Retro Gamer vs. Retro Videogame MagazineGame Escape2026-09-20 | Retro Gamer vs. Retro Videogame MagazineLate Night Gaming-A Personal History (RE-RELEASE)Game Escape2023-02-11 | As I approach my 10 year anniversary on Youtube, I've decided to re-release videos that I took down years ago due to poor video editing or audio quality. In this case, the background music was too loud, and I believe I've fixed that now. So join me as I reminisce about games I used to play into the early hours of the morning. ORIGINAL RELEASE DATE: 8/25/15.
#retrogaming #videogamesImport Gaming: A Personal HistoryGame Escape2023-01-29 | In this latest episode of my Personal History series, I reflect on the impact that import gaming has had on my enjoyment of the hobby.
#import #gaming #japanesegamesWaiting For F-Zero: Nintendos Neglect and Why the Imitators Cant Match the OriginalGame Escape2023-01-02 | This video explores what makes #fzero great, why #nintendo has neglected the franchise, and why F-Zero imitators fall short on capturing the magic of the original games.
Correction: In the video, I state that Sega developed F-Zero GX. This is not wholly true. The game was developed by a subsidiary of Sega called Amusement Vision, on an arcade board co-developed by Sega and Namco. Amusement Vision would go on to become Ryo Ga Gotoku Studio, the developer of the modern Yakuza games.
#retrogamingGame Escape 2022 Year End UpdateGame Escape2022-12-05 | After a long absence, I wanted to close out 2022 by sharing my thoughts on a number of topics. In this video, I discuss my personal games of the year, what I've been up to in gaming, and provide a look ahead at some titles coming out in 2023.
For more #gaming discussion: ***Join the Discord: discord.gg/PtwRXQnREB***Top 5 (Potentially) Unpopular Retro Gaming TakesGame Escape2022-07-01 | Here are some thoughts and ideas that are perhaps at odds with common #retrogaming sensibilities. Let's discuss!
For more #gaming discussion: ***Join the Discord: discord.gg/PtwRXQnREB***Best Gaming TV? The Buying Advice You Wont Typically HearGame Escape2022-03-05 | If you're shopping for a TV, you'll read thousands of reviews proclaiming this or that TV to be the holy grail of screens. But what should you look out for as an average consumer? Does more money always buy a better screen? Will a new TV greatly increase your enjoyment of the PS5 or Xbox Series X? In this video, I answer these questions as I review my decision to buy an LG C1.Switch 2: My Wishlist for the New SwitchGame Escape2022-02-21 | Is the #Nintendo #Switch 2 going to be announced this year? We're not sure, but here are the 5 features I'd like to see implemented on the new Switch.Playstation Vita: A Personal HistoryGame Escape2022-02-01 | In this video, I reflect on my time with the #PSVita, a console that existed on the wrong side of a historic transition in handheld gaming.
#retrogaming #playstationCritical Take: Why the PS5 will remain hard to find.Game Escape2021-11-18 | A few months ago, I talked about digital scarcity in gaming. Now, scarcity of physical products is the norm as well, and I don't see that changing. Here are some further thoughts.
#Playstation5 #XboxSeriesX
For more #RetroGaming discussion: ***Join the Discord: discord.gg/PtwRXQnREB***The Polymega has been released! 4 Keys to Success.Game Escape2021-09-12 | After many months of criticism, I now stand corrected as the #Polymega is being released today. In this video, I consider 4 factors that will determine the console's success or failure over the next year.
For more #RetroGaming discussion: ***Join the Discord: discord.gg/PtwRXQnREB***Summer 2021 Video Game PickupsGame Escape2021-09-07 | It has been a while since I've done a proper #pickups video, but the summer of 2021 has turned out to be one of my most intense collecting summers in years, so I wanted to document my #haul and share some stories about why, after a long hiatus, I found myself back in the hunt for games.
The pickups begin at 09:14. The material prior to that is some background narrative, which can be skipped. However, I do reference different pickup categories in the intro. They are:
Category A: Must Play Games Category B: Games of Interest Category C: Deals, Not Games
For more #RetroGaming discussion: ***Join the Discord: discord.gg/PtwRXQnREB***Collection Update 2021: Does your collection have a personality?Game Escape2021-08-18 | This past week, I did my yearly inventory/reorganization of my collection and, in the process, began to appreciate certain features and characteristics of the collection that lend it a certain personality. In this video, I highlight a few of those features and provide an overview of the collection as it stands in August of 2021. I am making this video primarily for myself and my own sense of posterity, but it may perhaps be interesting to others.
Here are links to more in depth discussions of the topics and systems covered in this overview, listed in the order in which they are introduced in the video:
For more #RetroGaming discussion: ***Join the Discord: discord.gg/PtwRXQnREB***Magazine Memories: Newtype-April 1st, 1995Game Escape2021-08-11 | This video is based on a viewer request by Mihn Nguyen. It is a flip through of the April 1st, 1995 anniversary edition of #Newtype Magazine, Japan's venerable magazine on #anime, #manga, and visual culture. I captured all of the most visually interest pages, and omitted TV listings, letters to the editor, and a page of material not suitable for YouTube.
Music Attribution: TRACK: Weightless By Liqwyd Music provided by RFM Royalty Free Music Library Video Link: youtu.be/WuC3m8TAEZgPlaystation 4 vs. Nintendo Switch: Which systems games will be more collectible?Game Escape2021-08-06 | With the pace of late release games for both platforms accelerating, a natural question arises: Which system's games will be more collectible down the road? Will the #Playstation or the #Switch have the edge in the future? Here are my thoughts on the subject.
Join the Discord: discord.gg/PtwRXQnREBTop 10 Games Set in JapanGame Escape2021-07-28 | In this video, I go through my personal top 10 list of games that are set in Japan. Do you agree? What are your favorite games set in Japan?
Getting the best image quality and gameplay experience on the Sega Saturn is crucial for enjoying all that the system has to offer. Now, finally, there are three very solid options for doing just that: the RAD2x, RetroTINK 2x Pro, and the #RetroTINK 5X Pro. Which offers the best performance and value for money? I consider this question from the viewpoint of the average target consumer.
#SegaSaturn #retrogaming
Join the Discord: discord.gg/PtwRXQnREBCritical Take: Tips For Waiting Out the Chip ShortageGame Escape2021-05-29 | With each passing month, it seems that the chip shortage plaguing various areas of the global economy will not be resolved. Here are some ideas for making the most out of the waiting game.
Join the discord: discord.gg/UNM6GVFCritical Take: Is Nintendo Really Innovative?Game Escape2021-05-22 | We all know the standard narrative about Nintendo being a historical innovator in video games. But if we take a closer look at their hardware choices and the evolution of their business model, does this argument hold up? Let's explore.
Join the discord: discord.gg/UNM6GVFCritical Take: Economic Subversion in CollectingGame Escape2021-04-27 | In this video, I draw a connection between the life of an eccentric New York concert goer and the retro gaming hobby. I ask the question: In order to pursue our hobby to the fullest, do we need to do it at a discount? And, if so, what role does frugality play in fueling our passion for the hobby? #retrogaming #collecting
*Pricing from Pricecharting.com. Prices rounded.Collection Fantasies: What would you buy for your collection if money was no object?Game Escape2021-04-03 | We all have #retrogaming goals, but what you buy for your collection if you had a significant amount of disposable income? How would you enhance or upgrade your collection?
Join the discord: discord.gg/UNM6GVF10 Years of Collecting for the Saturn: A Personal HistoryGame Escape2021-03-17 | After a decade of #SegaSaturn collecting, I look back on my evolution as a fan and collector, discuss what makes the Saturn great, and look to the future of the console.
#retrogaming #segaCritical Take: Polymega Business License Suspended! (And Other News)Game Escape2021-03-09 | Well, just when you thought it couldn't get any worse for the Polymega, the console had two new and surprising setbacks to start the week.
Sources: youtube.com/watch?v=VI27cZL9njg youtube.com/watch?v=F4j1gpmfs2I youtu.be/gmQmmsPExMo Previously Recorded Footage from GameEscapeCyberpunk 2077 DiscussionGame Escape2020-12-20 | My thoughts on Cyberpunk 2077. The game is hard to review at this point, but it does have many issues worth discussing. Join me as I engage in a free form exploration of these issues, as I encountered them.Yakuza: Like A Dragon ReviewGame Escape2020-11-24 | As a long time fan of the series, I was hesitant about the new battle system. Unfortunately, my fears were warranted. #Yakuza7 makes come key mistakes that prevent it from being great.
Join the Discord: discord.gg/UNM6GVFCritical Take: Wrong Again! Polymega Delayed Until 2021Game Escape2020-11-13 | My take on yet another #Polymega delay.
Join the Game Escape Discord: discord.gg/UNM6GVFCritical Take: The 3DS is Nintendos Last Great ConsoleGame Escape2020-10-24 | My view on the #Nintendo #3DS, and why it will stand the test of time.
Nintendo's Historical Profits: macrotrends.net/stocks/charts/NTDOY/nintendo/net-incomeCritical Take: I was wrong. It looks like the Polymega is releasing in 2020.Game Escape2020-10-19 | While I have made some videos criticizing the #Polymega and questioning whether or not it would ever materialize, recent news stories paint a picture of cautious optimism surrounding a 2020 release.
Join the Game Escape Discord: discord.gg/UNM6GVFThe Best Mario Game Isnt The One You ThinkGame Escape2020-10-16 | I've played every #Mario game in the venerable #Nintendo series, and I've finally found my favorite.Critical Take: Next-Gen IndifferenceGame Escape2020-10-03 | Are you excited for the next-gen console releases? I've tried to be, but I'm not. #PS5 and #XboxSeriesX just don't seem to compelling enough to warrant a day one purchase.The Resurgence of Retro Sports GamesGame Escape2020-09-20 | Retro sports games, a genre once relegated to the bargain bins of game stores and sold for a pittance on ebay, are slowly experiencing a resurgence in both price and popularity. Games that were once a few dollars are now between $10-$20, and certain titles are fetching close to $100. This video explores why these games are becoming more popular, and recommends several across multiple sports. #SportsGames Sources: NCAA 14: youtube.com/watch?v=H07nWRF4H3A All Pro 2K8: youtube.com/watch?v=pPeAS-vBzJ0 NCAA 11: youtube.com/watch?v=ckWVb3Lh0u4 NCAA 2003: youtube.com/watch?v=MhLQ8rm01VY NHL 2004: youtube.com/watch?v=_DLGNnmcOUg March Madness 2004: youtube.com/watch?v=48fp_Z8MzsE Tiger Woods 2005: youtube.com/watch?v=8p-q6ALKA1kOld School PS2 Import ModGame Escape2020-09-17 | At the request of viewer Shinra, I detail a simple mod for the PS2 Slim (Model# SCPH-90001) that has allowed me to play import games for over a decade. It's not elegant or overly techie, but it has worked well. #Playstation2Shop at Home Nostalgia Box BreakGame Escape2020-09-04 | If you grew up in the 90s and channel surfed late at night, chances are you saw #DonWest on Shop at Home aggressively selling sports cards. In this video, I decided to buy many of the items West sold over years and open them up. Are they worth anything today? Find out!Why are these games so cheap?Game Escape2020-08-31 | In this video, I take a look at some games whose CIB prices are incredibly low and discuss why that might be the case. Each game is good enough to warrant a playthrough, but none have managed to maintain any real value.
Original video: youtu.be/JxTJaTyZV5YThe Playstation 2: A Personal HistoryGame Escape2020-08-11 | A little walk down memory lane with the #Playstation2, one of my favorite consoles of all time.
Sources: Layer Section: youtu.be/Lwsoe0iTfsk Last Bronx: youtu.be/SEubGI3LOM4 Saturn Bomberman: youtu.be/nBbQqiOACoQ Cyberbots: youtu.be/bQ9iCjncR8I Marvel Superheroes vs. Street Fighter: youtu.be/H_BrYbULTqM ------- Sonic R:youtu.be/1b8F1qa5-eM Power Drift: youtu.be/VLHNfyuGOck -------- NBA Jam: TE- youtu.be/orzjg4WNAxg Real Bout Special: youtu.be/Ch26EQg8vsgMy Audiophile JourneyGame Escape2020-07-29 | [SEE BELOW FOR TIMESTAMPS]This video started out as personal project to just catalog the a/v gear I currently have in my various systems. In the process, I began to reflect on how I became an "audiophile" and the benefits and drawbacks of this lifestyle. The result is a mixture of thought and footage chronicling my gear and the hobby itself, interspersed with some tips on getting into the hobby. I think I made this for a future version of myself, but others may find it interesting.
0:00-What is an audiophile? 02:50-Selecting an a/v receiver. 05:43- How does one become an audiophile? (My personal story) 10:59-A/V Nostalgia 12:35-What are some of the benefits of the hobby? 18:25-Picking the right room for your system. 21:29-What are some of the drawbacks of the hobby? 29:05-What comes first: the speakers or the amp? 36:20-What does an audiophile "hear"?Critical Take: Being A Video Game Reviewer Must Be A Horrible JobGame Escape2020-07-25 | Have you ever thought about what it's like to be a professional video game reviewer? If you reflect on what we know about the industry, it must be a pretty tough job.My Newtype Magazine CollectionGame Escape2020-07-20 | About a year and a half ago, I purchased a lot of #Newtype magazines off of Ebay. That started a rewarding side hobby of searching for and collecting this iconic Japanese culture magazine. Here is my collection.Its July 6th. Wheres the Polymega?Game Escape2020-07-06 | As I predicted, the #Polymega missed it's release date, and the team has gone silent. What does the future hold for this project?Critical Take: $10 Price Increase for Next Gen Games?Game Escape2020-07-03 | Will next gen games be worth higher prices? My reaction to this news story: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-07-02-nba-2k21-price-is-usd10-more-expensive-on-xbox-series-x-and-ps5Ohm C2 Vintage Speaker ReviewGame Escape2020-07-01 | Reviewing my upgraded Ohm C2 speakers and discussing how they are a cool compliment to retro gaming.Critical Take: Launch Hype vs. Real InnovationGame Escape2020-06-26 | When a console launches, every feature is hyped as being transformative, but what technologies have stood the test of time and have really changed gaming?