AarThe Nintendo DS was a hugely successful console. It sold over a hundred million units, and its games sold even more. However, there was a deep dark secret looming around: the R4 - Revolution for DS. This flash cart allowed the user to put game ROMs on a MicroSD card and play them right on their Nintendo DS. I always wanted one as a kid, but my parents never let me get my hands on one. I wonder why...
Now that I'm much older and I know how to back up my games legally and responsibly, I decided to look for one of these "R4" cartridges. I went to eBay and found the R4 Gold Pro on sale for $6.99 with free shipping. Let's give it a shot! Surely nothing could go wrong... what's a time bomb?
NOTE: This video is not sponsored. I paid for everything out of my own pocket, and all opinions expressed in the video are purely my own.
I Bought a $7 Nintendo DS Flash CartridgeAar2020-01-02 | The Nintendo DS was a hugely successful console. It sold over a hundred million units, and its games sold even more. However, there was a deep dark secret looming around: the R4 - Revolution for DS. This flash cart allowed the user to put game ROMs on a MicroSD card and play them right on their Nintendo DS. I always wanted one as a kid, but my parents never let me get my hands on one. I wonder why...
Now that I'm much older and I know how to back up my games legally and responsibly, I decided to look for one of these "R4" cartridges. I went to eBay and found the R4 Gold Pro on sale for $6.99 with free shipping. Let's give it a shot! Surely nothing could go wrong... what's a time bomb?
NOTE: This video is not sponsored. I paid for everything out of my own pocket, and all opinions expressed in the video are purely my own.
If you enjoyed this video, please be sure to like and/or subscribe!TF2s Graphics Have EVOLVED (mat_picmip -10)Aar2022-07-09 | #SaveTF2 worked!
In the July 7 2022 update to Team Fortress 2, the client convar mat_picmip (used for graphics quality) was finally reverted to its pre-2010 maximum value of -10. This change allows for an extremely impressive level of detail in the game that has not been seen in a long, long time.
If you enjoyed this video, please be sure to like and/or subscribe!We Need to Save TF2 #SaveTF2Aar2022-05-24 | Team Fortress 2 has been unplayable for years due to a hacker bot crisis ruining Casual and Competitive mode. Now it's time to speak up and get some stuff done.
Join me and pretty much every other TF2 content creator by spreading #SaveTF2 all over social media. Eventually, Valve has to do something to fix our beloved game.
If you enjoyed this video, please be sure to like and/or subscribe!MK8D: The Question of the DayAar2022-04-06 | On tonight's episode of "The Question of the Day" (hosted by Marsh), we discover who the biggest loser is and also answer an important history question along the way. Also, we play Mario Kart 8 Deluxe because why not?
If you enjoyed this video, please be sure to like and/or subscribe!Reviewing a Pre-Built Gingerbread House KitAar2021-12-25 | Building and decorating gingerbread houses every year is a favorite holiday tradition of mine. This time, I found a pre-assembled Wilton gingerbread house kit, and this is my review of it. ----------------------------- Steam Group: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/aaryt Discord Server: https://aarmastah.xyz/discord TF2 HUD: http://toonhud.com/user/aar/theme/27TLYMO8 TF2 Config: http://aarmastah.xyz/misc/tf2e Donate Steam Items: steamcommunity.com/tradeoffer/new/?partner=89189905&token=ES7Gu1wV
If you enjoyed this video, please be sure to like and/or subscribe!Playing TF2 on the WORST Computer Ever MadeAar2021-08-27 | Everyone and their dog claims that Team Fortress 2 can run on even the worst of computers and laptops... or even toasters, but that's just objectively wrong. To prove this point, I dug out my old HP 2000 series laptop with an AMD E-300 APU running Linux Mint (it couldn't handle a fresh install of Windows 10) to prove that there are some devices out there that just can't handle TF2.
If you enjoyed this video, please be sure to like and/or subscribe!Cave Story Except Its DoorDashAar2021-07-14 | One of the many victims of the recent global plague has been restaurants. Luckily for Claoose and I, we've found a solution, playable within Cave Story... Restaurant Mod!
If you enjoyed this video, please be sure to like and/or subscribe!Spelunky 2 Online Multiplayer is AmazingAar2021-06-01 | The advent of online cooperative multiplayer in Spelunky 2 is a vast improvement over the local-only single-screen solution in Spelunky HD. I gathered some friends for some hoots and hollers and hootenannies and crazy calamity, and this is the result!
If you enjoyed this video, please be sure to like and/or subscribe!TF2 Gaben Update WishlistAar2021-05-25 | A couple weeks ago, somewhere in New Zealand, Gabe Newell gave an interview. He was asked whether or not updates were coming to Team Fortress 2, and he replied "Yes, we have updates for Team Fortress 2." I didn't believe it at first, and I think the hype is a bit overblown, but it gave me the idea to create a list of features I think would make for a fantastic TF2 update.
If you enjoyed this video, please be sure to like and/or subscribe!TF2: Hightowers Fatal Flaw.Aar2021-04-01 | Team Fortress 2 has tons of iconic maps. One of them, Hightower (plr_hightower), is notable for its deathmatch capabilities and trolldiers. However, this map is not good and is very bad and I am now going to explain why. ----------------------------- Steam Group: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/aaryt Discord Server: https://aarmastah.xyz/discord TF2 HUD: http://toonhud.com/user/aar/theme/27TLYMO8 TF2 Config: http://aarmastah.xyz/misc/tf2e Donate Steam Items: steamcommunity.com/tradeoffer/new/?partner=89189905&token=ES7Gu1wV
If you enjoyed this video, please be sure to like and/or subscribe!TF2: Lets Talk, Its Been a While!Aar2021-02-22 | Team Fortress 2, despite the lack of updates, has changed a lot over the past year or so. Let's talk about Casual Mode, Community Servers, and my plans for content creation moving forward!
If you enjoyed this video, please be sure to like and/or subscribe!Pac-Man World 2: The RelapseAar2021-01-13 | A year ago, we did a blind race of Pac-Man World 2 for Nintendo GameCube. Now that 2021 is upon us, we knew it was time for a rematch.
If you enjoyed this video, please be sure to like and/or subscribe!Can You Play TF2 on an SD Card?Aar2020-12-08 | Follow me on Twitch: twitch.tv/aarmastah
On my latest online shopping trip, I purchased a pack of 3 MicroSD Cards for $13. I only needed one of them, so I decided to use one of the remaining two for an experiment: is it possible to play Team Fortress 2 off of an SD Card?
If you enjoyed this video, please be sure to like and/or subscribe!TF2: Map CompressionAar2020-09-21 | In 2015, Valve released the Gun Mettle major update for Team Fortress 2. Alongside the addition of weapon skins, contracts, and new maps (Powerhouse, Borneo, Suijin, and Snowplow), Valve also quietly uploaded every mapmaker's favorite tool: bspzip. With this new update, bspzip got the ability to compress maps and save a tremendous amount of disk space. Every map since Gun Mettle has been subjected to this compression and it's worked wonders... but what would happen if the same was done to every single map in the game?
If you enjoyed this video, please be sure to like and/or subscribe!How I FIXED My Ping in TF2 with DD-WRTAar2020-08-21 | Check me out on Twitch: twitch.tv/aarmastah
Back in 2016, I used to have a big issue with fluctuating ping times while playing Team Fortress 2. This is commonly known as BufferBloat, and it's actually possible to fix by utilizing Quality of Service (QoS) and FQ_CODEL. Since my router, the Netgear WNDR4300, did not have that capability, I installed DD-WRT on it and kissed all of my problems goodbye. Here's how I did it!
If you enjoyed this video, please be sure to like and/or subscribe!MAD with POWERAar2020-07-06 | Claoose got a new computer and started playing Team Fortress 2 with me again. I gathered some more friends, made a party, and decided to blast through some of the old Jungle Inferno contracts. This specific contract was... well, probably the easiest.
If you enjoyed this video, please be sure to like and/or subscribe!Run Your Own Custom TF2 Server for CHEAP!Aar2020-06-17 | Check out my Twitch Channel: twitch.tv/aarmastah -- As the gap between major updates for Team Fortress 2 gets larger, the community has stepped in to provide where Valve has not. Recent endeavors like the Creators.TF community servers offer lots of custom game content, such as maps, cosmetics, and much more. These servers are gaining massive amounts of popularity in recent times, so why not take advantage of this to run your own game server? Using this guide, you can set up your own VPS (Virtual Private Server) to host a TF2 server on Ubuntu/Linux complete with custom maps for a mere $5 per month, even with no prior Linux experience or knowledge! -- Written Guide: https://aarmastah.xyz/misc/tf2vps.php DigitalOcean Referral Link: https://m.do.co/c/7175a49356e1 - Helpful Info: Linux dedicated server (TF2 Wiki): wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Linux_dedicated_server Linux CLI for Beginners - ubuntu.com/tutorials/command-line-for-beginners - Special Thanks: cBox1 - Testing and feedback Atamali - Feedback Pummelator - Feedback Sanio - Feedback ----------------------------- Steam Group: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/aaryt TF2 HUD: http://toonhud.com/user/aar/theme/27TLYMO8 TF2 Config: http://aarmastah.xyz/misc/tf2e Donate Steam Items: https://scrap.tf/tip/aarmastah
If you enjoyed this video, please be sure to like and/or subscribe! Check me out on Twitch if you want to see content more regularly!Playing TF2 in the CloudAar2020-03-09 | With the recent popularity of cloud-based game streaming services like Google Stadia and Nvidia GeForce Now, I wondered if there was potential for people with toaster computers or laptops to be able to play their favorite game. A couple friends and I decided to test the theory: Can You Play Team Fortress 2 on GeForce Now? The answer was... well, complicated, but I hope you enjoy!
If you enjoyed this video, please be sure to like and/or subscribe!You Told Me This Would Be EasyAar2020-02-07 | After the disastrous result of the Pac-Man World 2 race from a couple weeks ago, we decided that we needed to unwind with a different game. Zesty Jesus suggested we race Super Mario World, and everyone else pretty much unanimously agreed. Thus, we raced Super Mario World, expecting it to take no time at all and be easy as heck. However...
If you enjoyed this video, please be sure to like and/or subscribe!Pac-Man World 2 Ruined Our SanityAar2020-01-28 | What happens when a band of idiots decide to have a race to see who can complete a game (which they've never played before) the fastest? Well, let's just say that everyone changed a little bit that night. Thanks, Pac-Man World 2.
If you enjoyed this video, please be sure to like and/or subscribe!A Review of Walmarts Gingerbread House KitAar2019-12-25 | Another Christmas, another gingerbread house video! Let's take a look at the usual kit to see what differences it has compared to last year's revision.
If you enjoyed this video, please be sure to like and/or subscribe!Post-Cave Story: Christmas HijinksAar2019-12-20 | What happened after the events of Cave Story? Nobody really knows. However, SuperJaws100 made a mod, Christmas Story 2015, that tells us what REALLY happened. Quote and Curly were relaxing at home when all of the sudden, Santa Claus came down their chimney. Acting quickly, Curly believed he was an intruder and injured him. Now Quote must deliver the rest of his gifts to everyone on the island.
Also, today's the anniversary of Cave Story's release! Happy 15th birthday!
If you enjoyed this video, please be sure to like and/or subscribe!TF2: A Timeless TournamentAar2019-10-23 | Much like any Team Fortress 2 fan from the early 2010s, I grew up watching a lot of videos from Jerma and STAR_. When the TF Team enabled Halloween maps early and Zesty Jesus and I decided to queue up together, we both knew immediately what had to be done when "Mann Manor" showed up on the screen.
If you enjoyed this video, please be sure to like and/or subscribe!Why TF2s Halloween Bosses LagAar2019-10-08 | TF2's Scream Fortress event is always a fantastic way to spend Halloween, including special bosses and contracts for players to complete. However, bosses have a slight issue... why are they so choppy? This boils down to something called entity interpolation, and this video will teach you what that is and how it works.
If you enjoyed this video, please be sure to like and/or subscribe!SCREAM FORTRESS: The History of TF2s Halloween EventAar2019-10-01 | It's almost that time of year again, and I'm excited as heck! Around the end of October every year, Valve's TF Team releases a Team Fortress 2 update that adds in various Halloween-related goodies. This tradition has been going strong since 2009, and over the course of those ten years, a lot has been added to the game. Here's a full history crash course on every single Scream Fortress update to date!
My Twitch: twitch.tv/aarmastah Play on my TF2 server: https://aarmastah.xyz/servers/tf.php
Special thanks to my Twitter followers, Twitch viewers, and members of my Discord server who helped me populate the server to make this relevant footage possible!
If you enjoyed this video, please be sure to like and/or subscribe!TF2: The Crate Depression of 2019Aar2019-08-08 | On July 25, 2019, the TF Team at Valve pushed out an update for Team Fortress 2 that was supposed to introduce the Summer 2019 Cosmetic Collection Case. However, they also unintentionally created an insane bug (titled "The Crate Depression") with older Mann Co. Supply Crates that guaranteed players an Unusual quality hat upon every unbox. How did this happen and what was their solution?
If you enjoyed this video, please be sure to like and/or subscribe!The BEST Weapon in TF2Aar2019-05-27 | Normally in Team Fortress 2, the Scout's Fan O'War would only be used to mark players for death, guaranteeing mini-crits on them for anyone who attacks. What's a melee weapon without the "weapon," though? I gathered five friends in order to research and discover the Fan O'War's true power.
If you enjoyed this video, please be sure to like and/or subscribe!Minecrafts Default Settings Are a Joke (APRIL FOOLS 2019)Aar2019-04-01 | Despite Minecraft's mass appeal, it harbors quite a few hidden flaws deep within its code. Primarily, its default settings are garbage. Here's how to fix them and play the most optimal way.
If you enjoyed this video, please be sure to like and/or subscribe!TF2: Unofficial Game ModesAar2019-03-22 | Holy heck, Jungle Inferno was released over 500 days ago. Now that we've gone so long without another major update, I think it's about time we explore the wonderful wacky world of community servers.
If you enjoyed this video, please be sure to like and/or subscribe!TF2: Sweet Victory (PASS Time)Aar2019-02-04 | With the big football game coming and going, I was reminded that Team Fortress 2 had a sports-inspired game mode of its own: PASS Time. It's been missing in action for quite a while, but it turns out that it's actually quite fun! I booted up my server and livestreamed some gameplay on Twitch, and here's what happened.
Thanks to Pummelator, EvenNine, sketchu, and Burning Inferno for helping me organize the whole thing (and Taylor for making that meme)!
If you enjoyed this video, please be sure to like and/or subscribe!TF2: The FPS Config JourneyAar2019-01-01 | TF2 has come a long way since its release. With the introduction of weapons, hats, particles, and sounds; the game has become harder to run over time. This is the story of config authors and how they've helped players over time.
If you enjoyed this video, please be sure to like and/or subscribe!The History of the Gingerbread HouseAar2018-12-25 | I've been making a yearly Gingerbread House for a couple years now, so I figured that it'd be about time to share some information about the history of our beloved Christmas tradition, whilst constructing my latest addition to the series. I hope all of you enjoy, and have a Merry Christmas (or whatever other holiday you celebrate)!
If you enjoyed this video, please be sure to like and/or subscribe!TF2: The WORST Custom HUDAar2018-11-04 | I've seen plenty of HUDs in my day, and most of them have been pretty good overall. However, a joke tweet I made a while back spawned... this monstrosity. Lime green and magenta Comic Sans; my own personal hell.
If you enjoyed this video, please be sure to like and/or subscribe!TF2: Cauldron Contract Clean-UpAar2018-10-28 | Scream Fortress has rolled around once again, and I ended up spending four hours straight playing TF2 and grinding through contracts. I didn't do the best job I could, so it's time to do some cleaning up.
This video was re-uploaded in order to fix an issue with copyrighted content.
If you enjoyed this video, please be sure to like and/or subscribe!SM64: The Semi-Optimal Run (ft. SimpleFlips)Aar2018-08-10 | After my first attempt at doing a "speedrun" by using various tricks to beat Mario 64 earlier than intended, I saw my time of 50 minutes and knew I could do better. I did some research into the tricks I wasn't good at, and practiced them for hours over about a week. Now that I've got all that practice under my belt, I should be able to beat the game way quicker... right?
...I'd better ask SimpleFlips for advice.
Shoutouts to SimpleFlips for agreeing to be in this video, and for offering the most important piece of advice! youtube.com/user/SimpleFlips
If you enjoyed this video, please be sure to like and/or subscribe!SM64: The Suboptimal SpeedrunAar2018-07-27 | I've been playing Super Mario 64 DS since I was a young lad, and I'd always been fascinated with speedruns of the original. Later on, I tried out the game on N64 and discovered that it was miles better, primarily due to controls. After a while of playing casually and practicing exploits, I decided to try a 16-Star run for myself, and the outcome was... well, I'll let this video explain!
Don't worry, TF2 isn't going anywhere. (This was not a true speedrun, please do not treat it as such. I used Project64 to unlock the framerate in order to skip a few cutscenes, as seen in the video.) Full recording available here: youtube.com/watch?v=akiyLNf_Gzg
If you enjoyed this video, please be sure to like and/or subscribe!TF2: Trade Servers in 2018Aar2018-07-17 | My first year+ with Team Fortress 2 was spent almost exclusively on trade servers. These servers typically run some variant of trade_plaza or trade_minecraft, maps with no objective or end goal whatsoever, and were home to lots of players who simply got picks on each other over and over until they got hundreds of points and gradually left the server. I was one of these players when I started getting into TF2, not knowing the value of items or doing any trading, despite the original intentions of the servers. Now that it's 2018 and lots of different trading sites have appeared in order to make the whole process a lot easier, one question remains: are trade servers really necessary anymore? ----------------------------- Steam Group: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/aaryt Discord Server: discord.gg/vXqTBuf TF2 HUD: http://toonhud.com/user/aar/theme/27TLYMO8 TF2 Config: http://aar.x10.mx/misc/tf2e Donate Steam Items: steamcommunity.com/tradeoffer/new/?partner=89189905&token=ES7Gu1wV
If you enjoyed this video, please be sure to like and/or subscribe!TF2: The Default DisadvantageAar2018-06-17 | I've been called "TF2's #1 complainer" when it comes to the topic of the horrendous default settings of said game, and that title probably isn't very far from the truth. In this video, I detail my experiences with an hour's worth of playtime with Team Fortress 2's default field-of-view settings to shed some light on the issue. ----------------------------- Steam Group: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/aaryt Discord Server: discord.gg/vXqTBuf TF2 HUD: http://toonhud.com/user/aar/theme/27TLYMO8 TF2 Config: http://aar.x10.mx/misc/tf2e Donate Steam Items: steamcommunity.com/tradeoffer/new/?partner=89189905&token=ES7Gu1wV
If you enjoyed this video, please be sure to like and/or subscribe!TF2: Custom HUDs Explained (feat. TF2bers!)Aar2018-05-16 | Team Fortress 2 was released in 2007, and its user interface hasn't seen very many changes since then, the in-game HUD especially. A lot of people believe that the default HUD is now outdated and cluttered, prompting them to download a custom HUD and use that instead. There are a lot of HUDs out there, but which do you prefer?
If you enjoyed this video, please be sure to like and/or subscribe! Check out the channels of those who contributed as well!TF2: All The Small Things [Talking]Aar2018-04-06 | It's been a while! I was busy writing a research paper and doing general end-of-high school stuff. During my absence, a new TF2 update came out and a few things crossed my mind as well.
If you enjoyed this video, please be sure to like and/or subscribe!TF2: The Double DorksAar2018-03-18 | As a TF2 player, sometimes I just want to equip a gimmicky/fun weapon and invite a friend to do the same. This time, Sketchy and I equip the Loose Cannon for two hours of double-donking action. Hilarity quickly ensued. ----------------------------- Steam Group: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/aaryt Discord Server: http://discord.gg/wBcbrC2 TF2 HUD: http://toonhud.com/user/aar/theme/27TLYMO8 TF2 Config: http://aar.x10.mx/misc/tf2e
If you enjoyed this video, please be sure to like and/or subscribe!Why TF2s Default Settings SuckAar2018-03-04 | A year ago, I made a video about Team Fortress 2's default settings and why they are so detrimental to the game's lifespan. That video sparked quite a discussion and enabled the growth of my channel, but the video is not without its flaws. In this follow-up, I'll be doing a more in-depth analysis of the game's default settings and showing why exactly they are so much of an issue.
If you enjoyed this video, please be sure to like and/or subscribe!TF2: Stream Planning [Talking]Aar2018-02-16 | I've been out of the video-making groove for a little while thanks to audio interface issues, but I'm slowly stepping back in. Additionally, I'm planning on doing some streams next week! ----------------------------- Steam Group: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/aaryt Discord Server: http://discord.gg/wBcbrC2 TF2 HUD: http://toonhud.com/user/aar/theme/27TLYMO8 TF2 Config: http://aar.x10.mx/misc/tf2e
If you enjoyed this video, please be sure to like and/or subscribe!TF2: Tiny Performance TweaksAar2018-02-08 | Team Fortress 2 secretly does a LOT of things to ensure the game can run. Narrowing these things down leads to a few Windows tweaks you can do in order to improve the game's performance. ----------------------------- Steam Group: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/aaryt Discord Server: http://discord.gg/wBcbrC2 TF2 HUD*: http://toonhud.com/user/aar/theme/27TLYMO8 *custom Aar assets not included (loadout portraits, etc) TF2 Config: http://aar.x10.mx/misc/tf2e Personal Config: pastebin.com/YUWm5GnZ
If you enjoyed this video, please be sure to like and/or subscribe!TF2: Interp ExplainedAar2018-01-24 | Have you ever noticed a difference in firing speed between your favorite TF2 player's game and your game? Chances are highly likely that you're using the game's default interp, and this video explains all you need to know about making it more reliable.
EDIT (10/02/2019): The values I used for "ideal" interp settings in this video are inaccurate. If you wish to have a better experience, use these instead: cl_interp 0 cl_interp_ratio 2 rate 80000 // test your internet speed to find a better rate yourself cl_updaterate 66 cl_cmdrate 66
If you enjoyed this video, please be sure to like and/or subscribe!Tuxedo-Clad Moon ThiefAar2018-01-20 | In today's episode of "Aar plays a modern game multiple months after release," we see a former plumber nabbing power moons and making kingdoms a bit less colorful. ----------------------------- Steam Group: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/aaryt Discord Server: http://discord.gg/wBcbrC2 TF2 HUD*: http://toonhud.com/user/aar/theme/27TLYMO8 *custom Aar assets not included (loadout portraits, etc) TF2 Config: http://aar.x10.mx/misc/tf2e Personal Config: pastebin.com/YUWm5GnZ