I don't really stay on top of gaming channels, but I thought Pew's popularity was dead for years until the "controversy(s?)" happened. Ironically I don't think Pew's haters realize that the more you attack the dude, the more popularity he gets. That was how filthyfrank and meidocafe made their fanbase... triggering people into being fans.
Subscribe to PewDiePie and shoot the T-Series, blyat!