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| Drakengard, Is It Worth It? | 07 avr. 2026 | 01:40:46 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! For this episode of Is It Worth It? The Bros play Drakengard! A game created by the legendary Yoko Taro and the origin story for the Nier franchise. Featuring a unique story and an experimental soundtrack, does it live up to the lofty expectations? Is this game an underappreciated masterpiece or an absolute mess of a game? Tune in to find out! Join us on Discord. | |||
| Collecting Goals | 24 mars 2026 | 01:15:54 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! In this episode we discuss one of the most important topics revolving around a podcast about video game collecting...Collecting Goals! How have our goals changed throughout the years, what are our current goals, and what are our long term goals? Join us on Discord. | |||
| Futurama, Is It Worth It? | 10 mars 2026 | 01:25:15 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! The Bros play Futurama on the original Xbox! Does this rare game have us yelling "shut up and take my money!" or are we "not sure" about it? Take a listen and find out! Join us on Discord. | |||
| Pick A Failed Game & Defend It! | 24 févr. 2026 | 01:16:53 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! Bryan (attempts to) defend Mass Effect 3 (poorly) and Berry makes the case for why you should give L.A. Noire a chance! Join us on Discord. | |||
| Skies of Arcadia Legends, Is It Worth It? | 09 févr. 2026 | 01:27:08 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! Finally making it's way onto the podcast, we talk about the GameCube port Skies of Arcadia Legends! Poor sales but great reviews, is this game worth the price people are asking for it? Has Bryan finally converted to liking turn-based based games? Music from the Skies of Arcadia OST composed by Yutaka Minobe and Tatsuyuki Maeda Intro 0:00 Background 1:31 Story 7:25 Graphics 47:44 Sound/Music 55:13 Price/Collectibility 1:02:13 Outro 1:25:04 Join us on Discord. | |||
| Things We Just Won't Collect | 26 janv. 2026 | 01:24:44 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! We always talk about the stuff we are interested in, but what about all the stuff we aren't? Berry and Bryan talk about the video game things they refuse to collect and why. Music by Jeremiah George Intro 0:00 Playing/Pick-Ups 2:00 Topic Start 33:13 Outro 1:22:17 Join us on Discord. | |||
| Our 2025 Wrap Up | 01 janv. 2026 | 01:17:48 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! It's been a year full of trial and error, and all new things we tried for the podcast! Berry and Bryan talk about some successes and failures, and also the 2025 year in gaming. What was the best games (and worst) that we played? Music by Jeremiah George Join us on Discord. | |||
| Bloody Roar Extreme, Is It Worth It? | 29 déc. 2025 | 01:27:41 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! Bryan's final pick for 2025 for "Is It Worth It?" is Bloody Roar Extreme for the Xbox! Is this dead fighting game series worth playing? Is this an underappreciated gem for the Xbox? Is this game undervalued? Tune in to find out! Music for Bloody Roar Extreme OST composed by Intro 00:00 Story 07:56 Gameplay 24:54 Sound/Music 47:36 Graphics 55:24 Price/Collectability 01:04:41 Outro 01:26:32 Join us on Discord. | |||
| Harvest Moon 64, Is It Worth It? | 24 déc. 2025 | 01:18:14 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! Berry's last pick of 2025 for "Is It Worth It?" is Harvest Moon 64! Bouncing off of our farming game episode, we take some time to tackle the series that birthed the farming simulator genre. Was the N64 a good choice and is this game still worth the value? Music from the Harvest Moon 64 OST, composed by Tsuyoshi Tanaka (Chackey.TANAKA) Intro 0:00 Join us on Discord. | |||
| What's the Deal with Farming Games? | 10 déc. 2025 | 01:11:02 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! Winter is here and so is the time to cozy up with a blanket and talk about what's the deal with farming games! A genre that's had an explosion in the last few years, what makes the games so addicting? We talk all kinds of farming and our experiences with it. Music by Jeremiah George. Join us on Discord. | |||
| Godzilla: Domination! Is It Worth It? | 26 nov. 2025 | 01:11:30 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! Our second Godzilla game to be featured on the podcast, we discuss the game and various aspects of not only the collectible nature of the game but the game play itself to determine....is it worth it? Does it do Godzilla justice? Will there ever be a game that actually does?? Music from Godzilla: Domination! composed by Jake Kaufman Intro 0:00 Join us on Discord. | |||
| Best and Worst of Game Room Organization | 04 nov. 2025 | 01:32:52 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! The Bros dive deep into the best and worst ways to organize and enjoy your game room. What do we love about our game rooms? What would we change about our game rooms? What makes our game room "ours"? Tune in to find out! Join us on Discord. | |||
| Brave Fencer Musashi, Is It Worth It? | 20 oct. 2025 | 01:13:31 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! A PS1 Squaresoft title that ISN'T Final Fantasy, we talk about our experience playing Brave Fencer Musashi. A quite experimental game and out of the ordinary playstyle for Square, this game was admittedly hard for us. Did we make it, and is it still worth it? Music from the Brave Fencer Musashi OST, composed by Tsuyoshi Sekito Join us on Discord. | |||
| The Bros Grails | 07 oct. 2025 | 01:18:37 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! We discuss our personal Holy Grails, and why the term "Holy Grail" doesn't necessarily mean expensive. Which of our Grails do we own? Which do we want? Join us for this episode and find out! Join us on Discord. | |||
| Mad Dog McCree, Is It Worth It? | 24 sept. 2025 | 01:13:22 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! The Bros take a look at 4 home ports of the Arcade classic, Mad Dog McCree! We take a deep dive into the intriguing backstory of Mad Dog McCree, then analyze the home ports individually in order to answer the ultimate question, Is It Worth It? Which versions are legendary? Which versions are duds? Join us on this year's ports episode to find out! Music From the Mad Dog McCree Soundtrack Join us on Discord. | |||
| Limited Run Games with SwooshxBear | 04 sept. 2025 | 01:38:17 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! The Collecti-bros joined by SwooshxBear discuss all things Limited Run Games! We take a look at the company's history, discuss if the games they make really are collectable, have an insightful look at the Retail store and so much more! Be sure to check out our YouTube channel and subscribe for more content Music by Jeremiah George Join us on Discord. | |||
| Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams, Is It Worth It? | 18 août 2025 | 01:34:59 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! The black sheep of the Onimusha series, we talked Dawn of Dreams as this episode's Is It Worth It! The series is slashing its way back with Way of the Sword, and we wanted to take a deeper look at the 20 year gap. Will the new release affect Dawn of Dreams, and why did it not sell very well to begin with? Music is from the Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams OST, composed by Hideyuki Fukasawa and Jamie Christopherson Join us on Discord. | |||
| Fishing (Mini)games | 06 août 2025 | 01:10:22 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! The Collecti-Bros talk all things fishing, cause we are hooked. The best, the worst, and what fishing games we just keep coming back to like that sweet, sweet fishing hole your dad keeps a secret. Be sure to check out our YouTube channel and subscribe for more content Music by Jeremiah George Join us on Discord. | |||
| Seaman, Is It Worth It? | 14 juil. 2025 | 01:10:27 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! Join us as we dive deep into Seaman, the virtual pet game for the Sega Dreamcast! We cover everything in Seaman including the most important question, IS IT WORTH IT? You have come to the right place if you seek the answer. Is Seaman a banger or a sticky mess? Do you want to get your hands on Seaman? Music and audio from Seaman for the Dreamcast, narrated by Leonard Nimoy and composed by Tsueno Keaneda Join us on Discord. | |||
| Console Special: Vectrex | 24 juin 2025 | 01:14:13 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! One of the most unique (and expensive!) consoles ever made, we take a look at the Vectrex! We discuss the creation, innovation, and the lasting legacy of this piece of video game history. Music by Jeremiah George Join us on Discord. | |||
| Izuna: Legend of the Unemployed Ninja, Is It Worth It? | 09 juin 2025 | 01:14:09 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! Long title, short ninja, the Collecti-Bros sneak in to talk about Izuna, a mystery dungeon Nintendo DS game and is it worth the price. How did it fair as a mystery dungeon, what exactly is an unemployed ninja, and is there really any fan-service in this game, and if so......is it worth it?? Join us on Discord. | |||
| The State of Remasters | 27 mai 2025 | 01:09:25 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! Remasters have always been a point of contention in gaming, and often pose a large affect on collecting as well. What do we think of remasters, do we own any, and why? Are remasters in the future viable, or a waste of time? Music by Jeremiah George Join us on Discord. | |||
| Castlevania Dracula X, Is It Worth It? | 12 mai 2025 | 01:12:36 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! A huge 2024 pick up and a holy grail game for Bryan, we talk about if Castlevania Dracula X is worth its big price tag. SNES is notorious for having a heavy hitting library and this is one one them. One of the most expensive Castlevania games, is it worth it? What do you think of Dracula X, do you have one, or is it on your wishlist? Music from Castlevania Dracula X OST (composed by Tomoya Tomita, Masanari Iwata, Harumi Ueko, Masahiko Mikura) Join us on Discord. | |||
| Novels to Games: From Pages to Pad | 21 avr. 2025 | 01:05:03 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! After a curious trip down the rabbit hole, Bryan's topic this episode is video games from novels. It could be inspired by, a one for one, or maybe just some character references. We talk about games that are based on novels, and why the industry doesn't pull from this pool of wealth. Music by Jeremiah George Join us on Discord. | |||
| Gundam Vs Zeta Gundam, Is It Worth It? | 08 avr. 2025 | 01:14:50 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! Our first Gundam game of the podcast, Berry and Bryan talk about Gundam Vs Zeta Gundam for the PlayStation 2. Is it worth it? We go over story, gameplay, sound, graphics, and the price to see if this game is really worth having in our collection. Is there enough content here, and why isn't this game talked about very much? Music from the Gundam Vs Zeta Gundam OST, composed by Takeo Wantanabe, Yuji Matsuyamu, and Shigeaki Saegusa Join us on Discord. | |||
| Bros' Top 5 Video Games | 26 mars 2025 | 01:51:13 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! It's here, we finally did a Top list episode. We discuss our individual top 5 videos games of all time and why they impacted us enough to be considered. Across all kinds of genres, we love talking about games and these are the games we love the most. These are our top 5 video game lists and may be different than yours, but let us know what your top 5 are on social media or discord! Music by Jeremiah George Join us on Discord. | |||
| Metal Gear (NES), Is It Worth It? | 11 mars 2025 | 01:04:29 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! In prep for the release of MGS Delta, Bryan wanted to go back and revisit the game that started it all, Metal Gear on the NES. Is the game worth the price, and how does it stand in the series? Is it a proud display on our shelves, or should we hide this one in a box? Music from the Metal Gear NES OST, composed by Kazuki Muraoka Join us on Discord. | |||
| Dead Video Games | 24 févr. 2025 | 01:02:27 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! A problem gamers have been hit with more frequently than ever with the popularity of multiplayer and online games, Bryan brings dead video games to the discussion today and how they affect us as not only gamers, but collectors. What do we do with the physical media of games that have been long shut down? Is there any merit to still owning any of them? And how many pizzas could one disc of Overwatch cut? Music by Jeremiah George Join us on Discord. | |||
| Diablo (PS1), Is It Worth It? | 11 févr. 2025 | 01:09:20 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! The series's first entry on console, Berry brings Diablo to the table for this episode of Is It Worth It! Does this game hold up, and how good does the port play on a controller set up? We deep dive into the game mechanics and changes in this entry to ultimately decide if this game is worth the price. Music from the Diablo OST, composed by Matt Uelmen. Join us on Discord. | |||
| Greatest Hits/Player's Choice | 26 janv. 2025 | 01:14:35 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! Nintendo, Sony, and Xbox all have a series of games enshired as "best sold" for discount prices. Greatest Hits, Player's Choice (now Nintendo Selects) and Platinum Hits, how collectible are they? What do they mean? And are they even relevant? Berry and Bryan have some conflicting opinions on this topic, and we would love to hear yours. Join us on Discord. | |||
| Year In Review, 2024 | 08 janv. 2025 | 01:20:27 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! We somehow made it through 2024! The Collecti-Bros talk about what went right, what went wrong, and what we are looking forward to do 2025. Join us on Discord. | |||
| Marvel Ultimate Alliance: Gold Edition, Is It Worth It? | 30 déc. 2024 | 01:29:19 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! One of the top contenders for the Xbox 360's library, and one of the first games to feature DLC on disc, Bryan hosts this episode on Marvel Ultimate Alliance: Gold Edition. Is it worth the extra hundred bucks for a couple extra characters, and how does this game's situation set a standard for collecting in the future? Join us on Discord. | |||
| Backlog Management | 17 déc. 2024 | 01:27:48 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! The one thing that unites all gamers and collectors is the backlog. How do you manage it, does collecting change how we play games or choose which ones? Will we ever get through our entire collections? We talk about our backlogs and some tactics we try to get it down. Join us on Discord. | |||
| Todd McFarlane's Spawn: The Video Game, Is It Worth It? | 02 déc. 2024 | 01:24:08 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! Berry's favorite comic book character AND the HOTTEST comic book (anti)hero of the 90s, SPAWN, in his first video game! Berry's final game of the year, we talk about Todd McFarlane's Spawn: The Video Game for Super Nintendo. Does this game do Spawn justice, and is it worth picking up? Is it collection shelf heat or hot garbage? Join us on Discord. | |||
| Working Designs: A Publisher Special | 18 nov. 2024 | 01:18:16 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! We're back to roll out the year with our first publisher special, the RPG beast Working Designs! A small but dense library of highly collectible video games, what makes these so expensive? We talk about some we own, some we want, and what makes Working Designs such a golden egg on a collector's shelf. Join us on Discord. | |||
| Primal Rage, Is It Worth It? | 16 sept. 2024 | 01:28:31 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! From the Atari Jaguar to the PS1 to the Sega Genesis, we have played and looked at seven (yes, seven!) Primal Rage ports. Which one was worth the price, are any of them duds? Does the game still stand up? Join Bryan in hosting this year's ports episode on Primal Rage!! Join us on Discord. | |||
| White Whales | 02 sept. 2024 | 01:08:56 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! Everybody has the story of the one that got away....Nate hosts this episode on our video game white whales. Which ones have been eluding us, or have there any we ended up snagging? Are there some that we will just never see again? What are YOUR white whales? Join us on Discord. | |||
| Steel Battalion, Is It Worth It? | 12 août 2024 | 01:29:35 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! Boasting a controller with over 40 buttons across 3 different panels, two joysticks, 3 foot pedals, a near 40 page operations manual, and the biggest box you've ever seen, we finally get together to play the original Xbox "holy grail" STEEL BATTALION. Is it just a pricey gimmick, or a tried and true mech suit simulation experience? Is it worth the price? Join us on Discord. | |||
| Master Video Game Chef, A Cookbook Review | 29 juil. 2024 | 01:29:58 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! Bryan is really excited to put together this episode, each of us bringing a video game cookbook to the table and sharing some dishes together. We reviewed each book overall, and our experiences with creating the dishes from the worlds. Join us on Discord. | |||
| Def Jam: Fight for NY, Is It Worth It? | 15 juil. 2024 | 01:20:03 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! Pulled from the year 2004, Nate's pick for this Is It Worth It brings tons of hip-hop artists right into an environmental arena fighting game (or wrestling depending on who you ask). Is it one of the best fighting games ever made, or is it a rose tinted nostalgia? Join us as we discuss if the game is worth the price across all three systems. Join us on Discord. | |||
| Super Nintendo: A Console Special, with SwooshBear | 08 juil. 2024 | 01:33:44 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! One of the most cherished gaming consoles ever made, this episode we are joined by friend of the show and fellow creator SwooshBear in talking about this timeless console. A library full of games for all types of people and play styles, we talk about our history with the console, some favorites, and maybe some wishlists. Join us on Discord. | |||
| Fighting Fantasy: The Warlock of Firetop Mountain, Is It Worth It? | 26 juin 2024 | 01:26:10 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! A ghost online and one of the harder to find titles we've personally seen, Berry brings Fighting Fantasy: The Warlock of Firetop Mountain to the table in a new episode of Is It Worth it? There's a large margin of difference between critic scores and user scores, which was a driving force in the choice of this game. Did we think it was worth it after spending the time playing it? Join us on Discord. | |||
| Worst Video Game Endings | 10 juin 2024 | 01:17:11 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! An ending can make or break a game. Nate brings us together to discuss this topic and what we think constitutes a bad video game ending. Join us on Discord. | |||
| Days Gone CE, Is It Worth It? | 27 mai 2024 | 01:40:55 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! Originally released as a PS exclusive in 2019, we tackled Days Gone for our newest episode of "Is It Worth It?" We made it through the game (for better or for worse). Does the collector's edition hold up with the price, and does the game play push us to want to buy this? Join us on Discord. | |||
| Console Launch Libraries, The Best Of | 13 mai 2024 | 01:21:35 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! One of the most talked about things when a new consoles is coming out is "what game is coming with it?". We talk about not only current gen consoles, but all of the classics as well. Which ones were our favorites, and what do we think was the best overall? Join us on Discord. | |||
| Pokemon Snap, Is It Worth It? | 29 avr. 2024 | 01:09:41 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! Nate is back with another Pokemon choice on the Nintendo 64, Pokemon Snap! We talk about story, graphics, game play, sound, and collectibility to determine if the game is worth it. Is this a good deal or is the Pokemon tax too much? Join us on Discord. | |||
| Repros, Bootlegs, and KOs: Should We "Collect" Them? | 16 avr. 2024 | 01:03:40 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! One of the most dividing topics among players and collectors, we talk about our opinions on reproductions and knock off games. Do we buy them, do we have any? Should they be included in a "collection"? Join us on Discord. | |||
| Mega Man X3, Is It Worth It? | 01 avr. 2024 | 01:32:17 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! Coming in with the end of a SNES trilogy is Bryan's pick, Mega Man X3. The first introduction to the now incredibly popular Zero, is this game worth the big price tag? How does it stack up with the other X games, and is it really Mega Man? Join us on Discord. | |||
| Side Quests: A Side Story | 18 mars 2024 | 01:12:22 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! Side quests sometimes overshadow even the main game. Nate brings us together to talk about some of our favorites, some that we just don't like, and what really makes a good side story worthy of investing in. Join us on Discord. | |||
| Vanguard Bandits, Is It Worth It? | 04 mars 2024 | 01:22:36 | |
Let us know what you thought about this episode! Our first Working Designs title on the podcast, we played Vanguard Bandits to if the game was just as stellar as that packaging. A tactical RPG on the Playstation 1 similar to other games such as Final Fantasy Tactics and Front Mission, we take a look at story, gameplay, graphics, sound, and collectibility and discuss if the price is really worth it. Boasting over 50 different missions across 3 playthroughs, this game as a lot to offer. But was it enough to keep on our shelf? Join us on Discord. | |||