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In this episode of Da Game Collectors, Jeff dives deep into his hands-on time with the Switch 2, sharing everything from gameplay impressions to hardware surprises—and even a few frustrations. Xander brings his perspective to the table, weighing in on whether Nintendo’s latest console has done enough to convince him to jump onboard.

Together, they break down what the Switch 2 means for collectors, physical media fans, and retro gamers alike. This one’s packed with hot takes, collector talk, and plenty of laughs as they tackle one of the biggest topics in gaming right now.

In this month’s episode of Da Game Collector, Tristan and Jeff are joined by our third host—Ariel! We kick things off by introducing Ariel and diving into what everyone has been up to, from game pickups to ongoing projects.

• Retro Spotlight: We talk about Flea 2 for the NES and Trominal, a Virtual Boy music cart—both niche but fascinating additions to the collection.
• Modern Gems: Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is finally here, but Jeff has a horror story involving a swelling 3DS battery ruining a touchscreen!
• Tristan’s Mystery Treat: The long-teased package from last episode arrives—what could it be?

• Wooden book covers for Executive Producer-level Patreon supporters—an awesome way to make collector’s editions even more special.
• Exclusive signed limited editions of Metroidvania Chronicles Phases 01 & 02 are now available!
• Big reveal: The Complete Genesis advanced copy is here, and it’s looking incredible.

• Jeff realizes he preordered Ruggnar back in January 2024, only to see it delayed again—now pushed from March to June 2025. It’s just another reminder that delays happen to everyone!

Join us as we dive deep into the latest collector finds, share some industry frustrations, and discuss what’s next in the world of retro and modern gaming!

In this episode of Da Game Collectors, Jeff and Tristan bring you a jam-packed update on all things gaming and collecting as we dive into 2025! They share their latest holiday hauls, including rare Famicom cards, the 2025 NES Homebrew Calendar, the Hand-Drawn Mega Man Game Guide, and the elusive Adventures of Panzer 3 for NES. The duo also unveils exciting news about upcoming projects like the Complete Sega CD guide, Metroidvania Chronicles Phase 2, and a revamped Hagen's Alley website. Listeners will get the inside scoop on limited edition Nintendo Switch releases, rare finds like Skate Kat on NES, and jaw-dropping Kickstarter campaigns. With updates on conventions, indie game highlights, and collector chaos, this episode is a must-listen for fans of gaming history, nostalgia, and the thrill of the hunt!

Check out Phil Summer's Kickstarter!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nfpublishing/hand-drawn-game-guides-mega-man

In this episode Barry and Jeff go down the collecting rabbit hole of what counts in regard to the Nintendo Switch. There has been a lot of talk about why certain games shouldn't be counted, but has everyone considered different situations? They also compare classic gaming libraries to the Nintendo Switch and show parallels that exist.

Barry and Jeff are back and we are talking about games! This episode we go over the GTA-Inspired First-Person RPG Family Man and the stylish action-puzzle game the Framed Collection. Plus we go over Premium Edition Games Series 4 updates and what's going on with our newest preorders!

Barry and Jeff finally get to talk about everything that's been going on with Premium Edition Games as of late. The Fall Direct has happened and there is a ton to talk about and update listeners on!

Leave us a message on Anchor and we will give you a shoutout the next time we record.

The newest episode of the Premium Edition Games Playcast is here and Rack N Ruin is live for preorder! We go over our thoughts as collectors when it comes to Code in a Box releases. We also do a deep dive on Xenoblade Chronicles 3, talk about updates with Premium Edition Games and much more!

Barry and Jeff are back and here to give everyone an update on what's been going on with Premium Edition Games. You've been asking about shipping? Well here is a little bit behind the scenes as to what is going on! They also go over project updates including the newest Switch Collector book and some big changes coming to Premium Edition!

Come see us July 8-10 at Southeast Game Exchange in South Carolina!

We can't believe it's been so long since our last episode! Jeff and Barry are here and talking all of the items from Premium Edition Games and Hagen's Alley Books shipping out to customers. They also go over the games with Series 4 with Wunderling DX and Rain On Your Parade going up for preorder!

Barry and Jeff go over tons of updates with Premium Edition Games including the A Robot Named Fight Deluxe Editions, Series 3 Production, The Switch Collector Volume 2 books and the upcoming Series 4 Direct. Plus Barry goes over his thoughts on Rune Factory 5.

You have voted and the new name is here. The Premium Playcast begins today! Barry and Jeff talk about tons of updates since the last recording as well as what they've been playing. Games covered are Skatemasta Tcheco, Chasm, Grand Theft Auto Vice City, Horizon Zero Dawn, <span>Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin, Elden Ring, just to name a few. This is a packed episode!

Barry and Jeff are back at it and talk about a ton of games they've been playing! From Caveblazers, Horace, and even Elden Ring, we've been playing a bunch. They also talk about JP heading out and the game of the episode Splotches. Do you want to hear more?

Frank and Jeff attended ATG Expo in Waco, Texas. They go over the convention and also did a walkthrough of Premium Edition Games' Nintendo Switch production facility! What kind of cool stuff did they see? 

In this episode Barry and Jeff talk about playing the amazing Action RPG Trigger Witch that is like The Legend of Zelda but with guns! Barry goes over his Pokémon Legends progress and they both talk Premium Edition updates. Jeff also talks about a game he bought because of the last episode. Come hang out!

Here is the link to the State of Switch Survey sponsored by Premium Edition Games:

https://switchweekly.com/survey/2022

In this episode, Jeff and Barry go over Nintendo Switch games that have re-releases with upgrades and whether or not they are worth it. Jeff's game of the episode is Golden Force and Barry talks about his first couple days with the new Pokémon Legends game. They also talk about Nintendo Switch console sales and predicting where that will go in the near future. There are also things covered such as games not arriving on preorder launch days and of course Premium Edition Games shipping updates!

Barry and Jeff go over what games they've been playing. Tons of different experiences from surprising previous generation gems, newer review titles, and even backlog disappointments, there is a lot covered here. Also, Series 3 titles, along with the ARNF Deluxe Edition, will be shipping Q2 of 2022!

Barry and Jeff go over their predictions and wishes for the Nintendo Switch in 2022. What ideas do they have for this year and how did they do with their 2021 predictions? There are also some updates on production including the Switch Collector books, Series 2 Deluxes, and Series 3 items.

During Midwest Gaming Classic Jeff was part of a stage presentation with Hair of the Dogcast where he was joined by Dylan going over the Nintendo Switch and publishing games physically. This was right after Series 3 was launched so they also go over all of the games while watching the direct live!

Barry and JP host a Premium Edition Games panel at RetroWorld Expo 2021.

Note: The panel starts in progress after the intros in classic Barry and JP fashion!

In this episode Barry and Jeff go over what Nintendo Switch games they've played throughout 2021 month by month. They then choose their top games they've played during this wild year of the Nintendo Switch. There are also updates on production for Series 2 and Series three along with some of the madness of the Second Chance sales.

It's the finale of Season 4 and JP actually joins Barry and Jeff to talk about what's been going with Premium Edition Games. They also go over their favorite Switchmania Playcast moments and talk about Switch collecting and how it has changed over the years. This is truly the end of an era!

The Playcast is back and Season 5 begins with a bang! Jeff and Barry talk about the Series 3 Pre-Order Launch with all the craziness of the past few months of conventions. They also cover and review the first game announced from the newest Series...the amazing Metroidvania Cathedral!

What happened to Episode 100? Does our TooManyGames panel count? We shall find out in due time!

Barry and Jeff go over what has happened in the last couple of months since the last episode of the Playcast including convention stories, Premium Edition updates, and the latest Series 3 Premium Direct! They also talk about the game of the episode, Metroid Dread, and the influences the series has had on them over the years.

Jeff went solo again, this time at Southern-Fried Retro Gaming Expo in Atlanta, Georgia. The panel covers all about Premium Edition Games and goes into an interesting Q&A with the attendees with details about producing physical Nintendo Switch games, including talking about other companies!

Barry is joined by Frank, part of the Premium Edition Games marketing team, and they talk about all things Super Nintendo. It is SNES September after all! What games did they play and did they need to adventure off the Nintendo Switch?

This time around Barry and Jeff go over Art of Rally and a few other games they've been playing. They also talk about ethics and the stances that certain limited companies like to publicly take on social media with certain holes in their logic. Plus they go over Series One Deluxe Editions and an update on Series Two!

Jeff went solo at Southeast Game Exchange in South Carolina. This panel is a primer of what Premium Edition Games is all about and why we make the style of releases that we do. He also goes into the process of creating physical items how it was done in the 80s and 90s.

JP is back with Barry and Jeff to talk about some major Premium Edition Games updates, new Switch games coming out, and lots of news. They also each go over a standout game they have played recently.

Barry and Jeff take on the crazy action-based boat driving game Wave Break. Is this tribute to Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, but in boat form, worth of getting the physical treatment? They also talk about collector aspects and maximizing the space they have to effectively display their collections.

This episode Jeff, JP, and Barry talk about the Zelda-esque title Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion. Jeff tells a few stories about what went down at Classic Game Fest in Austin, Texas. They also go over the question of whether or not Code in Box "Fauxical" games count for full set collectors. Let us know what you think on Discord or record a message directly on Anchor!

JP, Barry, and Jeff go over the fun times they had with Series Two, production updates across the board, and preferences for how we collect. They also review the high speed racing game Redout and the EvoRetro Steering Wheel. There is also a giveaway for a Steering Wheel to one lucky listener based on the poll we created in Discord and there will another that we are doing for next week that we give details in the episode!

Barry and Jeff talk about Aqua Kitty UDX and if it's worthy of a physical. Barry goes over some news including the Steam Deck that is said to be the "Switch Pro Killer" along with some other things going on in the community. Jeff even got in some games from all years of the Switch! 

In this episode Barry and Jeff talk about the 3D retro-inspired neon platformer Cyber Hook. What do they think of it and is it worth of a physical?

Barry and Jeff go in depth on Premium Edition Games' fourth physical title A Robot Named Fight. They also do some collector talk and a little bit more about how Premium Edition will be releasing their titles in the future.

Barry and Jeff go over the last week in Premium Edition Games and cover the game Silver Falls Episode Prelude to see if it's worthy of a physical. Let us know your thoughts! They also go over the top games Jeff has played over the last year on his Nintendo Switch month by month and there are some "Premium Surprises"!

In this special Series Two Post-Launch Episode we are joined by JP and go over all of the craziness that has gone on since we have launched. It's been a great time and we appreciate everyone's support! We also go over Demon's Tier+, our third physical release and the ins and outs of the gameplay, including some techniques to help you out!

In this episode Barry and Jeff highlight what's coming up with the Series Two launch of games. They also go over two of the games in the Pigeon Dev Games Collection with Bucket Knight &amp; Explosive Jake. Are they hidden gems? You let us know!

Barry and Jeff talk all about the Second Premium Direct that just happened and all of the details, including some extra bonus announcements. They also talk about the games of the week with Awesome Pea 1 &amp; Awesome Pea 2 which are part of the Pigeon Dev Games Collection released by Premium Edition Games.

With this episode we are starting a new series of games we are playing for the Playcast. In the "Worthy of a Physical?" series, we are going to be experience games that are digital only that we could do a physical of. We are going to talk about our time with the game and thoughts on it, but will let the community chime in on if we should release it as a physical! So let us know by a voice message on Anchor or in our Premium Edition Discord channel your thoughts on the game.

Jeff and Barry go over our Playcast game, the heralded Blue Fire. How did we like this dark and dreary 3D Metroidvania-style Action Platformer? We also talk about how we display our collections and of course go over Premium Edition updates; and maybe even a hint or two at what's to come!

This week Barry and JP go over the Indie World Showcase, Evercade VS Console and of course the latest and greatest from Premium Edition Games. JP even goes over what's coming out for the Nintendo Switch for the first time in awhile!

Barry and Jeff go over a bunch of games that they have started up and played including their initial thoughts on Balan Wonderworld playing the Demo. We also talk about our Favorite Limited Imprint games released, packaging, and historical significance, each selecting their favorite from all the smaller publishers out there.

In this episode Barry and Jeff go over the underrate Astral Chain which is a Nintendo published title that is somehow gone under the radar. The question isn't if JP has played it, but in a winter wonderland of east coast madness, will he make it for the episode? We also go over the continually saga of Premium Edition and what's going on with things.

The last week has been crazy and we are humbled by the support of the community. The Premium Challenges have taken off like wildfire and we talk all about that and the madness of manually updating thousands of tracking numbers. Plus did we have time to play any games last week?

In celebration of the Nintendo Switch's Fourth Birthday, Jeff and Barry go over Premium Edition Games shipping and details on the Series One games. They also chat about the Nintendo Direct along with all the other crazy release videos that have come out. This is one you don't want to miss!

In this episode of the Switchmania Playcast JP and Jeff talk about games they've been playing including the awesome Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury. They also talk about what's going on with Premium Edition Games and some hints at some future things!

In our first dedicated "Team Talk" episode, Jeff sits down with Frank Wood who does Social Media and Outreach for Premium Edition.

As 2020 nears an end, we go over our favorite Nintendo Switch games from the year. We cover Triple A titles, Indie Titles, Best New Experiences, Worst Game, and the Overall Best games on the Switch. We limit ourselves to only 3 games each per section and of course craziness ensues!

This week we get together going over the latest physical production updates with Premium Edition Games as well as what we've been playing. We go over playing the retail version of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity and then our game of the episode Old School Musical. Be sure to check this episode out as we reveal lots of information on Premium Edition!