What is your ratio between NEW and RETRO games? Do you play newer games more or is it the other way around?
What COLLECTOR’S EDITIONS did you MISS OUT on?
Kinsey (@KinsZilla) & Metal Jesus discuss some of the video game Collector’s Editions they either missed out on or didn’t buy…and maybe now regret!
PS1 Imports – PAL & Japanese Hidden Gems
There are tons of Playstation 1 (PS1) games North America never got, but Reggie is here to help with his recommendations on which ones you should buy!
Games Shown:
X2
Advanced V.G. 1 & 2
The Firemen 2
Panzer Bandit
Hot Blooded Family
The Last Blade
Pu-Li-Ru-La
Crisis Beat
Chaos Break
Hell night (Dark Messiah)
Nintendo NES Buying Guide & Best Games
Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) Buying Guide and game recommendations for new console collectors!
Games shown:
Super Mario Bros. 3
Tetris
The Legend of Zelda
Contra
Super Dodge Ball
Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse
Mike Tyson’s Punch Out
TMNT II: The Arcade Game
Final Fantasy
Bubble Bobble
Excitebike
Metroid
Video Transcript:
Metal Jesus: Metal Jesus here, and I’m back again with John Riggs.
John Riggs: How you feeling?
Metal: Dude, how’s it going, man?
John: Thanks for having me back. Appreciate it.
Metal: You are here for a very special episode I’ve been wanting to do for a while.
John: Special episode?
Metal: Special episode!
John: Wow. Oh my goodness.
Metal: This is going to be a buyer’s guide for the original Nintendo.
John: Oh, the old NES. It’s my favorite system of all time.
Metal: Yeah, and the reason why I want do this is because this is for people who are just starting out to collect and get into the NES. What do you look out for as far as the hardware goes, as far as the controllers, everything.
John: What are you looking for, what kind of games are you looking for? If you start out with zero games, we’re going to show you ten solid titles, not necessarily my favorite games of all time, just 10 great games that will get you going in the right direction.
Metal: This is going to be an awesome episode. Let’s take a look!
Metal: So I’m going to start off with, this is the NES that I had as a kid.
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What MOTIVATES Big Game Collectors?
What motivates big game collectors? Is it nostalgia? Appreciate for the medium? Metal Jesus & Reggie attempt to answer the question we get a lot.
GAMER EATS – Mountain Dew Pepper Jam
Mountain Dew soda meets pepper jam when Drunken Master Paul creates a tasty Gamer snack that is super easy and anybody can make!
Mountain Dew Pepper Jam RECIPE:
Ingredients
16 oz. bottle of Mountain Dew
1/2 to 3/4 cup finely chopped Habanero peppers (10-12)
1/2 cup finely diced onion
3 cloves finely diced garlic
1 cup sugar
2 1/2 tbsp Classic fruit pectin
Dump all ingredients except sugar into saucepan, including pectin.
Bring to boil over medium high heat, stirring a lot
When foamy remove from heat and add sugar.
Return to boil for 30 seconds.
Remove from heat for about 5 minutes, then transfer to jars.
when cooled, put jars in fridge. Eat after a couple days with cream cheese on cracker or just with a spoon in the shower.
Don’t eat the pepper just because you are an attention whore.
Recommended Game Console for New Collectors?
Getting started in game collecting and want some recommendations? Or perhaps you would like to know what Metal Jesus thinks is one of the best consoles to collect for?
Atari 2600 Box Covers We Love – w/John Hancock
Take a rare look at our favorite vintage Atari 2600 boxes and cover art with The Immortal John Hancock & Metal Jesus Rocks.
GAMES SHOWN:
Marauder
Demon Attack
Tanks but no Tanks
Threshold
Pitfall!
Mega Force
Missile Command
Radar Lock
Vanguard
Return of the Jedi: Death Star Battle
Gyruss
Space Invaders
Tac/Scan
Dark Chambers
Ultimate COMBO: Best Game, Best Album, Best Meal & Beer
It’s your LAST DAY on Earth: What would make the Ultimate COMBO of Best Game, Best Album, Best Meal & favorite Beer? Metal Jesus & Drunken Master Paul imagine their last 24 hours and come up with their list. What would be YOUR ULTIMATE COMBO?
Thanks to Per Øyvind Haugland “The Hillbilly Gamer” for the Great Question!
GameCube Buying Guide & Best Games
Are you thinking about collecting the Nintendo Gamecube? Then look no further than this quick Gamecube Buying Guide AND we show you some of our favorite games for the system!
