How Have The Game Chasers Changed? 2011-2023

In this first episode of our new show, we talk about how we have changed when it comes to collecting retro video games over the years. Do we still have our games? Is getting rare games that important?
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The Game Chasers are 2 friends hunting for retro video game in flea markets, garage sales, game stores and people's homes! And they are a bunch chodes

[@SethFowler]

This was great!

[@TheGameChasers]

Thanks homie!

[@mo_musashi_284]

meh was missing Dodongo

[@noodle3384]

i see melvor and i stayed for the whole thing

[@mikeuk666]

All Legends

[@ChristianAVS]

Melvor is fervor

[@NESADDICT]

I enjoy his personality too!

[@videogameaficionado]

Melvor rules, he always have good and cool topics

[@nathanchalmers9857]

Yeah Melvor is like a powerful magician and I must watch his exploits

[@voightg]

I didn't know I wanted this, but yes, this is exactly what I need in my life! I would love to see more podcast style videos from you guys!

[@TheGameChasers]

You got it!

[@DavidLane-kh7or]

I enjoyed this alot.. can't wait for the next one

[@retroshred859]

This small 20 min conversation is better than 99% of crap on KZbin. Love you guys, Thanks for the content!

[@TheMelvor]

😎

[@neildarr]

Exactly

[@colonelhstinkmeaner8547]

because this is the great old youtube. not that reaction shit now a days. Original content.

[@alexisayala4429]

I love these videos and miss them, miss having melvor around with the guys and can’t thank y’all enough for this

[@blackheartev5861]

I've been watching you guys for almost 10 years . Hard to believe time went by so fast. Stay the way you are , everyone loves you guys.

[@etoproductions904]

Your guy’s podcast immediately jumped to the top of my weekly queue, can’t wait for more. 🎉

[@TheGameChasers]

More to come!

[@JebberGamingJaws]

A Game Chasers podcast is something I will literally be more into than even the regular hunting episodes. It has been tough losing the CUPodcast. I would love to have y’all take a whack at it!

[@TheMelvor]

CU Podcast is awesome. Hopefully we can help!

[@Riceking10]

I'm a bit out of it apparently, I stopped following the CU Podcast a while back, but I didn't realize it stopped. What happened?

[@mrjoejon6882]

@@Riceking10 Pat dgaf about games anymore. Ian as well. Ian doesn't work at a game store anymore and rarely plays anything but pinball now.

[@daMECHANIST]

Great idea guys! I would listen on day1 every episode. Who remembers the chode cast? Chode podcast?

[@16Bit_Dad]

Talk about how Retropolza came about. Love hearing you guy’s stories.

[@BILLTHORPE]

I would totally watch you guys talk

[@joshbailey8372]

I'd listen to you guys sit there and talk for two hours twice a week easily. I'm genuinely excited to see more of this in the future. Hope to see more of it!

[@phorm57]

I cant say you guys got me into collecting but you guys were the first youtubers i watched when i did start getting into collecting. I sidnt know about anyone else, and if i did watch another channel it would only be because you had them on your show. Been a fan for a very long time. Keep these type of videos coming.

[@TheMelvor]

👍

[@bigappl3amraith]

Either in a humorous or serious tone, you guys being genuine is the best part of your videos. No fake bs or trying to talk to the audience like they're children. Just grown men speaking their minds on all things nostalgic. Cheers.

[@usagiakimbo2506]

YES! This is like those bits in Game Chasers episodes when you guys start talking about something random during interviews and I always loved that. Keep it coming!

[@karolkaczorowski8660]

Topic for next talk: how conventions and Retropalooza have changed and how it became a business initiative for Jay

[@IronBuddha80]

A game chasers podcast with you guys just shooting the shit. I would love to see more of this!

[@mikebigler807]

Man, this format is just fantastic. Really hope to see more.

[@emukidid]

I'd love more of this. Even one where you guys collectively talk about old episodes once in a while or take questions from patreons would be great.

[@Acemonkey87]

Love that you guys are making more context. Guys help me through some dark times. Thank you

[@FalseReality0]

Awesome to see the podcast finally happening! Can't wait for more episodes!!

[@eltomoloco9958]

Living in the UK, it's feels near impossible to find anything that isn't at the expected or inflated price. Watching you guys, Pixel Squad, others, it gives me that satisfaction of finding something cool, rare or cheap (or all three) even though it's not me. Massively jealous, but still in awe.

[@PyraJord]

Ikr. UK sucks for finds. Especially after COVID. All my old spots have evaporated or shut down. Everyone has an ebay in their pocket. Charity shops lump it all online for inflated prices.

[@eltomoloco9958]

@pyrastanjord4353 a nearby auction house had some great condition SNES games the other week, and I got outbidded massively. 3 days later they're all up on ebay for about £100 more.

[@WhatChaGonnaDoBrother]

Im 32, not a collector at all. Shoot im broke. Reason why i always watched you guys is you all made me feel like i was in my childhood again. With my older cousind saying and doing dumb funny stuff. Brings me right back to good times.

[@chancelino1303]

been watching you guys for years now since the first Game Chasers episode. Any topics regarding the current state of the video game industry, behind the scenes stories, funny stories outside of the gaming topic, or even any personal topics regarding your personal lives, if you guys are willing to go that far. Either or i'll be watching most definitely!

[@TomMasonSculptor]

Absolutely love this. Great hearing from you guys and your take on the state of things. Looking forward to the next one!

[@crazyjohnt8012]

2012 "And I just knew I had to have it" 2023 "And I just knew I had to sell it"

[@DipstickD]

Podcast talking about starting a podcast, and I liked every minute! Definitely doesn’t need to be 100% video game related , but just y’all just BS-ing together is all we want

[@DavidMcDaniel-ni8cm]

I completely agree with you guys on collecting. I narrowed down my collection. I love finding rare games in the wild and I resell to make extra money. So, now I have the best of both worlds. I still get the thrill of the hunt, while still have a small collection of games I actually want to play.

[@SOUTHERNPRIDE246]

I like the idea, I will certainly watch it. Would be very helpful leading up to Retropalooza to hear what is planned.

[@ncman071]

Life long fan here...appreciate you guys

[@chauncypeppertooth9438]

I’ll listen to you talk about anything! Love it

[@Darbley92]

Please do a podcast. I would 100 percent listen to it every week

[@666stevedave]

Awesome, you guys need to do more of this.

[@mrj9881]

props for innovating and trying something new....digging it...been watching you guys from the beginning

[@RobbieWebster]

I really liked this. Looks like you may have captured enough for future episodes as well :)

[@robin20992007]

Good to see Melvor back. Good idea for a show like this, hopefully it sticks around.

[@rebmon10438]

I wouldn't mind just casual conversation since y'all already have chemistry together. Topic can include any recent stories you want to tell maybe some stories of the past, any recent news stories, any recent shows, movies, or even games. I would say just talk like y'all normally talk

[@KaijuLover85]

We need more of these! Just guys be longer closer to that 30-40 minute mark like normal podcast

[@urmie]

Your 12+ years game chasing is the content and topics I’d like to hear about. This is why wrestling podcasts are money, their experience is the content. This was fantastic and looked really professional with the cuts to speaker, kinda like sitting with the producers after an episode of a popular show. Keep it up guys. 👍🏻

[@toomuchtoofast4533]

Billy staging bird shit? …priceless. That’s MasterCard.

[@bpcgos]

Bring Rob, Chris, Dodongo and probably bring the guys that make memorable game chasers quote in the podcast, like that 'whats wrong with this guy' guys, 'im a floating head' guys, 'hit the gym' guys (a.k.a Gaming Historian),etc...

[@robertcrandell4557]

I like the format of the "the way game chasing goes" i liked tmnt memories, maybe work in lists. Etc. I think people like to hear your stories just growing up. Gaming memories people find they can relate to and feel like they are remembering with friends. Maybe blockbuster stories. Things like funny things that may have happened while game chasing behind the scenes. Whatever. I think people will listen to about anything. Game chasing, toy chasing, star wars talk, etc

[@ilkvomit88]

That abrupt ending though

[@davidleverty234]

Oh this is awesome. My favorite game chasers episodes are ones where you’re just hanging out and joking with each other. Can’t wait for more of these

[@TheMelvor]

Mine too. The finds are always secondary for me.

[@davidleverty234]

@@TheMelvor Melvor! I’m a big fan man, looking forward to more content from you all.

[@phoenixcerberus]

Not bad guys. Definitely something you should consider continuing. Melvor does pretty good as moderator. Plus you probably don’t need to worry to much about editing just go in and talk. The lightning is just a bit off. But like I said I liked it the flow was right on.

[@TheMelvor]

Thanks for the kind words. We definitely be adjusting things on the production end.

[@theMAXJ420]

we watch for your personalities. just riff like you guys are chilling and we will all love it. this is a great idea guys

[@muffd.3351]

Finally this is a great idea. Talk about current topics and collecting. Doesn’t have to be all about games too

[@WarlanderTV]

You guys had a major impact on my life. I used to be big video game collector and watching your episodes woke me up. I was spending vasts amount of money on games, large amounts of time finding them, and watching your show I began to ask why. These games were free to play and all I was doing was hording them. I was honestly scared that I was becoming AlphaOmegaSin and that wasn't the kind of human being I wanted to become. I still remember the day I woke up and realized I didn't have to do this anymore and that I could just watch you guys do it and enjoy from afar. I began to downsize and put that money and effort towards other hobbies and it was the best thing I have ever done. I owe you guys more than I can thank you for. Keep being awesome.

[@RetroHabit82]

Over a decade ago, Gamechasers, along with Scottsquatch and Retro Hunters got me back into hunting down my childhood games.

[@Monster-gr8on]

I am in the same boat as you being a hoarder of games. I can play all these game one way or another if i want to. I just dont feel like filling up my home with "useless" stuff anymore. And i say useless as in that i dont need them.

[@komaverse]

Thing about podcassts compared to an actual show, is you'll only likely watch one where you feel you'd actually like to hang out with the people doing it. that's why this really works :D

[@marleensrain]

same here, its just like "i dont care, i just want what i wanna play"

[@guillecephcis]

It left me wanting more. Great idea, please make this a regular show.

[@thegamerpad9086]

I watch a lot of gaming videos, I come across you guys every once in a while in my algorithm. I watch sometimes. This was the most enjoyable to watch, especially in the background. It was just good discussion and not a build up, or a "get". Good job guys, looking forward to seeing this grow. Glad you and PixelPlus are doing this, there's not many podcasts in the video game world.

[@Nick_Coleman]

Real talk. More family stories. More behind the scenes stories. More Dodongo. More Melvor.

[@TheReelLifePerspectiveShow]

Cool Idea Fellas! Any update on the Gamechaser Movie Orders?

[@RetroR0bbie]

More videos like this please. I talk about this kinda stuff all the time. Always nice to hear relatable topics.

[@dahubbzgaming]

I like the topics covered here. Anytime i go through collecting fatigue, I stop and try to play the games more. When prices skyrocket or theres no time to go hunting. I try to be appreciative of what I have. That tends to help me

[@geauxst1]

JFC, I busted out laughing in a crowd as soon as I heard "Your mom is good..." Lol

[@coolmanchewy5987]

Sometimes it’s all about the journey not the destination. I stopped collecting a long time ago, but I still do game runs with my friends because it’s fun hanging out with them. Great work with this. I’ve always loved your content keep up the excellent work.

[@TheGamingShelf]

Love that you guys are finally doing a “podcast”! These chats are gonna be fun.

[@sl8rsmith]

Melvor been wearing the same shirt since season 1

[@ed150arcade2]

I totally enjoyed this! I've been watching you guys for years on and off. I personally would love having a Game Chasers podcast in my pod catcher. I dont have to have video and regular podcast is just fine.

[@NinjaxShadowXx]

Love this hope to see this as a future weekly series!

[@Arcp23]

Loving this podcast idea, hoping for more in the future. Always a great day when you guys upload a new vid.

[@TheGameChasers]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@DavidLane-kh7or]

Agreed 100%

[@darrentg6]

I never fell into the completionist trap, but I just ended up with way too many games overall, when the collection went over 3000 is around when I realized it is way too much.

[@sicnarfghost]

Melbor as interviewer. Perfect fit. There is great content here guys

[@mkeolver]

Listening to y'all just talk about games and such was nice, I hope you'll do more of these.

[@thevideoplace1978]

I started collecting due to watching you guys when you first rolled out that nostaglia got me. I was forced to sell due to medical bills and other reasons gave it up and started collecting again this year I had no idea how much I missed it. Now I have games that I never had before since my childhood like mega man 5 and bases loaded 4. My daughter is old enough to play with me and that’s fun. I’m trying to rebuild my child hood collection it’s taking time and that’s ok. It’s not the race it’s the journey.

[@restless_traveler1072]

Fantastic format! Please kee it floating

[@digipimp75]

Jay sold Samson?? Oh man, that's a shame. But I'm sure it went to a good home

[@TheBackroomCollective]

I liked when Jay said he got tired of collecting games and just wanted to do toys or vinyl or whatever...I'm the same. I was heavy deep into comics 5 years ago then changed to toys about 3 Years ago and now recently started collecting games. Got an nes, ps1 and gamecube. I'm having fun collecting memories from the older consoles and playing ps4 games I just overlooked. I like this new show format! I'd love to see all sorts of collectibles covered. Cards, games, comics, toys, lego, vinyl, books, vhs, physical, media...just anything cool. Good luck w the new format. I look forward to following your success!!!

[@electricadventures]

Great video guys, I like the relaxed off-the-cuff format, look forward to some more as you get the time. Totally agree collecting is a lot about the hunt and the score, and once you have built up a sizeable collection, it is nice to have it on hand to look at and play (but there are lots of ways to just play), it can itself be a burden. Finally, after all this time I have started to let some things go, in a small way.

[@Groglor]

Awesome. Hope to see more and the building back up

[@str8price]

This was great. Hope this becomes a regular thing.

[@chippurvis6879]

I enjoyed the crap out of this episode guys. Do this again!!

[@Pixel-dan]

I loved this. Great topic, too. A lot of the same stuff I (and many collectors of anything) struggle with. I'm going through the "I need to sell most of this stuff" debate in my head currently. Just because there's so much and I know I'm not attached to all of it. Looking forward to more of these!

[@JuggaloCollectibles]

Really Enjoyed this Style of Discussion. Keep it Going.

[@ddmplynx]

The air freshener sitting on the Simpsons cab is on-brand.

[@graysonnomad1579]

Love that y'all are doing this. I go back to the Star Wars movie reviews from time to time. Good stuff!

[@LilGamez21]

Man I've watched you guys since 2016 and I still find myself getting giddy when you guys post something. You guys along with other gaming channels have gotten me into game collecting and collecting other things as well. Its been fun and created moments with other people that I wouldn't of known of if it wasn't for game collecting it definitely got me out of my shell. And playing games I never heard of or played before has been fun as well. Cheers guys 🍻 keep the content going.

[@justinbrink9272]

Fricken yes dudes, super excited for this thanks guys for all you have done and do you guys are my favorite KZbinrs it's never a dull moment 😂

[@alienicecream]

Melvor asked the the question we all wanted to know.

[@christopherJSmokeandMirrors]

If you do a show like this/podcast, i will watch it every time.

[@Ziggy7800Pro]

Please do more of these! I am a big fan of when you guys just sit and talk about whatever.

[@g.livinthacreed6545]

Great to yal together again. Really enjoyed

[@nathanchalmers9857]

This is like the Hollywood Reporter Roundtable discussions but with more legitimate figures

[@rebelspark86]

Ive been watching since the beginning! And still revist the old episodes all the time. Its awesome to see how far ypu guys have come! Props to the lot of yeah and keep uo the good work!would 1000% watch a podcast to fill in the gaps between episodes lol

[@RetroZoneNeon]

Jay is on the channel in something that’s not a main episode?? Miracles do happen!

[@im_an_alvani]

You guys finally did it! Also what a gorgeous set. You guys are doing really great stuff here.

[@CoalTen59]

What I'm looking for in this new show: I just want Jay to say "That's a really good game"

[@schloon]

Always great to hear you guys chopping it up! If you're in to it, i'd be interested to learn more about you guys outside of games!

[@davidleverty234]

I need more Tim, hes freaking hilarious

[@KnightSquire]

This is a great setup, a podcast would be amazing. I tell you one way the Game Chasers have changed, you both look a lot better than the first episode... RIP Jay's goatee.

[@redmist78]

On this episode of Nostalgia Chasers..... This is a good video. I like watching stuff like this. I went to an antique store last weekend and spent 2 hours walking around. I was up for whatever. There were a few booths that actually had newer stuff and I bought a Comic-Con exclusive NECA alien glow in the dark figure. But I was looking for anything nostalgic.

[@ogre706]

The problem with collecting is that it's a good thing that often goes bad because we don't understand what we really want. What does owning 500+ NES games have to do with reconnecting with gaming memories from our childhoods that meant something to us? Nothing at all. I see so many collectors go through selling/buying cycles, and I suspect it's because deep down we know that at some point we overdid it. Then, when we realize that, we start selling everything off.. including some of the games that actually mean something and should have been kept. Then we confuse our regret of selling the few meaningful titles as a regret of getting rid of any of it, and start buying everything back. And so the cycle goes on: sell off, buy back, sell off, buy back, etc. Good podcast guys, and it's good to see Melvor again. 👍

[@tuamae]

Doing the new content dance!!!

[@JMLRetroRoom]

What I’ve learned is always have an audio backup. Get a Tascam, Zoom or similar etc and just set it down while you’re recording like usual. Just listen to make sure there’s no interference added. I used to be on a paranormal team. We had tons of equipment and audio as well as podcasts over the years.

[@pete6506]

I sold off a chunk a couple years back and regret it everyday but hearing you all did something similar It makes me feel a little better about it

[@SuperSaiyan005]

Great video! I love these type of discussion podcasts / videos. Have a topic in mind but just letting the conversation take you all on a journey. Keep making more of these and longer! Can't wait for the next one!

[@wickedtokensmoke]

The game chasers pid would be great I would listen every episode

[@NPJuve16]

Yo I just saw the movie the other night! Making my way through all the extras. It’s absolute gold! Fantastic job done by the Chasers team

[@TheGameChasers]

That's awesome, great to hear!