Ganbare Goemon Ebisumaru Kiki Ippatsu...it's an LCD Game

[@retrobution1262]

Gimmicky or no, this was a fantastic insight into japan and a little known entry in the Goemon series. It's so cool how the tmnt jingle plays on it, that's gotta be a world first right there. Loving your Goemon series so far

[@MellowGaming]

I like how this episode nearly turned into an episode fo Solo Travel Blog. Was a nice video... a REAL nice video. A friend of mine had the TMNT LCD game like this one when we were kids. Stuff like this makes me want to get collecting them. Only have an old Donkey Kong II Game & Watch so far. That Goemon one seems surprisingly involved for an LCD game of the era.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Thanks a lot! Yeah, I'm interested in collecting more LCD games, and have picked up a couple more in recent months. Nice that you have a Game & Watch, those are usually a little pricey, even in Japan, especially depending on condition. I had the original Donkey Kong one years ago, but sold it.

[@MellowGaming]

Had that Donkey Kong 2 G&W since I was a kid and only discovered a while back that I had never removed the protective plastic layer off the top. I should sell it for a million pounds and then buy all the other ones I want. Was good hearing you on the My Life In Gaming stream the other day. Been bugging them to get you and Eric Grider from Game Vs Game on there.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Thanks man! Yeah, it's been tough finding the opportunity to join the stream, since I almost always have work when it happens, but thankfully, I have a little time off this summer, so I could make it. Eric would be a good guest, though he might be asleep before the stream starts. He's a grandpa, that one.

[@axeoseilez3207]

I learned of your videos from seeing that slopes shout out video. Tbh i was skeptical at first. But after I watched your ganbare goemon series i am hooked. But what really earned my sub was seeing you lived in japan I love the country and hope to some day visit that beautiful landscape. I also loved how you showed how to pray at a shrine well done youve got a believer in me. And if i get a better job and you get a patreon youve got a supporter keep up the good work.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

I'm glad to hear it--and whether you support me on Patreon or just as a viewer, I'm very appreciative, and I hope you can make your way to Japan someday for sure. There's much beauty in the country, both natural and urban, and of course, the abundant supply of great games makes things even better IMO. Next video is on a few Ganbare Goemon games...I hope you'll like it!

[@Larry]

Man I'd love that handheld :D

[@ImportGamingFTW]

I'll let you know if I come across another...better save up them KZbin bucks!

[@ocpmovie]

@@ImportGamingFTW This appears to be an exact reskin of the Konami Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles handheld, which would mean it could be recreated and added to MAME if we had a high quality enough photo or scan of the startup graphics to work with. Even the manual scan you've shown wouldn't be a terrible source.

[@jessragan6714]

Oh wow, this brings back memories. I reviewed this on the late 1UP web site years ago. It seemed like a decent enough game, but it stung a little finding out that it was just Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with different graphics. I don't have it anymore, and it seems that the price has skyrocketed in the years since. Definitely keep a tight grip on yours.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Thanks, I don't plan on letting this one go any time soon. I've seen a few Konami LCD games in Akiba and a Hard-Off or two, and the prices are nuts.

[@einardarr1673]

That small bird watching you with the box is pretty cool.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Definitely the star of the video!

[@pinsandneedlesgames]

This might be my favorite episode of IGFTW. Please keep up the good work, my friend.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Thanks a lot! Glad to see you comment here for a change, hope all is well.

[@OgreBattleFight]

3:44 the Veldt is the perfect music for hunting rare games!

[@SamuraiSam]

Neat! I never heard of this and I didn't even know LCDs were big in Japan like they were here. Surprised that the artwork is closer to the future Goemon games instead of the originals.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Yeah, the artwork for Goemon at least is still not quite what it became in the middle of the Super Famicom era, but it is close...goofier rather than traditional like the other titles before it, at least. And I come across a lot of LCD games here...a lot of really cool ones were made by Bandai, but of course, you've got those Game & Watches, ha ha.

[@TheDaliPopka]

This was really cool, being able to see a bit of the Isle of Lucy while reviewing dem Ganberry Gomans! You have our gratitude!

[@ImportGamingFTW]

You've revealed too much information about the secret mission! "What was dat? This is not a shawade. You need total concentwashun. Now twy it again...with feewing." (Or else I'm gonna sick Buttkiss on you)

[@TheDaliPopka]

Is he Tough and Ruthless or Rough and Toothless?

[@ImportGamingFTW]

He is a man of extraordinary magnitude, that's for sure.

[@bilrts55]

Oh wow, took me a few seconds to recognize it, but the music when you get on your bike cracked me up. Nice neighborhood by the way.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Thanks! I've been itching to use that music for a bike ride in a video (no joke), so I'm glad I was able to finally realize my dream.

[@shyguyshawn82oldman]

I love goemon, and wow im super jealous of that collection you got :P

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Goemon is awesome, and I'm just two games away from a complete collection!

[@shyguyshawn82oldman]

Jimmy Hapa (Import Gaming FTW!) That's awesome!

[@t0xcn253]

Seeing that scene from Gozu in this TOTALLY UNRELATED video about Goemon, just days after watching the movie, really broke reality for me momentarily.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

My apologies again!

[@visio2003]

Oh god, that Hard Gay was so unexpected. An automatic thumbs up from me! Another interesting video from start to finish!

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Well, a tip of the fedora for that, sir. I love Hard Gay (no homo?). :)

[@RetroIslandGaming]

Hooooo!!!!!

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Sei, sei, sei!

[@Stathio]

My immediate thoughts when seeing the sewer gameplay were 'huh, that looks exactly like the dam level in TMNT on the NES!' then the jingle vindicated me- that's gotta be a reskin of a TMNT LCD game based on the NES game!

[@SPac316]

I think Working Designs was set to release the PS2 game Stateside but as we all know they sadly went out of business beforehand. I actually have the TMNT II LCD game. Had one when I was a kid but sold it off. But I recently bought a new one at a convention. Good video as usual. I'm always happy to see one of yours in my feed. Worth the wait! ^_^

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Yep, this is the game that put the final nail in Working Designs' coffin, sadly...and honestly, it's not even a game that would have been worthy of one of their localizations! Glad you enjoyed the video--I have a couple of other LCD games, maybe I'll talk about those sometime too.

[@darktetsuya]

I kinda suspected this was a conversion of the TMNT game we got in the US, that underwater scene looks like it was lifted right from the NES game! Interesting that the JP version was reskinned for Goemon, though.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Yeah, the music and sewer setting really gave me TMNT vibes as well, but the thought never crossed my mind that it may have been a reskin of an actual TMNT game. I thought Konami was just hyped on their TMNT games and the style just kind of rubbed off!

[@RetroIslandGaming]

They really cleaned up Waipahu. Looks great. Though, I wouldn't leave my bike sitting around like that. It's about time you got some more sexy footage! Looks great man, more more more! Pretty disturbing shit around 50 seconds in. Not that I should be surprised with your channel, but still, I had avoided seeing that until now :D Only you or Bene could have made a video about something so insignificant seem interesting all the way through. I'm surprised you didn't jump into the water in your thong like our buddy Goemon here. The drawing at 15:38 summed up how I usually look watching your videos. I'm glad you take your time with them!

[@ImportGamingFTW]

I would say to you that it's about time YOU get some more sexy footage, and then make a sexy video using it! I need more of thems muttonchops in my sub box! And that footage at 50 seconds...? I recorded that at your place, you silly. I guess it is hard to remember stuff like that when you're tripping on acid, mushrooms, and the dried up saliva found on NES pin connectors at the same time. I forgive you. Thanks for watching, brah.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

One part game review, one part collection video, and one part...uh, Japanese culture tutorial (?), this was a fun video to work on. If you don't like it, then...whatever. Cool. Originally this was supposed to be the first episode in a new series of mini reviews titled "Import Gaming FTW Chibi-sodes," but as you can see, this ended up going long. I threw a bunch of references to things I like in this video...can you find them all?

[@TechnicolorDojo]

I caught a reference to a certain muppet we all love and adore.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

YES, Josh, YES!

[@tootyuk]

Loved the out and about section Jimmy! you should do more of that mate :)

[@ImportGamingFTW]

I appreciate it, Tooty! I'm going to try to do something similar again, but at the very least, I plan on having outside shots for most or all of my videos going forward.

[@pferreira1983]

Great video Jimmy, funny and really enjoyable, thanks.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Thanks, much appreciated! This was a fun video to work on.

[@pferreira1983]

@@ImportGamingFTW Seems like it.

[@Ljmaverick88]

that road trip to the shrine is awesome....tanks for the video.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Glad you liked that part--I figured most people would have thought it was overly long and pointless, ha ha.

[@jamesrussell2936]

I hate America. Everywhere you go is dirty and run down, things falling apart and people throwing crap in the street.

[@viewtifuljoe99]

It was very cool to see this Goemon side game! Only seen a picture of the unit before this

[@ImportGamingFTW]

I'm glad you enjoyed it--there doesn't seem to be much information on it on the internet, even searching in Japanese, so I really got inspired to do a video. Too bad I didn't know about the TMNT LCD game beforehand--oh well, ha ha.

[@feemedonuts1]

feels like forever since I've watched your channel as always good stuff bro, it was nice seeing the shrine and seeing your collection:) its weird seeing you just leave your bike on the side of the rode lol you know here in america someone would've took it regardless of the wheel being locked lol, looking forward to more reviews always a joy to see uploads from you!

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Hey dude! Yeah, long time! Hope you're doing all right. Ha ha, yep, if this was shot in America, SOMETHING would have probably happened to my bike...whether it be theft or vandalism. A sad thing about our country, but I think in Japan, things are TOO safe, so people let their guards down too much and are easily tricked/taken advantage of...so at least we have that going for us. XD Anyway, good to see you commenting here again, and thanks for watching!

[@SaturnMemories]

I remember those oddly-shaped handhelds. I had a Top Gun one as a kid.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

That's pretty cool--I don't think I had any LCD games other than a few of Tiger's offerings, which were all awful. I remember an X-men one with Wolverine, and a Beauty and the Beast one, but I think I had at least one more.

[@vanessanessa2761]

this lcd game is basically a reskin of a lcd game of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles but they only change the sprites and the background but the only thing that they did not change is the music and the music is nothing to do with Goemon

[@LeoSmashRoyale]

While the game itself isn't very interesting (not your fault), the way you presented it in this video was very entertaining and I loved it. Excellent job!

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Very glad to hear it--I honestly thought people would have disliked this video because of the presentation. Thanks!

[@LeoSmashRoyale]

+Jimmy Hapa (Import Gaming FTW!) you are welcome! The Veldt music was genius xD

[@klauidnmsoldfjusmsh6909]

DUDE i love your vids man keep up the good work c:

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Thanks a lot, and I'll keep on keepin' on...well, until I no longer keep on keepin' on, that is.

[@klauidnmsoldfjusmsh6909]

sempai *o*

[@crazedlink]

Great cameo by The Pigeon

[@ImportGamingFTW]

He works for cheap.

[@BioPhoenixReviews]

i forgot how many games were in this series and it has alot more then i thought lol good review on a vary interesting take on a game

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Yeah, there are TONS of games in the series--I don't even own them all! Makes it even more of a shame that the rest of the world only got four or so. Anyway, thanks for watching!

[@BioPhoenixReviews]

yeah i only own the sens one and i love it but i would like to try out the rest sometime. i just have not gotten around to it and no problem

[@Rokku-D]

Gimmicky Video, indeed. =3 But, I did liked that trip to the shrine bit, Its so... serene. ^^ Maybe its the Goemon Musics also had the effect to it. Its also interesting that The victory theme for TMNT for the nes is playing in this Goemon title. Funny, I drew a picture during 2009 about Team Goemon and TMNT... xD

[@treefroggy]

this is very similar to Game & Watch Donkey Kong Jr. ! Looks fun !

[@ImportGamingFTW]

It's a pretty good LCD game--I almost bought Donkey Kong Jr. a few months ago, since I'm starting to collect LCD games...but I hesitated because I thought I could find one for a similar price in box, and someone else nabbed it.

[@RewindMike]

I love that table you have man, that little Link is awesome!

[@RewindMike]

Man, it looks like someone can really find themselves over there. Its so pretty :')

[@RewindMike]

the TMNT fanfare, wtffffff lol

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Pretty like that mouth of yours...I can imagine you, now, tied up, squealing like a pig. So hot.

[@retrogamer41_sepiamta]

0:53 Damn it, Jimmy. Can't unsee that.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

I couldn't help it...I just wanted to be unforgettable. ;)

[@retrogamer41_sepiamta]

Yeah, right. Now you made me curious as a cat to know where that clip from? =/

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Ah, that reminds me, I forgot to mention that clip in the description! It's from an old Takashi Miike movie called "Gozu." Really odd, I like it.

[@TechnicolorDojo]

I feel like the old gods blesses, us, the humble viewing audience, with an IGFTW episode with such a short wait since the last. I miss you... I swear I've scrubbed the stench of flowers off me... Please lift the restraining order.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

There never was a restraining order...just restraints on your wrists and ankles so you never leave my apartment, you sexy beast. I've been meaning to bug you about your video on Rascal, but figured you were busy getting the stench of flowers on your cloths and beard/pubes. I confirmed this by inquiring with your MultiFapped brethren the other day.

[@AvalancheReviews]

Man these LCD games always reminded me of being poor, and my parents not being able to buy me actual video games..............

[@ImportGamingFTW]

...which is why you now have a sexy collection and nice arcade cabinet.

[@AvalancheReviews]

dreams do come true!

[@space_asylum]

What is that awesome ghostly music? I thought you were gonna break into some kind of youkai watch thing. Lol, great video! I wish I had a hummer...

[@ImportGamingFTW]

What ghostly music would that be? When I go to pray at the shrine? If so, its' a track from the game Gensou Suikoden. :) Thanks for watching, and I can highly recommend a Hummer brand bike...this is my second one, they're great and affordable (in Japan, anyway).

[@rickdeckard2622]

03:34 Final Fantasy 6 - The Veldt.^^ Btw best Final Fantasy of all time!

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Yes, and yes. :)

[@SuperDerek]

Aww, thanks for the love, Hapa. Yours truly, -SuperDork

[@ImportGamingFTW]

"Love?" No, no love--that was 100% pure and unadulterated hate and malice, Derek-kun. Now take your RPGs, and shove them where...I can conveniently pick them up, keep the ones I need, and sell the ones I don't on ebay for high profits. THAAAAAAANKS!

[@RPGtourguide]

More Goemon goodness! :) And yes, what the hell have you been doing all this time, instead of satisfying my need for more Goemon videos? :P Haha. It is crazy seeing all those games spread out like that, seeing just how expansive the series is. 1:58 Awww... :( Hahaha. 3:36 Into the Veldt we go! I always liked this music. Just be sure to carry some dried meat for any wild children that jump out at you. ;) Hahaha, love the entire intro. Well, if you can call over half the video as being just the "intro". :P 13:50 Haha, yeah, that tune is rather familiar. ;) This does seem like a cool addition to the Goemon collection. I wasn't really expecting this type of game for a video... mostly because I didn't know this title existed. :P So thanks for opening my eyes once again on how little I know about the series. ;)

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Sweet, I got a "real time" comment! I had to poke fun at your RPG folks, especially that lying, hack of a fraudster Super Derek. My apologies. Glad you liked the overly long intro...I was pretty sure people were going to hate it, but as usual, my expectations were proven unfounded.

[@nubeyazul]

Glad to see you get back to Goemon, hopefully you do the same for The Legend of Valkyrie.

[@nubeyazul]

Just realized this is a 6 year old video but still haha.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Ha ha, yeah, I was going to say that this one is oooooooold. Thanks for watching it either way, and I'll wrap up Valkyrie someday...

[@dodgykebaab]

As always, a great video

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Thanks very much!

[@dodgykebaab]

Jimmy Hapa (Import Gaming FTW!) No problem man, I really like your videos. Well produced, packed with great information and the playback quality on your game recordings are very high. I also run a channel to (Misc video games and Private World of Warcraft) with about 20k subs if you ever fancy taking a look.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Well, I really appreciate that! And sure, I'll definitely take a look at your channel--I'm not a WoW player, but I'm sure your videos must be pretty entertaining to warrant 20K subs. :)

[@DubiousGamingOnline]

Damn dude this might be the best video you've done so far. That intro was super cool. Was that bike ride sped up or are you Retro Import Gaming's Lance Armstrong? I remember seeing some of those konami LCD games back in the day, i'm unsure if i ever used one. I think i may of held one at a thrift store in the arly 2000's. If i remember correctly the buttons didn't feel as 'sharp' as they did on the tiger line of LCD games. The only 2 LCD's i played much of were Mega Man 2 and Aladen from tiger. I remember that mega man one destoryed your thumbs. You had to press so hard on those small plastic balls. Anyways nice video.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Thanks man! And hell no, I did NOT speed up that bike footage...I actually had to slow it down significantly. That old lady in the beginning...now SHE is the real Lance Armstrong...even lacks the balls! The buttons/d-pads on this handheld feel great...super easy to control actions in the game, like butter on the thumbs. God, now that you mention it, yeah, those Tiger buttons were stiff and a bit rough on the thumbs...probably why I hated them so much.

[@RobinE_Art]

I would love to see you cover the PS2 title some day. I never was a fan of how they matured every character. But I always wanted to try the game out or at least see what it was all about. And hopefully you can get a capture card for your DS/3DS. As always, great video!

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Thanks! I actually wanted to do a video on that game two years ago, but the resolution of the game changes in certain sections, and it's impossible to capture gameplay in certain sections of the game using my current capture card. XD I'd love to get a capture card for the 3DS or regular ol' DS, but they are way too expensive. I was hoping Nintendo would do something with Wii U connectivity...but as usual, they disappointed me yet again.

[@DGR_Dave]

Another fantastic video Jimmy :) Can you tell me the name of the song that plays when you begin to climb the stairs and start your journey to the shrine? Man I absolutely loved what I was hearing

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Thanks! Yeah, and sure, that music is from a stage in Goemon's Great Adventure for the N64 from a stage called Mokeke Forest, I believe. It's my favorite track from the game, and one of my favorites in gaming, period. Most of the music in this video is from that game, actually...fantastic OST to a fantastic game.

[@DGR_Dave]

Thank you so much for the response Jimmy!! Love this series it has opened my eyes to so many great games that never came to the States. Keep up the good work man, always love seeing your videos in my sub box :)

[@Dystnine]

Ah Goemon. One of my fave IPs.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Good taste!

[@Krisipoke]

Wow, a new episode so soon? Awesome! And it's about the one Goemon game I pretty much couldn't find any real info on online - so it's the best possible kind of review. :D I'm really interested in getting one of these bad boys, but I've never ever seen one, not on ebay or in Japan. Especially not one with the box and manual! I'm returning to Japan later this year, so where should I look? I don't really think I've seen any LCD games for sale, not even in Akihabara - or was I just too focused on other stuff to notice? Also, how rare is it? I mean sure, I haven't seen one anywhere, but I can hardly imagine that it wasn't a popular game 26 years ago. Oh, and you have a really nice CIB Goemon games collection there. I have most of the cartridge-based games without the box. I was happy I could find Ganbare Goemon 1+2 for the GBA for a somewhat decent price, seeing one in its box is somewhat of a rarity. :D Anyway, this new kind of episode was fun, you really found a nice way to make it longer! Waiting for the next review! (It will be about Ooedo Daikaiten, right?)

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Yeah, I guess this game is pretty rare--just did a Yahoo Auctions search now, and nothing game up. I was lucky that I found this from an Italian seller on ebay for about $60--I know these can go for over a hundred, even in Japan! Anyway, thank you for the continued support, and I'm glad you liked the episode. I thought most people would find the first half to be boring filler, but it seems quite a bit of people ended up enjoying it. Next review? I don't know, honestly! I would have said the next Goemon one would have been Ooedo Daikaiten, as we've talked about, but I might end up doing a collab on that with someone. Not sure yet, but I think that would be nice!

[@Krisipoke]

Well, I'll still try and look for it. Who knows, once I got a Twinbee 3 for 300 yen just because it was in the "untested" bin or something, while the same store way selling another, tested copy for like 1200. Of course it still worked perfectly. By the way, are you planning to cover the Wai Wai World games as a part of your journey to review every Goemon game? I know they are not part of the series, but Goemon is playable in both of them, so they could make an interesting video nonetheless. They are also pretty fun in my opinion, even if the first one has less than stellar camera.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Nice deal. Yeah, I get pretty good "junk" bin deals here and there, too. Usually they end up working fine. :) As for Wai Wai World, I really wanted to cover those, but like I mentioned in my Getsu Fuuma Den video, I decided to bow out since there were good videos on them by Brasel the Gamer and the late Jew Wario. Great games, though, especially the second one in coop!

[@83Chrisaaron]

Only watched half so far but this is hilarious.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

I appreciate that. Glad someone found a little bit of humor in this, rather than it being a complete waste of time!

[@jamesrussell2936]

I don't understand the part at 0:50. Could someone please explain to me what he's getting at?

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Honestly, I don't think anyone really knows...it's, uh, "up to interpretation," though it is supposed to mean something. Check out the movie Gozu if you ever have a chance. :)

[@OtioseFanatic]

Ugh, how dare you drive a Hummer? Soo unfriendly to the environment! D:< Of course, I kid. Love the video!

[@ImportGamingFTW]

I do my best to run over every daisy patch I see with my monstrous, nature-hating machine. Oh, and thank you for watching!

[@schweinefeigel]

What a cool looking neighbouhood and the shrine is just around the corner! Where in Japan do you live right now? And also good, that you showed how to behave at a shrine. Will be very useful for my Japan Trip next year :D

[@ImportGamingFTW]

There are shrines all over the place where I live, which is in Sendai. I chose that shrine in particular because it's pretty close to my apartment, it's a place you ask to do well with "studies," and I like the look of the place. Just make sure you don't start clapping at temples...unless you wanna dance. ;)

[@CAPMAX_Gaming]

Dude, that's awesome! That's the same KONAMI LCD game as what we got in North America as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! No wonder it borrows the same song! (Different "graphics" of course.)

[@ImportGamingFTW]

That's amazing! I looked it up, and you're completely right! I both love and hate that I now know this...I love it because that's a really interesting, fun fact...but I hate it because I didn't get to include it in the video! Either way, thanks a lot Steven--I'll add an annotation somewhere with this new information.

[@CAPMAX_Gaming]

If there's one thing I know, it's LCD games. ;-)

[@THESHMUPMASTER]

Fascinating video Jimmy... I love the live action stuff you are filming now, it really adds to your production. How the hell did you manage to mount that camera and play the game at the same time anyway? What? You couldn't hook that Handheld up to a capture card? Comon'! :P In all seriousness though, it was cool to see you riding around Japan and you expanded the scope of the video in order to compensate for what was obviously a pretty simple game. BTW, I have a handheld Gradius game with an identical case. I've had it since around 1990, although like most LCD games, it doesn't really hold up well in this day and age.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Thanks, Master. Yeah, for a year now I'm very reluctant to film anything indoors. It's super easy to go outside here and film, so I really have no excuse not to. And I try to find something interesting or related to the subject to use as a backdrop, so I'm glad you think it adds to what little production I have. I would have captured directly, but unfortunately my laptop couldn't meet the minimum required specs to capture from an LCD game. I'll have to upgrade if I cover a future LCD game. Also, I'd LOVE to pick up Gradius or any of the other Konami LCD handhelds. You should do a 1CC run on your Gradius game, it would be pretty fun/funny. I've only seen one Konami LCD here in Japan, and it was a Contra being sold at Super Potato. I think it was about 300 bucks...yeah, not interested.

[@HistoricNerd]

my lucky stars a new episode :D

[@ImportGamingFTW]

I know...it's like I'm currently taking a break from work! ;)

[@Lone432345]

I take it that Konami are only going to use Goemon as a Pachinko Machine from now on.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

What's sad is that he's not even used for pachinko machines...he's a slot machine star...

[@shadycharacter6966]

Like the nice tour of the streets but nobody threw that cool bike in the back of a truck ?...hmmm

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Japan is ridiculously safe...it's like putting life on easy mode. When I was in my early twenties, I should have lost bikes, bags, money, etc. so many times, but lucked out because...well, Japan.

[@SnappleRyRy89]

This is Japan!? Are you sure? B-but the Yakuza and Kenka Bancho games told me that you have to fight random hoodlums at every corner. But seriously, this is the most Nat Geo video out of all the ones on your channel. Good change of pace tho!

[@SlyBeast]

For those that want to get on with it, 8:54.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Shh...don't let them know half this video is a scam...

[@SlyBeast]

Oh I thought it was awesome! I'd love to visit Japan. Didn't mean to come off as an ass. Just discovered this channel via Cygnus Destroyer. Love it! Games that did not get an international release always interested me.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

No worries--glad you enjoyed it. I'm surprised no one's complained about it, really. And you found out about my channel from ol' Matty boy, eh? I'll give him an e-hug...a manly e-hug.

[@mrshootinputin7251]

I love your channel. Do you live in Japan?

[@ImportGamingFTW]

@Mrshootinputin Thank you, and to answer your question, yes I do. I just had my one year anniversary being back in Japan the other day, but in total I've lived in Japan for over four and a half years. @MeebleMeeble XD

[@mrshootinputin7251]

You are so lucky. I wish I could live in Japan and I love importing Japanese games.

[@rubyensor3007]

Do more goemon!

[@ksenolog]

Only 5 yen? Cheapstake! Great gimmicky video, was nice to see a lot of live footage~

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Five yen is the proper offering, sir...at least, that's what I'm gonna tell myself. Glad you liked the outside footage. :)

[@AvalancheReviews]

Left your apartment!? Unsubbed!

[@AvalancheReviews]

Made fun of Super Derek!? Resubbed!

[@ImportGamingFTW]

I'm glad my cyberbullying could convince you to stay, brother. I never doubted it would, though.

[@famigamers4818]

Did you wash your mouth at the shrine??!?! Don't forget!!! Cool video, though. Nice to see some outdoors, reminds me of my past trips to Japan.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

I skipped that part, as I often do...plus, it would be hard to film in first person...though a nice shot of me shooting out water sloppily might have been fun!

[@famigamers4818]

OMG so you weren't cleansed completely! :D Bad stuff is gonna happen!

[@Bubblun1]

Best Goemon collection I've seen! Too bad Ebisumaru got dissed, I kinda like him. Shrine visit felt like live action Pocky & Rocky /stupidgaijincomment

[@ImportGamingFTW]

"...live action Pocky & Rocky" That's awesome--no worries, stupid gaijin comments are welcome and encouraged here. Thanks for complimenting the collection...I think I'm only six games and a board game a way from having it complete!

[@_The_Worst_]

This is very hashimoto...👌🏼😌💯✔

[@kite198]

good video!

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Thank you!

[@DrStrife]

Jimmy: Oh great and powerful God of this shrine grant me the best game to cover. (The God looks through his closet.) Shrine God: Here mortal here is thy gift. Just out of batteries the God of Thrift won't go to the store for batteries till there are coupons available.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

[@gameboypunk660]

Lucky bastard getta buy all those GB games dirt cheap! I HAVE to go to Japan preferably Okinawa cause I heard Tokyo is stupid expensive!

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Yeah, Tokyo can be really expensive, but as long as you venture outside of Akihabara and hit up the right shops, you'll do fine. Hell, there are still deals to be found in Akihabara...not many, but they do exist! XD

[@termosdeurso]

Huh! I tought there were no pidgeons in Japan. In fact, i learned that Japan have crows the same way we have pidgeons in the west. EVERYTHING I KNOW IS A LIE!!!

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Time to take that red pill and join the real world, my friend. :) There are a lot of crows in Japan as well, though. They sometimes crash into my balcony. XD

[@Vulpas]

Very neat

[@lssjgaming1599]

So you can read Japanese. I want to learn and stuff. I like Legend of Mystical Ninja but I want to play Ganbare Goemon 2 snes but is the story important or just don't buy until you learn it

[@ImportGamingFTW]

While the story and character interactions are a big appeal of this series, you'll still have a great experience with most of the games due to the solid gameplay. I'd say go for it regardless of language barrier, but I believe an English patch was/will be released for GG2.

[@mikeseun2520]

this shit is dope

[@nickiebanchou]

so i basically have your adress then, shall i knock at your door? :D

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Sure, we can have a couch coop Goemon party. Just don't dress up as an NHK cash collector, otherwise I might just ignore you.

[@SuperGoemon]

I was so hoping he could join Smash.. no hopes. I was hoping the pachinko games would come to consoles.. that's dreaming. Ahh I just need a Goemon fix .. will you ever, Konami? :/

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Yeah, it's a shame, but...Goemon is too good for Smash anyway! *cries in the corner of the room*

[@SuperGoemon]

Please consider the next corner, this one is already been taken.. Wait! What brings you here!!?

[@markn1090]

No back art! Straight to the trash

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Yep, right next to the rest of those filthy "greatest hits" games...especially the neon puke green North American PS1 titles!

[@markn1090]

Those and the Gamecube yellow "players choice" line might be the worst box art designs. At least in SNES/N64 era they just put a classy gold medal on them

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Yeah, those always rubbed me the wrong way, too, ha ha. I did like the gold medals on the older Nintendo stuff. Most Japanese "greatest hits" redesigns are OK. The one I have for the Goemon game is from the PSOne Books series of reprints. Some of these had phenomenal redesigns, with new, better artwork in many cases...only thing is, they never had any back artwork...why, just...why?