VGBS Gaming Podcast — Collecting

In this episode of the VGBS Gaming Podcast, hosts Tristan and Jeff share their experiences from the recent Midwest Gaming Classic, diving into the vibrant atmosphere of one of the premier gaming events in the Midwest. From meeting fellow enthusiasts to exploring the vast array of retro and modern games on display, they recount their highlights and memorable moments from the convention floor. Additionally, they discuss their latest gaming pickups, sharing their excitement over new additions to their collections. However, the conversation takes a thought-provoking turn as they delve into the topic of personal game collections and whether they truly...

In the VGBS the Season 5 finale Tristan and Jeff go over their backlogs and games they've played and beaten over the past year. Jeff has a unique way he categorizes everything and shares that with the podcast as it's helped him focus on games even though he's busy. They also talk about Black Friday, plug and play arcades, and the Metroidvania Chronicles being funded on Kickstarter! Plus did they beat Super Mario RPG!? This is VGBS!

This week we talk about our video game set ups and how we play older games. This includes how we played things within the past 5 years with Framemeisters, Everdrives, and High Definition displays and the evolution of modern technology and how that has changed recently with the Steam Deck, Analogue Pocket, and PolyMega. We also talk about our BS Homework with Kirby Return to Dreamland Deluxe on the Nintendo Switch!

Tristan, Jeff, and Coffin talk about how they each collect and whether it is important to have versions of games that are important from a historical perspective or if they prefer whatever version they personally played. It's also time to finish out the Bullsh!t Homework for Metroid Prime Remastered. How did they do and what was the outcome?