorships.2 His channel has been compared to other tech-focused YouTubers like Techmoan and The 8-Bit Guy.1

Basinger's work extends beyond YouTube. He has been credited as a writer for the Lazy Game Reviews TV series (2008-present) and has worked on other projects like "Reversal of Conscience" (2011) and "LGR Thrifts" (2014).3