2023 Gameroom Tour/ 1st year on YouTube Reflection 

Totally agree. It feels like I have known you guys for years. And if it weren't for these games we probably wouldn't even know each other. Crazy huh haha

Me too it was great! Next year should be even better!

Thanks buddy. They really are I'm very fortunate to be a part of it. Definitely looking forward to 2024 also!

Thank you Matt. Getting to know you and meet you along with getting to work with you on streams were some of the highlights of my year. It's been an incredible year we all have had and I honestly feel so fortunate to get to have met you and all the other people we now call our friends.

Thank you very much! I had no idea back in 2019 when I bought TMNT that it would turn into this. I honestly thought it was a one time thing, something cool to add to the gameroom. I know the haters are going to hate because that's what they do, but these things are really cool. Perfect? Absolutely not but if you appreciate them for what they are then I think they are worth it!

Heck yeah man. I'm glad I got to know you!

I know I can't believe it haha. Thanks man and thanks for all your help and support and everything over the last year. I couldn't have done it without you. And getting to meet you in person in Cleveland and hang out with everyone is definitely an experience I'll never forget.

Thanks so much man!! I never would have thought I'd be doing this kind of stuff but here I am haha. I really can't give enough thanks and credit to the people that have supported me. I really do appreciate it.

It's been great Andy. Getting to know guys and stream with people like yourself that I otherwise would have never met is pretty crazy. I really do feel very fortunate to get to be associated with such good people. Thank you for all your support as well. It's greatly appreciated my friend.

Thanks so much man!! Yeah it's fun to see these things change and improve over time. I like seeing what others are doing too. Gives me ideas haha.

Yeah when I was a kid I was always drawn to the 4 player beat em ups. Or the 6 player in the case of X-Men. I'll be honest though I wouldn't mind making nba jam and blitz into 2 player cabinets. I'll never be playing those with 4 players haha. I'm so glad you're enjoying Nostalgia Power. I really do appreciate your support and you hanging out with us each Saturday morning. I really mean that.

It was great man I'm so fortunate I was able to meet you in person. Definitely the highlight of my year... Yes psychedelic posters would probably look great in there! And I'm holding out hope for the robotron. I have the spot reserved for it!

Thanks Bobby!! And thanks for stopping by to hang out with us every Saturday morning. I know it's really early for you.

Thanks buddy! Hopefully there's a lot more to add to it next year!

Thank you very much!! It really does bring you back to the past when they are all fired up and running. I know they aren't "real" arcade machines but if you're in there and close your eyes you would definitely think you're standing in a real arcade from back in the 80s-90s. Thank you for checking it out!

Thanks man!! I try to keep it a little diverse so there's something for everyone and I have something to play no matter what I feel like playing. Happy New Year to you too!

It's such a nice looking cabinet. Part of me wants to keep it exactly how it is. Maybe I'll wait and mod another shooting cabinet haha. Thanks Dave happy new year to you too!

Thanks man! It's amazing what a year can do! I just hope next year it will be even bigger and better. Thanks for watching!

Thanks Tommy! I'm glad to know you too! Who would have thought some little 3/4 arcade cabinets would bring people together.

@@The_Bad_Guy. I was just telling my wife that earlier regarding this hobby or obsession lol 😆 It’s great to be in a group with like minded peeps.

@@tommyv.856 heck yeah man! It's always easier and more fun when there other people that are in to the same stuff!

Thanks so much!! Oh yeah I should have done that recessed screen mod for T2.. Ive seen people that have done it and it looks so good. I want to do that mod too but like you I kind of like it the way it is haha. But we'll see. Happy New Year!!

Happy New Year to you too.

Dude that sounds sick! You definitely should do a video!

Oh yeah... I plan on doing one in the very very near future

Thank you very much! I'm fortunate to have the space where I can buy what I want. But there's definitely no shame in only having the space for a few. I know a bunch of guys who only have the space for like 4-5 and have sick setups. Also that's where the multicade is sometimes a good idea too. Thanks for watching!

Thank you very much Steve! Hopefully at this time next year there will be many more new cabinets! But then there's always the issue of space haha.

I just realized for some reason I wasn't subbed to your channel. I swear I was... Oh well anyways I am now haha. Dude you're on the brink of 1000 congrats!

@TheBadGuyMike hope so. Think will get a good mix of new titles (hopefully Robotron/Smash T.V., AvsP, Wrestlefest, Sega Spiderman, etc) and the usual re-releases in the Deluxe and XL form factor. Think 2024 will be a good year for the home arcade space

@TheBadGuyMike no problem buddy. Appreciate you subscribing 😊 🙏 and thank you

Haha thanks buddy! Yes they are indeed SCUMBAGS!!

Thanks a lot man!! Me and my son love spending time in there. And it's always bumping down there when we have company over! It's great watching 8-10 people all play at once in there! Thanks for watching!

That's awesome man! I have an Arcade 1up, foosball table, and just purchased a cabinet from The Arcade Guys to build a fun room/garage bar at my house as well. You totally nailed the vibe though, and I'm sure your house is full of kids having the best time ever. Your son is lucky to have a cool dad like you! @@The_Bad_Guy.

Haha well thank you as well I suppose then. Yep hopefully I'll be at 1000 in a few months!

Thanks man! Yeah I'm very happy with these things. Mine get a lot of use and the whole ambiance of the room really takes you back! Thanks for checking it out!

What cabinets do you have?

@@The_Bad_Guy. Street Fighter Yoga Flame, Golden Ax Revenge of Death Ader, Attack from Mars virtual pinball... Pool table, darts, mini Basketball, foosball, ping ball, skee ball, and air hockey table. Got a bar too but I don't drink, lol

@@MrCaptainCrazy nice!! You gotta do a video of the game room!

Heck yeah man! Hopefully we can get to know each other more this coming year! I like your energy as well. I'll always support you too man. Really appreciate it.

Well as of right now I plan on going so we definitely will hang out and play some games!

Thanks man!! Yeah you know how the haters are. They love to hate haha. But I don't let it discourage me one bit. That's awesome you did that with the attack from Mars. I should do that with star wars. I'm a big fan of Vpin and would love to have more tables. Hope you have a great new years too! Thanks man!

Thank you very much!! And believe it or not those machines do get a good amount of playing time haha. As much as I can anyways.

Hahaha nice man. There's usually always a backstory to any good name.

You definitely should! It's always cool hearing people's stories about their deals or mods. It's good to get ideas that way too haha.

Thanks man! Yeah I figured since I had the space I could buy multiple cabinets. But if I was in a smaller house or apartment I would definitely go the route you took. You're right having options is definitely a big plus in this hobby. Seems like you have a pretty sweet setup though with that 83 inch TV! Thanks for watching!

Just subbed to your channel by the way!

@The_Bad_Guy. oh thanks bro, I actually started it up and got a bunch of subs and was uploading videos constantly (never edited anything) every video is just one shot using a cell phone lol I still to this day don't know how to really use OBS etc. So I basicslly took a whole year off from uploading videos. I just posted my first video in a long time lol. I'm more into modding stuff, and building game rooms, seeing what people have done to make their game rooms etc. Just like guys have car shows and they show off what they have done, I like seeing what other gamers have created as their "game room" or "man cave" whatever. To me that's the fun part is everyone has different things. You get the haters , but I was at the point where I just ignored the trolls. Lol to me I love tech, building pc's etc. So I'll build one and I like talking about parts and stuff , boring to most people lol but it's why it's a hobby , it's cool talking about ideas on what cool thing can we come up with next. You'll always have the person in your comments saying, your wasting your money etc. As soon as someone says that you know they aren't really into the hobby. I build $5k gaming pc's to play RTS games because out of my thousands of games that's what I actually sit down and still play for hours on my pc. Lol 😆 🤣 I like hearing the arcades on in the backround though while I'm playing , I'll turn on my machines even if I'm on the couch playing on my steam deck or rog ally. Lol

@@JerseyJohnnysElectronicsGaming oh yeah the haters will come no matter what you do haha. Some people just have nothing better to do I guess. That's great you upload so much and never had to edit! The editing process is overwhelming sometimes. It can take forever just to create an 8 minute video. But once you see the views and comments come in it makes it all worth it I guess haha.

@The_Bad_Guy. oh no. I definitely HAVE TO EDIT, I just didn't lol my videos are terrible quality , I just grabbed alot of subs so quick because I was one of the first people modding The atgames pinball table when it came out, and hacks etc. Then I built my own vpin and spent a summer making videos of that, but again same terrible filming , no editing . I have no clue what I even need to edit or I would start making videos again . Software etc wise.

Hahaha oh you know you're my favorite I just couldn't make it seem too obvious.... Totally agree though. Even real arcade machines are toys. There's just haters out there that like to be jerks for no reason at all. Just had to address them up front because I know they will be commenting like always haha. Happy New Year buddy.

@@The_Bad_Guy. I knew it man I just knew it! lol Yeah there will always be miserable people that have to push their opinions on us. I just try to ignore them as much as possible. And thanks have a Happy and safe New Year bro!

Thank you my friend! I really appreciate all the support you have given me and us in whatever we do. It has absolutely not gone unnoticed. It's amazing what a year can do haha. Yes Rangus likes to pretend he knows best but we see right through him haha. Its kind of sad I had to say at the beginning about the haters trying to say these things don't make a real game room but I know how people are! And you're right it's grown men getting all upset about that haha. I kind of feel bad for them... Ok no I don't. Again thank you for always being there and you definitely should make a game room video!

@@The_Bad_Guy. Always a pleasure man, and maybe I'll make a video with MG as the narrator...on second thought, he'd probably get me banned permanently.

@@saiyanspirits hahaha he almost certainly would

Why spend lots more for clunky huge cabinets that need tons more parts and maintenance ? These are GREAT for the home!

Thank you very much!!

@@michelelindsley812 I agree 100%! They are perfect for home! Thank you so much for watching!

Thanks man!! Funny how buying one cabinet (TMNT) with the intent on that being the one and only, would lead to this haha.

@@The_Bad_Guy. It's an addiction! There could be worse things I suppose lol

@@Th3DarkCanuck hahaha yes when you put it that way I don't feel so bad spending money on these things. There's definitely worse things!

Haha yeah I do have a decent amount. I'm picky though I only buy the ones I really want. I don't want to run out of space haha

Thanks Carl!! Haha ohh no you aren't getting me with that one my friend!! I need the space for a certain 4K pinball.....

Wow I feel like a dirty Kirby salesman, you didnt even let me get my pitch in lmao.

@@carlo1132 lol that's a good point. I need to vastly improve my etiquette when it comes to that.

I love scarface!!

Oh I don't care what they think haha I just wanted to address them because I know they will come. But you're right all those are great suggestions. My kid would love a claw machine. We have a little one he has in his room but a bigger one would be really cool. Same with ski ball. I could probably get the wife down in the gameroom more with that haha. But you nailed it on the head, space is always going to be the biggest thing holding myself and most of us back from buying everything. I really don't want to branch out to other rooms of the house, but I do have options for expansion if and when it comes to that. Thanks for watching!

Hahaha I can arrange that....

Ehh unfortunately I have no idea. I was so new to all this when I bought that back in 2019 I didn't think it would evolve into this. So I never thought to save where I got it because I never expected to buy any more. I don't think that shop exists any more though because I've been trying to find them ever since. The marquee is really nice. The fact it has the konami logo instead of Nickelodeon makes it even better haha. Sorry I couldn't answer your question. I really wish I knew.

Hahaha I hear they are rare these days!!