Gaming Compilations - Game Sack 

Im a pretty recent subscriber and I usually dont comment but I really gotta say that you guys quickly grew to be my favorite youtube channel!The commentary style, all the information, editing, episode length and the awkward jokes from time to time really make this the best gaming show on yotube! Keep it up guys!

The PS2 is pretty much the king of compilations. 3 Midway collections, multiple SNK fighting game collections (the Samurai Shodown one is AWESOME), Intellivision Lives, Atari Anniversary Collection, Activision Anthology, the Mega Man collection, etc. I've made it a point to track them ALL down, too. Also, we've got the Rare Replay coming. JOY!

19:22 Awwwwwwww yeah. One of the very best damn compilations out there ever made. Always loved that it actually contained the first 4 Phantasy Star games since we got screwed out of the Phantasy Star Collection on Saturn

When I was young whenever I heard in Space Harrier "Welcome to the Fantasy Zone" I always pictured Fantasy Zone was what was happening on a tiny scale in the grass and stuff while Space Harrier was happening in the sky.

Fun Fact: The programmer of Taito Legends (Nicola Salmoria) actually uses the code from the Taito Legends series for emulation of the same games on MAME. He was credited as "Programmer" & the PC version is basically MAME with Starforce protection on top.

Bottom line: free unofficial emulation is better than emulation done by corporate cashgrabbers. That was expectable.

This is one of my favorite episodes so far, selfishly because I think so highly of compilations. I own many of the ones talked about here, with the Taito Legends and Capcom Classics Collection discs being some of my favorites. The Namco Museum discs for the original PlayStation really set the tone for future compilations, with game-specific exhibit halls (filled with artwork, documentation, and even looks at the PCBs) and pretty impressive stat-keeping to go along with decent emulation. Sadly, Namco Museum games lost the "Museum" features upon moving to later platforms. The Arcade's Greatest Hits series of compilation discs for the PlayStation were also pretty good, with extras like developer interviews added to the package. The Midway Collection 2 disc has Moon Patrol on it, which hasn't been seen on consoles since. When this series evolved into Midway Arcade Treasures for Gen6 consoles, we got even more great coin-ops that we hadn't yet seen on previous compilations. There have been other decent compilations as well, including the Activision Anthology for the PS2, Konami Arcade Classics for the PlayStation, and the SEGA Genesis Collection for the PS2. Hopefully, down the road, you might revisit this topic again. Thanks for putting this together!

[Coury] I used to buy a lot more compilations than I do now. One thing that irked me is that a lot of them used to put an ugly anti aliasing softening filter over the whole thing. Mega Man Anniversary Collection did this. Thankfully, they fixed those issues with the Mega Man X collection - several of the games on that collection actually run in 240p, which is great. That sort of thing is usually only saved for the M2 collections (like the Fantasy Zone one seen in this ep).

I bought Taito Legends 1 when otherwise crappy GameStop was clearing out Xbox inventory. I snagged it for 47 cents. So in total, I paid less than two cents per game on that collection. One of the only times I've ever walked into a GameStop and left _satisfied_.

I always come home drunk whenever a new Game Sack episode comes out. Let's just say the streak continues and I have no idea what Joe and Dave are saying but I like looking at old games as I pass out.

The PSX Namco Museums were brilliant. I think I spent as much time walking around the virtual museum as I did playing the games!

Holy shit, I remember Taito Legends on the original Xbox, playing it when I was just six or seven. Used to play Continental Circus all the damn time.

You guys should really make an episode on the GBA, the GBA has a big bunch of hidden gems that deserve more attention than they get, and I'd love to see Joe talking about the GBA's amazing hardware! Like for example the cartridges being able to hold up to 256 MEGA POWER!

5:38 Taito was a peanut butter and vodka vending machine manufacturer before getting into game development?!? I can't even wrap my brain around that right now.

As a fighting game, SNK AND feudal Japan fan, I gotta give a shout-out to the Samurai Shodown Anthology for PS2, Wii and PSP. It unfortunately doesn't include Samurai Shodown V Special, which from all I've gathered tends to be regarded as the very best in the series and based on my experience playing it for my channel, I find that hard to argue, but 6 Samurai Shodown games is nothing to sneeze at.

Another episode . Perfect way to start father's day.

I had plans to sleep but then GameSack and HappyConsoleGamer both uploaded half hour episodes. Fuck sleeping.

18:47 Looks Like Kirby was swallowing something from the wrong end.

I remember I bought Sonic's Mega Collection a while ago and it single-handedly made me appreciate Sega. I was never a Sega guy ever, grew up a Nintendo kid had played a Genesis only a handful of times at friends places or relatives places. Saw this game for thirty bucks one time near Christmas and picked it up with gift money and was not disappointed. Made me realize I missed out back in the day. I especially liked the Phantasy Star games since I'm an RPG fan.

i really like my Castlevania Double Pack: Aria of Sorrow / Harmony of Dissonance pack on gba (perfect for my gba micro).

Another great episode. I apologize, but I thought you guys were hitting the bottom of the barrel with a compilation episode. But I shouldn't have doubted you since was this was, for me, one of your most enjoyable. A thoughtful, nuanced look at the technical and aesthetic qualities of a few I wasnt aware of. Awesome work. Couple notes. The PSP Capcom collection didnt seem to have that darkness issue. Also the Sega CD Revenge of Shinobi yell may be the best thing I've ever heard.

What a change these guys are from the screaming foul mouthed idiots you get on RU-vid nowadays, Refreshingly professional and very knowledgable, please keep it up .

Not to sound like I'm fishing for upvotes but I do have to say that Game Sack is by far the most under-rated series I've seen on the internet. The episodes are informative and fun to watch. There always is a great deal of effort put into research and presentation. The hosts are polite and easy to listen to. I'd give you all the subs in the China Sea if I could.

Game Sack has been the background music/soundtrack to my life for the past week. Seriously, I have gone from never hearing of this "show" to seeing 100+ episodes in no time flat. You guys should be on tv....

Great episode again!

Wish Konami and Capcom would do a scrolling beat em up collection!

Jungle Hunt! I have very fond memories of that game that I might have never accessed again without your help. :D It's impossible to tell just from watching a few seconds of gameplay, but it looks like it has aged strangely well, in a sense.

If you don't care much about the collecting aspect and you don't have much money to spend, compilations are the way to go!

Going with the theme, have you guys thought about doing a compilation of the best sketches you made for end of episodes of Game Sack?

*trawls through E3 videos in sub box* Ooh a new game sack! *is happy*

Best part of the last two weeks. Thanks guys!

Thanks for Keepn'on Guys. love the show.

Great 2001 Theme Shirt

I love Game Sack

Forgotten Worlds is amazing on the Capcom compilation as a dual stick shooter. Game Compilations are some of my favourite things to collect, and I have a ton of them for 6th gen consoles (especially the PS2). I can't get enough of them.

My favorite compilation (and likely all time favorite cartridge or disc) is Konami Collectors Series: Arcade Advanced for the GBA. Features my all time favorite game (Gyruss), the six games are high quality, and the games aren't emulated but instead rewritten from scratch with new features like multiplayer. It's on many people's GBA essentials list, and it's pretty cheap to get (usually between $3-6). Worth every penny.

Super Mario All Stars? The original compilation pack.

Great episode, but I saw that you didn't mention the three Midway Arcade Classics discs for the PS2. Maybe in another episode?

Konami Classics Vol. 1 and 2, Capcom Digital Collection, Midway Arcade Origins, Xbox Live Arcade unplugged, Xbox live arcade compilation Disc., Dreamcast Collection. All on 360, go nuts, you'll have a personal arcade in no time.

Another fantastic episode! Game Sack is an amazing show!

*Mentions HD Loader on PS2* I swelled with PS2 modding pride.

Hi GameSack, I recently subscribed to your channel as well, and i got to say, IT WAS AWESOME!. A lot of your episode brings nostalgia to me when I was a kid. The presentation was fantastic, your hardware description was awesome for your console episodes, and I just love your team. Thanks for bringing us this wonderful channel. PS: My brother and friends has recently subscribed to GameSack as well because i have shown them a episode of Game Sack, and every week we are waiting for a new episode.

Haha I like it how every episode without fail, Dave has the same look in the opening that's like"Yeah, that's right! We're doing this!"

I love how the opening bit to each of these episodes is just a TAD BIT awkward each time. But not TOO awkward. It's just right :D

This episode gave me nostalgia for the Genesis "sega six pack" with the first songic, bejeweled, super hang-on, revenge of shinobi, golden axe, and streets of rage. :) I miss those times. Wow... all those bad sfx's

He guys please check out midways arcade treasures and the mega man anniversary collection. Great episode BTW!

Another great episode guys. Thanks a lot

Thanks a lot for mentioning the game Dragon Buster. I was searching for this game for many years, because I played it in my childhood and nobody else remembered it. Now I found it by accident :D.

What about midways arcade classics? Those were awesome collections

Tecmo Classics for the X-Box.

Nice episode!! I definitely want the second part! Keep the good work guys, you are awesome.

You guys do a fantastic job. Keep it going . I haven't seen a decent video gaming show since GamesMaster which was shown on channel 4 in the UK back in the 90s. Of course back then it was the saga vs Nintendo war. The show was fantastic. What I love about you guys is that your always bringing the nostalgia back !

My biggest beef with the Metal Slug Anthology for the Wii is that it is not progressive scan. On a CRT it looks fine, but on an LCD TV it looks sooo blurry. If they had made it 480P (which Wii game programmers told me was very easy to do), it would have looked SO crisp :(

I'm still mad that Nintendo never brought the Kirby collection on the Wii to the UK.

What Dave said during the end skit is what I thought seeing a lot of the expensive original games being packed into one.I guess if you're strapped for cash and still want to experience these old gems, then the compilations would be a viable choice

I want to personally thank you guys for taking the time make this awesome youtube show! I've learned about so many great games and interesting game systems. Because of you guys, I have a renewed interest retro games and a great appreciation for it. You guys are funny, informative and very entertaining. So, allow me raise my glass and toast to Joe and Dave. May your game discs never skip and your game cart never glitch! Cheers guys!

try data east arcade classics for the nintendo wii its rare

gonna stay subbed since im under 231

I absolutely love classic game compilations, great episode! Unfortunately there has been much fewer of them in the last few years since many publishers would rather sell each game individually as a digital download. But whenever a new compilation is released it makes me super happy. Midway Arcade Origins on PS3 and 360 was a wonderful collection and the E3 announcement for Rare Replay actually made me more excited than the FF7 Remake, Fallout 4 and The Last Guardian

Turning into a zombie in Metal Slug 3 is the best part in the game. I like it because you think that you just lost a life by getting killed by a zombie in the level but nope you're still going but as a zombie.

Mega Man Classic Collection on PS2 is great! Mega Man Classic Collection on Gamecube is awful. On that version, they made the B button jump and the A button shoot. Muscle memory makes it unplayable.

the Sonic's Collection is just called the SEGA Mega drive ultimate collection over here... better name i think ;) i never liked the name genesis really, makes me think of christianity and phil collins... lol

Another great episode! Thanks guys.

I love game compilations! Thanks guys

Mega Man Anniversary Collection on PS2 Gradius Collection on PSP Parodius Portable on PSP (Japan only) Twinbee Portable on PSP (Japan only) Salamander Portable on PSP (Japan only) Street Fighter Alpha Anthology on PS2 Sonic Mega Collection on GCN or the Collection Plus on PS2 King of Fighters Orochi Saga on PS2 Super Mario All-Stars on SNES Power Stone Collection on PSP, the sequel originally on Dreamcast is rather expensive Ratchet and Clank Collection on PS3 Jak and Daxter Collection on PS3 Some are pretty cheap, others are getting rather pricey.

Poor Joe. Dave sometimes is such a jerk >.

You guys are running good with the last few episodes. Well done.

Another great episode! I like the Data East Arcade Classics compilation for the Wii. Lots of variety in the games. A little hard to find, but well worth it!

Thanks guys. Much appreciated!

Thank you guys so much for this. I remember playing a certain arcade game so much when I was 6-7 years old, but I never could find out what game it was in my later years. Now, I can relive all of the fun I had playing Rastan when I was little! :)

Great episode, guys. I always learn about new games I need to try on Game Sack.

After initially not being particularly interested in Game Sack, I'm now a subscriber after seeing them on The Video Game Years by Retroware.

Great video - I love well done compilation releases. Konami released a collection of their arcade games on the DS of all systems that's pretty decent. It puts the original arcade instruction artwork on the bottom screen as you play which is neat.

This channel puts out such quality videos

Great episode, long life to the gamer couple !

I was just thinking about how I wanted a new episode.. thanks guys

Phenomenal compilation of compilations!!!

Always loved 6-Pak for the Genesis. Love the show guys. Keep up the good work!

Great as always! Keep the good work up!

Great video as always, guys.

Another fine episode, gentlemen. Keep it up.

Another great video guys!

I'm all for compilations (not complications) so this episode is really up my alley (though I love every episode of Game Sack). I either own some of these collections, or I will keep some titles in mind for a future purchase.

Great episode, guys. I watched it 375,000 times so far!

You guys are the best, love every video you do! Keep up the great work. Watching this has been the best way to end my 30th birthday :D Thank you so much for another outstanding video.

Great video guys. I love all your vids keep em coming!!

the Kirby museum lollipop factoid...it makes sense when you consider what item Kirby usually eats in the series to give himself invincibility

YES New Episode thank you!

Yet another great show. You dudes rock!

I just wanted to say that I love you guys, and you keep getting better and better. My favorite gaming channel, by far, and I watch a ton of them. Later, guys!

Great video guys! Really enjoy your work. This response is coming right up the road from you guys in Greeley!

Great video guys, you are both informative and entertainment great stuff!

Hooray for game sack!

My favorite game compilations are SNK Arcade Classics Volume 1, Capcom Classics Collection Volumes 1 and 2, Midway Arcade Treasures 1 and 2, Sega Genesis Collection, Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection, Namco Museum Volumes 1 through 5, Namco Museum Essentials, Namco Museum: 50th Anniversary, Pac-Man Museum, Capcom Arcade Cabinet, Sonic Mega Collection Plus, Street Fighter Alpha Anthology, Street Fighter Anniversary Collection, Mega Man X Collection, Mega Man Legacy Collection and Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection.

great job guys yet again

My favorite compilation is the first Taito Museum, if only every collection could have been that great !

I really enjoy Capcom Collection Volume 2 just for all the sidescrolling beat em ups. Thanks guys for making more videos recently.

BTW thanks for this great video, one of my faves, as I adore classic game compilations.

My favorite collection is the MGS HD Collection. Was so extremely hyped when it first got announced and i still love it every bit as much. Own it on 360 and PS Vita. Also last week i picked up a used copy of God of War Collection Volume 1 and Devil May Cry HD Collection. Both good collections for some of the very best PS2 games.

For compilation games I would recommend checking these ones out: Midway Arcade Origins (PS3, Xbox 360) 6-Pak (Genesis) Activision Anthology (PS2, GBA) EA Replay (PSP) Mega Man Anniversary Collection (PS2, Xbox, Gamecube) Sonic Jam (Sega Saturn) Metroid Prime Trilogy (Wii) Super Mario All-Stars (SNES, Wii) The Legend of Zelda: Collector's Edition (Gamecube) Bit.Trip Complete (Wii) Atari Anthology (PS2, Xbox)