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Wunderling – An Epic Auto-Runner? | Switchmania Playcast Episode 46
The game of the week is Wunderling, a digital-only auto-running indie platforming game. What did we all think of it? We also go over the Switch Collector since the advanced copies arrived! Continue reading
Rune Factory 4, Furwind, Darksiders Genesis & More! | Switchmania Playcast Episode 38
This week while JP is away at PAX East, Barry and Jeff go over some of the games they have been playing. From Rune Factory 4 and Furwind to Darksiders Genesis and of course Dragon Quest XI progress, there is a ton to chat about and we are on a time crunch! Continue reading
Nintendo Switch Talk with Xander Skullion | Switchmania Playcast
I was able to get my buddy Xander Skullion from the XS Gaming Podcast on to chat. We talk about everything from the Nintendo Switch to the Yakuza series to even the differences in next generation gaming and ports. It … Continue reading
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Tagged collecting, Legend of Zelda, nintendo, Nintendo Switch, podcast, PS5, retro, Switch Lite, Switchmania Playcast, Xander Skullion, xbox, Yakuza
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Collecting for the Nintendo Switch w/ Grant from Video Games Monthly | Switchmania Playcast Panel at RetroWorld Expo 2019
At RetroWorld Expo we recorded our first dedicated panel, however Jeff was stranded and couldn’t make it out! With audio madness and JP who doesn’t know how to operate a camera or microphone, how did we do? We are also … Continue reading
Cuphead | Switchmania Playcast Episode 01
This week we take on the beautifully animated Cuphead. How did we fare and what did you all have to say about it? Let’s find out!
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Tagged collecting, Cuphead, Limited Run Games, Mugman, nintendo, Nintendo Switch, Playcast, Strictly Limited Games, Super Rare Games, switch, Switchmania
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E02 – Old School Game Collecting (feat Dan O’Day from Rebel Gaming Club) | Hagen’s Alley Books Podcast
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Tagged Bloodstained, collecting, Genesis, Hagen's Alley, Hagen's Alley Books, homebrew, Mario Tennis Aces, NES, nes homebrew, Owlboy, podcast, Rebel Gaming Club, Retro Game, RGC, sega, SNES, switch, Tower Defense 1990, video games
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The Bits of Yesterday (Documentary Review)
I haven’t been reviewing a ton of movies on this site, which is ironic as I carved my original pathway with Hagen’s Horror Haven (some 20 years ago!) doing just that. The documentary that I’m covering today however is a … Continue reading
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Tagged 8-bit, Bluray, collecting, Documentary, DVD, Film, Movie, retro gaming, The Bits of Yesterday, video games
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VGBS 69 – Nintendo Power Memories
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Tagged collecting, Final Fantasy, gaming podcast, Magazine, Memories, nintendo, Nintendo Power, VGBS
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VGBS 40 – Starting a PlayChoice 10 Collection & Getting Creative Setting Up a Game Room – Voicemail and Text Hotline: (262) 264-VGBS
In episode 40 we concentrate on some specialized greatness! We first cover the bucketlist collecting mentality, then we pick Daria’s brain on her favorite NES/Famicom RPGs. We go over gaming forum thread shenanigans and cover some NES multiplayer madness. Then … Continue reading
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Tagged collecting, Collection, famicom, gaming, NES, nintendo, nintendoage, PlayChoice 10, podcast, retro gaming, RPGs, VGBS
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VGBS 38 – Listener Mail and Issues with Gaming Community Projects – Voicemail and Text Hotline: (262) 264-VGBS
The newest VGBS is here and this time we go over Listener Mail, Gaming Community Projects, Video Capture Talk, Gaming Communities and more! We also go over a newer NES homebrew Swords and Ruins. This is VGBS!
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Tagged collecting, Hobbycast, homebrew, Indiegogo, kickstarter, NES, nintendoage, podcast, Swords and Runes, vgbs podcast
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VGBS 35 – How we buy our games & Kickstarter Tips – Voicemail and Text Hotline: (262) 264-VGBS
From the mouth of Kyle Gilbert…VGBS 35 consists of OCD hoard buying, leaving a game at a store for someone else vs selling it online to a good home, Kickstarter Do’s and Don’ts…good shit. This is VGBS!
VGBS Side Quest 14 – Collecting, Emulating and Customizing
Even when the Internet connection is poor, we still pull out an interesting episode. This time around we go over personal preferences when it comes to collecting, emulation horror stories, how Kyle customizes his collection and more. This is VGBS!
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Tagged collecting, Customizing, Emulation, podcast, retro gaming, VGBS
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VGBS 33 – The Unstable NES Collector’s Market – Voicemail and Text Hotline: (262) 264-VGBS
We go over the ins and outs of how people have been manipulating the NES collector’s market, through hording semi rare games to drive prices up. How do they do this and what do we think about it? Tune in … Continue reading
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Tagged collecting, NES, nintendo, podcast, retro gaming, SNES, VGBS
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Hagen's Alley - Gaming Books, Nintendo Switch Podcast & OCD Retro Collecting 