A Very Sega Christmas (Rastan, Alex Kidd, Rampage) - Pat the NES Punk

[@MrAnimefan20]

Ian killed it. The line comes across so well because he's speaking from a place of genuine frustration.

[@ProtoMario]

Man taking all kinds of shots in this video, resellers, LP'ers, damn man...

[@PeteSkerritt]

This was a good mix of humor, callbacks, and personal experiences (which I liked the most). I always find stories about childhood to be the most interesting; we all have different events and occurrences from when we were kids, and hearing your tale of the Master System White Whale-- and what happened after you landed it-- really resonated with me. Interestingly enough, the Master System is one of the few platforms that I've not yet had in my collection. It's really neat to hear about and see the games running; it seems like it was generally a solid console. Happy New Year to you and the entire crew. Here's looking forward to even more awesome stuff here in 2015!

[@HowardAnthC]

I agree with your sentiment, but ehh... there is a reason the master system lost that war. Hardware wise it's rather quirky (pause button on the console, for one, crazy "I'm not really a d pad" for another) and software wise..... well I hope you like primitive sega games or inferior ports of genesis titles, because that's all your are getting. Mind you it wasn't their fault, Nintendo made companies sign exclusivity clauses for the NES, but the end-result is that you just didn't have many quality games. Rastan might be one of the few exceptions. The arcade version is the best, so play that these days, but it didn't get ported to anything but the MS. Rastan II got a genesis and tg 16 port, but boy did it suck.

[@kornnut43]

Interesting comment about the childhood memory thing - I have a blog about how games bring back specific memories from childhood, and go into them with as much detail as I'm comfortable sharing. It's a bit personal at times, but I don't regret putting it all out there. I was thinking of making video versions of the posts as well at my alternate (primary) channel, but wasn't sure if people would be interested. Glad to know some people might actually be! :)

[@TheGregtvshow]

I'd like to +1 your comment, but the youtube app doesn't let me. Ah well... I agree with Peter Skerritt

[@gamingchannels6889]

Peter Skerritt It had a few gems but overall it was pretty terrible IMHO.

[@megamario2093]

Peter Skerritt amazing videos and like and wacth my videos too.

[@franco7363]

So much charm to that system. Loves me some Shinobi and Double Dragon.

[@zero0karaoke]

Those red mustached enemies weren't Marios, they were daruma I liked how Frank got in one extra hit after forgiving you. I laughed both times

[@OtterWarlock]

Thanks for the belated Christmas gift Pat! I appreciate all the content you give us. Also, I've grown to really enjoy the CUPodcast.

[@youtubedragon679]

Probably the best Punk Christmas special.

[@Ghost_Of_SAS]

I never thought I'd hear the word "Moncicci" (or "Monchhichi", whatever) ever again.

[@Ghost_Of_SAS]

***** I... kinda didn't want to be reminded of them.

[@Greenleavez]

Minccino? bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Minccino_%28Pok%C3%A9mon%29

[@eins2001]

This is why I love the Game Gear: It's a portable Master System!

[@madmacabre]

Wow Pat finally made a video rather than re-uploading a podcast. It is truly a Christmas miracle

[@Locomamonk]

Your Christmas specials never disappoint, Pat! Always touching and, well, special!

[@FriedrichHabetlerMusic]

great episode!!!

[@blues713317]

:) Great video Pat and a happy holidays to you, Frank, Ian, and Denise!

[@Konacha37]

I'm just surprised to see Ian in your video again after he said he would never be in another video. How many Ballast Point's did you have to bribe him to get him to reappear Pat?

[@pxlsicle]

He promised less than 20 minutes of filming. He was... more or less accurate.

[@8bittops4gamersfacebookgro84]

Ian Ferguson I missed something, why wont you be in any more videos?

[@Konacha37]

Listen to the Podcast

[@mrkyle316]

lol at Frank " How did I get here? Did I die again?" haha

[@julzthegamer9754]

Wow Pat, you out did yourself with this video! I take back what I said about wanting to see improvised game reviews, great job and happy new years! "Rastan" looked like a solid game for it's time, you can see the work that went into production like the day/night transition and the details that went into the sprites and animations.

[@OldSchoolCurt]

Looks like Frank used his FIST ATTACK on Pat!!

[@StabStabStabStabby]

You forgive your father for not buying you a games console out of the blue in January? How generous of you.

[@RinoaL]

5:23 no that looks like a Daruma doll.

[@Jellycakelap]

Ian's delivery is hilarious.

[@GunSmokeRN]

Oh man thanks for including that ending bloopers. The "alright" *WHACK* was golden.

[@OldSchoolCurt]

When it comes to holiday themed videos I believe Pat is the best!

[@Jeremymcdev]

Great video Pat. Your production quality is getting better and better.

[@geilor]

Good to see you're keeping the NES Punk alive. I like your videos!

[@clariceave]

Thanks Pat for uploading & making a video game style review. I really enjoyed it.

[@LyingSecret]

Hope Pat, Ian and Frank all have/had a good new year, mine was pretty crap but at least I was entertained for a short while by your work, so thanks.

[@madfronkensteen2776]

That enemy looks like Mario, actually "Daruma" old japanese toy. work kinda similar to Mighty Bean.

[@infernaltim]

I just want to point out this is the very first video of 2015 that I'm watching.

[@wruzicka78]

At 5:28. those aren't Mario look-a-likes those are Daruma Dolls with wings.

[@mrsleepystevey]

Happy holidays Pat! Your Xmas videos are making me more and more depressed every year.

[@spegma]

I liked the scan lines in the video game footage. Looks a lot cleaner and natural.

[@corebass420]

Yes, sir. I second that.

[@JaredConnell]

me too! I thought that was different this time but I thought I just never noticed it before, glad you mentioned it so i know i wasnt imagining things lol

[@omikronweapon]

"I'm sorry", "okay", punches one more time anyway :P

[@matthewgarnier6460]

Made my day! Thanks for the upload pat

[@lincforehand1]

Hahahaha, I loved it, Pat!! Happy Holidays (slightly belated) to you and your family, as well as Ian & Frank too!!! You guys are great!!

[@VaporeonEnjoyer1]

Pat I really enjoyed this episode, much more so then previous ones (which I also loved, don't get me wrong). I love that you seem to be taking the Pat character in a less goof ball direction and giving a little more serious analysis towards reviewing a game. Looking forward to seeing what you do next and still loving the podcast.

[@unleadedlogic]

My only experience with the Master System was at my dad's friend house. He had Double Dragon for it and I was jealous because I thought it was a better version compared to the NES version. Great video Pat!

[@MazingerDestro]

Patdad sounds like a good dad. Tried to not spoil Pat.

[@000lobo9]

The enemies that he thought looked like goombas, actually look a lot more like dharmas... which is definitely a weird choice for an enemy, but they're not goombas.

[@Pensive_Scarlet]

+Joy Lobo Your picture looks like you just fondled someone and still can't decide whether you find the smell to be disturbing or surprisingly enjoyable. XD

[@ChainsGoldMask]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Great video!!

[@psimon12345]

So funny when Ian appeared, and Frank, was hoping for your dad, oh wait, maybe Frank is... never mind. Great video, thanks for posting. (I also loved the Tuba at the end, nice touch)

[@SnesRulez]

YES! :D I was waiting for this since last year! Merry Christmas and Happy 2015 Punk!!!

[@owenfitzgerald3219]

Ian being his usual cheery self.

[@DarkZenith]

found this gem after watching this weeks intro to the podcast. enjoyable and fun.

[@HowardAnthC]

Great vid! Happy New Year everyone!

[@oCMSo]

i used to love rampage when i was a kid!!!!

[@rabbithole9102]

Simos Katsiaris dito

[@thedrummerdude777]

I enjoyed this review. Kudos, Pat!

[@Bitsandglory]

Very entertaining video. I finally picked up a Master System in the last 2 months and went crazy with games... already have like 40. Solid system!

[@ValiantNorth]

Another great video Pat, nice work. :) Thank you for this!

[@FakYuhGoogel]

5:27 It's a freakin Daruma..

[@OldSchoolGamer1981]

I knew Frank would show up at the end :P Happy New Year Pat!. Looking forward to see your new Turbo Grafix CD! That Chief got ya!

[@bhumps6309]

I wish Ian liked acting more and was in more videos. I laughed so hard when he appeared with a cart and a Q-tip. Classic and hilarious.

[@russcurt]

thanks pat. merry christmas! hope you're enjoying a nice bowl of beefaroni on this new years day.

[@Ziggy7800Pro]

Thank you Pat that made my day!! Merry Late Chirstmas too....Tell Ian he did a great job and should make the Ian's Happy hand helds show!!

[@mrweaverface]

I remember Kiddie City as a kid! That's where I got my first gaming system...the Commodore 64. Fond memories of my parents buying that for me.

[@LeftoverCultureReview]

Seriously dug this episode, not just because of the Sega games, but your humour really fits in well around this time of the year :P Super refreshing. Here's to an awesome 2015 and hoping the Let's Players don't start fighting back.

[@harrysmith7979]

As an avid CU Podcast listener, when Ian mentioned having to scalp Amiibos and PS4 price-matching I lost my shit. Great episode Pat and it was cool to see Ian in one of these again. As a UK-based gamer in the early 90s, I actually only played one Master System that had Alex Kidd built in (I think) - the majority here had Sonic.

[@johanneshooijer243]

One of your best reviews :)

[@abex701]

The Sega Master System looks TONS better than the NES, the difference in color for example, is stunning.

[@gluserty]

I agree; the Master System just LOOKS high tech, and red plus back really seems to work no matter the object.

[@avideogamemaster]

+Abelino Jara yes. Its like if you compared SNES to the Genesis. Both SMS and SNES came later though. But that third party issue almost killed the poor SMS

[@yumann]

Until you turn on the sound. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Vectrex4Life]

Awesome video Pat! That Covered California joke was gold. Yep, it sucks.

[@SpoofyJ]

Ah....Christmas Beatings. Christmas Beatings to all.

[@mtshark7]

Great reviews Pat!

[@Zentinalphayze]

I love your Christmas videos, Pat. =-)

[@TenshiCat]

5:25 that's a Daruma doll! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daruma_doll

[@KasumiKenshirou]

Thanks! I knew that it was "a Japanese thing" and not supposed to be Mario, but I didn't know anything beyond that.

[@FlamRoyalBaer]

Man this is so awesome.^^ I whish there where more episodes like this one.^^

[@karenelizabeth1590]

I'm with Pat's dad on this one. It's different these days, but back then? Back in the 90s, having 2 consoles was excessive. 3 was just insanity!

[@MoteofLobross]

My first experience with the Master System was my sister's at-the-time husband's console in 1989. I thought it was awesome, but I didn't get to experience the goodness of my own till 1992 when I got my Genesis and a Power Base coverter, as well as a huge shit-ton of Master System games some guy was selling at a garage sale for 50 cents apiece. Still holds a special place in my heart.

[@RetroCheater81]

Happy New Year Pat and Ian!

[@MarkPTjan]

The bouncing enemy in Alex Kidd is actually a winged version of a Daruma, a paper mache doll that students use in Japan to start and end a project (kind of like a charm). The doll is actually based on a famous Zen monk named Bodhidharma (Daruma is from Dharma), who supposedly brought martial arts to China and founded Shaolin monastery.

[@SadSimba]

Pat! The Holiday season is so much more jolly with your videos in it. I did NOT have a good Christmas. My father was trampled to death by wildebeests, and it was all my fault! But at least your video made me laugh for a few minutes.

[@316whatupz]

And thus began a new holiday tradition for Frank...yelling and beating up a leather seat with a dough rolling pin. Do you smell what Frank is cookin....in this case baking? xD Happy New Year, Pat, Frank, Ian, and Denise. Great episode.

[@KayX291]

Gotta say, that's a nice impersonation of Arnie.

[@Arcadiality]

Dad's and their life lessons. He made you a mad collector ;)

[@SmaMan]

10:32 May I ask how you're getting the 16-bit sound here? I don't recall the Master System II having a FM synth. The Japanese MS did.

[@MastersunGaming]

nice review I like that you did 3 different games I am kind of new to your channel but have seen you a few times on AVGN you are just as cool as he is I would have to say.

[@BlastedBilly]

Never disturb Frank when he's cooking...NEVER!

[@62bitHero]

Great video Pat!

[@mediaglitch]

Great episode!

[@savedgames993]

Great vid pat! Ian was awesome!

[@gamenetwork8143]

4:40 ehm, in the second level you have to buy the motocycle, in order to prevent many deaths. The vehicles you can collect along the game are not simple cool "toys", but they are indispensable in order to make much easier many levels.

[@58LewisK]

yay, you finally talked about the sega master system 2.

[@Lv5Mudkip]

Great video Pat :D

[@KK4CNM]

Thanks for the video Pat. Happy new year

[@MrMeAndMyDogs]

Great video, i laughed so much. I had a mastersystem 2, me and my brother used to have speed run contests in alex kid :) Oh Frank, so grumpy when you disturb his cooking, ha ha.

[@tonyAJ420]

The toaster gives you life if you wait for the toast to pop.

[@zeldatreasury6519]

I think those red bouncing balls are actually Daruma Dolls found in Japan, not a Mario rip off. Secondly the big hand is a boxing glove.

[@a3HeadedMonkey]

I lol'd at Ian as the ghost of Christmas re-seller. :)

[@HajoBenzin1]

5:25 is a "Daruma", a traditional japanese doll. It's not a Mario look alike :D

[@whitemageFFXI]

Hey! Ian said he didn't like being in the videos, yet there he is, being hilarious again. Hi Ian! Love you, too!

[@ChescoYT]

SNES was a better move in Jan. 1992, BUT, there were 5 incredible 8-bit games on the SMS that you will need to revisit.

[@TheSleathable]

I wasnt allowed a sega mega drive christmas 1993, so I got a new master system II from woolworths, (uk they lasted longer) with a pack in of six games! None of my friends had one as it was so late in the systems life but I loved that system and still own it. I was laughed at a bit having it and still playing it throughout the 90s but one friend got jealous of me even though he had a mega drive and it started my habbit of buying systems once they were out of fashion, as a result brought cheap, never sold and even though I was always behind the times...refined a quality collection of the best games of the 90s/early00's. thank you for doing a feature about the master system.

[@BloodyEyeGamer]

That was excellent! Hope you're healing well after your Frank beat down! ;)

[@stevenbenson9976]

FYI Pat, the power up boxes arent random, the first in a level is always a power ring, the 2nd in a level is a ghost, the third in a level is an extra man.. there are a few exceptions to this, but through 90% of the game that's the way it works

[@invader9247]

Thank you Pat for this video. In 1987 when i was 6 I asked for a nes and got a sega master system which turned me into a sega fanboy. I never got my nes :-( even so, ive been watching you for over a year . I enjoy your reviews but just you talking about the SMS made my year. Thanks

[@ZarathustrasCrown]

I used to have one of these lol...my dad's friend told my dad he had a Nintendo his son never used anymore so he gave it to us, turns out he didn't understand the difference between systems, any video game system was "a nintendo" to the guy given that home consoles were pretty new at the time and he was an older dude. So I got it, was disappointed at first but after I got home and played it actually grew to really love the system. Had a copy of Rampage too :) only trouble was finding games for it. Eventually got an NES and SNES and loved 'em but this always held a special place being my first 8-bit or higher console. Blew me away compared to the Commodore 64 "data tape" games and Atari 2600 games I'd gotten used to. Sadly, it got ruined when my basement flooded years later...RIP old friend, you're missed.

[@NIProductionsLLC]

...I have tears in my eyes. Great Video.

[@MrVariant]

Nice Christmas story. Alex Kidd cracks me up with Janken, the Japanese Rock Paper Scissors as a boss name. Hint should be to use rock lol

[@EX7RUD1CON]

It's OK, the SNES was worth selling your gifts. Remember the first time you saw Super Mario World, that shit was magical. It was for me anyway.

[@CrushOfSiel]

"It looks like Alex's hand was stung by a bee." Yep... That is what just happened to me the other day and that is what my hand looks like... Itches like nuts too.

[@cliffjumper1984]

I love my Master System! I got close to 30 carts for it :P I didn't get mine til I was 28. Nice vid Pat

[@theonetheonlyholyconoly5928]

That ending is THE BEST XD