We're Forced to Play Games We Never Had

[@mylifeingaming]

[Coury] It was great to co-host this episode with ya, Joe. Thanks for the invite. I thought I played a lot of Power Wash Simulator! But for real, working on this episode made me realize how out of practice I am just writing game reviews. Our channel has been so focused on gaming tech for so long, that I found it very refreshing to just be able to sit back and talk about a game for being a game. Joe makes it look easy, but its pretty challenging to condense everything you need to say about a game into a few minutes. I'll absolutely be taking that lesson with me back to MLiG!

[@EddieJorgeDrummer]

Hope to see you and Joe collaborate again. As a fan of both channels this was a SERIOUS treat.

[@LotoTheHero]

As someone who watches both channels, it was cool to see a collab! 👍

[@m.3.3.w]

@@EddieJorgeDrummer Absolutely!!!!!

[@teen_laqueefa]

Cincinnati loves you both

[@DougGarrett]

@@mylifeingaming you were great. I hope to see you guys collaborate more

[@NWO_Style_4_Life]

Joe has finally moved on to an affordable FPGA-based Dave clone, I see.

[@deusmachinaex]

😂 tapping out here.

[@Jerkwad152]

ROFL

[@RabiesTheBeagle]

Waiting for V2 of the road rash episode.

[@gluttonousmaximus9048]

Taki Udon's mastapeece!!

[@magdcs]

Woahhhhh. 😂😂😂

[@pascaljahn6417]

You should Name this Crossover My Sack in Gaming

[@lexluthermiester]

Um, PHRASING!! LOL!

[@sjake8308]

I dunno, I think "My Life in Sack" would be better! 😆

[@m.3.3.w]

I definitely hope you do more guest stars, Joe! And whatever you do, do not stop doing what you love! We enjoy this every (other) Sunday!

[@plushquasar653]

Did anyone say hidden gems? Metal Jesus?

[@jeffro9252]

Every other Sunday.

[@ExplosiveNotes]

Bob Cornhole for example?

[@HappyConsoleGamer]

MY LIFE IN GAMINGGGGGG!

[@somepoliticalgamer6459]

Johnny!!! You are one of us. The late night video game video watcher club.

[@retroaggression7416]

Welcome back to another episode

[@Kain5th]

^^^ definitely get this guy on your show joe. I know you share lots of gaming interests

[@KevinTwiner]

This made me Happy 😊 ❤

[@buzzy-ears]

Your life in gaming is just the eeeeesss seriessss

[@Dac_vak]

Guest hosts are a great idea. Also you should see if Dave wants to host anytime soon! 😊

[@RetroFrito]

Definitely miss Dave being part of the show

[@juiceala]

This episode reminded me how much I miss Dave, this show truly shines when it's a duo imo, I hope Coury comes again in future episodes.

[@mirek190]

me too ....

[@FoxbatStargazer]

They don’t live anywhere near each other. Coury was traveling and stayed at Joe’s house a night or two when they filmed the b-roll.

[@Jesse__H]

Dave was great, but honestly I don't miss him.

[@emi_later]

​@@Jesse__HFound Joe's alt account

[@sozaj]

Yeah they had a great dynamic. The show isn't any worse because he's gone, mind you, but it's missing that "two best friends" feel.

[@Burning_Typhoon]

I heard Superman, and thought, "No way he did him dirty by giving him Superman 64!"

[@zorochii]

Naaaaah who hasn't tried Superman 64 at least once in a uhhh somewhere.

[@GarlicMonoxide]

😂 my thoughts as well.

[@jam237]

My life in gaming crossover amazing idea

[@SeanSeanson]

Bless Coury for finally getting Gamera 2000 on the show 🙏

[@jarnalyrkar]

The man, the myth, the legend.. It's my favorite irishman!

[@Falco.exe93]

When I saw Gamera 2000, I somehow knew I would find you in the comments

[@geoffnaylor3734]

I played gamera already thanks to Sean’s recommendation

[@agustindanielgimenez9483]

the wheel is providing to all the people, all hail the wheel.

[@SylverstoneKhandr]

Man, skit continuity? The Game Sack Cinematic Universe truly is real!

[@unosturgis]

6:04 "Hey focus on the turtle, not me!" lol that made me laugh

[@vpgclassic]

I saw a bald man in the thumbnail and I got excited for some reason.

[@CoachTabe]

I think he kinda even sounds like Dave

[@marciopinho6100]

ONE PUUUNCH!!! 😀

[@MSWMSW1]

Cho Aniki!!!

[@lifespanofafry1534]

Does your house need cleaning? ✨

[@Gravitatis]

im gay

[@fitnessabcvideo]

I like the guests dropping in, adds a touch of variety

[@WrestlingWithGaming]

Coury gave us a tour de force performance in the end skit 🥲

[@g40rc378]

Excellent video! I can't believe Coury would intentionally mess up the skit just so he could slap Joe more.

[@disconinja108]

Finally Dave is back but he changed so much I can't believe it's him

[@stellardafellar]

Awesome to see more MLiG here on Game Sack! Always got a kick out of the "Invading My Life in Gaming Skit" you did Joe. Got to see both members of MLiG this year and I started my conversation with them by quoting that skit with them both laughing. Awesome video, really enjoyed seeing this guest cohost style video.

[@BashoftheMonth]

Wait just a minute. Are you telling me that the after-video bits are STAGED!!!

[@subtledemisefox]

Nah that can't possibly be true

[@LotoTheHero]

No.

[@hammerheadms]

Ooh, I can't WAIT to play Rat Catching Simulator, Garbage Man Simulator, and Sewer Maintenance Simulator!

[@philberto78]

Superman is impossible without a Game Genie, one of the best Genesis soundtracks though which is unfortunate since most players will never get far enough to hear any songs.

[@GameSack]

The best songs are hidden towards the end of the game and that's a crime.

[@TheGriffonscribe]

My friends and I have actually done this for the last couple of years. Every Steam Summer and Holiday Sale, we randomly draw names and assign a game to play that we have enjoyed but that the other person hasn't played. I have played Spiritfarer, Alundra, Brave Fencer Musashi, and Tales of Arise with Deus Ex next on deck. It has been a really fun way to experience games I don't think I would have gotten around to otherwise. I highly recommend trying it.

[@Dante2056]

That ending skit is my new favorite as it's basically a sequel to my original favorite one where you take BDB. Plus the bloopers were fun too.

[@gedora5539]

Correction, Godzilla and Gamera are completely separate and i believe have only ever crossed over in a recent Godzilla mobile game. Gamera was a different studio and has his own rouges gallery

[@mmpsp693]

I enjoyed the format, having direct recommendations instead of the usual Top X is much more fun, especially for unknown games.

[@stephenmifs]

Dave looks younger without the beard.

[@nobuyukinyuu]

To Joe: Thanks for bringing on a guest co-host, the dynamic gave me nostalgic feels. To everyone else: 20:14 Dave mentioned !! This is not a drill !!

[@SeveredLegs]

That was absolutely the best ending sketch in Game Sack history. He was totally on your level and you guys completely both nailed it. Awesome!

[@lehanderjau6269]

I’ve actually always liked the Genesis Superman game. However, it is best to play the PAL version, which has the punch animation while jumping and levels of difficulty (both missing from the NTSC version) and using the Gamegenie code that makes Superman invulnerable to everything but Kriptonite blasts. It does make the game way easier but more in tone with what the character is like. Excellent episode and all games presented I played and enjoyed over the years.

[@vvnnccrr]

Love seeing a couple of my fav KZbinrs working together!

[@shawnmohare]

You start off as a lowly gladiator named “asparagus or something” 😂

[@PeteSkerritt]

I enjoyed this a TON. The two-host format has always worked well, and Coury’s knowledge fits great with Joe’s. I’d love to see more of these with other collaborators in the future, but I’m equally happy with the excellent Game Sack content we’ve been getting. Oh, and before I forget: The ending skit had me rolling.

[@TimCampbell76]

Courys MLIG earnestness mixed with Joes GS dad jokes is something I didn’t know I needed. Cheers

[@TheRealSinjinsmyth]

Nothing like fresh Sack.

[@ajsingh4545]

Yuck 😂

[@EpicLebaneseNerd]

i swear. i come for the games but stay for the ending sketch.

[@MagisterHamid]

07:34 that was my first thought when playing Gamera 2000. That stage is straight copy from Panzer Dragoon. Gamera 2000 is actually a pretty cool game. Don’t sleep on it.

[@PaperBanjo64]

I'd like to see Mark from Classic Game Room as a guest

[@Gametester110-qf8vs]

Obi-Wan: "Classic game room? Now that's a name i've not heard in a long, long time".

[@tarttooth6022]

+

[@PaperBanjo64]

@Gametester110-qf8vs Mark actually revived Classic Game Room but just does podcasts now, no game reviews

[@metalinitiate9006]

That'd be a dream match for sure.

[@Bobson_Dugnutt_Esq]

Truxton

[@rumbummer]

Tail of the Sun is the best life sim I've ever played. Thank you for covering it in this video.

[@RealAlphaDrum]

Joe's impression of Try, haha

[@BeauDuplechin]

I really miss Dave when he was still with you, Joe. But it's nice to see that Corey from My Life In Gaming could join you on Game Sack. You should do this with Joe from Same Name Different Game, Eric from Game vs. Game, Dan Bullich and Pat Brennan from Console Wars, Nathaniel Bandy, NintenDrew, and Redhotsonic in future episodes.

[@angryretrogamer7313]

It really helps fill the void Dave created when he left the show. I hope he does exactly what you said and more.

[@BeauDuplechin]

@@angryretrogamer7313 Yes. I hope so, too.

[@gabrieldias3479]

I think the issue with doing collabs is that, I guess, they live far away from each other. The perks of living in a huge country! My dream collab would be with Sega Lord X.

[@angryretrogamer7313]

@@gabrieldias3479 I really like Sega Lord X he makes good videos. Great idea

[@gabrieldias3479]

@@angryretrogamer7313 not only SLX makes great videos, Joe frequently leaves a comment there. This is also why I'd like to see a collab between them

[@knifeteeth]

Dave finally accepted his baldness! Good to see ya again, Dave.

[@opaqueistaken]

I was on a forum called TNL with Coury like 20 years ago, so happy to see him on your channel!

[@mylifeingaming]

[Coury] Cool seeing you here! You wouldn't believe how often TNL and the people I've met because of it have weaved in and out of my life since 1999. From right here in the Game Sack comments to Mikado arcade in Japan, I'm constantly surprised by who I run into that were on that forum, GF_Tavern on IRC and the GameGo! board before that.

[@_zoinks2554]

Never played Shadow of Rome? You missed out but it's not too late! The decapitations, dismemberments, attacking people with their own severed limbs, throwing heads into the crowd, throwing weapons into the crowd (killing them). All of which the crowd loves. Slaves peeing themselves before you execute them, the "Juicy Tomato." Need I say more? The game is a love letter to virtual sadists and a true masterpiece. Where's my Shadow of Rome 2 Capcom?

[@gregkawalec5756]

It's called "Dead Rising"

[@_zoinks2554]

@@gregkawalec5756 Dead rising is good but it's generally zombies not people you are dispatching. Another Capcom game too.

[@gregkawalec5756]

@@_zoinks2554No I know- I just mean that the early work for SoR2 ended up as Dead Rising.

[@theharvardyard2356]

pause

[@MGBagattini]

The show works so much better in that format! Please continue to invite new guests for gaming on your sack

[@Voultar]

"Did you just say tits?" - Joe Redifier 2024.

[@leukocyte6100]

i read this in his voice

[@xmaverickhunterkx]

When is that clip from though. He looks so young.

[@PopeTheRevXXVIII]

Well Courey used to Follow Lexi Belle on Twitter so ..

[@Formedras]

And 2023, and 2022, and 2021, and...

[@Kain5th]

@@Voultar pretty sure he first said it during “the video game years” so thats like 2014 or so. Lol

[@Slybo]

This is why I sub. Learning about GOOD games that I never heard of. Thank you for Gamera 2000, this is my Sunday today now.

[@cedarvalleygaming]

I had a feeling Power Wash Simulator might get mentioned, that bathroom looked like it was straight out of a survival horror game.

[@thebudgetgamer]

Powerwash Simulator is so addicting, I bought it on sale thinking I would play a little then never go back. 400+ hours later. The DLC has been really great as well. Final Fantasy, Tomb Raider, Back To The Future...

[@ChaosGenerator]

I was so thrilled to see this crossover that my Sack seized up for a split second when I saw the notification.

[@grgmj1980]

I had the Superman game back in the 90’s and don’t remember it being that difficult. One of the best Superman games ever

[@schtive81]

Tails of the Sun and Gamera 2000 are some real '1996-era- PSX games. They look more refined than PS1 games from 1995, but still rough around the edges. I remember seeing both of those games featured in different issues of GameFan Magazine back then. Never played Gamera 2000. The live action FMV stuff looks great. Played Tails of the Sun from a rental. tails of the Sun was weird. Played the game after Mario 64, was less impressed by the graphics. But it was still neat.

[@JagGentlemann]

Joe missed what makes Shadow of Rome unique. You can cheer the public in the arena and they throw you items and weapons. Arena stages also have a variety of objectives, so it has plenty of variety without throwing away the gameplay loop. It's one of my favourite PS2 games and I don't even like half of it (I really don't like the stealth missions).

[@Pan_Z]

Making the guest host play the viewer submission was such a power move.

[@samuraijaydee]

Aggggh! This is epic! Crossover from 2 of my favourite channels! Love you guys!

[@jasonmarvel]

That skit at the end. Made my night. Great episode.

[@Slint1701]

Joe, you have certainly devised a clever way to get people to watch until the end. Myself included. This was the funniest end segment ever and I loved the blooper reel.

[@gabrieldias3479]

We need a Game Sack Simulator

[@TomiTapio]

Given Midjourney generated images, one could code such a sim in... Eight weeks? (150 hours)

[@leukocyte6100]

I love the silly bits at the end. No context whatsoever. pure entertainment.

[@JimMorrisonsBathtub]

Tail Of The Sun walked so Doshin The Giant could run

[@jimsoczka9668]

Tocci! What's up bro!

[@JimMorrisonsBathtub]

Still hanging in there for better or worse

[@HelloMisterJAMWAH]

I was actually playing Power Wash Simulator while watching this video, and I'm glad you came around on it! It's definitely a 'sound off' game although I guess there's an ASMR quality too.

[@IceHockeyJedi]

You'll never have to force me to watch GameSack! I'm a Sack junkie!

[@ChrisTWellz]

🤣

[@somepoliticalgamer6459]

Sacrilegious.

[@zorochii]

You'll have to force me to not watch it instead!

[@subtledemisefox]

​@@somepoliticalgamer6459more like sackrilegious

[@ghettofreakshow781]

I love every episode but this one was so good! Thank you both for the countless hours of entertainment and education! Both shows are running nonstop in the evenings after work when I retire to the Nerdery

[@VinnytotheK]

Earliest I've been to a Game Sack video in awhile. I know I've stayed up late when I see you upload.

[@JaredConnell]

It's only midnight where Joe is, not that late

[@VinnytotheK]

@@JaredConnell When I see an upload from him it's always passed 2 am on the East Coast! 😅

[@DrPepperone]

Shadow of Rome is one of my favorites ever but indeed the actual gameplay loop starts only when you’re about 2 hours in

[@DocSherbert]

One of the greatest sketches lmao

[@darrentg6]

GREAT ep! Would love to see more down the road with Coury in it. Not that we don't enjoy the regular solo episodes, but nice to mix it up sometimes.

[@ndpx673]

Cool episode! Great job guys!

[@Harperlarp]

I loved that skit at the end, it really gave me old school Game Sack vibes from back when Dave and Joe used to feud. Great episode, Joe!

[@CGQuarterly]

Every time some clown compares Dungeon Explorer to Gauntlet, God doesn’t kill a kitten; I do.

[@ninjasec]

Hope all is well, Hopefully you can read a magazine to me again soon

[@jsc315]

For all as long as you have been doing this, this was a great fun new idea. Hope to see more of these

[@njwolf22]

This was a great idea for an episode

[@oscarnarvaez3534]

I'm from Mexico; and the truth is that I don't even know how many years I have followed Game Sack... Joe, ,One of my dreams is to one day sit down and play a game with you, you remind me a lot of a good friend who is no longer here, he was the one who taught me everything I even moderately know about video games.

[@DGFTardin]

Joe is at his best when talking to a bald dude

[@JopieHaargel]

So Joe and Coury did a 'Game Life in Gaming'? Time for Dave and Try to step up with 'My Sack'.

[@gurleyman104]

Thank you for reviewing Tail of the Sun!!! ❤️

[@mariusvent3809]

I'm just over halfway through the video but I have to say this: very cool idea, very good realization, this could be a start of a series. What do YOU think Joe? Also, nice callback to dave with his old footage from the Rome-game

[@karinyupinyan]

I love you continued that old skit, and your impression of Try is so funny.

[@kingjaffu]

In all my years watching gamesack don't think I've ever left a comment but seeing this is absolutely fcking fantastic

[@LBPreviews]

Haven't started it yet, but this is a fantastic concept for a video.

[@buckchuckgaming597]

Two of my favorite channels. Let’s go!!

[@rickydicky5889]

Can we bring Dave back for a few guest episodes?

[@LordLOC]

Man, not going to lie - I saw a 2nd person in the thumbnail and got so excited Dave was doing a guest spot for this episode. I wasn't mad Coury was the 2nd person or anything, just, I just wish Dave showed up once in a while to say hi :( Also, never thought we'd see Joe playing Power Wash Simulator LOL

[@KDis0815]

You should have tried the 40k Dlc for Power Wash Simulator 😂

[@GameSack]

I dunno 40K is a lot to pay for some DLC

[@seanpotatoes8379]

Thought this was going to be boring but I was wrong. I quite enjoyed this episode.

[@ash2dvst]

AMAZING COLLAB! Freakin love MLIG, Coury, and Try

[@The_Badseed]

Like the format. Need more guests, Joe is surprisingly personable.

[@TheFireRed]

If I had a nickle for every bald host in Game Sack, I’d have two nickels. Which isn’t much, but it’s weird that it happened twice.

[@zorochii]

Baldness is where many of us go towards. I believe it's only natural if you're dealing with grown up men.

[@TheFireRed]

@@zorochii Relax man this is just cheeky banter reminiscing Dave and I can speak for many Game Sack fans when I say we miss him

[@brady9592]

Coury's description of Tail of the Sun makes me think he's a potential appreciator of David Lynch.

[@ByGeorge846]

Coury kinda looks like if Joe and Dave had a baby back in the day, and now he's all grown up playing games with Dad Number One.

[@galfordsdog8784]

I don't know how that guy turned into Billy Corgan in 6 years. Joe, you should put this idea out to the Happy Console Gamer.

[@e4all979]

Thank you Joe for inviting guest star, plz do more episodes like this hilarious one🎉❤

[@redjed100]

I’m glad Joe was able to fully articulate my overall thoughts on “Powerwash Simulator.” I’ll add that I don’t hate it, but it’s not the kind of game you can play without doing or listening to something else, and that runs counter to what I like from games, even other games that are meant to provide repetitive but cozy experiences like “Animal Crossing.”

[@Gohan1138]

that titus joke never gets old

[@jdwilliamsnorkprojects734]

It does...but we love it😂😂😂😂

[@opaljk4835]

Titus, that show with Stacy Keach?

[@jdwilliamsnorkprojects734]

@@opaljk4835 good show but, watch the ep. (Running joke)✌🏾

[@waffleson45]

That superman game looks amazing and has a great OST thanks game sack! Too bad it's hard. Good thing there's game genie

[@BladeBlur]

This is a better crossover than Avengers Endgame.

[@Skyfox3d]

Man as a Dave, I miss Dave. However, Corey really is a class act, and I was lucky enough to catch him once at Arcade Legacy. Great episode!

[@MrQ12elve]

8:37 i was mesmerized, lost in her eyes, when you said ''ahhh... someones catching feelings'' i thought you were talking to me hahahah

[@nastybedazzler]

My favorite Coury colab with gamesack was the Sega CD end skit. Still, this was such a welcome surprise I had no idea this was coming. I loved this.

[@craigjuan5744]

What a crossover! Joe and Coury make a good team!

[@nearvanaman]

34:22 I suppose you could call it a wash.