Who is DSPGaming Philip Paul Burnell Biography: Wife, Age, Height, Net Worth, YouTube, Twitch, Controversies

Philip Paul Burnell, born on April 6, 1982, known online as DarkSydePhil or DSPGaming, is an American YouTuber, Twitch streamer, and former professional Street Fighter player, recognized for his raw, unedited video game playthroughs and live commentary, which have earned him both a dedicated fanbase and significant controversy.

Profile

• Full Name: Philip Paul Burnell
• Stage Name: DarkSydePhil, DSPGaming
• Born: April 6, 1982
• Age: 43 years old
• Birthplace: Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA
• Nationality: American (Italian-American)
• Occupation: YouTuber, Twitch Streamer, Former Professional Gamer
• Height: 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm)
• Parent: Paul Burnell
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Kat Burnell (married April 10, 2019)
• Children: None
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million–$5 million

Early Life and Education

Philip Paul Burnell, born on April 6, 1982, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, grew up in a middle-class Italian-American family, developing an early passion for video games, particularly Street Fighter, and he is 43 years old.

Born to Paul Burnell and no details about his and siblings, he is Catholic upbringing at Saint Ambrose School shaped his formative years.

He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Fairfield University, where he honed analytical skills before entering the workforce.

His competitive gaming interest led to participation in Street Fighter tournaments, setting the stage for his online career.

Career

Philip Paul Burnell, born on April 6, 1982, launched his YouTube career in 2007 with his “darksydephil” channel, gaining fame through unedited Let’s Play videos like Heavy Rain and Call of Duty, and became a full-time YouTuber in 2010 after losing his job at Helicopter Support, Inc., building DSPGaming to over 190,000 subscribers by 2025.

Known for segments like “The Hateful Truth” game reviews and “DSP Tries It” food reviews, he placed 4th in the 2005 EVO Super Street Fighter II Turbo tournament, a highlight of his competitive gaming days.

His Machinima partnership (2011–2017) boosted his reach, but controversies, including a 2010 blip.tv ban for anti-Semitic jokes and Twitch suspensions (2018, 2021) for alleged hateful conduct, marred his reputation.

He faced backlash for a 2016 live-streamed personal incident and spending over $40,000 on WWE Champions, as noted on IMDb.

Burnell filed for bankruptcy in 2020 but continued streaming on YouTube and Twitch, managing channels like THEKINGOFHATEVLOGS and KOGaming.

Despite trolling and criticism for blaming games for his gameplay struggles, as highlighted in a 2025 X post, his persistence has inspired the “This is How You Don’t Play” genre.

He plans to diversify content with more vlogs in 2025, maintaining a controversial yet enduring online presence.

Social Media

• Instagram: @theycallmedsp
• YouTube: @DSPGaming
• Twitter: @TheyCallMeDSP

Personal Life

Philip Paul Burnell, born on April 6, 1982, has been married to Kat Burnell since April 10, 2019, after dating since 2017, and previously dated Leanna from 2012 to 2017; he resides with Kat in Renton, Washington, with no children.

Regarding his height, Philip Paul Burnell stands at 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm), he enjoys comic book movies, particularly Marvel, and cites The Angry Video Game Nerd as an inspiration, but has faced health issues, including a chronic back injury since 2007.

Filmography

• DSPGaming: The Movie (2018)
• Side Scrollers Podcast (2023)
• Kino Casino (2025, archive footage)

Net Worth

Philip Paul Burnell, born on April 6, 1982, has an estimated net worth of $1 million–$5 million, driven by YouTube ad revenue from DSPGaming (190,000 subscribers) and Twitch streaming (over 89,000 followers), earning approximately $35 per subscriber donation, as reported by TG Time.

Additional income from Machinima partnerships (until 2017) and fan subscriptions has been offset by financial setbacks, including a $40,000 expenditure on WWE Champions and a 2020 bankruptcy filing.

His multiple channels and consistent streaming sustain his income despite controversies.