Category Archives: News

mClassic video enhancers: “What’s the point?!”

  I try really hard to see the differences and understand why these three mClassic products exist. They do some cool upscaling and anti-aliasing but then the new modes are bizarre and inconsistent. Often I just don’t see the point. …

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2024 Holiday Gift Guide – Controllers, Arcades, Handhelds & More!

  2024 Holiday gift and shopping guide! 17 gaming products I recommend including controllers, handhelds, arcade machines, travel cases & more!  Products Mentioned: (I earn a commission on some purchases from affiliate links) Xbox Controller: https://amzn.to/49qTJWg Kirby Wireless: https://amzn.to/49npOhO PlayStation …

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Check out these Video Game Collector’s Field Guide Books!

Here is a closer look as some of the most detailed collector guides I’ve ever seen. Covering some extremely rare consoles too. Available at: https://hagensalley.com/collections/video-game-books For additional posts by Gamester81: Click Here

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Is video game collecting as bad as they say?

  We’re heading to Columbus, Ohio, for TORG, the Ohio Retro Gamer Expo! In this video, I’ll focus on deals you can find at these events. I’ll ask vendors—who buy and sell games daily—what they think are the best deals …

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RetroGameCon Event – So Many Great Games!

Here is my recap going to the RetroGameCon in Syracuse, NY. It’s an amazing event with a ton of games and things to do. RetroGameCon’s website: https://www.retrogamecon.com/ Music by Ben Allen: https://gemini-squish.bandcamp.com/al… Follow me at: Facebook:   / gamester81fanpage   Twitter:   / gamester81   Instagram: …

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Norway Trip (Part 2) – RetroMessa Expo + GAME & MUSIC PICKUPS!

  Part 2 of our epic trip to Norway! We spend two days at the RetroMess gaming expo, visit Olso & I show you all the video GAME & MUSIC PICKUPS!! — WATCH >> https://youtu.be/dfEJnZUZK_U For additional posts by MetalJesusRocks:  Click …

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Metal Jesus in NORWAY – Game Hunting in Oslo & Kristiansand (Part 1)

  Part 1 of our epic trip to Norway. We hunt for metal music, eat tasty Norwegian food, take in beautiful scenery and visit a retro gaming store! — WATCH >> https://youtu.be/MpkHLXN6ze4 For additional posts by MetalJesusRocks:  Click Here

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PAX West Hightlights – New GAMES I’m excited for! (Nintendo, Atari, Indies)

  Highlights from PAX West in Seattle. Lots of new games from Nintendo, Atari, Capcom, etc… plus indie games and more. –> WATCH >> https://youtu.be/Sz5eN4JTZwI PAX West in Seattle is like Comic-Con’s geeky cousin who’s into video games, Dungeons & …

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** What the –?! ** GAME PICKUPS: 27 GAMES! (PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Arcade)

Recent game pickups with Reggie! Most of these games are great, but there is ONE QUESTIONABLE game that may or may not be TERRIBLE LOL –> https://youtu.be/CywNdslXMjA What game in YOUR COLLECTION are a little embarrassed to admit you own? …

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VIDEO GAME HUNTING in Eastern Washington + PICKUPS

  LET’S GO!!! We take a 3 day road trip across the mountains into Eastern Washington revving up the engine and hitting the open road! We’re going to see some beautiful scenery, do some video game hunting, and at the …

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So Many Boxed Retro Games at Southeast Game Exchange!

  There were so many awesome retro games at Southeast Game Exchange, and here is my recap of that event. I was a guest and it was an awesome experience! More information about Southeast Game Exchange can be found here: …

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My Super Nintendo World Experience at Universal Studios Hollywood

    How is the new Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood? I take a closer look. For additional posts by Gamester81: Click Here

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** HOLY GRAIL** GAME PICKUPS: 40 Games (PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Sega, NES, Arcade)

  All-New ** HOLY GRAIL** GAME PICKUPS: 40 Games (PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Sega, NES, Arcade) – Just in time for the weekend. I finally got a game I have been wanting for years! Watch >> https://youtu.be/tNGvPMbAR2U GAMES SHOWN: Resident Evil …

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This New Shotgun is Awesome for Emulation!

I review the new GRS Sinden Target Pro Shotgun. I take a closer look at it, and show how it works with gaming. What do you think? Please leave a comment and let me know what you think. Available here: …

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Chew Chew Mimic, New NES Game

Chew Chew Mimic is a new award winning upcoming puzzle game for the Nintendo Entertainment System. It’s already out for other systems including for the Evercade and Antstream. Check out the Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/johnblueriggs/chew-chew-mimic Check out John Rigg’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JohnRiggs More …

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Game On Expo – Recap & Owner’s Perspective

  I share my thoughts on the Game On Expo event as an owner. If you attended the Game On Expo, I’d love to hear your thoughts on how it went for you. Thanks! Please subscribe to the new Game …

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What we really think about Physical vs Digital Games.

If new games stop being printed physically and publishers go all digital, will you stop buying and playing new games, or continue to buy them even though you can’t get a physical copy? Lazy Game Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/@LGR Classic Game Room: …

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Nitro Deck – Switch Accessory – Review

  The Nitro Deck is a controller dock for the Nintendo Switch, and here is my review over it. More info about the Nitro Deck can be found at their website here: https://crkd.gg/pages/nitro-deck More at: http://gamester81.com/ Follow me at: Facebook: …

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Rocket Panda | NEW Sega Genesis Game Demo |

Here is a early look at a new upcoming game called Rocket Panda. Coming out for the Sega Genesis, Sega Mega Drive, and published by Mega Cat Studios. Mega Cat Studio’s website: https://megacatstudios.com/  My other channels: Starwarsnut77: https://www.youtube.com/user/starwarsnut77 NEStalgiaholic: https://www.youtube.com/user/NEStalgiaholic …

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Sydney Hunter coming to the Xbox and Playstation Systems

EXCITING NEWS! Sydney Hunter is coming to the Playstation 4, Playstation 5, and Xbox systems on February 6th, 2024. For additional posts by Gamester81: Click Here

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Dead Tomb Game Coming to Switch, Xbox, and NES!

  Dead Tomb is a game that we at CollectorVision Games have been working on, and it’s coming January 26th, 2024 to the Switch eShop, Xbox Game Store, and physically for the NES (limited to only 300 copies available). Preorders …

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RetroBat Setup: Ultimate Retro Gaming on the PC

  This is RetroBat, and awesome front end for Emulation Station, and a great way to play some retro games that you might have a hard time finding. More info about Retrobat: https://github.com/RetroBat-Official Kirk’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/qbertaddict1 For additional posts by Gamester81: Click …

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New Dreamcast StrikerDC Wireless Controller Review

  I take a closer look at the new StrikerDC wireless controller from Retro Fighters, and available for the Dreamcast. Available here: https://retrofighters.com/our-collection/strikerdc-next-gen-wireless-dreamcast-controller/ For additional posts by Gamester81: Click Here Join the Gamester81 forums: http://gamester81.com/forum My Star Wars fan site: http://swnut77.com  

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New 1/4 Scale Space Invaders Mini Arcades Review

   I review the new mini 1/4 scale Space Invaders arcades by Numskull. This includes both Space Invaders and Space Invaders Part II aka Space Invaders Deluxe. My Space Invaders arcade is signed by the creator Tomohiro Nishikado. More …

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NES Endings Compendium Vol. 1: 1985-1989 Book Overview

  Here is a closer look at an awesome book that goes over the NES endings for every NES game from 1985-1989. This book is a “comprehensive look back at the ending of every single game released for the Nintendo …

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VIDEO GAME HUNTING in New York + Game Pickups!

  I travel to New York hunting for video games! We go behind the scenes at the Strong Museum in Rochester, I explore the awesome Sound Garden music store in Syracuse and we spend two days at RetroGameCon Expo. Minds …

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2023 Holiday Gift Guide – 10 Gifts for Gamers!

  My 2023 Holiday gift guide! 10 gaming products I recommend including handhelds, keyboards, arcade machines, handheld grips, HDMI converters, books, controllers & more! Products Mentioned: Super Pockets – https://amzn.to/3ueI4JQ 8bitdo Retro Mechanical Keyboard – https://amzn.to/3szk03N Replicade Ghosts n Goblins …

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JAPAN GAME PICKUPS! 26 Games + Collectables (Switch, PS5, PS1, Vita, Xbox 360)

  Here are all the Japanese import games I picked up on our trip to Japan. GAMES SHOWN: The Adventure of Little Ralph (PS1) Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster (Switch) Metallic Child Advanced (Switch) Red PSP Onechanbara Special …

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Metal Jesus in JAPAN – Game Hunting in TOKYO & Yokohama!

  Part 3 of my epic trip to Japan, this time we sightsee around Tokyo, go up in the Shibuya Sky, rock out at heavy metal bar, visit the Ramen Museum and explore the Gundam Factory + lots of GAME …

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Metal Jesus in JAPAN – Game Hunting in OSAKA & KOBE!

  We continue our trip in Osaka Japan doing some sightseeing, visiting Universal Studios Japan & Super Nintendo World, trying tasty food, visiting the city of Kobe and and yes… lots and lots of VIDEO GAME HUNTING!  Super Nintendo World …

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DaemonClaw a New 16-Bit Upcoming Neo Geo & Sega Mega Drive Game!

Daemon Claw is a new game for the PC, Neo Geo AES/MVS, and Sega Mega Drive by Neo Fid,BitBeamCannon and PixelHeart. In this video I take a closer look at the game. I am not affiliated with this game project, …

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New Evercade Sydney Hunter Collection Review

I check out the new Sydney Hunter Collection for the Evercade. This bundle includes Sydney Hunter and the Caverns of Death for the SNES, Sydney Hunter and the Shrines of Peril for the Intellivision, Sydney Hunter and The Sacred Tribe …

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Happy Console Gamer talks anime, gaming and more | Select Screen

  Happy Console Gamer has brought some much needed positive vibes in the retro gaming community, and was one of the earliest pioneers in the YouTube content creation space for video gaming content. Today on the newly updated edition of …

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Shane of Rerez talks YouTube journey and more | Select Screen

  Rerez makes content that mostly discusses video games including new titles, consoles, previews, oddities, rare titles, unknown hardware, classic and retro games. He is mostly well known for his reviews of bootleg gaming consoles. He is also known for …

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My Visit to the ATG Expo

I visit the ATG Expo, a fun gaming event held in Waco, TX. More about The ATG Expo: https://atgexpo.com/ For additional posts by Gamester81: Click Here Join the Gamester81 forums: http://gamester81.com/forum My Star Wars fan site: http://swnut77.com  

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Tour of Kelsey’s ** NEW ** Pink Gorilla GAME STORE in Seattle!

Start at 0:00 Kelsey co-owns three retro gaming stores in Seattle called Pink Gorilla Games. Here is a behind the scenes look at their new location, what they sell, how they organize it and what goes into running a successful …

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The Intellivision Amico Hot Mess – My Unique Take on the Situation

  The Intellivision Amico is stirring up quite a lot of drama in the YouTube gaming community, and I have a unique perspective having gone through something similar with the Colecovision Chameleon years ago. I share my take on the …

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THE MAN BEHIND “WHAT IS A MAN…?” Jeremy Blaustein Interview | Castlevania Symphony of the Night

I got the chance to do one of the first ever Castlevania Symphony of the Night centric interviews with the English Translator of the game: Jeremy Blaustein. We talked about nuanced details about his literary influences on things like enemy …

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Arcade Bar Quick Walkthrough – Beer Research Institute Arcade Taproom

  I take a look at a new arcade bar in Mesa, AZ called the Beer Research Institute Arcade Taproom. It has a great selection of classic arcade and pinball games. What do you think? Music from the Sydney Hunter …

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New N64 Bluetooth Switch Controller – Brawler64 Review

  I review the new Brawler64 controller by Retro Fighters. It’s a new N64 controller compatible with both the Nintendo Switch and PC. Available here: https://retrofighters.com/ For additional posts by Gamester81: Click Here Join the Gamester81 forums: http://gamester81.com/forum My Star Wars fan site: http://swnut77.com …

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** NEW ** VIDEO GAME HUNTING in NASHVILLE + Game Pickups!

  Visiting Nashville Tennessee for the Music City Multi Con, an expo that mixes video games, pop culture, fighting tournaments and more. Plus I visit Music Row in downtown Nashville, try hot chicken and visit local retro gaming stores. At …

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Awesome Game Console Collector’s Field Guide Overview

  I take a look at one of the most comprehensive video game console books out there that really does a great job covering the history of gaming. This is a must own for any game collector in my opinion. …

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The History Of Eternal Darkness | The Unearthly Valley

Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem is a psychological horror action-adventure video game developed by Silicon Knights and published by Nintendo, using themes of Cosmic Horror. Originally planned for the Nintendo 64, it was switched to the GameCube for development and released …

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NES HD Games – Looks Amazing!

    In this video I take a look at some new updated HD NES games that some fans have updated. Which NES games would you like to see an HD version of? Leave a comment and let me know. …

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New Steering Wheel Review – For Switch, PS4, & PC

  I review the new Fury GT-EV3 Steering Wheel by EVORETRO. It’s compatible with the Nintendo Switch, PS4, and PC. Available at on Amazon here: https://tinyurl.com/43dwke9j More at: http://gamester81.com/ Follow me at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gamester81Fanpage Twitter: https://twitter.com/gamester81 Instagram: http://instagram.com/gamester81 My other …

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Scottsquatch talks about helping with Korn, Video Game Sellers, and more! | Select Screen

From the vault of old recordings before we made a return to YouTube, we interviewed three people for the original Select Screen. Here’s one of them that we did back in 2015 with Korn roadie and mega video game collector …

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8 New Sega Dreamcast Games to Check Out!

Companies are still making new games for the classic Sega Dreamcast system, and in this video I talk about eight new ones that I recently got. Radical Reggie’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RadicalReggie/videos Link to VGNYsoft’s website: https://www.vgnysoft.com/?ref=uu3kepbbo8 Wave Game Studios’ website: …

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Metal Jesus in HAWAII – Game Hunting in Honolulu

  People said it was difficult to find video games in Hawaii. CHALLENGE ACCEPTED! In Honolulu we hunt for games, eat amazing food, visit beautiful beaches & relax in the warm tropical weather. YOUTUBE >> https://youtu.be/tvTS82zppl0 For additional posts by …

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My Life In Gaming talks about the process of making videos, FPGAs, and more! | Select Screen

  My Life In Gaming got their start back in 2013 with the premise of doing in depth videos on various tech, mods, and other things on the hobby of video games. On this edition of Select Screen, we talk …

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I Visited an Amazing Old School Arcade! Penny Arcade Tour

  I visited Penny Arcade located in Manitou Springs, CO. It’s a one of a kind arcade with over 400 games; many classics. In this video I show a tour of what’s there. Music by Ben Allen from the game: …

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Derek Buck talks about what led to CGR being disbanded, loving Aliens & more | Select Screen

For many years, CGR Undertow was the secondary channel that was apart of the Classic Game Room empire. We sit with Derek Buck to talk about what led to Classic Game Room & it’s crew no longer producing content, his …

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Game On Expo 2022 Was Awesome! – Thank you

  I wanted to share a recap over Game On Expo 2022, and thank everyone involved in making it such a fun an awesome time! More information about Game On Expo can be found here: https://www.gameonexpo.com/ Thanks to Riff from …

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GameCube Galaxy talks about Purpleeyeswtf and more

Having got his start on YouTube right around 2021, GameCube Galaxy has been known as a one stop shop for reviews about the beloved & under appreciated Nintendo console. Find out what got him to start making videos about it, …

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Retrowolf88 talks about re-collecting GameCube games, favorite conventions & more! | Select Screen

Having got his start on YouTube at the very beginning of 2019, Retrowolf88 is best known for chill presence and collecting knowledge when it comes to retro video games. We sit down to talk about some of his favorite conventions …

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LewnaticLive talks about JaboodyShow, retro game collecting, and music creation | Select Screen

If you’ve ever watched the JaboodyShow over on Twitch, LewnaticLive has been one of the most beloved people on the show. On this interview, he talks about passion for retro game collecting, his time streaming on Twitch, and even talks …

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Retro Gaming Pandemic talks about SNES collecting and convention deals | Select Screen

As their name suggest, Retro Gaming Pandemic started their show right around the COVID pandemic. We chat with the two about what their favorite thing is about filming during conventions, favorite console to collect for, and more! Check out Retro …

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The jolly giant John Riggs drops by to talk cereal, Metal Jesus Rocks & more! | Select Screen

 You might recognize him from his appearances on Metal Jesus Rocks channel, but John Riggs has been one of the more recognizable faces in retro gaming. For this edition of Select Screen, he talks cereal, his early start on …

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Next Level Pinball Shop & Museum Tour – Awesome Arcade!

  I take a tour of the Next Level Pinball Shop & Museum located in Hillsboro, OR outside of Portland. It’s an amazing arcade with over 400 games and a TON of memorabilia. Music by Ben Allen from the game: …

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VIDEO GAME HUNTING in South Carolina + Game Pickups!

  Here’s my trip to Greenville South Carolina to attend the Southeast Game Exchange. I tour the city, visit a local game & toy store, and even sing some Bon Jovi karaoke (mostly on key). I also show you all …

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RobMan talks mental health, family, and more! | Select Screen

RobMan has been known as an on screen presence for Happy Console Gamer, and has continued to be an integral part of the show for quite sometime. We sit down with him to know more about why he hasn’t been …

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The History of Segagaga | The Uncommon Valley

Segagaga may have died a premature death, but it still remains one of the best Sega games out there. Its storyline and its humor angle make it even better. Looking at its history, the game went farther than anyone could …

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VIDEO GAME HUNTING in Milwaukee + Game PICKUPS

  Travel video of Milwaukee, WI & the Midwest Gaming Classic Expo. We explore the city…and then go video game hunting through the massive retro gaming expo! Plus I’ll show you my GAME and music PICKUPS too! https://youtu.be/RiXgD2j86lo For additional …

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Sydney Hunter Coming Out Physically for the Switch and PS4!

  I’m excited to announce that we’ve partnered to offer Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan physically for both the Nintendo Switch and Sony PS4. More info here: https://firstpressgames.com/collections/sydney-hunter More at: http://gamester81.com/ For additional posts by Gamester81: Click Here Join …

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Holy Grail GAME PICKUPS w/ Reggie! (Switch, Xbox, PS5, PS4, 3DS, NES, Dreamcast, Atari & More!)

We’re BACK with another Game Pickups video! Lots of new and old games plus we get some HOLY GRAILS. You’re going to dig it! Games Shown: Kirby & the Forgotten Land (Switch) XenoCrisis (NEOGEO) Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga …

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E-Win Racing Flash XL Heavy Duty Gaming Chair Review

  Buy E-Win Racing Gaming Chairs https://bit.ly/3sC26KV (US) and https://bit.ly/3uFdQMA (CAN) Use code ” Michael ” to get 20% off your purchase. E-Win Racing Flash XL Heavy Duty Gaming Chair Review! I recently received a E-Win Flash Series XL Gaming …

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Moon Warrior | The LOST PlayStation Game is Finally Found!

  Hard4Games covers Moon Warrior! A mysterious & unreleased PS1 title by the Sony-owned SCE Studio Cambridge. The game was rarely mentioned, and ultimately vanished without explanation. Today we’re covering an early test build, thanks to Kneesnap!   For additional …

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* NEW * Game Room Tour for 2022 – (60 Systems + 7,500 Games)

  Brand new Metal Jesus Game Room tour for 2022 – Thousands of games & over 60 systems, plus the furniture I use, shelving, storage and setup! For additional posts by MetalJesusRocks:  Click Here Join the Gamester81 forums: http://gamester81.com/forum Star Wars …

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German Game Boy Giveaways | The Uncommon Valley

On this edition of The Uncommon Valley, we travel back to the years of 1999 and 2000 to take a closer look at two of the hardest to find Nintendo console variants ever released. Known to few people as the …

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National Videogame Museum Treasures | The Uncommon Valley

The US National Videogame Museum is a museum about the history of video games and the video game industry, located in Frisco, Texas. Opened in 2016, the museum includes classic video game arcade machines in an arcade setting, games on …

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New Halo TV Series First Impressions

  In this video I share my thoughts and first impressions on the new Halo TV series available exclusively on Paramount+. What do you think if the series so far? For additional posts by Gamester81: Click Here Join the Gamester81 forums: http://gamester81.com/forum My …

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Top 5 Nintendo Virtual Boy Games to Own

  In this video I share my top 5 Nintendo Virtual Boy games, and why I like the system. For additional posts by Gamester81: Click Here Join the Gamester81 forums: http://gamester81.com/forum My Star Wars fan site: http://swnut77.com  

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Rare Nintendo e-Reader Oddities | The Uncommon Valley

The Nintendo e-Reader, stylized as ereader, commonly abbreviated as e-Reader, known in Japan as the Card-e-Reader[a], is an add-on manufactured by Nintendo for its Game Boy Advance handheld video game console. It was released in Japan in December 2001, with …

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The History Of Robotech: Crystal Dreams | The Uncommon Valley

After purchasing the license for Robotech video games from Activision, GameTek submitted a pitch for the game to Nintendo. Nintendo approved the project, and a team of ten was assembled to work on the game. The game was announced on …

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VIDEO GAME HUNTING in Portland /w REGGIE + PICKUPS! (PC, 3DS, Switch, Atari & more!)

  Metal Jesus & Reggie take a road trip from Seattle to Portland Oregon for the Video Game Swap Meet! A two day event with nothing but vendors selling awesome video games. At the end of the video I show …

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Intellivision Amico – What’s the Future Look Like?

  Jeff and I discuss the future of the Intellivision Amico, and share our thoughts. What do you think? Leave a comment and let us know. Premium Edition Games https://premiumeditiongames.com/ Hagen’s Alley Books: https://www.hagensalley.com/   For additional posts by Gamester81: Click Here …

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LOST N64 GAME FOUND! Carnivalé: Cenzo’s Adventure

  Hard4Games showcases the lost game Carnivalé: Cenzo’s Adventure for N64! Developed by TerraGlyph, the title followed the premise of Carnivale, an obscure animated film released in Europe. It was to be published by Vatical Entertainment, but was dropped after …

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The Mandalorian Pinball Machine is Awesome!

I recently bought the new The Mandalorian pinball machine by Stern. In this video I take a closer look at it. More at: http://gamester81.com/ For additional posts by Gamester81: Click Here Join the Gamester81 forums: http://gamester81.com/forum My Star Wars fan site: http://swnut77.com

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Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon HD Remake Intro

My team and I recently submitted our HD remake proposal to Konami as a part of their contest. Huge shoutout to my team at CollectorVision Games who did a great job with this intro. Let me know what you think …

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EarthBound 64 Recreation (Early Prototype)

  Hard4Games checks out an EarthBound 64 / Mother 3 recreation! The aim is to rebuild the entirety of the cancelled game’s scenario and battles into a playable, seamless state. For additional posts by Hard4Games: Click Here Join the Gamester81 forums: http://gamester81.com/forum …

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Pixelcade LED Digital Game Marquee, MSU1 Super Game Boy & EmuELEC 4.4 Test Build

In this video I take a look at a very cool digital marquee by Pixelcade. It is compatible with MAME, Arcade1up arcade cabs, digital pinball machines, PC’s, single board computers, and is a great display item for any game room. …

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New Xbox Duke Controller by Hyperkin Review – 20th Anniversary

Here’s a closer look at the new Xbox Duke controller by Hyperkin. It’s compatible with the Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PC. It’s to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the original Xbox system. For additional posts by …

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New Upcoming Retro Consoles to be Excited About!

Jeffrey and I talk about some of the upcoming new retro consoles that we’re looking forward to. What new consoles are you excited for? Leave a comment, and let us know. Thanks for watching. Premium Edition Games https://premiumeditiongames.com/ Hagen’s Alley …

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Top 100 NES Homebrew List Drama – Why is it Controversial?

  In this video Jeffrey and I talk about the controversial top 100 List by Seth Abramson from Retrostack. Why is it even controversial? Why is there drama? What do you think? Leave a comment and let us know. The …

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What’s Going On With E3?!?

  Jeffrey and I talk about the E3 in person cancellation, among other upcoming gaming events we’re looking forward to this year. What do you guys think about E3 cancelling? Too soon, smart move…leave a comment and let us know. …

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Jailbroken PS4 System – Play Saturn and PS1 Games on Your PS4!

  In this video I show what a jailbroken PS4 can do including playing both Saturn and Playstation 1 games. I’m using Karo host to jailbreak the system. I recommend you Google search info on it, and there is a …

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REGGIE’S BACK! – Recent GAME PICKUPS – PS4/Switch/Xbox/NES/Dreamcast/PS1

  REGGIE’S BACK! w/ Recent GAME PICKUPS – Almost an HOUR of PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox, NES, Dreamcast, PS1 – WATCH >> https://youtu.be/fSdFzqLXm60 GAMES SHOWN: Horizon Chase Turbo: Senna Sempre (PS4) Forza Horizon 5 (Xbox Series X) Huntdown (PS4) Rocketron …

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Video Game Hunting in LAS VEGAS! + PICKUPS! (PC, PS1, PSP, Atari & more!)

  Video game hunting & sightseeing in LAS VEGAS + GAME PICKUPS (PC, PS1, PSP, Atari & more!) – WATCH >> https://youtu.be/6GRl6I922k0 For additional posts by MetalJesusRocks:  Click Here Join the Gamester81 forums: http://gamester81.com/forum Star Wars fan? Then check out our …

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New PicoPC Mini Computer – Great for Gaming!

  The Pantera PicoPC is a new upcoming mini PC that can do a lot of really cool things at a great price. Including playing some games very well! Shipping December 2021. Indiegogo: https://bit.ly/xdo-igg  PicoPC Site: https://picopc.net Kirk’s YouTube Channel: …

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New Games & Gaming System Pickups

In this video I share some recent game pickups, including two really cool retro consoles. More about CORGS-Con: https://www.corgscon.com/ More about Midwest Gaming Classic: https://www.midwestgamingclassic.com/ Video Games New York: https://www.videogamesnewyork.com/ Premium Edition Games: https://premiumeditiongames.com/ More at: http://gamester81.com/ Follow me at: …

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East Coast VIDEO GAME HUNTING & Expo + PICKUPS (PSP, Vita, MS-DOS, 3DS & more)

  This is my first retro gaming expo in 2 years and it’s on the East Coast of the US! I check out Hartford, Ct as well as the Retro World Expo and show you my video game pickups! For …

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New AE Lightgun Review – Works on Modern TV’s – Awesome for Emulation!

In this video my friend Kirk and I check out a new light gun by Arcade Europe. This is awesome for playing video games on modern HDTV’s. More info available here: https://arcadeeurope.com/aelightgun/ Arcade Europe’s Lightgun Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/arcadeeurope/ Kirk’s YouTube …

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Nintendo 64DD: The REAL Reason it FAILED & Nintendo’s Would-Be Plans

  Hard4Games covers new information on the failure of the Nintendo 64DD. The N64 DD is a fascinating piece of Nintendo history and N64 hardware. The add-on would have allowed for the use of magnetic disk based media. Originally announced …

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Video Game Collecting Tips for 2021 – Don’t get discouraged!

  Advice for video game collectors in 2021. – Don’t get discouraged! – WATCH >> https://youtu.be/sAgEfj1h8K4

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The Polymega Dissed Me!

I discuss the new upcoming Polymega, my history with this console, and a little bit about FPGA and the new upcoming Steam Deck. Jeff is co-owner of Premium Edition Games. Check out their website here: https://premiumeditiongames.com/ He also owns Hagen’s …

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Video Game Events Are Returning & What to Expect

Jeffrey and I discuss the return of some gaming cons and events. What can you expect to see? CORGS Con is held in Columbus, OH on October 23rd, 2021. Here is their website with some additional details: https://www.corgscon.com/ Jeff is …

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New The Simpsons Arcade by Arcade1Up Info

  In this video I talk about the new The Simpsons arcade game coming out later this year by Arcade1Up to celebrate the 30th anniversary. More at: http://gamester81.com/ Follow me at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gamester81Fanpage Twitter: https://twitter.com/gamester81 Instagram: http://instagram.com/gamester81 My other channels: …

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Roniu’s Tale – A New Impressive NES Game

    In this video I talk about a brand new NES game coming out called Roniu’s Tale. Link to their Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/megacatstudios/ronius-tale-for-the-nes/ Link to Mega Cat Studio’s site: https://megacatstudios.com/ More at: http://gamester81.com/ Follow me at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gamester81Fanpage Twitter: https://twitter.com/gamester81 …

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New Switch OLED System – Is it worth it?

  I discuss with Jeff the new Switch OLED system coming out later this year in October. Jeff is co-owner of Premium Edition Games. Check out their website here: https://premiumeditiongames.com/ He also owns Hagen’s Alley Books: https://hagensalley.com/ More at: http://gamester81.com/ …

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New Old School Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan Trailer!

    Here’s a new trailer for Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan. It’s currently available for the Nintendo Switch, on Steam, and on the iiRcade. Coming to the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S soon. …

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NEW Satellaview Games DUMPED! (+ We’re giving it away!)

  Hard4Games preserves new Super Famicom Satellaview games! The Super Famicom’s Satellaview attachment allowed users to tune in to timed broadcasts and download games via the BS-X cartridge and their 8M memory packs. Today we look at two previously undumped/unpreserved …

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ZELDA: Space World ’97 Experience – BETA Recreation

  Hard4Games covers the ZELDA: Space World ’97 Experience! A BETA recreation by Zel & team. Today we view and break down the long anticipated trailer! For additional posts by Hard4Games: Click Here Join the Gamester81 forums: http://gamester81.com/forum Star Wars fan? Then …

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MSU Sega Genesis/Mega Drive Audio Enhancement – Sounds Amazing!

In this video I share differences between the MSU enhanced audio and the standard audio for some Sega Genesis / Mega Drive games. This is playing on an Odroid N2+ using EmuELEC 4.2 beta. Kirk’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/qbertaddict1 EmuELEC’s Patreon …

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N64 Beta Dumped! TONIC TROUBLE

  Hard4Games dumps a beta of Ubisoft’s Tonic Trouble for the Nintendo 64! This version contains numerous differences compared to final. Big thanks to the owner, Brian for letting me cover this. Also big thanks to RibShark for looking for …

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A CLEAR PlayStation 2 Prototype!

  Hard4Games showcases a CLEAR PS2 Slim PVT (Product Validation and Test) unit! This prototype is of the Japan-only slim revision scph-9000x. Big thanks to Developer Jeff for sending! For additional posts by Hard4Games: Click Here Join the Gamester81 forums: http://gamester81.com/forum Star …

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New NES Game – Dead Tomb – Overview

Here is an overview over a new game for the Nintendo Entertainment System called Dead Tomb. Published by Limited Run Games, and developed by CollectorVision Games. CollectorVision’s website: https://collectorvision.com/ More at: http://gamester81.com/ Follow me at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gamester81Fanpage Twitter: https://twitter.com/gamester81 Instagram: …

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Random Retro Game Challenge! Macross Plus Arcade

In Episode 2 of the Random Retro Game Challenge Jeffrey and I play Macross Plus for the arcade and share our opinions on it. We also talk about what else is going on in our gaming lives. Check out Jeffrey’s …

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Pinballz Arcade: World’s Largest Pinball Table & More!

Here is a walkthrough over Pinballz arcaded located in Austin, TX. It has some amazing games including the world’s largest pinball machine. More details about Pinballz can be found on their website here: https://www.pinballzarcade.com/ Ben Allen did the music for …

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EarthBound 64 in Famitsu (4k)

 Hard4games showcases EarthBound 64 ( MOTHER 3 ) as presented in Weekly Famitsu magazine! High resolution scans of the EB64 development, interviews, presentation, & promotion.4 For additional posts by Hard4Games: Click Here Join the Gamester81 forums: http://gamester81.com/forum Star Wars fan? Then …

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NEW Super Mario 64 Mod – RENDER ’96 (SGI Project)

Hard4Games covers Render 96! It’s a Super Mario 64 Mod aiming to recreate the look of the promotional, 3D rendered artwork of the era. It’s a beautiful project which adds both visuals as well as extras to the game! For …

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My SWITCH Game Collection! (233 GAMES: Rare, $$$ & Weird)

  Here is my Nintendo Switch game collection! 233 games total. This is a mix of retail releases, small batch & limited run releases, rare and very unusual games. Plus…discover which games are worth the most $$$. Check it out! …

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Game Protectors – Some Valuable Games In My Collection

In this video I showcase some of my games that are important to me both in terms of monetary as well as sentimental value. More info on these game case protectors can be found here: https://bit.ly/2Qi7jXN More at: http://gamester81.com/ Follow …

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An Interview With Second Dimension Games

Mike sits down on a discord call with Adam from Second Dimension Games to learn about the development process for their two new games: Eyra the Crow Maiden (NES, GEN, SNES) and The Curse of Illmore Bay (GEN) coming to …

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Playthrough – Sydney Hunter Soldier Training Grounds Level

In this video I playthrough the Soldier Training Grounds in Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan. Currently available on: The Nintendo Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/sydney-hunter-and-the-curse-of-the-mayan-switch/ Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/931860/Sydney_Hunter_and_the_Curse_of_the_Mayan/ More at: http://gamester81.com/ Follow me at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gamester81Fanpage Twitter: https://twitter.com/gamester81 Instagram: http://instagram.com/gamester81 My …

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Top 10 Game Series I’d Like to See Come Back

In this video I share my top 10 game series I’d like to see come back. What are yours? Please leave a comment and let me know. More at: http://gamester81.com/ Follow me at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gamester81Fanpage Twitter: https://twitter.com/gamester81 Instagram: http://instagram.com/gamester81 My …

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Top 10 Beat’em Up Games – Gamester81

In this video I share my top 10 beat’em up games. What’s your? Please let me know by leaving a comment below. Thanks! More at: http://gamester81.com/ Follow me at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gamester81Fanpage Twitter: https://twitter.com/gamester81 Instagram: http://instagram.com/gamester81 My other channels: Starwarsnut77: https://www.youtube.com/user/starwarsnut77 …

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Gaming Linguistics Episode 11: How To Pronounce Quistis Trepe

Final Fantasy VIII has it’s fair share of lovers and haters. I line up somewhere towards the hatred side, mostly because of the plot. But I’m a big fan of Quistis Trepe in the game. But, wait…how exactly do you …

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My Sega Saturn Game Collection (Rare + Japanese Imports + More!)

Here is my entire Sega Saturn game collection. I have North American releases, Japanese imports as well as rare and unusual releases! For additional posts by MetalJesusRocks:  Click Here Join the Gamester81 forums: http://gamester81.com/forum Star Wars fan? Then check out our …

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New Retro85 Mini NES Switch Game Cases Review

Here is a closer look at the new Retro85 mini NES style Switch game cases by Retro Fighters. More info can be found here: https://retrofighters.com/our-collection/retro85-mini-nes-cartridge-switch-game-cases/ More at: http://gamester81.com/ Follow me at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gamester81Fanpage Twitter: https://twitter.com/gamester81 Instagram: http://instagram.com/gamester81 My other channels: …

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Using mClassic to improve PlayStation Vita games! (1080p, color, AA, etc)

In this video I compare PlayStation VITA games running on the PlayStation TV with and without the mClassic and the results are surprising! This is a pretty cool option for people who want to play Vita games on their big …

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10 Impressive SNES Tracks You NEED To Hear!

I’ve been a fan of the Super NES for decades and the sound chip has produced some of the greatest video game music ever created. Sure, we all know the legendary songs of Super Mario World, Zelda: Link to the …

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How I play old PC GAMES in 2021 (Win98 / WinXP / Windows 10)

https://youtu.be/avLOTWn4qTg Here is a walkthrough of my Windows 98, WinXP & Windows 10 computers I use to play old PC Games! GAMES SHOWN Redline Racer Tomb Raider II Wing Commander Duke Nukem II Stunts Descent II Fallout King’s Quest 6 …

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The NES Omnibus Guide Book Giveaway and Overview

  Here is a closer look at a new NES guide book. More details can be found here: https://brettweiss.square.site/ Brett’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/BrettWeissRetroGamer More at: http://gamester81.com/ Follow me at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gamester81Fanpage Twitter: https://twitter.com/gamester81 Instagram: http://instagram.com/gamester81 My other channels: Starwarsnut77: https://www.youtube.com/user/starwarsnut77 …

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One of a Kind Bud Light BL6 Gaming Console Sells for $5,000!

In this video I talk about the recent limited edition Bud Light gaming console that sold at action for $5,000 USD. More info on this unique console can be found here: https://www.budlight.com/en/bl6.html More at: http://gamester81.com/ Follow me at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gamester81Fanpage …

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Major Surgery & Taking a Break

I’ll be taking a short break as I recover from major surgery. I look forward to returning and doing videos again as soon as I’m able.   More at: http://gamester81.com/ Follow me at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gamester81Fanpage Twitter: https://twitter.com/gamester81 Instagram: http://instagram.com/gamester81 My …

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Temple Ruins Level Playthrough – Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan

Here is the playthrough of the Temple Ruins level on the game Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan. The game is currently available on both the Nintendo eShop and on PC/Mac available on Steam and the Humble Bundle. …

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New Seattle area GAME STORE Tour + PICKUPS!

  My first visit to GameBound in Kent, Wa about 30 min south of Seattle. The retro gaming store is PACKED full of great games and I’ll show you what games I picked up! http://www.gameboundvideogames.com Checkout code “MJR10” for a …

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SNES vs. Genesis / Mega Drive – The Console Wars – Which is Better

In this video I talk about the console wars in the 90’s between Nintendo and Sega. There is a new documentary available to stream on CBS All Access in the US that I definitely recommend as well. More at: http://gamester81.com/ …

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Buying PS5 and/or Xbox Series X – Did I make the right decision?!

Should I get the Playstation 5 (PS5) or Xbox Series X? Let’s look at the games, backwards compatibility, hardware and pricing. Oh yeah, and what about the 4K Nintendo Switch & PC Gaming!?

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Testing a bunch of Switch Accessories (Docks & Controllers)

  I was sent a bunch of third party Nintendo Switch accessories to review over the past few months. Genki Covert Dock https://amzn.to/2FFiyE7 (affiliate links) Hyperkin Retro S64 Dock https://amzn.to/35F6eP8 EvoRetro Folding Stand https://amzn.to/2GQWlUg 8BitDo N30 Pro 2 Bluetooth gamepad …

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We’re Teaming Up with Limited Run Games to Release Dead Tomb for the NES!

I’m excited to announce that we’re teaming up with Limited Run Games to release our game Dead Tomb coming out for the Nintendo Entertainment System aka NES. Available from 9/4/20 to 10/4/20, and available at: https://limitedrungames.com/collections/neo-frontpage/products/dead-tomb-nes More at: http://gamester81.com/ Follow …

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New NES Game – Project Blue – A New Mega Man Style Game

Project Blue is a new game for the NES and reminds me of the classic Mega Man games. Available at: https://firstpressgames.com/collections/retro?page=2 More at: http://gamester81.com/ Follow me at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gamester81Fanpage Twitter: https://twitter.com/gamester81 Instagram: http://instagram.com/gamester81 My other channels: Starwarsnut77: https://www.youtube.com/user/starwarsnut77 NEStalgiaholic: https://www.youtube.com/user/NEStalgiaholic …

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Debut: Gamester Bros Play Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

My sons and I play Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Nintendo Switch. More at: http://gamester81.com/ Follow me at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ Gamester81Fanpage Twitter: https://twitter.com/gamester81 Instagram: http://instagram.com/gamester81 My other channels: Starwarsnut77: https://www.youtube.com/user/starwarsnut77 NEStalgiaholic: https://www.youtube.com/user/NEStalgiaholic Gamester81Arcade: https://www.youtube.com/user/gamester81arcade

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FREE Prototype ROM for Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan

  </ifra My team and I over at CollectorVision Games decided to release a very early ROM version of our game Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan. This project started off as a new NES but eventually evolved …

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My SECRET Seattle gaming hunting spot + PICKUPS

If you are in the North Seattle / Edmonds area or just visiting, definitely check this place out for video games, toys, music and other collectables. Check out Aurora Antique Pavilion if you are in the Seattle/Edmonds area: https://www.antiquepavilion.net & …

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New StrikerDC Controller review for the Sega Dreamcast

Here is a review over the new StrikerDC Gamepad by Retro Fightersfor the Sega Dreamcast. It’s available at: https://retrofighters.com/our-collection/strikerdc-dreamcast-controller/ More at: http://gamester81.com/ Follow me at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gamester81Fanpage Twitter: https://twitter.com/gamester81 Instagram: http://instagram.com/gamester81 My other channels: Starwarsnut77: https://www.youtube.com/user/starwarsnut77 NEStalgiaholic: https://www.youtube.com/user/NEStalgiaholic Gamester81Arcade: https://www.youtube.com/user/gamester81arcade

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We miss GAME EXPOS & Conventions!! Here are some of our favorite expos & memories

  We miss GAME EXPOS & Conventions!! Here are some of our favorite expos & memories. Irene: https://www.youtube.com/user/Ircha Kinsey: https://www.youtube.com/kinseyburke John Riggs: https://www.youtube.com/riggstalgic Kelsey: https://www.youtube.com/kelseylewin Nerdy Nick: https://www.youtube.com/NerdyNick91 John Hancock https://www.youtube.com/swlovinist

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SEATTLE GAME HUNTING during a Pandemic + PICKUPS

  Seattle area retro gaming stores are finally reopening, so let’s go GAME HUNTING at Pink Gorilla Games and Another Castle and I’ll show you my PICKUPS!

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BrawlerGen Sega Controllers by Retro Fighters Review

In this video I take a look at a couple of new Sega Genesis controllers by RetroFighters. The BrawlerGen controller comes in both retro console adapters for both Sega Genesis/Mega Drive as well as Saturn. It also comes in USB …

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SNEAK PEEK New NES Game – JESTER

Here is a look at a new upcoming game for the Nintendo Entertainment System called Jester. This game is by CollectorVision Games. More info on this game can be found here: https://collectorvision.com/shop/nes/… More at: http://gamester81.com/ Follow me at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gamester81Fanpage …

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NOOB REPAIR: Episode 15 – CHEAP STEREOSCOPIC 3D

Mike’s got some information about how to achieve stereoscopic 3d in 3d shutter based games, anaglyph mode and Pulfrich mode, without paying the insane prices some of the glasses that came with the consoles go for nowadays. Note: this doesn’t …

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How is COVID-19 Impacting Gaming? – Game Talk

I’m joined with my good friend Jeffrey Wittenhagen and we talk about how COVID-19 is impacting gaming today. Jeffrey’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/thesubcon3 His site with more info on his books: https://hagens-alley-books.myshopify.com/ More at: http://gamester81.com/ Follow me at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gamester81Fanpage Twitter: https://twitter.com/gamester81 …

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Space World ’95 – Mario 64 Beta Project – (Shoshinkai 1995)

Shoshinkai 1995 / Nintendo Space World 1995 – was the first showcase of the Nintendo 64 and Super Mario 64. We share actual tickets to the event and a Mario 64 Beta fan project with an Ultra 64 joystick.

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The Indie Dev Podcast Episode 1: Creating Games, The Good and Bad

In the my first Indie Dev Podcast, I’m joined by my good friend and fell co-owner of CollectorVision Games Jean-François Dupuis, and we talk about the good and bad and highs and lows on making new games. For additional information …

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Gaming Linguistics – Episode 9: How To Pronounce GRADIUS

I watched NefariousWes’ latest Gradius video and was wondering…how do you pronounce Gradius? Today, we try to find out. Special thanks to Wes for providing some gameplay footage and assistance with the thumbnail, etc, as well as Jimmy Hapa aka …

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Arcade1Up…I think I have a problem | MichaelBtheGameGenie

In this video I describe my experience with Arcade1Up. What started as curiosity has turned into full blow obsession as I now find myself infatuated with this product and seemingly unable to stop buying more. How did I get started? …

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How to CATALOG YOUR GAMES in 2020

I review GAMEYE, CLZ Games and PriceCharting.com for cataloging your video games. Patreon: http://www.Patreon.com/MetalJesusRocks GAMEYE: https://gameye.app CLZ Games: https://www.collectorz.com/gamehttp://www.PriceCharting.com

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Pokémon Center NY | Deep Dive into Recovered Campaigns + New History, Details & Demise

Hard4Games continues preservation efforts with the Pokemon Center New York distribution hardware! Plus new store details from former employees. The Pokemon Center New York’s “Gotta Catch ‘Em All! Station” was thought to be destroyed. Fortunately that was not the case. …

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Pinball Hall of Fame Walkthrough 2020 in Las Vegas, NV

Here is a walkthrough of the Pinball Hall of Fame located in Las Vegas, NV. It’s an awesome place with ton of different games to play. More at: http://gamester81.com/ Follow me at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gamester81Fanpage Twitter: https://twitter.com/gamester81 Instagram: http://instagram.com/gamester81 My other …

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RetroTINK 2X-Pro a NEW video upscaler for 2020. Is it worth $130!?

This is the “Pro” version of the popular RetroTINK2X upscaler/line doubler for 2020. I review the new features, show you gameplay footage and try to decide if it is worth the upgrade. More info: http://www.retrotink.com Patreon: http://www.Patreon.com/MetalJesusRocks Twitter: http://twitter.com/MetalJesusRocks Facebook: …

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1st Atari Hotel Opening in My Home City

Recent news of the Atari Hotel looks interesting and in this video I share my thoughts. What do you guys think about it? Please leave a comment below and let me know. Music from Ben Allen available here: https://greenflyingfish.bandcamp.com/album/sydney-hunter-and-the-curse-of-the-mayan-original-chiptune-sountrack Sydney …

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Assembling my GAMECUBE KIOSK w/ some modifications

Watch me set up the awesome Nintendo GameCube kiosk (2001) and make a few modifications of my own. For additional posts by MetalJesusRocks:  Click Here Join the Gamester81 forums: http://gamester81.com/forum Star Wars fan? Then check out our sister site: http://swnut77.com

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I Recently Found Out Some Scary News & My Hopes for 2020

I hope everyone has an awesome 2020. May 2020 be even better than 2019. I’m certainly looking forward to a lot of exciting things for this upcoming decade. More info on Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan: https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/sydney-hunter-and-the-curse-of-the-mayan-switch/ …

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It’s MOVING DAY! – I’m Sad & Excited

Moving day is finally here and I’ll give you a preview of the new Game Room! Web: http://www.MetalJesusRocks.com Patreon: http://www.Patreon.com/MetalJesusRocks Twitter: http://twitter.com/MetalJesusRocks Facebook: http://facebook.com/MetalJesusRocks DISCORD CHAT: https://discord.gg/yAaAawV T-shirts: http://shrsl.com/?~9quw My Video Gear & Equipment: Sony FDR-AX53 4K camcorder : https://amzn.to/2JEWEPv …

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What Video Games Mean to Me

I share my thoughts on what video games mean to me. What do they mean to you? Please leave a comment below and share your thoughts too. Thanks More at: http://gamester81.com/ Follow me at: Facebook: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gamester81Fanpage Twitter: https://twitter.com/gamester81 Instagram: …

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Tubbz Gaming Ducks – 1st Look

Here’s a first look at some new upcoming gaming collectables call Tubbz. They remind me of some classic toys from the 80’s and 90’s including Madballs. What do you guys think of these? What characters would you like to see? …

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First Ever Video Game Arcade Machine & More!

In this video I’m joined by my friend Carlos as we check out a new arcade in Hawthorne, NJ. There are some incredibly rare arcade machines here including Computer Space, which is the first ever video game arcade machine. Billy’s …

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Is This The End of YouTube? COPPA & More

In this video I share my thoughts on COPPA, and the future and status of YouTube. What do you guys think? Please leave a comment below and let me know. More at: http://gamester81.com/ Follow me at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gamester81Fanpage Twitter: https://twitter.com/gamester81 …

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RetroGameCon 2019 Pickups & Recap

In this video I talk about my experience recently going to the RetroGameCon in Syracuse, NY. I also show the vendor floor. More about RetroGameCon: http://www.retrogamecon.com/ Music by Ben Allen, and is available here: https://greenflyingfish.bandcamp.com/album/sydney-hunter-and-the-curse-of-the-mayan-original-chiptune-sountrack More at: http://gamester81.com/ Follow me …

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NEOGEO Arcade Stick Pro – Unboxing & REVIEW

The SNK NEOGEO Arcade Stick Pro can be used as a standalone console and connected to a PC or NEOGEO Classic Mini. But what is the video quality & are clicky thumbsticks still hard to make?! Amazon link: https://amzn.to/2rqZXox (affiliate)

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SYDNEY HUNTER AND THE CURSE OF THE MAYAN IS NOW 50%

CollectorVision Games’ retro platformer Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan is celebrating Día de los Muertos and Halloween with a massive sale and quality-of-life improvements! Today, the Nintendo Switch and Steam versions will drop to a wallet-friendly $9.99. …

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1/4 Scale Mini Pac-Man Arcade Review

here is a closer look at the new 1/4 scale Pac-Man mini arcade by Numskull. For additional information, please check out: http://www.numskull.com/quarter-arcades/. For additional posts by Gamester81: Click Here Join the Gamester81 forums: http://gamester81.com/forum My Star Wars fan site: http://swnut77.com

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5 SEGA MASTER SYSTEM GAMES YOU SHOULD PLAY

The Sega Master System is a console that doesn’t get discussed as often as it should, so we’re changing that right now with this video! Mike plays host to 4 segments (including one of his own) from a diverse bunch …

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【WE’RE BACK!】RECENT GAME PICKUPS w/ Reggie! PS4, Switch, PC, Dreamcast, PS1, Xbox One, Vita & more!

GAMES SHOWN: FX-Unit Yuki (Dreamcast / Genesis) Alienation (PS4) Retro Force (PS1) Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon (Switch / Vita) Titan AE Demo (PS1) Wreckfest (XB1) Psyvariar Delta (PS4 / Switch) Metal Wolf Chaos XD (PS4) Horizon Chase Turbo (PS4 …

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Wii Prototype Controller – For GameCube?!

Hard4Games looks at a prototype Wii Remote, Nunchuk, and Sensor bar….for GameCube!? Looks like the equipment was in development for the Wii, but being tested with existing hardware, IE: the GameCube.

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Official Nintendo Switch Launch Trailer – Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan

Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan is a game my team and I have been working on for over five years. It’s finally coming out, and I can’t wait for you guys to check it out. Comes out …

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7 REASONS WHY I HAVE FAITH IN CONTRA: ROGUE CORPS

I’ve been scouring the internet for info about this game, and I’m shocked at how many people dislike what they’ve seen so far. I mean, I get it, it’s not straight up Alien Wars all over again, but I’m still …

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Ultimate PSP setup: HDMI + Upscaling & anti-aliasing to HDTV

LevelHike HDMI for PSP: US Viewers: https://amzn.to/2zgPzQM (Amazon link) Non US Viewers: https://ebay.to/2ZkyELD mClassic: http://www.marseillenetworks.com FOLLOW ME Twitter: http://twitter.com/MetalJesusRocks Facebook: http://facebook.com/MetalJesusRocks Web: http://www.MetalJesusRocks.com DISCORD CHAT: https://discord.gg/yAaAawV Patreon: http://www.Patreon.com/MetalJesusRocks T-shirts: http://shrsl.com/?~9quw For additional posts by MetalJesusRocks:  Click Here Join the Gamester81 forums: http://gamester81.com/forum …

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Boogie2988 interview game on expo 2019

boogie2988 interview game on expo 2019. We ask Boogie2988 the hard to answer questions in life. Enjoy! Boogie2988 channel https://www.youtube.com/user/boogie2988 Want to send us your game to review? Here’s our address MEDIA GLITCH JOEL VALLIE PO BOX 65044 Albuquerque, NM …

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We Play The CANCELLED Bonk: Brink of Extinction!

Hard4Games covers Bonk: Brink of Extinction! A cancelled Hudson game from 2009/2010. It was originally intended to be a downloadable title for the PS3, Wii (WiiWare), & XBox 360.

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New Sega Master System Game – Sydney Hunter and the Sacred Tribe

Here is a new Sega Master System game we at CollectorVision recently released called Sydney Hunter and the Sacred Tribe. Our website: https://collectorvision.com/ More at: http://gamester81.com/ Follow me at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gamester81Fanpage Twitter: https://twitter.com/gamester81 Instagram: http://instagram.com/gamester81 My other channels: Starwarsnut77: https://www.youtube.com/user/starwarsnut77.com …

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Important Channel Update – Game On Expo – CollectorVision Phoenix & More

In this video I talk about what’s been keeping me busy, and projects I’m a part of. Game On Expo site: https://www.gameonexpo.com/ CollectorVision site: https://collectorvision.com/ More at: http://gamester81.com/ Follow me at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gamester81Fanpage Twitter: https://twitter.com/gamester81 Instagram: http://instagram.com/gamester81 My other channels: …

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Nintendo Needs to Make This Game for the Switch

Here is the one game I’d love to see Nintendo release on the Switch. What’s yours? More at: http://gamester81.com/ Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan soundtrack available at: https://greenflyingfish.bandcamp.com/album/sydney-hunter-and-the-curse-of-the-mayan-original-chiptune-sountrack Follow me at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gamester81Fanpage Twitter: https://twitter.com/gamester81 Instagram: http://instagram.com/gamester81 …

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N64 HDMI Shoot-Out: EON, RetroTink2, Hyperkin & UltraHDMI – Which is right for you?

I compare four different HDMI solutions for the N64 at four very different price points! EON Super 64: https://castlemaniagames.com RetroTINK: http://www.retrotink.com Hyerkin 3-in-1: https://amzn.to/2Lsf1Le UltraHDMI – https://www.game-tech.us FOLLOW ME Twitter: http://twitter.com/MetalJesusRocks Facebook: http://facebook.com/MetalJesusRocks Web: http://www.MetalJesusRocks.com DISCORD CHAT: https://discord.gg/yAaAawV Patreon: http://www.Patreon.com/MetalJesusRocks …

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RARE – PlayStation 3 Super Slim Prototype

Hard4Games shows off an ultra rare PlayStation 3 Super Slim Prototype. We cover the differences between it and the retail version. Only 10 are known to exist. Big thank you to Developer Jeff for sending! Developer Jeff: https://twitter.com/OfficialIntrenz

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Video Games – The Newest Olympic Sport – Esports

Esports has been growing tremendously in popularity over the past few years & has gotten a lot of attention from the Olympic Committee. Could playing video games really be the next newest Olympic Sport? Will Esports be in the 2024 …

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