Games Retrospect Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 (edited) The title of the forum post pretty much sums it up. I don't follow that many video game-related channels and I'm looking for some new ones. My favorites are Metal Jesus Rocks, as well as My Life in Gaming. Although I don't have a massive video game collection, I like seeing other people's game rooms, but I also love hearing about some obscure games, imports, old hardware, so the recommendations don't have to be limited to just collectors, but gaming in general. The only things I really hate on YouTube are people who try to include comedy bits in everything they do or furious editing. Maybe I'm in the minority, but those are really distracting to me. Thanks in advance! Edited March 17, 2018 by Games Retrospect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassGuitari Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 I'm partial to vghchannel, which has been specializing in obscure early console and computer games from the '70s of late. REAL retrogaming. He seems to be almost completely unknown (most of his videos have fewer than 20 views!), which is as baffling as it is unjust. Highretrogamelord is another good one well, and with a more international scope (he's into the BBC Micro at the moment). Neither show off collections or even talk much (if all)--just gameplay, no bullshit. I'm a big Doom fan too, and also subscribe to Icarusliv3s (Doom Mod Madness!) and TheV1perK1ller (perfect playthroughs of various WADs, namely insanely difficult ones). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Well now, I can't pass up an opportunity to plug my own YouTube site now can I? << CLICK HERE >> 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaWarrior Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Mine is on my Sig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 The only things I really hate on YouTube are people who try to include comedy bits in everything they do or furious editing. You must hate fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassGuitari Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 I'm partial to vghchannel, which has been specializing in obscure early console and computer games from the '70s of late. REAL retrogaming. He seems to be almost completely unknown (most of his videos have fewer than 20 views!), which is as baffling as it is unjust. Highretrogamelord is another good one well, and with a more international scope (he's into the BBC Micro at the moment). Neither show off collections or even talk much (if all)--just gameplay, no bullshit. I'm a big Doom fan too, and also subscribe to Icarusliv3s (Doom Mod Madness!) and TheV1perK1ller (perfect playthroughs of various WADs, namely insanely difficult ones). Oh, I also really like Terry "Tezza" Stewart's channel detailing his impressive collection of vintage computers, as well as LGR. Villordsutch does very nice ZX81 overviews. (My focus has been solidly on the computer side of things lately rather than consoles.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_convoy Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 MLiG, Game Sack, Jimmy Hapa's Import Gaming FTW, the 8 Bit Guy, LGR, and anything Jeremy Parish is attached to help fill at least some of my days. I also check out Game Dave, Classic Gaming Quarterly, Nostalgia Nerd, Rerez and probably a bunch more from time to time, as topics permit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Games Retrospect Posted March 17, 2018 Author Share Posted March 17, 2018 You must hate fun. You must be a millennial 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Games Retrospect Posted March 17, 2018 Author Share Posted March 17, 2018 MLiG, Game Sack, Jimmy Hapa's Import Gaming FTW, the 8 Bit Guy, LGR, and anything Jeremy Parish is attached to help fill at least some of my days. I also check out Game Dave, Classic Gaming Quarterly, Nostalgia Nerd, Rerez and probably a bunch more from time to time, as topics permit. Yes! These are right up my alley, thanks a lot! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMaddog Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Immortal John Hancock is great if you're into seeing large game collections and there's also The Gaming Historian if you're into the backstory of the classics. I also recommend Battle Of The Ports on Retro Core's channel which compairs different versions of arcade ports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_convoy Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Retro Core is great, and I should have listed it before. Mark compiled the info on the Segagagadomain website, and I've joked with him before that I probably owe him money from my heavy use of all of the great info he has compiled about Japanese Saturn games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Games Retrospect Posted March 18, 2018 Author Share Posted March 18, 2018 Immortal John Hancock is great if you're into seeing large game collections and there's also The Gaming Historian if you're into the backstory of the classics. I also recommend Battle Of The Ports on Retro Core's channel which compairs different versions of arcade ports. I'm checking these out right now. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagosaurus Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 I really enjoy The Gaming Historian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brak Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 I do gaming and retro computer type content. clean editing. collection vids, showing retro tech stuff, pick up videos. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxffeKbZ_EwzoLe2146Mhfw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 You must be a millennial I am many things. Millennial might be one of them... maybe. There are a lot of good recommendations in this thread. I'll add: - StrafeFox: Does a series called Splash Wave. Super high quality stuff and he has a very unique style thanks to creating animations and 3D models himself. - Stop Skeletons From Fighting: Lots of great review and retrospective-like content. Used to go by the Happy Video Game Nerd. - SomeCallMeJohnny: Mostly reviews, many of which being of the retro sort but he also dips into a bit of modern as well, particularly with long standing franchises or indie releases. - Cygnus Destroyer: Does a variety of retro reviews and has a couple of different series, one being the LJN Defender. - Gggmanlives: Mostly first person shooter reviews. Covers a ton of classics (just go through his back catalog). A few of us have channels as well. We typically link 'em in our sigs. V V 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zetastrike Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 I like Ircha Gaming. She's a nice change of pace from all the dumpy 20-40 year old guys on youtube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDork3000 Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 (edited) I find myself watching Metal Jesus Rocks, The Game Chasers, Nostalgia Nerd, and Adam Koralik the most. Edited March 21, 2018 by SuperDork3000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverfleet Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 My go-to channels: Metal Jesus Rocks: Knowledgeable dude (he's even on here!) and a vet of the industry (Used to work for Sierra). His "crew" is great as well, and they all bring their own vibe and knowledge to the table. He's the kind of guy I'd probably be friends with if he wasn't on the other side of the country. Seriously, he's into gaming, vinyl collecting, Metal, and playing music. I also do all that. Game Sack: Good, straight-up videos on various topics, and the production quality is fantastic. They get goofy with some stuff, but I like that sort of thing, so whatever. Game Chasers: When I want some comedy, along with some nostalgic feels, I hit these guys up. The early episodes were fun because it basically followed them hunting for stuff in the wild at the beginning of the "YouTube Gamer" era, and they found some unbelievable stuff. They can be juvenile, so if you can't handle that, you may want to look elsewhere. Retro Core: I've never spoken to Mark (he's also on here!), but I love his videos. The Battle of the Ports videos are AWESOME. It's also cool to see the stuff he finds in Japan, where he resides. Very cool stuff. The Gaming Historian: Pretty sure this guy belongs to the same academic fraternity for historians that I do (Pi Alpha Theta) and was an actual history teacher for a bit. I've got nothing but respect for that, and I can tell that he does his homework with his videos. If you want to know the history of gaming, he's your guy. LGR: So much awesomeness. His Thrifts videos are always entertaining, as are the Tech Tales ones, and basically anything else he does. Mainly geared toward vintage PC stuff with a lot of old tech thrown in. I bet his house is completely constructed of old tower PC's and woodgrain paneling, and I mean that in the best way possible. AVGN/Cinemassacre: I cannot leave these guys out. There are people who hate this channel, but I'm not one of them. He was among the first YouTubers I saw, when a buddy showed me some early episodes around 2005-06. There's less Nerd videos these days, but there's more content with his buddy Mike Matei, who does the bulk of the stuff these days, and he's good as well. The James and Mike Mondays shows are fun as well. Do they know every fact about every game ever? No, but that's ok with me. I don't agree with everything they say (especially about Zelda II and Castlevania II), but I dig the content. Classic Game Room: While Mark has mostly packed up and left YouTube, there's still TONS of back content on there to check out and he's been doing gaming videos since around 2000. Don't forget CGR Undertow, which is still archived on there with lots of its own content. Classic Gaming Quarterly: Another AtariAge member! Good stuff, and I like the videos on the respective launches of various classic consoles; those really bring me back. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDIRunner Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Game Sack is probably my favorite. It's the only channel that I watch 100% of their videos. Metal Jesus is another I enjoy, although I probably only watch about half his content. I also enjoy AVGN/Cinemassacre. I've sort of moved on past enjoying the nerd stuff as much as I used to, but I really enjoy James' non-nerd related reviews. I also really enjoy the Honest Game Trailers on Smosh Games. I don't follow any of their other content, but I'll watch 100% of their honest trailer videos. Game Theory is also good, but like some of the others, I only watch when he covers a subject that I'm interested in, which is about 30% of the time. Dorkly has some good video game related jokes as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackInTimeSime Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Be great if you would check my channel out... Its light hearted and fun with daft jokes... new retro review each week... short and sweet (just like me) https://www.youtube.com/c/BackinTimeSime 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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