BREAKING the Famicoms LIMITS - The Story of Gimmick! Bitty Kongs Quest 2024-09-08 | This, is the story of Gimmick!, a Famicom title which pushed boundaries in just about every conceivable way - only to be ignored and buried by the company that created it - mainly because it came to market just a little too late. It’s a story of creativity run-wild in a mad dash to test the very limits of graphics, sound design, difficulty, and even of the Famicom hardware itself, and it would end in the creation of yet another one of the console’s most sought-after, and yet most misunderstood titles. Fortunately, there’s a happy ending to this one, but there’s a lot to cover before we get there.Research for this video came from the following interviews and articles: Masashi Kageyama VGMOnline Interview: web.archive.org/web/20230425042707/vgmonline.net/masashikageyamainterviewMasashi Kageyama Shmupulations Interviewshmuplations.com/gimmick GlitterBerri Interview Translationweb.archive.org/web/20240601212747/glitterberri.com/making-mr-gimmick Hardcore Gaming 101 Summary: http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/gimmick/gimmick.htm Famicom World Forumfamicomworld.com/forum/index.php?topic=14192.0 Special Thanks to Guest Voice Talent: Kris @GameDadShow Jay @SquarePegs John @JohnRiggs Thanks also to @clearrivergames and @BitwaveGames for providing a review code for Gimmick! 2. Follow on Twitter: twitter.com/bittykongsquest
This REBOOT Is PERFECT - Gimmick! 2 Impresssions Bitty Kongs Quest 2024-09-03 | I've been given the opportunity to take an early look at Gimmick! 2 by Clear River Games, and my early impressions are that it's GREAT! Actually, I needed to capture footage for an upcoming history video, so I turned on the camera to do some commentary. If it works well, maybe I'll do more! Follow on Twitter: twitter.com/bittykongsquest
Transcending MEGA MAN - Cocoron and The Legacy of Akira Kitamura Bitty Kongs Quest 2024-08-12 | Join me as we delve into the legacy of one of gaming's foundational, but undersung heroes - Akira Kitamura, the creator of Megaman! It's a story about dreams, the creative spirit, and even a mysterious disappearance, and it would all end in the creation of one of gaming's most sought after and most ludicrously expensive titles, and it all starts with one of my favorite underrated Famicom titles - Cocoron! Akira Kitamura Interview Transcript:shmuplations.com/megamanFollow on Twitter: twitter.com/bittykongsquest
The QUEST to Southeast Game Exchange 2024 Bitty Kongs Quest 2024-07-27 | I had the opportunity to attend Southeast Game Exchange 2024 and go on a quest for games in the city of Greenville, SC! It was a great weekend full of games and friends, so come join me as I recount my trip! Follow on Twitter: twitter.com/bittykongsquest
This Small Retro Game Store Was PACKED! | Omega Video Games Pickups Bitty Kongs Quest 2024-06-14 | Last week I went on a trip to New Symrna Beach, FL, and I decided to check out Omega Video Games! This pretty small retro game store was packed with great stuff, so I wanted to give a store tour and share my pickups! Follow on Twitter: twitter.com/bittykongsquest
This LIMITED EDITION is Do-NUTS! | Donut Dodo Physical Edition Review Bitty Kongs Quest 2024-04-29 | I got a surprise in the mail this week - the limited, physical Day One edition of one of my favorite retro-inspired games of the past year or so - Donut Dodo! I wanted to unbox it and share with you folks, and let me tell you, this thing is loaded with cool stuff. Let's review it! Follow on Twitter: twitter.com/bittykongsquest
Buy More UGLY Games! | Retro Game Collecting Tips and Discussion Bitty Kongs Quest 2024-04-12 | I've had this video on the back burner for a while, but I wanted to share some tips and have a discussion about how folks should buy more ugly retro games when they're collecting!Follow on Twitter: twitter.com/bittykongsquest
This Store Had SUPER RARE Games | Digital Press Videogames Pickups Bitty Kongs Quest 2024-04-03 | While visiting family for Easter, I stopped at my favorite retro game store, Digital Press Videogames! They had some SUPER rare games on display, so I wanted to share! Follow on Twitter: twitter.com/bittykongsquest
The STORY of HEBEREKE - The Unlikely Return of One of Gamings WEIRDEST Franchises! Bitty Kongs Quest 2024-03-18 | This one took longer to make than I thought it would, but to celebrate the release of Ufouria 2 (or Hebereke 2 if you're in Japan), I decided to make a documentary about the return of one of the weirdest, most imaginative franchises in gaming! Special Thanks to @JohnRiggs and @SquarePegs for lending their voice talents to the video! Follow on Twitter: twitter.com/bittykongsquest
NEW Sega Genesis Game BLASTS OFF! | Rocket Panda Demo Impressions Bitty Kongs Quest 2024-03-05 | If there's one thing I learned from my impressions of the Rocket Panda demo on the Sega Genesis, it's that he really likes tea! Kickstarter Link:kickstarter.com/projects/spacepantsgames/rocket-panda-a-delicious-rocket-adventure-for-sega-genesisFollow on Twitter: twitter.com/bittykongsquest
This SCI-FI NES Game is INCREDIBLE | Full Quiet NES Review Bitty Kongs Quest 2024-02-23 | This one's been sitting on my shelf for way too long, but I finally got around to giving Full Quiet the review treatment. This Sci-Fi NES game is one of the most impressive homebrews I've EVER played, and it's an incredible experience from start to finish.Follow on Twitter: twitter.com/bittykongsquest
This NES Game Seriously ROCKS | Switch Online Reveal Discussion Bitty Kongs Quest 2024-02-22 | Today Nintendo announced that one of my absolute favorite NES games, Snake Rattle N' Roll is coming to the Switch Online. Follow on Twitter: twitter.com/bittykongsquest
This REBOOT Gives Me HOPE | Games That Should Be Remade! Bitty Kongs Quest 2024-02-09 | After my Ufouria 2 reboot video last week, it gives me hope that more obscure or forgotten games will get the reboot treatment! Let's discuss! Follow on Twitter: twitter.com/bittykongsquest
This NES Game is FIRE | Flap Happy Impressions Bitty Kongs Quest 2024-02-03 | Mega Cat Studios was kind enough to send me a demo cartridge of their new game, Flap Happy! This new homebrew NES game is absolute fire, so I wanted to give my impressions! Kickstarter Link: kickstarter.com/projects/refreshgames/flap-happy-a-rogue-like-platformer-for-the-nesFollow on Twitter: twitter.com/bittykongsquest
NOBODY Asked For This, But Its AWESOME! | Ufouria 2 Announcement Trailer Discussion Bitty Kongs Quest 2024-02-01 | Of all the things on my list of likely announcements from Nintendo today, this would have been dead last, but Uforia 2 is coming to switch, and I'm absolutely stoked! Nobody asked for this, but it's so, so awesome! If you've never heard of Uforia, let me try to give you a brief introduction to go with the new announcement trailer! Switch Games YOU Forgot About (Today's Other Video):youtu.be/wfG8iWVcIFcFollow on Twitter: twitter.com/bittykongsquest
5 GREAT Switch eShop Games that NOBODY Talks About! | 2017 Switch eShop Games Bitty Kongs Quest 2024-01-31 | Today I'm starting a new series where I talk about Switch eShop games that most people don't remember and practically nobody talks about anymore! These are great games that don't get nearly the love they deserve in 2024 just because they're older, so this week I'm spotlighting 5 great eShop games from 2017!Follow on Twitter: twitter.com/bittykongsquest
This NEW Game Boy Game is AWESOME! | Kudzu 2024 Homebrew Impressions and Unboxing Bitty Kongs Quest 2024-01-22 | I got a REALLY awesome new 2024 Game Boy homebrew in the mail a couple of weeks ago and thought I'd share my impressions! Seriously, this is one of the best values I've ever gotten from a Kickstarter project, and the game itself is great as well! Unboxing included! Pre-orders for Kudzu: megacatstudios.com/products/kudzuPie for Breakfast Studios Website: pfbstudios.com
My FAVORITE N64 Game is a BLAST! | Blast Corps Review Bitty Kongs Quest 2024-01-15 | Since several folks asked about Blast Corps after my most recent video, I wanted to make a video dedicated to my favorite N64 game. Go check it out for yourself if you enjoy the video!
Channel UPDATE and 2024 Goals! Bitty Kongs Quest 2024-01-05 | Hey there folks. It's been a while, so let's do an update and talk about our goals for the channel in 2024.
GAME HUNTING at Southeast Game Exchange! | SEGE 2023 Recap and Pickups Bitty Kongs Quest 2023-08-11 | I had an absolutely AMAZING time on my first visit to Southeast Game Exchange a few weeks ago. The weekend at SEGE 2023 was filled with game hunting, hanging out with friends, and tons of pickups, so join me as I recap the experience!
GAME HUNTING on The Road to Southeast Game Exchange! | McKays Books and The Grid Bitty Kongs Quest 2023-07-15 | Hey there folks! I'm heading to Southeast Game Exchange this weekend, and I wanted to share my pickups from game hunting while on the road! I stopped at McKays Books, one of my absolute favorite stores, as well as The Grid - where Goodwill sends most of its game-related donations!
NEW Game Hunting PICKUPS | Level 1 Games and Digital Press Bitty Kongs Quest 2023-07-10 | Hey there folks! I went game hunting when visiting family in New Jersey this past week, and I saw some GREAT stuff! I visited two awesome stores - Level 1 Games and Digital Press Games, so here are my pickups! Follow on Twitter: twitter.com/bittykongsquest
BIG Channel Update | July 2023 Bitty Kongs Quest 2023-07-05 | I just finished recording the script for the Cocoron deep dive video (for the third time), and I decided to turn on the camera one more time in the old game room. This one's a rambler!
UNBOXING the Panic PlayDate! | First IMPRESSIONS Bitty Kongs Quest 2022-10-31 | Hey there folks! I finally got my PlayDate from Panic, so let's unbox it together! Stick around til the end for a special surprise!
NEW Retro Game Store and a VERY Overdue Channel Update! | Game Hunting Bitty Kongs Quest 2022-09-12 | Hey there folks! It's been a while, so I wanted to give an update on the channel while spotlighting a new retro game store that's just opened in my area! They have some INSANE stuff on their shelves - especially for being so new, and it was really fun to check it out! Check out Press Start Games' YouTube channel:youtube.com/@UCkglCP3J5FZa2_mZ7pEnAwg Follow me on Twitter! twitter.com/bittykongsquestWatch me live on Twitch!twitch.tv/bittykongsquest
Dungeons and Doomknights UNBOXING - The Most IMPRESSIVE Homebrew NES Game EVER?! Bitty Kongs Quest 2022-02-22 | Got my delivery of the Dungeons and Doomknights physical version last week, and boy am I blown away by the quality of the release! This might be the most impressive NES homebrew I've ever seen!Physical editions are sold out, but you can buy the Digital Version at the link below! dungeonsanddoomknights.comBitty Kong's Quest Social Media: twitter.com/bittykongsquesttwitch.tv/bittykongsquest
The LEGEND of Yeah Yeah Beebiss II - A LOST Video Game LEGEND Reborn Bitty Kongs Quest 2022-02-14 | This is the story of Yeah Yeah Beebiss I - one of gaming's oldest and most legendary mysteries - and how decades of searching produced a sequel to the mythical NES game that never saw the light of day.Special thanks to the contributors below for their help with the video! @SquarePegs - youtube.com/c/squarepegs@Retro Revelations - youtube.com/c/retrorevelations@JohnRiggs - youtube.com/c/johnriggsYEAH YEAH BEEBISS II PURCHASE LINKS:NES Cartridge - megacatstudios.com/collections/8-bit/products/yeah-yeah-beebiss-iiDreamcast Disc - wavegamestudios.com/shop/yeah-yeah-beebiss-iiSwitch eShop - nintendo.com/games/detail/yeah-yeah-beebiss-ii-switchPREVIOUS YEAH YEAH BEEBISS I VIDEOS: LSuperSonicQ's Video - youtube.com/watch?v=HaYOBQdiHlgAllThingsLost's Video - youtube.com/watch?v=wR9K-nmc4IASOURCESTheory #1 and #2 Reddit Post:reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/910xn1/other_lost_video_game_yeah_yeah_beebiss_iTheory #3 Archived Page: web.archive.org/web/20210117172022/http://video-game-ephemera.com/047.htm Theory #4 LMW Forum Thread:forums.lostmediawiki.com/thread/6433/me-rambling-incoherently-yeah-beebissBitty Kong's Quest Social Media: twitter.com/bittykongsquesttwitch.tv/bittykongsquest
FREE Games From Other Youtubers!! | Play It Forward UNBOXING Bitty Kongs Quest 2021-12-09 | I was honored to be a part of the Play It Forward box and get a ton of free games from other YouTubers! Special thanks to Jay at @SquarePegs for sending me the box, and Tom and Lacy at @DoYouNerd for starting this awesome project! @SquarePegs Unboxing Video:youtube.com/watch?v=TGX-C4AYNak@DoYouNerd YT Channel:youtube.com/c/DoYouNerd@GameDadShow YT Channel:youtube.com/c/gamedadshowFollow me on Twitter! twitter.com/bittykongsquestWatch me live on Twitch!twitch.tv/bittykongsquest
Zelda Game and Watch REVIEW and IMPRESSIONS! Bitty Kongs Quest 2021-11-17 | Hey there folks! It's been a while, but I picked up the Zelda Game and Watch, and I think it's pretty awesome, so I wanted to give some of my impressions - as well as an easter egg for Link's Awakening that I think is pretty cool! Follow on Twitter! twitter.com/bittykongsquestWatch live on Twitch!twitch.tv/bittykongsquest
TWO Months of Retro Game PICKUPS! | Game Hunting Bitty Kongs Quest 2021-06-28 | It's been a while, but I've been busy collecting a TON of retro games and other pickups over the past few months, so I decided to combine all of my game hunting into one massive video!Follow on Twitter! twitter.com/bittykongsquestWatch live on Twitch!twitch.tv/bittykongsquest
Five Below Finds | Game Hunting Bitty Kongs Quest 2021-03-18 | Stopped by Five Below the other day and found a few nice pickups. It's been a while since I posted a video, so I figured I'd share my game hunting experience!Follow on Twitter! twitter.com/bittykongsquestWatch live on Twitch!twitch.tv/bittykongsquest
The STORY of the Analogue Nt Mini Noir | HISTORY and REVIEW Bitty Kongs Quest 2021-02-12 | This one took a LONG time to finish, but it's time to expolore the WHOLE story of the Analogue Nt Mini Noir, its creators, and the drama that engulfed its launch!Link to Jailbroken Firmware:github.com/SmokeMonsterPacks/Nt-Mini-Noir-JailbreakOriginal Cartridge Slot Inspection Video:youtu.be/QkDjBrlUarsFollow on Twitter! twitter.com/bittykongsquestWatch live on Twitch!twitch.tv/bittykongsquest
Holiday Pickups 2020 | CHEAP 3DS Games at Target! Bitty Kongs Quest 2020-12-07 | Went to Target the other day and stumbled across some REALLY cheap 3DS games, so I thought I'd do a holiday pickup video while I take a quick break from making my NT Mini Noir review!Follow on Twitter! twitter.com/bittykongsquestWatch live on Twitch!twitch.tv/bittykongsquest
Analogue NT Mini Noir - Cartridge Slot PROBLEMS?! Bitty Kongs Quest 2020-11-29 | I've been testing my NT Mini Noir from Analogue and I wanted to address the cartridge slot issue folks are talking about. Here are some thoughts! Follow on Twitter! twitter.com/bittykongsquestWatch live on Twitch!twitch.tv/bittykongsquest
Analogue NT Mini Noir UNBOXING!!! Bitty Kongs Quest 2020-11-25 | My Analogue NT Mini Noir FINALLY came in the mail today, so let's do an unboxing! Full review coming soon! Follow on Twitter! twitter.com/bittykongsquestWatch live on Twitch!twitch.tv/bittykongsquest
Mario 35th Anniversary Game and Watch UNBOXING! Bitty Kongs Quest 2020-11-14 | Quick video from the office with my thoughts and an unboxing of the Super Mario 35th Anniversary Game & Watch! Follow on Twitter! twitter.com/bittykongsquestWatch live on Twitch!twitch.tv/bittykongsquest
BROKEN Atari Jaguar - Can We FIX It?! | Retro Restoration Bitty Kongs Quest 2020-10-17 | Following up on the recent Atari Jaguar pickup, let's see if we can fix this thing! Follow on Twitter! twitter.com/bittykongsquestWatch live on Twitch!twitch.tv/bittykongsquest
BIG Atari Jaguar Console Pickup! - Game Hunting Bitty Kongs Quest 2020-10-15 | Followed a tip from a friend and scored TWO Atari Jaguar consoles in MINT condition! Follow on Twitter! twitter.com/bittykongsquestWatch live on Twitch!twitch.tv/bittykongsquest
How to MAKE Your Own Retro Game Boxes! Bitty Kongs Quest 2020-06-19 | Ever wanted to make boxes for all of those loose retro games on your shelf? Now you can - and mostly with materials you probably have lying around the house! NOTE: Please DO NOT try to make exact replicas of existing video game boxes. Always label your reproductions as reproductions. :) Follow on Twitter! twitter.com/bittykongsquestWatch live on Twitch!twitch.tv/bittykongsquest
Metal Storm Collectors Edition UNBOXING and REVIEW! | Retro-Bit Unboxing Bitty Kongs Quest 2020-01-09 | Last weekend I received my Metal Storm Collector's Edition in the mail from Castlemania Games and Retro-Bit! I'm super excited about this one, so let's see what's inside!Order from Castlemania Games:castlemaniagames.com/collections/frontpage/products/metalstorm-collectors-editionFollow on Twitter! twitter.com/bittykongsquestWatch live on Twitch!twitch.tv/bittykongsquest
The REAL Terminator NES Game! | Journey to Silius HISTORY and REVIEW Bitty Kongs Quest 2020-01-01 | In this first episode of Bit Maps, we examine Journey to Silius - the lost Terminator game for the NES! Bit Maps is a series where we go deep into the story behind some of the lesser known titles in retrogaming - focusing not only on the game itself, but the story of how it was made and its impact upon release. Link to Sunsoft Promotional Video:youtube.com/watch?v=FBpJB2NmUOgSpecial Thanks to the following sources used for the video: Gaming Alexandriagamingalexandria.com/wp/2019/07/07/terminator-why-so-siliusThe Cutting Room Floortcrf.net/Journey_to_SiliusVG ARChttp://www.vgarc.org/vgarc-originals/interview-with-richard-robbins-sunsoftGiant Bombgiantbomb.com/journey-to-silius/3030-18435Speedrun.comspeedrun.com/journey_to_siliusFollow on Twitter! twitter.com/bittykongsquestWatch live on Twitch!twitch.tv/bittykongsquest
Black Friday PIckups at Digital Press! - Bitty Kongs Quest Bitty Kongs Quest 2019-11-30 | Today I visited Digital Press Videogames for their annual Black Friday sale! With 33% off of everything in the store, I was bound to have some good luck! Follow on Twitter! twitter.com/thebitvaultWatch live on Twitch!twitch.tv/bittykongsquest
Thanksgiving Pickups! - Level 1 Games Bitty Kongs Quest 2019-11-28 | First time hunting in a while, and I went to Level 1 Games again for their pre-Thanksgiving sale! I scored some nice pickups, and someone recognized me from YouTube for the first time, so it was a great trip!Follow on Twitter! twitter.com/thebitvaultWatch live on Twitch!twitch.tv/bittykongsquest
Modding the $75 Arcade 1UP! - Bitty Kongs Quest Bitty Kongs Quest 2019-08-07 | It took a while, but here's the video about my $75 Arcade 1UP mod! This one's a new format for me, so if you like it, let me know! PARTS LISTButton Kit:amazon.com/gp/product/B077FRWMKF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1VGA Converter Boardamazon.com/gp/product/B01N4FL014/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1Follow on Twitter! twitter.com/thebitvaultWatch live on Twitch!twitch.tv/thebitvault
$75 Arcade 1UP STEAL! - Bitty Kongs Quest Bitty Kongs Quest 2019-07-29 | Got a hot tip about a cheap Arcade 1UP Machine! Let's hit the road to see what we can find! Follow on Twitter! twitter.com/thebitvaultWatch live on Twitch!twitch.tv/thebitvault
RARE Flea Market Finds! - Neo Geo, Atari 2600, and PS1! Bitty Kongs Quest 2019-07-08 | Went to the flea market for the first time this summer (!) and had a TON of luck! Neo Geo, a rare Atari 2600 game, and even a long-box PS1 game! Follow on Twitter! twitter.com/thebitvaultWatch live on Twitch!twitch.tv/thebitvault
Channel Update, NEW Famicom PICKUPS, and A Visit To Digital Press! Bitty Kongs Quest 2019-07-01 | It's been a while, but I'm back with some new Famicom pickups and a little update on the channel! Also paid another visit to one of the best game stores around - Digital Press Videogames! Stick around til the end for something special! Follow on Twitter! twitter.com/thebitvaultWatch live on Twitch!twitch.tv/thebitvault
Impromptu Flea Market Finds! - Game Boy and Sega CD Pickups! Bitty Kongs Quest 2019-02-05 | Made an impromptu trip to the flea market the other day, and I walked out with a couple of Game Boy and Sega CD pickups! Not bad for the $11 I had in my wallet! Follow on Twitter! twitter.com/thebitvault Watch live on Twitch! twitch.tv/thebitvault
Wii U Finds at Video Game Heaven! - Game Hunting Bitty Kongs Quest 2019-02-03 | Last weekend I went on a work trip to Virginia Beach, and I decided to go game hunting at one of my favorite old retrogaming shops - Video Game Heaven! I was in luck - because I finally found the last 2 Wii U games I wanted to add to my collection! Follow on Twitter! twitter.com/thebitvaultWatch live on Twitch!twitch.tv/thebitvault
BIG Pickup! RARE PS2 Holy Grail FOUND! - Game Pickups Bitty Kongs Quest 2019-01-19 | Last year I picked up my last remaining PS2 holy grail for a rock-bottom price! This pickup video's been a long time coming, so here we go! Follow on Twitter! twitter.com/thebitvault Watch live on Twitch! twitch.tv/thebitvault
