Northernlion
| Northernlion | |
|---|---|
| Other names | NL; Northernlion |
| Birth name | Ryan McCaffrey |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | Twitch streamer, YouTuber |
| Known for | The Binding of Isaac commentary; variety indie / roguelike streams; NLSS |
| Website | twitch.tv/northernlion |
Ryan McCaffrey, known as Northernlion, is a Canadian Twitch streamer and YouTuber closely associated with long-form commentary on The Binding of Isaac and other indie / roguelike games. His Northernlion Live Super Show (NLSS) format became a staple of English indie streaming culture.[1]
Career[edit]
Northernlion built an audience through daily YouTube series and Twitch broadcasts emphasizing humor, analysis, and community co-streams. He is frequently grouped with comedy variety peers such as Jerma985 and Vinesauce rather than esports personalities.