Big Box Game Tour - A Lost Era

[@LGR]

Downright fantastic collection, and a well-made video to boot. Thanks for sharing this!

[@RiksRandomRetro]

Thanks much appreciated! Not going to deny being inspired and downright getting into making videos after watching yours so that means a lot.

[@TylerJaneBronson]

It kills me that little teenage me threw out every box I ever had. Short sighted! Great collection Rik.

[@RiksRandomRetro]

Ouch yeah I had a similar thing happen where I wasn't careful where some of the collection wasn't stored and pretty sure at least an entire bag full of games got thrown out as a result. Has been a slow climb back to fill those gaps. Oh well the hunt is the fun part I suppose. Thanks for watching!

[@stephanhawkins9039]

Wish I had your collection of games Amazing Man !

[@brunogaspar3977]

Awesome collection! I still today only purchase big box releases, no matter the platform

[@Usman_sm]

So much nostalgia in this! Thank you for such a nice trip to memory lane.

[@CPUGalaxy]

What a great collection!! Thanks for sharing 🙏🏻☺️

[@RiksRandomRetro]

Thanks! Needless to say I have a soft spot for the big boxes haha.

[@ozmobozo]

Hey, my favorite German vintage cpu collector is here too!

[@Fahrenheit38]

I love your video, I had so many big box games from my youth but when I moved out in the mid 00s I just tossed the vast majority of them in the trash. I can't believe I did that. Video like your brings back so many memories

[@RiksRandomRetro]

Thanks for watching! It's all about the nostalgia, no doubt. I have sadly lost quite a few boxes through the years from at least one move. Trying to slowly recapture those, but it's a great period in time to look back at and remember.

[@Baytona81]

As someone getting back into big box collecting from my childhood this is insane and i love it.

[@RiksRandomRetro]

That's what got me back into it as well! I remember a few years ago now, seeing an LGR video with big box games in the background, and it completely revitalized my love for the hobby. I started collecting again at that point.

[@dwatts64]

I've still got my complete Ultimate Doom, Doom 2, and Doom 2 Master Levels floating around here somewhere. The box art for Doom games has always been fantastic. Except 2016's default cover. We don't talk about that one.

[@RiksRandomRetro]

Terrific! Yes they do have a history of great covers for sure. A missed opportunity for a big box release for Doom 2016 and Eternal I have to say (PC that is, I know we have gotten ones for consoles), looking at you Limited Run Games!

[@SacilvioSantos]

Congrats, great collection and video presentation! So nice to see a beautiful and organized Big Box PC collection. I’m after some games you already got, like Motorhead :) I’ve started my collection about a year ago, was able to get some games from my childhood already!

[@Svein-Frode]

Superb collection and great showcase video of it. Keep on keeping on Rik!

[@mark_omega]

Thanks I enjoyed the tour and bringing back old memories. Have a good one

[@RiksRandomRetro]

Thanks for watching! I love the mixture of good memories and being able to take a game right off the shelf and play it still if I'd like to.

[@Millywillyvanillychilly]

Stort fan Rik! Du har fått mig att damma av och ta upp försöket att köpa tillbaka mina gamla boxar som jag hade i unga år! :) Allt gott /Rickard, Sverige

[@RiksRandomRetro]

Haha ja det är något speciellt med dom stora boxarna eller hur? Började i stort sätt på samma vis med mig. Grävde fram en del ock sen köpte tillbaka dom jag hade förlorat. Kul och tack för att du tittar!

[@Millywillyvanillychilly]

@@RiksRandomRetro Verkligen! Nostalgin flödade under din Civ 2 stream. Köpte en bundle med Civ 2 och Command & Conquer på Tv Spelsbörsen i Stockholm när de begav sig och dessa står sig som riktiga favoriter än idag! :) Tack själv and keep up the good work! ✌🏻

[@michalkabala1823]

ABSOLUTLY A M A Z I N G. WOW. Real Tresure.

[@RiksRandomRetro]

Nothing quite like big box pc games!

[@vhbmaster]

Beautiful collection, congratulations.

[@RiksRandomRetro]

Thanks! Always evolving and took a while to get here but thats the fun part!

[@tasospodcast8832]

This video is a treat for us veterans. Congratulations on your love and passion for the "golden age" my friend!

[@RiksRandomRetro]

Much appreciated! I have many retro interests but that mid 90s golden age for PC is something special. Can't beat those big boxes!

[@PCBIGBOXRETRO]

What a great collection mate! I also have a channel in Spain dedicated to classic PC games and big boxes. In fact, I am now publishing a series of videos about foreign collections since here in Europe there is not so much interest in collecting PCs in large boxes. Greetings and congratulations for the channel!

[@RiksRandomRetro]

Awesome I'll have to check your channel out! Thanks for stopping by to watch this one!

[@TottallyMinecraftOfficial]

Just a beautiful collection! I'm hoping one day that I can display my collection in its entirety like this! -Amazing!

[@RiksRandomRetro]

Thanks! Mostly takes time and a bit of luck but I find the big box games the most satisfying to collect for sure. You'll get there before you know it!

[@TottallyMinecraftOfficial]

@@RiksRandomRetro My issue isn't finding the games (have over 1K ATM) however, it's just the lack of space to display them all properly. :(

[@RiksRandomRetro]

Holy cow yeah sorry I misread that very impressive! That's quite the collection but agreed the raw space needed is certainly the drawback of said... big... box games.

[@remasteredretropcgames3312]

The eagle has landed. I wish I could throw sheer numbers like that at my ambitions.

[@RiksRandomRetro]

Yeah only way I can make this work is to slowly build it over time but I think it pales in comparison to some of the larger collections I've seen out there!

[@DarKKnightt07]

Impressive collection, thanks for sharing.

[@RiksRandomRetro]

For sure, have a soft spot for the big boxes. Thanks for watching!

[@BananapeelJack]

Excellent collection! God I wish I would have saved my boxes, my collection would be so good to display...

[@RiksRandomRetro]

Thanks! Yeah I'm sad for the ones I've lost along the way but also glad I managed to keep a lot of them this long. Nostalgia combined with stubborness of dragging them with me! Not always easy to keep though and the size alone I think was conducive to them being thrown out over the years versus say just the jewel case or a console game.

[@sepixsound]

Beautiful collection :)

[@dacrylis820]

Absolutely stellar collection you got there! Love the variety of games on display. Been slowly building a collection over the years myself, tho it is getting really quite expensive now when looking for some specific games. Got around 60-70 titles so far, mostly going for game Im interested in or find locally for cheap (aiming for quality over quantity since I have quite limited space for my games) Some of my favourites I have managed to pick up are the System Shock games, Deus Ex, Marathon 2, X-Com and most C&C games. Good luck in the future! Cheers from Västernorrland

[@RiksRandomRetro]

Tack! Yeah it's been a slow build over time as agreed that's really the only way to collect any more I think unless you get a lucky score. Quality over quantity is a good approach!

[@RediscoveringRetro]

Fgs Rick, it's Monday morning, working, freezing. Now I've got to wait till later to watch this! Damn yoouuu.

[@RiksRandomRetro]

Haha sorry not sorry? This one would have gone live earlier but the editing software was giving me grief making me have to reupload the video and then wait twice as long for processing. Fun side effect of long videos!

[@kylevandervliet2526]

Amazing collection! Nothing like a big box pc game ….I just picked up stone keep first print sealed ! Not sure if I wanna sell it or keep it

[@RifetOkic]

7:21 What a great game that was

[@RiksRandomRetro]

Really feels nearly underrated these days. Still lots of fun, and I think more games like it could work today!

[@mancman-bu4kz]

I'm just getting into pc gaming always been a console guy, nes onwards to series x and ps4, my rig is a 3060TI on win10 with extra stuff (my mate help me buy parts and build) I have steam and epic games BUT also love my older games from GOG, I just bought an external cd drive so was thinking buying some old school games I love rts games like c&c and fps like doom, duke3d also looking for other games like don't get much of on consoles like 90s 2000s games any reccomendations. Your collection is intense must be worth tonnes lol Cheers.

[@MrToftheL]

Great video! You're missing Majesty from your RTS collection though ;)

[@RiksRandomRetro]

Ah yes! I'll have to add it my list but I have to say I haven't really played it. Considering how much I do like those 90s RTS games an oversight I may have to correct! Thanks for watching!

[@EvokingWinds]

Fantastic collection! I'm building the shelf and want to order Age of Empires big box from ebay. I noticed it's bigger than usual box in your video, may I ask for its height? Wanted to get to the sweet spot size when making the shelf. Thanks for sharing the video!

[@RiksRandomRetro]

Thanks! And a lot has changed with the collection since... I may have to make an update video, hah! The AoE box is exactly 10.5 inches, from my measurement here now. It's a sturdy box for sure, with my shelves only giving room to just under 11. Barely squeezing in!

[@EvokingWinds]

What's your shelf size by the way? looks ideal!

[@RiksRandomRetro]

It's an adjustable Ivar system from Ikea. So you can set the height to whatever works. In this case the distance giving that 11" of available space seems perfect for most big box games.

[@EvokingWinds]

@@RiksRandomRetro Thank you very much!

[@EvokingWinds]

@@RiksRandomRetro would love to see your collection update!

[@loktar00]

Hey hey you and I are part of an elite group who own The Red Odyssey :) only 400 copies made, wonder how many still exist.

[@RiksRandomRetro]

Eeey Red Odyssey owner's secret handshake. When are we getting our tattoos? Seriously though I feel I should actually play it at some point hah.

[@EnglishPolishOnline]

It's not a lost era. I still love big box PC games. I'm gonna start collecting them. Theme Park is gonna be the first one in my collection.

[@RiksRandomRetro]

Nice great one to start with! It's a bit frustrating prices keep going up all the time and I suppose that is supply and demand after all. Good luck with the collection!

[@EnglishPolishOnline]

@@RiksRandomRetro What do you think about X-Files Unstrectricted Access? I'm hesitating right now:) Theme Park or X-Files. Yeah, the prices are skyrocketing now, was thinking of getting Duke Nukem 3D recently (sealed!), but the price was 150 dollars (which is quite a lot in Poland).

[@DavidWhitley]

I had Space Bunnies Must Die in big box and i lost it, it was a bad game but fun at the same time, i loved the big box for that, i may have to buy it again but it means shipping from the states, postage and possible damage puts me off.

[@RiksRandomRetro]

I've been curious about that game considering the box looks pretty... fun hah. Never played it but I sure remember the ads for it when it came out. Camp factor appears to be high!

[@ericwadebrown]

Haha, I see the Cyberman mouse there. I used to own one in the 90s. It was horrible. So unusable.

[@RiksRandomRetro]

Haha yeah it certainly is... something! I never used it myself and found it fairly recently. I'd like to cover it in a video because it just screams old forgotten 90s tech that never went anywhere.

[@justins21482]

is it me or does this guy sound just like the host of TechTangents channel but seemingly much more mellow in the voice LOL ok upon scrolling to the end and seeing Rik, def NOT the tech tangents guy but man the accent if you will, maybe its a regional thing

[@proudgamer3430]

Amazing collection, can you play the European expansion pack with its US base game?

[@RiksRandomRetro]

Thanks! I haven't run into any of those sort of compatibility problems as of yet. In fact the only one I've had an issue with so far is Quake 2 as my EU copy doesn't like installing on a US set machine (changing country to UK and then switching back works just fine though).

[@RicardMendez]

yo tenia battle isle !! no se que hice con el.

[@hermitintheforest3647]

Thanks for showing, it was nice to watch. How is it with completeness of your open boxes? Is it important to you to have all the support material (manual, reference card, map etc.) or are you satisfied just with box + media?

[@RiksRandomRetro]

Thanks for watching! So I do like completed boxes but I do have plenty of ones with parts missing. When I buy boxes from say ebay I prefer complete but I won't turn down something local if it's not complete. So prefer but not necessary.

[@RetroArcadeFan1]

Very nice. Better than LGR

[@RiksRandomRetro]

Oh wow well I appreciate the kind words but not sure I'd go that far haha.

[@emrys9855]

All ya need is half life blue shift, unless the game of the year edition has it.

[@RiksRandomRetro]

Yes! The Game of the Year edition sadly doesn't have it. I have the jewel case for it I believe but seems like the big box version of Blue Shift has gone up in price considerably as of late!

[@stephanhawkins9039]

Prestine Comdition

[@dfhdasfj]

I do not see any Toonstruck here!

[@RiksRandomRetro]

Hah oh man that's a fun one! I think I only played the demo of it but it's one of those boxes I think that is slowly but surely going up in price (like anything else retro). But it'd be nice to have in the collection no doubt!

[@elas4896]

Impressive! Thank you for that~ But... Rayman?? :(

[@RiksRandomRetro]

Haha fair point! I haven't always focused my collection specifically ,except chasing after childhood memories or particular games I've wanted.

[@shakthisaravanaans]

Hey Bro , Do You Have Modern High End PCs To Play Doom 2016

[@RiksRandomRetro]

Hey yes "modern" hah it's a i5-6600k with a GTX1080 that is still holding up quite well. Both my video editing and more modern gaming happens there.

[@hasfidanken]

are you selling your "corruption" copy by magnetic scrolls? :)

[@RicardMendez]

ese indiana jones fate of atlantis....250 euros minimo...

[@steve5123456789]

Are you an expert on big box pc games?

[@xwcg]

If and when you wanna sell one of the Oni big boxes, hit me up please!

[@RiksRandomRetro]

Sorry I did indeed end up trading that box for another game a while back!

[@WielkiElektron]

Something beautifull. "Steam" have destroyed boxes

[@RiksRandomRetro]

Thanks! Yeah nothing quite beat those big boxes. Digital is neat and convenient but just not the same. At least we have some of the smaller shops like Limited Run Games still making big boxes.

[@МаксимЛандышев-э5д]

dislike. Where Morrowind !?

[@RiksRandomRetro]

Hah good point! Wish I had the big box for it but I think that one is fairly rare at least pricey when it pops up. I used to have just the disc version that came bundled with my video card at the time but ended up trading it when I was done playing it. Regrets!