1 up video games is my favorite local video game store in Yakima I go there a few times a month I buy both consoles and games thats so cool you did a video on 1up video games
That graded pokemon blue was the most expensive trade in I ever took in, all my years working at Game World. Thanks for shining a light on all the hard work our boss and team puts into the community over here. It was also an absolute honor meeting you and drunken Master Paul! I cant provide the amount of customer service I do without you all 💜
I always look forward to your road trip videos. I like how you take the time to talk about the locations in detail with great footage. Those retro game stores look awesome.
Modern Radio stations ARE a marvel of technology and efficiency... but also, IMO, its incredibly sad what has become of radio. There are NO "flavors" to radio anymore its just unmanned desks running pre-prepared programs. It aint WKRP anymore... still very cool to see a station though.
Its great that you still give the PSP some love. It's how I stumbled upon your channel, looking for PSP hidden gems. 7 years later and still watching. 👍
Wow... that change from snow to bright blue skies was awesome. (In the middle of OCTOBER!?) I'm from Indiana, so we definitely get snow here, but usually not until late November/early December. What a great video... Keep it up MJR!
I’m being serious thanks for including the different weather you encountered up there. I find it very interesting, never knew it was like that there :)
I just loved how he took the time to flat out tell us all and educate us all about the weather and the scenery how washington is and also a tour of one of their occupational zones. And back story of their interests. And beer... Lol before getting to video games. That was something you dont see jason do much :)
I would never pay those prices, but I appreciate the different videos with the various stores with what they have and how they try to make themselves unique.
@@MetalJesusRocks You should look at Texas weather. Hot and humid majority of the time. Of course, there are unusual weather like Febraury 2021 polar freeze that doesn't come often but rare.
Thanks for the kind words about my hometown Spokane! I was surprised you’ve never been here before. I’ve driven to Seattle probably 100 times but obviously you wouldn’t have much reason to come. It would be like me deciding to drive to Billings for the helluvit. Anyway cheers man 🍻🤘🏻
Great to see that the Metal Militia is getting back together. It's was great to see Drunk'n Master Paul and John Riggs after so long! I really love these video game hunting trips. Thanks for sharing them with us!!!
It's cool too see how you ground you're self so well for these road trip videos, you give us a detailed description of where you are going, weather comparison, seasons and other geographic info. Makes these videos super interesting and educational for people who do not know washington state in general. Cheers 🙌🏾👍🏾
You have such a wholesome channel. I’m not even a retro game collector but I enjoy watching you and Radical Reggie just enjoying games. It’s just refreshing
I love these kinds of videos! About a month ago a new retro game store moved in right down the road from me. Then a couple days ago I discovered there’s a vintage toys and video game store right next door and apparently that place has been there for 10 years. Lol
This entire video was shot w/ 2 iPhones & a GoPro HERO8 Black. 245 individual clips. I did do a lot of color correcting in Final Cut to try and make things match a little bit better.
I’m moving to Spokane for college in a few months, I visited game world and was really surprised by the massive game selection. Super cool to see that you were there!
As a Spokane resident it's pretty sureal to see MRJ and DMP getting pick ups at the same stores I shop in. It's a real shame you guys didn't get to see Trade-A-Game in Spokane when it was open. It was a humongous mom and pop retro store that served the Spokane community for close to 30 years before having to close during Covid. They had a great trade in system, especially for kids, that allowed all classes of folks to get and play a multitude of games. Check out John Riggs' video trip there sometime. Anyway cool seeing you in my neck of the woods. Awesome video as usual!
I love these videos. We’re currently trying to find a new city in which to settle. Never considered Yakima or Spokane until this video. The Rick Steves of gaming!
Oh my gosh! It was amazing to see you do a tour of my hometown game stores!! I am from Spokane :) I wish I would have been hunting when you visited the stores! I am glad you gave the East side of Washington some love when it comes to stores as we are somewhat lacking when it comes to selection :)
Washington is like Arizona in reverse, people only think of the desert of phx and Tucson but if you go up north its more green and forest like, I never knew it was more desert looking on the eastern part of wash state
I had been thinking about one of these stores carrying strategy guides literally SECONDS before your camera swung into view of a massive shelf full of guides. I miss them.
I liked the nature and the road itself more in this plot. This year I have lost all desire to continue collecting my favorite games on retro consoles. Due to the actions of resellers, prices have risen significantly, constant competition with hucksters in an attempt to have time to buy the copy you need before they buy everything and put it twice more expensive at local flea markets. I don't need these video games.
Should've stopped by Sunken Treasure Games in Richland on your way to Spokane! Loved seeing you show the rest of the state finally as an Eastern Washingtoner
I'm not a hardcore gamer by any measure. But I grew up in the 80's and 90's - too poor to have a computer myself. But I played them at my friends houses, and the nostalgia from watching your videos is palpable!
I just visited Super Smash Video Games in the Tacoma area. I had never seen so many Sega Saturn games up close. Your vids inspired me of exploring of Washington state more and I'm not a local. Great Vid! 👍
I actually loved the videos of central/eastern Washington. Its gorgeous. And was surprised how different it was compared to the Seattle area. Thank you soo much.
I'm from Liverpool but I really love these videos for the insight it gives to small town America. Those locations are really fascinating to me and I've always wanted to visit/live somewhere like that in future. Thanks so much
DMP in the house ppl!!! How i missed him its been ages since he has been on your channel..still remember the cooking u both used to do lol..so glad to see you both on the channel again..big up to DMP!!
honestly where are they coming up with these prices? I went into a retro store last weekend and saw a Super Metroid, not in box, no manuals or anything for $150.00. I also saw a sega genesis (not modified- like with the HD plug soldered into the system so you can use HDMI) with sega cd and 32x all together for $250.00... AT MOST that genesis with the attachments should have been $70 to $80 bucks. It's very common stuff. I know they the pickers are screwing up the hobby, but this is ridiculous, especially when I go to a flea market and see a guy set up with 10 snes systems all with the same 10 games each one priced at $250.00. ALL retro systems, other than the ones that have been refurbished with new parts and setup for HD should be below $40. The ones that have been refurbished with new parts I can understand pricing at $60 to $80 and the ones with the HD a little bit more, but these people are crazy thinking people will pay that price on an old system that you can find at yard sales and flea markets for $10.
I would never buy stuff at these prices unless it was something I couldn’t find elsewhere. For example a loose copy of Tetris gameboy for $99.99? That has to be a typo, I looked on price charting and didn’t see any variant worth that much. HOWEVER these game stores probably have a LOT of overhead costs like rent, wages, and so on and therefore have to charge higher prices to cover the costs.
Fantastic video! You should explore Washington state more, makes for a great video. I’ve read in books like ‘Travels with Charley, and ‘The art of Zen and motorcycle maintenance’ about that type of country (might have been slightly south) but either way that mountain range is awesome. This video is one of your best dude.
Game World has a great selection of trinkets and games but sadly they’re the kind of shop where the prices change at the cash register. Not every employee does it but far to often they do. Shouldn’t even put the prices on the boxes if you’re just going to change them anyway.
I don't live anywhere near the U.S. But I really enjoy these videos, makes me feel like accompanying some pals looking for games, relating to doing the same with my brother at times.
3:57 not only because of the lockdown, but because Clone Hero is getting really popular these days. Thankfully! The CH team works a lot to make the game as good as possible, and the community is also pretty great.
Thanks Metal Jesus, I'm from Melbourne Australia, lockdown capital of the world, and this road trip made my day. Would love to visit Washington state one day. It looks stunning!
At first I thought "Oh my God why is that Tetris 99 dollars" but I am assuming thats the super rare Japanese variant of it? I swear I saw a video talking about it a year or so ago. Pretty cool.
