In this mega-episode of the VGBS Gaming Podcast, Tristan and Jeff catch up after a few months to discuss what they’ve been up to and the games they’ve been playing, and they provide updates on their latest book projects. The main topic delves into how their approach to collecting video games has evolved over the years. From the early days of hunting for rare titles to the current trends in the gaming community, they explore how their collecting habits have shifted and what has influenced those changes. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just curious about the mindset behind it, this episode offers a deep dive into the world of video game collecting.

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In this episode of the Video Game Bullshit Gaming Podcast, host Jeff interviews the Metroidvania Guru, a YouTube creator known for his deep dives into the Metroidvania genre. They discuss the origins of his channel, his love for Metroidvania games, and what makes this genre so captivating for fans. The conversation covers everything from classic titles to hidden gems and even some of the latest indie hits pushing the genre forward. The Metroidvania Guru shares his insights on game design, his favorite games, and what he believes the future holds for the genre. If you're a fan of Metroidvania games or curious about what makes them unique, this episode is a must-listen. This is Video Game Bullshit!

In this special live episode of the VGBS Gaming Podcast, recorded at Game On Expo 2024, hosts Tristan and Jeff are joined by esteemed guests Nerdy Nick and Smash JT for a captivating discussion on the importance of physical video game preservation. Together, they explore how physical media has evolved over the years and examine the crucial role that companies like Premium Edition Games play in keeping physical media alive.

The conversation kicks off with a retrospective look at the history of physical video game preservation, highlighting the challenges and triumphs faced by collectors and enthusiasts alike. From the early days of cartridge-based systems to the emergence of disc-based formats and the digital age, the panelists provide valuable insights into the evolution of physical media and its enduring appeal.

As passionate advocates for physical preservation, the hosts and guests delve into the significance of preserving video game history for future generations. They discuss the cultural and historical value of physical editions, emphasizing the importance of maintaining access to classic titles and preserving gaming heritage for posterity.

Throughout the episode, the panelists share personal anecdotes and experiences related to their own preservation efforts, offering practical tips and advice for collectors and enthusiasts. From the thrill of hunting for rare gems to the satisfaction of curating a diverse gaming library, the discussion is brimming with enthusiasm and passion for the preservation of physical media.

Premium Edition Games takes center stage as the panelists highlight the company's commitment to preserving physical media in the modern gaming landscape. With a focus on high-quality releases, limited editions, and exclusive collectibles, Premium Edition Games is at the forefront of preserving gaming history and ensuring that physical media continues to thrive in the digital age.

Join Tristan, Jeff, Nerdy Nick, and Smash JT as they celebrate the legacy of physical video game preservation, share their insights into the evolving landscape of physical media, and showcase the vital role that Premium Edition Games plays in keeping gaming history alive. Whether you're a seasoned collector or a newcomer to the world of physical media, this live episode offers a fascinating glimpse into the future of video game preservation.

We got the super intro here from lots of friends of the Podcast and even @StevenOgg recorded a bit!

Intro Music by @SuperMadNES Outro Music by @David_Wise

Topics Include:
You Always Remember Your First...
Free Dragon Warrior Offer
Free FF Strategy Guide Offer
Classified Information
Pak Watch
Reading NP as a Kid vs Adult
Classic Covers and Spine Binding Changes
Current Collectibility
Fun Club News and NP Flash
Gold & Silver Covers
Finding Mags in the Wild
Bagging, Boarding, and Storage
Getting Deals and Steals Nowadays
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Topics Include:
Getting the Switch/Zelda Bundle
Uncovering the Vast Hyrule Landscape
The Sheikah Slate
Button Programming
Size and Scope - Past and Present
Enemies of Old Return
Epic Battles Abound!
Wild Realism in Newer Games
When Thy Weapon Breaks...
Obtaining Items, Suits, and Rupees
The Shrines
Magnetism Madness
Pokémon Snap's Revenge
The Dungeons
Clientele Retention Tactics
Using the Towers to Map out the World
Game Retention and the Hivemind Effect
Amiibo Details
Dragon Droppings
Making Time for What You REALLY WANT
Letting the Games Come to You
Unavoidable Evolution and What the Future Holds
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Topics Include:
Coleco Retro Gaming & Collectibles Expo 2017
ColecoVision Memories
Q*bert - 'Don't Go Up' Strategy
Controller Talk
Analyzing Cyclical Trends within the Hobby
Chris' Books
NES Accessibility vs Coleco Era and Prior
Homebrew Quality Control
The Coleco Chameleon Story
How Chris Got Involved with Coleco Holdings LLC
Unreleased ColecoVision Games Confirmed!
Ladybug (Chris' First Coleco Game)
The Tale of Tim Atwood
When Collector's $ell
Saving Money by Following Trend Cycles
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VGBS is Live at Midwest Gaming Classic in Milwaukee, WI.

Topic Include:
The New NES Revolution
What Makes the NES so Special?
Before the Days of the Internet...
The Nintendo Marketing Beast
DIY Passion Projects
Delving into the NES Homebrew Scene
Famicom Classics not on the NES
NES Programming and Community
The Evolution and Future of Homebrew
Demakes/Backports
Unlocking New Uses with Old Peripherals
Buying Old IP Rights to Create New Games
Incoming Homebrew Content Forevermore
Preserving History

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Power was out for Kyle and he didn't have the Internet. Luckily the always awesome Sarumaru, from the unique YouTube channel Retro Jipang and one of the madmen behind the amazing TurboGrafx 16 game Henshin Engine was around to shoot the shit.

Here are the topics:
-Nintendo Switch Pre-Order Story
-Unexpected DIY Project Hurdles
-Henshin Engine (PC Engine/TG-16/Steam Homebrew) and Future NES Port
-Worlds of Power Books and Twisted Realities Project
-Famicom Book Project
-Kickstarter vs. Patreon
-DIY Copyright IP Issues
-Inevitable Trolls
-More Details on NES Oddities & the Homebrew Revolution
-Best of Homebrew Box Set
-Sega Genesis Homebrews
-Midwest Gaming Classic and Miles Con Homebrew
-Gaming Convention Madness
-Project Time Management
-History of Arcade and Competitive Gaming Project

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Topics Include:
Our Initial Playthroughs
Arc System Works Overview
DD Hazard Platforming
Differences from Other DD Games
Moves & Controls
Kaveman Kyle's Steam Experience
X91 Hyperkin Controller (PC/Xbox One)
Special Move Insanity!
Tips & Strategies
Roper Don't Play Nice No Moe
DD End Boss Comparisons
Tower Mode & Unlockable Characters
No Online Multiplayer!?
Music Types: Normal or Retro
Addressing the Controversy and Negative Comments
StonedRoboAbobo
The Technos Connection
Addressing the Screen Tearing Rumors and Reasons
DD Timeline Possibilities
Difficulty and a Game's Delicate Enemy Ecosystem
Insight of the Night
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Topics Include:
Super Nintendo Buyer's Guide (EGM)
Crazy Rental Tales
Going to the Chipster's
SNES vs NES Difficulty
Piss Poor Platformers
Buster Busts Loose!
Super Game Boy Boxes
Rare's 3D Rendering Tech
Console Yellowing & Brittle Plastic
SNES CD
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Topics Include:
SNES Brief Overview
Link to the Past Love
Killer Instinct - Killer Combo Madness
SNES Games Stolen!
Getting SNES 1 Day after Launch!
Uniracers
Donkey Kong Country 101%
Stolen Games Regained
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In this episode we talk about the immediate funding of Jeff’s newest Kickstarter book project and comparisons to his previous ones. We then go into the past, present and future of the NES homebrew scene and discuss researching these games for the project.

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Delving deep into the concept of Nostalgia having a finite shelf-life, most notably NES Nostalgia in particular. Other podcasts feel like everyone is going to stop caring about the NES, going to the classic Nintendo gloom and doom. Here are our thoughts…

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In the latest episode of the VGBS Gaming Podcast, hosts Tristan and Jeff take listeners on a journey into the world of nostalgia with their initial experiences playing Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Fear not, as this segment is spoiler-free, allowing fans to vicariously share in the excitement without ruining the surprises.
Tristan and Jeff delve into their plans for Game On Expo 2024, highlighting the upcoming event's significance for the gaming community. The duo shares insights into their panel on physical preservation, discussing how the concept has evolved over time. From the preservation of classic cartridges to the growing importance of physical editions in the modern gaming landscape, the hosts provide a comprehensive overview of their panel's focus.
The episode also features a segment on the newest pickups in Tristan and Jeff's gaming collections. Unpacking recent additions, the hosts share their thoughts on the titles, providing listeners with valuable insights into must-have games and hidden gems.
Towards the end of the episode, Tristan and Jeff pay tribute to the legendary Akira Toriyama, expressing their condolences for the recent loss. The hosts reminisce about Toriyama's impactful contributions to the world of manga and anime, creating iconic characters that have left an indelible mark on fans worldwide.
Join Tristan and Jeff as they explore the realms of gaming nostalgia, delve into Game On Expo 2024 preparations, showcase their latest pickups, and pay respects to the unforgettable legacy of Akira Toriyama. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or a casual enthusiast, this episode is packed with engaging discussions and heartfelt reflections.

The 3DNES is a wonderful emulator, however it requires a lot of customization to get things running smoothly. Kyle goes over some of the ins and outs. We also have on Dayvv Brooks, a former Nintendo of America game counselor and quality control Tester! He was also involved in a lot of localization efforts for the original NES and SNES, including why the Koopa Kids got their names…

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VGBS is Live at RetroGameCon in Syracuse, NY. This was probably the smallest crowd we’ve ever had for a panel, because the location was hidden and they announced the wrong time! However my guest was Thor Aackerlund, the winner of the 1990 Nintendo World Championships and a world record setting for NES Tetris. We dug deep into Thor’s past to dig up some Camerica stories and got him to open up on all things post-NWC.

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BS Homework time and we are covering four Vic Tokai games that all have the same style gameplay, yet are on different systems and regions. From the NES to the SMS, then the Mega Drive and over to the Genesis, all of these games have similar aspects yet subtle differences.

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VGBS goes Live at Portland Retro Gaming Expo in Oregon. This panel has Mr. Fix-It himself John Riggs, the always hilarious Reggie Williams and the extremely talented gaming musician Sergio Elisondo. We talk SNES nostalgia, including our favorite games and experiences with the system. This was a pretty large crowd.

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It’s time to get ready to do the Gleeok Rock! We are officially over 100 hours with just VGBS which is insanity! We continue down the Hylian path into oblivion with our Legend of Zelda stories. Join us for the epic conclusion to an amazing game.

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Prepare yourself for the VGBS take on The Legend of Zelda for the NES! We do a perfect mix of badass strategies and secrets combined with perfectly articulating the pre-internet school-yard scene and the community that came with it. It’s all about Zelda stories and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

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In this special event, Jeff attending Gamester81’s panel at Retro World Expo in Connecticut, along with Dongled. Not only do we talk about new homebrew games that John and Collectorvision are working on, but we also tell old gaming stories as well! 

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We sit back with Rewind Mike and talk classic Konami and Capcom stories and his tributes for his YouTube channel. We then dovetail into talking about what other companies we want tributes for. We then talk about the special Crisis Force and Mr. Gimmick Chips, why they are hard to make reproductions of, cannibalizing Return of the Joker, NES programming and Joe Granato’s new NES Game Maker that he’s working on to make programming NES Homebrew games easier. Finally we ended with the rigors of video and audio editing as well as Documentaries vs Youtube video quality and demand.

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VGBS goes Live at RetroWorld Expo in Connecticut. This is a hilarious panel as we show up late and I basically start the episode as John “Gamester81” Lester and I are running to the panel room. It turned into an amazing talk about the Colecovision and lots of Second Generation games and stories. Hearing things from four different perspectives, plus everyone in the crowd, was really great. 

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BS Homework is back and this time it is Chiki Chiki Boys for the Sega Genesis. How does the game hold up and do we go down the river as usual?

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Tune in to the latest episode of Video Game Bullshit, where hosts Tristan and Jeff dive into a myriad of gaming topics. Explore the BS Homework game of the episode, Gato Roboto, and join the hosts in their discussion on Tales of Arise. Uncover the Virtual Boy 3DS Emulator and hear intriguing stories from Tristan's Game Night.
The hosts also share experiences with Candy Cab repairs and present captivating tales of buying stories related to Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Tristan faces a challenge to resist the allure of the Lenovo Legion Go, with Jeff providing insights into its current usage.
Stay tuned for engaging project updates, a conversation about the scope creep in Sega Genesis Homebrew, and a spotlight on the Black Box Challenge Book. Discover the upgrades to Tristan's box set in this packed episode of Video Game Bullshit.

In this episode we talk about our thoughts regarding the “Retro Revival”, the NES Classic and the relative unavailability of it. Do we even care? Topics include: NES Classic Mini, Powerpak/Everdrive, Raspberry Pi 3, X-Box CoinOPS, Alienware Alpha, Retro-Bit Generations, Retron 5, AVS and more…

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VGBS goes Live at Emerald Coast Con in Florida. This is a live panel with Austin McKinley who is the artist on the development team with Joe Granato working on the new NES homebrew Mystic Searches, as well as the film The New 8-Bit Heroes documenting the process. 

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AVGR Expo in Chicago was one of the few gaming conventions this year that both Jeff and Kyle were able to attend together. In this second part, we continue to talk about our favorite stories from the weekend.

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AVGR Expo in Chicago was one of the few gaming conventions this year that both Jeff and Kyle were able to attend together. In this first part, we talk about our favorite stories from the weekend.

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VGBS goes Live at A Video Game Con in New Jersey. This is a live panel with Kurt Kalata from HardcoreGaming101, published author and amazing all around dude. We go over a ton of stories, involve the fans and have a great time. Can you count how many times we say Compile? 

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Daria Talks Classic RPGs, Legend of Zelda Franchise and Clones that Followed

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In tribute to Zelda month, the inaugural BS Radio covers a bunch of Zelda Clones. This is BS Radio!

VGBS goes Live at A Video Game Room Expo in Chicago, IL. This is a live panel with the arcade artist Brian Colin who worked on art for Arch Rivals, General Chaos and Rampage! We go over Brian’s career and what drives people to enjoy games. 

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Season 3 begins with a bang! You’ve been asking for it and not only is Daria back, but we also finally cover another BS homework game: Gremlins 2 on the Nintendo Entertainment System! How long before we all get off track? Listen in and find out!

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VGBS goes Live at A Video Game Room Expo in Chicago, IL. This is a live panel with the legendary artist Philo Barnhart who did the art, not only for Dragon’s Lair and its sequels, but for many Disney films and cartoons! We also have the craziest man in comics Charles Moisant of Silver Phoenix Entertainment on with us for good measure. We talk about all of our motivations and everything that got us to where we are and highlight Philo’s amazing career! 

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Welcome to the latest episode of Video Game Bullshit, where hosts Tristan and Jeff unravel the gaming universe. In this installment, they dive into the Sega Genesis classic, Midnight Resistance, providing an in-depth exploration and insights into the game.

Shifting gears, the hosts delve into the realm of indie games, spotlighting Celeste 64, recently released on itch.io. Tune in as they dissect the game, offering a detailed analysis of its gameplay and unique features. The podcast also covers the Bloodborne PSX Demake, discussing its intriguing approach to recreating the acclaimed title on a different platform.

In a departure from the gaming world, Tristan and Jeff share their experiences with NCO Calls in the Army, providing a unique perspective on military life. The hosts keep listeners in the loop with updates on their ongoing Book Project releases, offering a glimpse into the exciting world of their literary endeavors.

Adding a touch of nostalgia, the podcast addresses the absence of Picross 3D Round 2 in the US market, exploring the potential reasons behind its non-release and the impact on gaming enthusiasts.

Join Tristan and Jeff for a dynamic episode filled with gaming discussions, updates, and anecdotes. Video Game Bullshit promises another entertaining journey through the diverse landscapes of the gaming world.

In this special event, Jeff was able to attend the 2nd screening of The New 8-Bit Heroes film out in Fort Lauderdale, Florida from filmmaker Joe Granato. How does this small punk rock facility do with this epic movie screening? Does it hold up to everything that was promised to Kickstarter backers? Listen in to find out! 

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VGBS goes Live at ReplayFX in Pittsburgh, PA. This is a live panel with Greg Caldwell from Retrotainment Games, creators of Haunted Halloween ’85 on the NES. Listen in as we talk about our favorite 90s games and stories. 

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VGBS goes Live at TooManyGames in Philadelphia, PA. This is a live panel with ScottSquatch, RGT85, Dee&Dave, Vintendo Paul & Jordan Fringe. Listen in as we talk about our favorite SNES games and stories. We even throw Super Nintendo cartridges at a kid dressed as Batman as his father films it. 

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VGBS goes Live at Let’s Play Gaming Expo in Plano, TX. This is pretty much a live interview with the guys from Overdrive Reality where Jeff is talking about his books and some of his favorite games of all time. 

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Daria is back for the Season 2 Finale! We talk about memories with the classic SNES Role Playing Game Super Mario RPG. Does everyone have fond memories of it? This one is destined to be a classic for sure!

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This week Jeff goes over his book projects past, present and future. There are a ton of literary ideas that he is trying to bring to fruition. Check out the episode and see what is coming up!

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In the epic trilogy of Haunted Halloween episodes, we continue chatting with Greg and Tim. This time we go into details about their upcoming game Haunted Halloween ’86, which is a direct sequel to the original. The game adds a ton of new features while keeping the aspects that made the first great!

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Continuing where Episode 46 left off, we interview Tim and Greg from Retrotainment Games who created Haunted Halloween ’85! We over-analyze Haunted ’85 and try to delve into the psyche of what drove these guys to create such a game. Tim and Greg are super cool guys and we are glad that we could have them on the show.

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This episode is the long awaited return of Bullshit Homework and we cover the NES Aftermarket “Homebrew” game Haunted Halloween ’85. What are our thoughts? Were we able to beat it?

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Both Jeff and Kyle attended MGC 2016 and there are some crazy stories! We go into how our panel came about the ridiculousness of a NintendoAge member getting arrested by the police!

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Tune in to the latest edition of Video Game Bullshit, where hosts Tristan and Jeff take a deep dive into the Sega Genesis classic, Light Crusader, developed by the renowned Treasure.
But that's not all – the hosts explore the shifting landscape of gaming, discussing the Xbox's departure from physical media. They Wrestlemania 40 craziness as they share insights into the wild happenings at the press conference from WWE's flagship event. The discussion extends to Army Running Cadences, providing a unique perspective into Jeff's main career.
Arcade enthusiasts, listen up! The hosts unravel the world of Arcade Monitor Replacements, shedding light on the intricacies of keeping arcade systems running smoothly.
In a thought-provoking segment, Tristan and Jeff ponder the question of whether Premium Edition Games should venture into publishing more multi-cart games. Join the conversation as they explore the potential of this intriguing possibility.
Get ready for a podcast filled with gaming anecdotes, industry insights, and lively banter. Tune in to Video Game Bullshit now for an entertaining journey through the diverse realms of gaming.

Episode 44 Topics:
-NES Homebrew 101
-WWE 2K16
-General Wrestling Talk

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Episode 43 Topics:
-NEO GEO MVS Pickups
-Captain N: The Game Master
-The Power Team
-Kwirk – Gameboy
-Puzzleboy – PC Engine
-Displaying Famicom Games
-Top Loading Tech vs. Front Loading Tech
-Cannibalizing existing NES games to create new ones
-The Nintendo Quest
-New Gen Pickups: Fallout 4, Destiny, Halo 5

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Episode 42 goes over the arcade culture and becoming addicted to buying games. What random paths will be venture down this time around? Tune in and see… 

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