He had the world's largest video game collection

#lastgamer
So I watched a 71-part autobiography on Joel Hopkins' life and discovered the most insane stories, as told by the world's greatest video game collector. OBJECTIVELY, Joel had the largest video game collection in the world, but strangely enough, that's the LEAST interesting fact about his life. Join me as I share my favorite moments from "Story Mode" which is Last Gamer's entire life story in video form. Don't sleep on this one.
MAJOR SHOUT OUT TO LAST GAMER!!!
Here's a playlist of his Story Mode series to check out:
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[@LastGamer]

Very honoured. Thank you for your kind words 🙏

[@HikikomoriMedia]

The honor is all mine. I cannot wait to see what you have next!

[@SCU3A_S7EVE]

Can’t wait for 72.

[@joelgman8027]

i'm a HUGE fan of your channel and can't wait for the next vid!

[@malachix780]

Come back Joel!

[@CrispyJohnsonYT]

Please come back!

[@catoblepag]

The only thing that this excellent video doesn't fully convey, and I say this to people who never watched the Last Gamer channel, is how massive, inconceivable, astonishing his game collection is. I mean, he's got Tetris for Mega Drive... there are four known copies in the world. No other collector can even dream to come close.

[@Killysunt]

The alt medicine thing is sad, seems like a nice bloke, also I enjoyed this format Hikiko 👍

[@usmansm]

I have been fan of Joel Last Gamer almost since the start. I was in awe of his collection and have had few interaction with him as well via Facebook and messaging. He was really passionate but I think due to health issues and on going problems, he slowly sort of started drifting away from it all. He would not post much about videogames or anything in general, and sometimes felt he was doing it in a rush mode, which was really unlike him. I just wish that someone from his family or Jess who were frequent in his channel, would come and say that, 'Hey! Joel is doing fine and will be back in so and so date. As of right now, we have no update of him or his collection. Its his channel and its his collection, he is free to do whatever he likes, but its just sad & disappointing that if it ends this way, it feels like someone punched you in the gut. I really hope we get an update soon. Great video you made of him showcasing mainly everything he faced in his life journey. I hopes it continues where it left off from.

[@dragongamer2670]

I am really surprised you did a video about this. Use to be a close friend of this guy and did him many favors. Even if Joel had no Insurance the fact is he did something you don't do. "Keep Machine plugged in during a storm!" or keeping them plugged in. When my machines are not in use I don't have them connected to the walls. A power Surge can also damage machines and this is why machines get destroyed. Again the reason for most this stuff dying is from people powering on the machines too much. Also Pseudo science in the end probably will kill him. I tried to help him. But I will keep the Passion of Love of Gaming and preserving these machines going on.

[@CarlMakesVideos]

Fantastic video Hikiko, you weren't kidding when you said this was a fascinating story. Joel, if you're reading this GO TO A DOCTOR!!

[@xtlm]

He doesn't have insurance, maybe he sold his collection to get the money to treat the tumor.

[@JmanRising]

Anymore youtubers you dig worth covering like this? Because I’m all for it man. Joel seems like a cool dude, and this is coming from someone who doesn’t care for channels like his for the most part. But unlike most of his peers, Joel genuinely comes off as someone with integrity instead of just another shill with a big collection and ego. Hopefully Joel sticks around, because the way I see it, the community needs more people like him.

[@princeknight4773]

I love Joel. watched for yeeeeaaars. what a genuine fella.

[@ToploadedGaming]

Had no idea about the tumor and “alternative medicine” um Steve Jobs approach. Joel is misunderstood, but he’s a good guy.

[@catoblepag]

That's very, very worrying. Too many people died because of unscientific crap like alternative medicine, I really hope his family convinced him to see a real doctor, and fast.

[@xXHasek99]

Too many people have died from doctors as well, so to each his own.

[@ToploadedGaming]

@@xXHasek99 “died from doctors” I mean that’s called malpractice. Unless you mean a doctor failed to save someone from an ailment, in that case, that is just an example of them doing what was possible. But just because situations like that happen, does not at all mean some asshole off the street has knowledge on how to treat people, and I would bet in 100% of those instances, they are incapable of treatment. This isn’t some 50/50 argument. You don’t go to some holistic person for glasses or contacts, why, because at best, they won’t work, and at worst, will cut your eyes, etc. But no one is producing holistic vision options, because you can literally see through their bs in real time, where as with medicine, which is the same, ie medical science, you don’t see a definitive change for or against. So they can hide their lies. Sometimes people die, and that is no reason to trust some moron over the mountains of data that has been collected. I recently had a heart attack, you imagine a guru would have been able to save me and put in a stint? Would he even know to ask for what I’m allergic to? I think i’d be dead. To each their own, yea, to their own guaranteed death. Touchy subject, but I’m not gonna shy away from the reality. This hurts someone’s feelings, don’t care. I’d rather them be alive and mad, than dead and said nothing. Also, let it be known, I think there is a difference between doctors saying there is nothing we can do for you but make you comfortable, and then trying whatever you want, and avoiding actual treatment because of your beliefs. Huge difference. I understand the notion of not wanting to give up, but I would try to find another doctor that would be willing to try something risky, invasive, if all his peers are saying “nothing we can do”.

[@TerraWare]

Joel is the man, been subbed to him for a couple years now and he was in an island all by himself but that's what made his content special. I enjoyed the many episodes he put out and it is a shame how he was treated by other KZbin collectors because none of them have as an impressive of a collection as Joel has/had. I recall a clip from one of John Hancock's live stream a while ago one of his viewers mentioning Joel and his impressive collection and Hancock scoffing and dismissing it as somehow unworthy because the guy is supposedly rich. Meanwhile Hancock is openly accepting game donations from his viewers to fill up his collection. Seems very unworthy to me. Anyway I digress. I'll miss Joel and his content he was the man and I hope he's doing well. If he sold his collection, whatever it's just games that can all be emulated on a Series S for the most part lol. At the end of the day family is most important and the whole KZbin thing seemed like it was putting too much pressure on him.

[@edify7]

I'd never heard of this guy before. I hope he has some close friends and family that he was able to share this collection with, because it seems a bit tragic that he invested so much time, money and passion into his hobby, but never managed to win the approval of the youtube community. Collecting multiple entire console libraries just because you can seems symptomatic of something unfortunate to me. It's uncanny how many people in the community go from a 'collect everything' mentality to a 'sell everything I own' one. Seems like they don't have the ability to just buy things that interest them and keep the things they love.

[@goatbone]

I thought a full Japanese PS1 collection seemed so strange for an Australian collector.

[@SEGABlueSkies]

I only ever saw this guy in passing recommendations on KZbin. Who knew he had such an eventful life, great video Hikko!

[@dreamspheree]

I followed him almost since he started and watch all these happening as they happend. was my favorite channel to follow! comeback joel! :)

[@UncleLesterCam]

And you sir just earned a "Like" and a "Sub"! I searched Joel to see what he was up to (after hearing a mega drive reference earlier today) and this video came up. You had my curiosity with your first few minute intro and you earned my loyalty with the incredibly accurate impressions in the phenomenal impressions of Joel's and Metal Jesus's respective correspondences. What glorious nostalgic drama that was to revisit. Anyways, this is way too long of a comment, I'm off to search through your other videos! Cheers!

[@Spaghettaboutit]

JESUS CHRIST! Joel is going to go out like Steve Jobs. GO TO THE FUCKING DOCTOR AND GET IT REMOVED!

[@wonderzaf4823]

Nice video !!! Joe is super fun to watch !! The guy knows his stuff !!! Im missing his videos !!!

[@danielscott70x7]

I’m convinced this is secretly another Big Dudes episode. One of your best and funniest videos, Miles. Thank you.

[@urmie]

Love that Joel’s existence triggered “humble” retrogamer KZbinrs. Was waiting for Joel’s final upload but it never came. Stay well Joel! 👍🏻

[@Mikehero69_]

Ah yes, the $3000 shoutout.. my favourite hidden gem story from Joel. Though, the story about the car that he bought directly from a Capcom Japan employee was amazing.

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

Lots of fishy business around him....

[@gnardawgyt]

So fascinating. I subbed to Joel's channel. Thanks for putting us on to this crazy man and some of his life's story. This was a really great video!

[@JR-hf4xy]

great work as usual, you only put out high quality stuff, I hope you're proud of your channel because its top 3 youtube channels for me

[@gnardawgyt]

Same

[@BioPhoenixReviews]

from the very few interactions i had with him he seem like a genuine good guy who did things his own way so i respected that. damn no insurance for life? thats craziness. i think another reason why most other bigger gaming channels in America/Canada never respected him was due to their personalities being so different

[@anameofsomesort959]

HM slowly turning into the merchant from RE4 when trying to do an Australian accent.

[@BulletNinjaHaggleman]

Great video, as always, keep it up!!! I love this stuff!!! And the accent... Chef's kiss.

[@kingdingring9719]

Great video dude! And thank you for introducing me to the man, the myth, the Joel. I really hope he get´s his tumor checked out.

[@Thedarkglave360]

This was a fantastic video Hikiko, never heard of this guy before everything, but man...that is an amazing ride. Also Bonus points for the Mr.Gimmick Stage 3 music at the end.

[@Gahoole]

This guy feels like a gamer version of the dad from "The Castle" 1997

[@Gahoole]

Lol fuck he even made a castle reference in one of his FB posts. THIS MAN IS GOING STRAIGHT TO THE POOL ROOM

[@goatbone]

@@Gahoole Tell him he's dreamin

[@smemeboi7993]

Another great video. never heard of Joel till now, hope he decides to finally get that surgery.

[@FreeJazzEnthusiast]

I absolutely get him being so protective and cautious with his game collection. I had roommates and the like in the past, and I myself am a collector. Since I was a kid, I loved games. I would go to swap meets and flea markets and haggle for boxes of NES games in the 90s and early 2000s. As I got older I slowly collected more. I have had at least 3 REALLY valuable games stolen by old roomies, and now I feel a slight tingle in my spine when someone I don’t know goes near my game shelves. It’s like an involuntary reaction.

[@goatbone]

Cautious? He didn't have any insurance.

[@FreeJazzEnthusiast]

@@goatbone Not the part I'm talking about. I mean him getting weird about people he doesn't know in his game room.

[@hemangchauhan2864]

He's an interesting personality, if stubborn about few things. Great coverage, as always Hikkiko.

[@kennylauderdale_en]

It sucks, but that kinda collection would only really survive in the middle of the desert with zero humidity & chance of storms. I heard that's how the best condition copy of Action Comics #1 was found. There no chance of any natural disasters that way.

[@MrOboylives]

Joel is awesome. I use to talk to him on Facebook about trying to find the best check list for PS3 games & I called him a lucky s.o.b. for having the Resident Evil 7 collectors with the house, cause it did not come here to New Zealand & Australia. & for the life of me, I can't remember the story he told on how he got RE7 collectors. But sadly I never ended up getting that check list from him.

[@arunabhmahanta]

Great doc as always Miles-chan! Also, Joel really needs to see a doctor.

[@ObjoGaming]

I appreciate the "I just won" Chris Chan reference. This guy has always been the big collection that I see in my KZbin recommendations to me. Somehow he was tied to Julian Assange? Insane. Great video, didn't realize how interesting he was. Sad to see that things are wrapping up, I really wish he'd stop being stubborn and get actually help for his brain tumor. Meditating isn't going to do anything.

[@deathwishsquish9142]

Last Gamer actually seems like a genuine guy unlike alot of people I see here on KZbin (don’t worry mr hikiko, I think ur awesome and genuine!), I actually never knew that MetalEbegRocks suggested that to him but I’m not surprised, he is a pretty silly goose & even with that response from him I sort of don’t believe that that wasn’t him like he says. While I struggle to watch all of last gamers content I have watched from time to time and it’s just a joy. His switch stuff was great!

[@animegirl20]

This was great!

[@JSPOT1n0nly]

Hey I watched this. I really enjoyed your voice work in this one. This seems like it will be a KZbin rabbit hole.... Welp 'ere we go... 70+videos

[@leukocyte6100]

You sure know how to pick an oddly "obscure" thing/subject , do a deep dive and present your findings that help re-inform the mainstream audience who might have dismiss it on the get go without a second thought. Having said that, Last Gamer is not obscure but yeah he seems really bizzare .It reminds me of self made millionaire who flex their success video because he can . But somehow i couldnt put a finger to why I couldnt keep coming back to his video. Im guessing i keep telling myself " there's no way i can get that" and just made me depressed as i watch in awe over his massive collections.Especially them cool gaming rooms. There's a quote by Anthony Robbin: Success is doing what you want, when you want, where you want, with whom you want as much as you want. Joel actually represent that quote pretty much.A success in his own right who probably shouldn't bother with KZbin at all to be happy.But having amassed that sort of Legacy why wouldnt you?

[@everythingflows3196]

Great video. Best Australian accent I've ever heard, too.

[@bunglebro]

I don't believe metal Jesus really sent that, but I would not be surprised if he did. Remember when he tried to fleece his subscribers 50k for a road trip lol

[@warehousedave7937]

The John Hancock killer!

[@zero87mx]

What an awesome video Hikiko 👍

[@nostalgic7821]

Love Joel and enjoyed his content and his point of view instead of the same ol re-worded one's. I really miss him uploading.

[@ryouhonoo5]

The fact that he knew Julian Assange as a kid is insane lmao

[@HikikomoriMedia]

Imagine if Joel's game cracking set off a chain of events that led to wikileaks

[@Randalftown]

Last Gamer is what happens if Chris Chan had a loving family

[@CheeseNoodleOZ]

This was a well done video. Story mode was one of the best things I've watched on KZbin. Joel is a genuine legend and a great friend. You nailed the fact he always has a project or 10 going. That's just Joel you get used to it... Hmmmm.... Maybe not.

[@HikikomoriMedia]

He's truly a brilliant guy that never stops moving.

[@jellyboy123]

i always wonder why he stopped making videos and moved from his home. it was crazy all that hard work building a games room.

[@DmitryChmelyov]

That was a very interesting video! Never heard of this guy.

[@goatbone]

Thanks for covering this. I saw a video or two of his game room and really thought he had won the lottery and put it all into games. Why else would you have a full Japanese PS1 set?? Great to know a bit more. Don't want to sound morbid but it looks like he will probably be dying of brain tumour pretty soon.

[@DanielSantosAnalysis]

Never heard of this dude before, but that was strangely fascinating. I really do hope he just goes to the hospital, but he strikes me as a very stubborn person and probably wont until the situation is dire. Here's hoping he turns out ok.

[@CaptainPsychopath69]

Never heard about this guy. Interesting fella'

[@vistas5823]

I just really hope he can find a way to have someone else steer the ship that is his KZbin channel. While he makes appearances and talks about life experiences with the games but he needs someone else to pilot it. Unfortunately that will never happen. HE is the Last Gamer, I just hope that one day his son does something with the collection so we can see it once more.

[@qwerty_artist]

KZbin: wanna watch the deadly premonition videos again? Also KZbin: doesn't notify me about this video

[@sppspharmdude]

Seems like a nice guy, don't know why I felt skeptical the whole video. Your aussie accent was nice and thiiiick.

[@KingGameReview]

wild. I've never heard of this guy

[@nekonekopanicnekonekopanic7335]

How did I miss this great stuff

[@12ealDealOfficial]

Is this Big Dudes? I think it's Big Dudes! Big Dudes! Big Dudes! Edit 1: Won't knock him on the insurance thing. Some people have a notion for life about "paying for things you can't see," institutions, and credit. Morrissey himself paid for his first house cash-in-hand because he didn't trust banks. Edit 2: What a story, Miles. This one was fascinating. The man's not as much a Chad as the og Big Dude covered on the channel, but I was captivated the whole way.

[@stha9301]

One of the things you learn after living on this planet for a few decades with your eyes wide open is that insurance companies have become one of the most powerful, and most evil, forces on the planet. Millions of people refuse insurance because of conscience and principle. Giving money to these companies is like voting for more evil in the world.

[@zukethegooch]

Great impression of Joel 😂

[@TGWWUC]

Good vid m8, he's one of a kind 😊

[@sunderlandspook1875]

As an Australian, I am offended by Hikiko's Australian "accent." Offended bt its accuracy.

[@wagnerpaivafernandes]

He seemed like a cool guy.

[@ummfada]

Nigga said the tumor is talking 😂😂😂

[@Bearstrangler88]

Lmfao the aussie accent is so bad im pissing my self with laughter

[@OriginalName90]

I really enjoyed the video, but I'm so caught up on that can of Hassy. Did you make that, or was that some kind of promo item?

[@HikikomoriMedia]

the origin story of the hassy can is shown in my blue stinger review. tl;dw Kirk custom designed a label and wrapped it around a can of monster.

[@BubblegumCrash332]

I saw that room and blew in my pants instantly

[@milty66]

without attempting surgery, hopefully Joel has tried a fasting regimen, I have heard it has some positive benefits on slowing metastisization

[@Azazel5021]

dude personally knew Assange WHAAAAAAT

[@arctmensilva7491]

🤷‍♂i like Joels life logs so looking to ♥ seeing this video ♥

[@Fat_the_SNES_Punk]

Radical Reggie AKA Notorious B.O. Biggie Smells.

[@arnoldw5399]

You managed to make the Joel sound like the Beatles. 🤣🤣

[@mcbennet8024]

Had no clue he was gutting his entire collection. I never really followed his channel but have always heard legendary tales of his ludicrous game room that looks like a mashup between an EB Games from the 90s, an old school arcade, and a fallout shelter. Seems like he bit off more than he could chew, over time. Life demands and pressures of being a husband and father probably caught up with him. I don't really think he's much of a douche..maybe a tinge of narcissism. Just a guy very passionate about his hobby..I mean, he's stranded in an Australian suburb with a wife and kids. Where else do you turn but the internet.

[@kingforaday8725]

WOW!!! This is over 2 years old!!! I loved watching his videos then he disappeared. Ive searched for info on The Last Gamer on KZbin many times over the last year or so and this is the first time your video popped up!!! WTF??? Anyway. Much of his early bio is new to me but the info you posted on him once he became The Last Gamer jives with what I remember. Anyone ever determine how he was able to afford all of this AND the car collection!!! I know he had some business's and didnt buy insurance but I dont see those as producing the income just the remodelling jobs much less his gaming and car collection.

[@SampionicBoom]

Joel knows how to play me!

[@Fat_the_SNES_Punk]

I unsubbed from people like Metal Satan and anyone else who shadow banned me. No say, no sub.

[@JmanRising]

Hopefully Joel sees this video

[@DYLANROLLS]

29:57 IS FUCKING HILARIOUS

[@mrtea7562]

18:47 Guest voice appearance by Ringo Starr

[@chrisbee1984]

Joel is a Chad

[@beat-man5167]

not only this dude owns an arcade this dude has a skyline gtr and a DAYTONA CAR

[@tyrem]

He lost me when I found out about his insurance fobia and his obsession for "alternative news" that he developed during Covid. After that I just felt bad for his family. He had an impressive collection but at the end of the day that does not mean that you can not be a very dumb and unreasonable person.. especially if you have a family.

[@MysticGargoyle]

Seems like Joel has moved on, he promised the final episode like 6 months ago but still nothing.

[@HikikomoriMedia]

He's just got other stuff in his life taking priority. I have no doubt he'll get to making videos when he has the time and motivation.

[@MysticGargoyle]

@@HikikomoriMedia It's not a necessity for him to make the video, however it would be nice to get another update when he finds the time

[@jeremyzeeky3024]

13:54 I have never heard someone pronounce polyphony that way lol

[@peterk1837]

We don't need health insurance in Australia. Just saying.

[@djkidsaturn]

What happened to this guy?

[@HikikomoriMedia]

he's alive and uploading his archives currently.

[@dragongamer2670]

@@HikikomoriMedia not anymore - personally wouldn't be surprised if he went mentally crazy or on a Death bed.

[@nightmarishendeavors]

Metal Jesus and John Hancock are some of the worst youtubers in the retro game space. E-beggars the both of them. Screw those guys. Joel is awesome.

[@dragongamer2670]

Joel also falls into this category sadly. He no longer cares what the community thinks and doesn't respond. Frankly I am worried he might be in trouble and hopefully he is still alive. But he went crazy with health issues and other mental problems and is an Anti-Va-xor.

[@Cableguy15]

@@dragongamer2670 I don't think he owes you or any of us anything. He doesn't belong in the same category as the e-beggars just because he has abandoned his channel and especially not because you dislike the way he thinks. Take your silly concern trolling elsewhere.

[@harry00boyon]

yea infuriating

[@guyincognito143]

Joel seems to have no real personality.

[@ObjoGaming]

I appreciate the "I just won" Chris Chan reference. This guy has always been the big collection that I see in my KZbin recommendations to me. Somehow he was tied to Julian Assange? Insane. Great video, didn't realize how interesting he was. Sad to see that things are wrapping up, I really wish he'd stop being stubborn and get actually help for his brain tumor. Meditating isn't going to do anything.