I Was Ready To Leave...Then This Happened

3 days of Game On Expo in Arizona end with me at a booth with prices that are hard to resist...
Features appearances by ‪@retrorick‬, ‪@Pacmancase‬, ‪@LindaTheGAMERGal‬, ‪@gabbothegiver‬, ‪@pluspixel‬, ‪@PixelGameSquad‬, ‪@JRPGLife‬, ‪@retro_escape2969‬, ‪@Jacobians‬, ‪@ArtofNintendoPower‬, ‪@Jacobians‬ ‪@RetroFindsWorldwide‬ ‪@GamerAhmer‬ ‪@GameJunctionMedia‬ and so many more!
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[@jorgecotero4393]

Absolutely loved this whole video. Appreciate you sharing your childhood memories with us and your reflections. Great stuff man.

[@MortsGarage]

Thanks Jorge, I appreciate your encouraging comment

[@Trent_Talks]

It was great to meet you at the expo Mort, I was the one who had my wife and daughter with me. And I was so excited to see in the video that you guys thought my JRPG book gift was cool!

[@MortsGarage]

That thing was insane!! We highlight it in the pick ups video. Great meeting you all as well :)

[@megamob5834]

Still have my childhood NES and a handful of games that I’ve had since the age of 5 or so.. the memories of playing those with my brother, my family, showing friends Castlevania 3 for the first time, getting Mario 3 as a gift from my aunt when I was in the hospital… If I was ever ready to let go of my games, I don’t think I would have the heart to let that stuff go. And if I did, there would certainly be a period of grieving afterward.

[@MortsGarage]

Relatable ❤️

[@vinylreckoning]

Ah yes the “I’m just going to look” scenario. We were there last week at a pop-up shop….the ending, as always was beautiful.

[@MortsGarage]

Thanks team ❤️

[@cornbreadcody]

I knew something reflective was coming when I saw that “one last thing” pop up and yet I still was not prepared for it. I’m coming up on one the year anniversary of my dad passing and I’ve got all sorts of things swirling through my head, from memories, to grief, to words spoken and unspoken, and everything in between. As always, exceptional video, Mort.

[@MortsGarage]

Heartbreaking. May you grieve well and be comforted.

[@martin77766]

Great video dude. You editing is on point as well as your vibe. You treat ppl with respect and ppl show it back. I love the ending of this video. Especially with the driving in silence at the very end. You have a great vision for your videos and execute it great as well. 🎉

[@MortsGarage]

Very kind of you to say - thanks for taking the time to do so 😊

[@roguedr0id]

Excellent video! I hope Dan and Elisa post their 1st panel on here. I would love to see it. That's cool you included your grandparents house in the video. Sometimes we need to remember where we came from, but you are absolutely correct, we can’t live there. Take the time to grieve for the things you've lost or things never realized, but remember tomorrow brings new opportunities and more memories to build. Why I collect now? Perhaps there's some trying to recreate the childhood I didn't get to enjoy..or trying to hold onto those things that brought me joy in the darkness..but mostly, the things I love are some of the things my son loves and it's one of the few doors into his special world. Taking him to So Cal gaming Expo was probably on par for him as going to Chuck E Cheese was for me as a child. He was beyond excited. Nothing fills my heart now with joy than seeing that kid smile. Thank you for sharing this.

[@MortsGarage]

Love this reflection - best to you and your family

[@roguedr0id]

@@MortsGarage thanks man! Same to you.

[@DrinkGameswithJosh]

Looked like a fun time dude! You got too hang with the cool kids or…maybe they did? 😂Sweet pickups too! They always say you can’t go home dude…going back to the areas you have childhood memories in usually speaks true to that statement. Love the retrospective at the end dude. 🤙🏻

[@MortsGarage]

Thanks man - it is definitely I who got to hang with the cool kids lol.

[@RetrocartCollector]

Awesome video, love your edits. I really enjoyed your ending on this one. It gave me nostalgia for watching GI Joe or MOTU episodes as a kid and them having a message at the end of an episode. Great message.

[@MortsGarage]

Ha - That's awesome!

[@oldschoolgamer469]

Oh man. So far this is my favorite of all your videos. Just when I think I am watching a con video you hit me with the last part. It makes me think a lot why I collect NES games. I think because growing up me and my brother play together a lot. Every time I play one or just even walk by them I remember those times. My collecting is emotional attachment . You are right it is ok to let it go. I don't get to see my brother often because of living a couple of hours away and he has some health issue and doesn't travel well, but I called him after watching this and set up some time to hang out. Thanks Mort for videos that make you think about just life.

[@MortsGarage]

Speechless. I hope your planned family time is good for the soul ❤️

[@TNDVideoGames]

“Celebrate the past, but break out if it.” Truer words have never been spoken. I think this last quote will resonate with many people, especially those who are looking to either downsize their collection, or if they don’t enjoy the hobby so much anymore as they get older. I literally see this all the time at my store. People who clearly love, older games, but struggle with collecting. Great video good sir!

[@MortsGarage]

Thank you for leaving your comment. Cheers!

[@azsoccerbeast2]

Hi Mort! That was my wife(red hair) and I (Taco Bell shirt which is hard to see) at 15:42. I went to the JRPG session, had a blast and found a new RPG to try. I remember turning around while you were filming this and telling my wife that I thought people filming would be annoying but you don’t even notice. Specifically Mort you’re super respectful and cognizant of your surroundings and overall just an amazing guy. Love the video.

[@MortsGarage]

I try to be. I usually ask before I film because I think that’s pretty important. If I was irritating you or invading your space, please don’t be shy to say so 😊

[@coopleofnerds]

Awesome video. That con looked like a lot of fun. It is cool to drive by houses that meant something to you growing up. It brings back a ton of memories

[@MortsGarage]

It needed you guys out here to be truly exceptional, but was indeed a good time 😊

[@Eagleknight815]

Mort, it was a pleasure to meet you on day two. If you don't remember who I was I was the guy answering all the music questions during JRPG life panel. Excellent video! Kind of glad I didn't go that third day because after that deal, you're lucky enough to be married still. I don't think I would of after that 😂😂😂

[@MortsGarage]

Haha - Yes! Thanks for watching the video

[@wizballcommodore8466]

Nostalgia is a powerful thing. We arent anything without memories. I love to walk down memory lane but not at the loss of the present. Soak it up because in the future today will be a memory. When me and my wife get to America cant wait to go to all these cons. They look like such fun!!!

[@MortsGarage]

You’ll love it! Thanks for your nostalgia musings as well.

[@PartyupGames]

Love the videos as always and your message at the end. It was pleasure meeting you and you being my first buyer at my booth!

[@MortsGarage]

Thank you so much for letting me peruse!! I hope the weekend was great for you guys.

[@Tommyskylarr]

“Just one more round…” we’ve all been there! I love the reflective moment at the end. Caught me off guard with the reality of the words. Side note, l signed the Superman 64 petition and you should totally bring back the purple Mort’s Garage shirt l’d love to get one!

[@MortsGarage]

Yes! Thank you for joining this very important cause. More shirts are on their way.

[@superdave3093]

Dude… I love your channel and You Mort. Such genuineness and such great editing. Beautiful end too! You’re such a good dude. 👊❤☀️

[@MortsGarage]

Thanks Super Dave 😃

[@StarfightersArcade]

Steve: Glad y'all had a great time & you're more than welcome to come back whenever you're in town!

[@MortsGarage]

You guys were so great! Thanks for hosting us, it was definitely a highlight of the trip :)

[@fobiwancollecting5400]

All you great ppl coming together enjoying each other’s company. What a great community we have.

[@MortsGarage]

❤️

[@Blazenjester]

That ending is perfect because this last time I went back home which is over 1000 miles away now I felt the same way, it was nice to show my significant other where I grew up we are from way different places I grew up in the city and suburbs she grew up in the mountains, to go down the street where I grew up and remember all the things we did as kids the games we would play to go past my grandparents home that my grandfather built when he came from world war 2 being a teenager and moving there before I to joined the military and left it was good to remember those things but also time to let go also. I had to leave because if I didn’t I wouldn’t have my children today or my career I choose to leave and is good to go back and see what changed and also what’s stayed the same but most of all where we start isn’t where we end we all are in charge of our futures no matter what.

[@MortsGarage]

Thanks for sharing this! Peace to you and your family.

[@z0m813]

I often do the same thing and drive by my old neighborhood just brings back great memories growing up.

[@MortsGarage]

❤️

[@cflores883]

Wow Mort, that ending was heavy🙏🏽and thats why I keep watching 😊

[@MortsGarage]

Thanks for doing so 😊

[@projectf20]

"That's kind of it for me" is essentially the jinx of spending at cons. I had that moment at SEGE where there was an hour left and I still had a good chunk of my spending budget left. I left with an empty wallet.

[@MortsGarage]

And everyone wins in that scenario :)

[@Pacmancase]

Such a blast hanging with ya Morty!

[@MortsGarage]

And you man. Enjoy Batman!

[@Pacmancase]

Dude, such a great game!

[@DanielNostalgicBitz]

that last bit of the video right in the feels man ! also love your videos and love the energy

[@MortsGarage]

👊👊👊😊

[@bramcc]

That outro made me tear up a bit and I don't even understand why

[@MortsGarage]

Would be good to talk about that with someone :)

[@silvania1989]

I love watching Mort’s neatly combed hair😁😁

[@MortsGarage]

💇‍♂️

[@GameJunctionMedia]

Such a great convention, and StarFighters Arcade rules! Thanks for the great hang, can’t wait for the next one!

[@MortsGarage]

LOVED getting to spend time with you all!

[@StarfightersArcade]

You rule too!

[@Tigerfan81]

I don’t collect video games or even play them but for some reason I am subscribed to your channel. Your a good dude Mort and I’m always very entertained by your videos thanks for the entertainment and escape for a few minutes

[@MortsGarage]

Honestly, that's my favorite. My goal has been to make content for people love games but also who could care less. Thanks for sticking around 👊

[@Sigildollarsign]

the ending part hits deep. much love Mort

[@MortsGarage]

❤️

[@mosesh06]

Grade A production. You're in your own league good sir!

[@MortsGarage]

Too kind - thank you :)

[@tpr311]

Looks like you had a blast in Arizona. I feel like I need to make a youtube channel to connect with all the awesome people you meet along the way

[@MortsGarage]

It’s such a fun journey. I only hope I can evolve it more and more

[@DerekLed]

Gotta get all real and emotional with us at the end didn't you!❤ Hope to maybe see you at PRGE

[@MortsGarage]

Thank a :) I wish, but currently no plans for PRGE

[@DerekLed]

@@MortsGarage noooooo maybe next year 🙏

[@NavyJonesMusic]

Love the way you round off this video Mort. You really seem to hold your collection with an open hand. To enjoy it for what it is, but not to let your enjoyment of it, take the place of loves and enjoyments of things that are more important. It's such a healthy approach.

[@MortsGarage]

I do my best :)

[@Jacobians]

5:08 I honed in on ya like a yellow shark when I saw you walk by the Starfighters booth as I hadn't seen you yet, haha! Glad to see you had fun, great deals & great times!

[@MortsGarage]

That was so awesome haha - thanks again for inviting us out to your arcade! Great meeting you all!

[@selbyjohnson5986]

You make the best convention videos! The art of Nintendo Power exhibit looks really awesome!

[@MortsGarage]

Look out on the second channel (@mortsattic) for a podcast with Stephan!

[@Steelfox0329]

Moster in my pocket was on of the games that contestants were required to play on Nick Arcade.The show was in the same time block as legends of the hidden temple!

[@MortsGarage]

No way! That’s rad

[@MXSretro]

Love the food for thought at the end.

[@MortsGarage]

It's something I think about quite a bit

[@RetroRivals]

Such an amazing con! So many people I haven't met! JRPG life, Game Junction, Linda the gamer girl and that's about it......I'm not talking about The "Case" since he dissed me and left Greenville during SEGE 😂 That's a sweetheart deal from the mystery vendor and Keaton is the best Batman. Awwww love the last clip. My childhood home no longer exists 😢 Someone bought it and tore it down to build a bigger one.

[@MortsGarage]

I just want you to know that as much as I love your comments, you and PacMan are wrong. Michael Keaton is in fact, not the best Batman.

[@RetroRivals]

@@MortsGarage We can agree to disagree as long as you don't think it's Pattinson

[@radchaser]

You’ve done it again my boy, bang up job on this one!

[@MortsGarage]

🤘❤️🤘

[@mosesh06]

Youre message at the end🥹... God bless you, Mort!

[@MortsGarage]

God bless you too!

[@ericmeza9169]

Awesome vid specially the end part it made me think about my past a bit

[@MortsGarage]

Reflecting is cool. Thanks for watching 👊

[@johnnymoles318]

Awesome video as always Mort! Great wisdom at the end about change.

[@MortsGarage]

❤️😊

[@RickRickiGames]

These videos are art! Thanks for doing what you do!

[@MortsGarage]

Thank you for your kindness RickRicki 👊

[@yeshuamaitreya6954]

Hold on tightly, let go lightly.

[@MortsGarage]

🤔

[@Sirretro]

Great video! I need a Mort's final thoughts segment after each video!!!🔥🔥🔥

[@MortsGarage]

I may be doing that more, but don't want to be giving sermons :)

[@themightymesprit7325]

Game On Expo looks awesome and excellent. I wish I would've gone to the convention but it is what it is. Castlevania III is a great game but extremely difficult to the point where it will put you in a bad mood and Conker's Bad Fur Day has been on my wishlist for a long time majorly because it's actually part of the Mario Universe and funny enough, I didn't even know that until years later even though so, I'm a huge Mario fan and I would love to own all the Mario game or at least the ones that were released in North America. Either way, Great Episode as always Mort.

[@MortsGarage]

Hopefully you’ll make it out! Good luck on your collecting goals

[@astolson]

That Amy Grant joke had me rolling. El Shaddai is an incredible game though, just beat the remaster.

[@MortsGarage]

There’s a remaster!?

[@astolson]

@@MortsGarage Picked it up on steam a few months back and it's great. There's a game breaking bug on the Xbox version on the second to last level that makes the game nearly unplayable if it happens to you. The only fix is to fully remove your entire profile from the Xbox and do a fresh install of everything. We need more video games inspired by obscure apocrypha texts lol

[@Ryan_TheBold]

Oh man I love me some pinball! My town has one of the biggest pinball only arcades in the Midwest. 150ish and a love it!

[@MortsGarage]

*JEALOUSY INTENSIFIES*

[@Ryan_TheBold]

@@MortsGarage it’s amazing! The guy who runs it owns over 300 but doesn’t have the space (yet) to house them all so he rents them out to local breweries and arcades. One day we might have one of the biggest in the country!

[@jackalope_VC]

Dude, you gotta make a feature film. Director Mort needs to make a debut.

[@MortsGarage]

Get out of my dreams and into my real life

[@jackalope_VC]

​@@MortsGarage You are the only person who can make that dream your real life. Get out there and do it! Maybe make a short film? Remember: "You regret 100% of the cookies you do not eat" - Cookie Monster (probably). Eat the cookie.

[@bricebarber9673]

The Amy Grant comment made me spit out my coffee and make a mess. Thanks Mort!

[@MortsGarage]

It’s what I’m here for #babybabah

[@jdchainsaw1335]

Baby Pac-Man is my all time favorite pinball game.

[@MortsGarage]

Never heard of it until this event!

[@dropchuck]

Because of your video, I put in a nice order to Kollector Protector. Gotta protect my OLED systems. Hopefully they are as good as they say. Thank you, Sterling

[@MortsGarage]

I am being genuine - I bought their stuff last year and absolutely love their products. I’ve used others before, but I really do love their stuff. I think you’ll be happy

[@mukeshgoolcharan6121]

Good stuff man see you on the next 😊😊😊😊

[@MortsGarage]

🤘😊🤘

[@twysted]

Another fun video .... i didnt know you drove out there by yourself 😮

[@MortsGarage]

One of my favorite things ever is that lovely, quiet drive.

[@jaketaylor5454]

Wish I could have been there! Maybe next year

[@MortsGarage]

It’s not that far :) Next one is in March

[@RickRickiGames]

What a fun time!! Will you be back for the next game on in March??

[@MortsGarage]

Hopefully! Did the controller find a new owner?

[@RickRickiGames]

@@MortsGarageHaha! It found the same owner and is displayed happily on my shelf for now! I did get a cash offer of 350 but decided to hang onto it for that price. I also noticed a significant increase in sales when I took the price tag off it so that was interesting lol

[@MortsGarage]

@@RickRickiGames Verrrry interesting...if you vend again in March, I'm curious if that would change your approach. Consider throwing it on ebay and seeing what happens. That's where I sold mine.

[@laptop541]

Mort's videos always look so wholesome honestly and I just realized I haven't sub yet, but I changed that

[@MortsGarage]

Thank you for watching and subscribing!

[@chrisboyer7941]

Yes I find last story for Will and super Mario

[@MortsGarage]

Rad 👊

[@NESKIID83]

You’re welcome for that monster in my pocket ;)

[@MortsGarage]

Amazing deal - THANK YOU!!!

[@NESKIID83]

@@MortsGarage no doubt! See ya in March.

[@gordostein1008]

I liked the Die Hard joke. Some people just don't appreciate life.

[@MortsGarage]

I see that you’re a person of class

[@SteveReesVR]

Brilliant video. Gotta say I'd spend 38 straight hours in the starfighters arcade, what a place. And I'm well excited as I'm going to a gaming convention swap meet type thing in October about an hour from me. Really can't wait. I love watching the ones you go to. Gonna have to have deep pockets that day 🫢

[@MortsGarage]

Yeah, it was quite magical haha. Thanks for watching!!

[@ToiletClogger1945]

America's Uncle Morty with another great video lol

[@MortsGarage]

Howdy y’all!

[@Bojanglez667]

For the artist for Castlevania its been Ayami Kojima for a long time, pretty sure that's her

[@MortsGarage]

I'll ask Stephan - we are doing a podcast with him in a couple weeks.

[@Bojanglez667]

@@MortsGarage that'll be interesting if it isn't her :)

[@chubz_be_gaming]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@MortsGarage]

You’re a legend man. We need to do a collab.

[@chubz_be_gaming]

@@MortsGarage yes sir we do !

[@Tallpaaaul]

❤

[@nixpix44]

Was the ending foreshadowing morts garage becoming the cars garage. I hope not

[@MortsGarage]

Nope. But I am getting rid of parts of my collection. You’ll see some of that in the next but/sell/trade event video

[@LindaTheGAMERGal]

Yaaaasssss

[@MortsGarage]

Absolutely loved getting to meet you!

[@trappedintha90s]

Excellent video.

[@MortsGarage]

😊

[@damienhagedorn8990]

I can't remember the last game I beat either lot of modern games aren't friendly to the old school completionist when can you call them completed and so often there's so much to do that who does

[@MortsGarage]

They can be overwhelming for sure

[@matts3137]

Morts making art again. I LOVEEEEEEE ITTTTTTTT!!

[@MortsGarage]

Thaaaaaank youuuuuuuu

[@davidgorman6539]

Strong ending - still miss the theme song tho…

[@MortsGarage]

It’ll be in the next game hunting video in a couple weeks ❤️

[@polleyb6838]

Couldn't find the switch lite protector case online. Did anyone have any luck?

[@MortsGarage]

They just added it! kollectorprotector.com/products/nintendo-switch-lite-console-box-acrylic-case-uv-protected-magnetic-lock-slide-lid-non-slip-removable-feet-copy

[@TheEvilJarrad]

Hey I know that guy

[@MortsGarage]

My man! Thanks for lending your time to be in the video

[@RunWithCurt]

🎉❤yay

[@MortsGarage]

I believe “YAAAAAS” is the proper nomenclature

[@mjdf122]

Another day same Mort

[@MortsGarage]

Uh oh…too stale?

[@mjdf122]

@@MortsGarage no not at all it’s a good thing

[@WoodenLegStudios]

Love it mort!

[@MortsGarage]

☺️

[@RickRickiGames]

Yassss, I’m so ready for this video!!

[@MortsGarage]

You’re in it!!

[@RickRickiGames]

@@MortsGarageI have juusttt enough time on my break to watch it 😎

[@AJTComicsBrand]

How much was that doe hard for the nes?

[@MortsGarage]

I think a couple hundred? I don’t remember

[@AJTComicsBrand]

@@MortsGarage that's bad. I was able to find that loose but in mint for $5 at the outdoor flea market years ago.

[@AJTComicsBrand]

​@@MortsGaragehow much was that resident evil gaiden?

[@MortsGarage]

@@AJTComicsBrand PAL version, was in a lot. I think seller wanted a couple hundred. Don't remember. It's in my collection though.

[@AJTComicsBrand]

@@MortsGarage that sucks.

[@SUPERNIN_TONY]

Great video mort

[@MortsGarage]

Thanks man :) Hopefully I’ll see you out here at an event soon.

[@KINGDUDE74]

Great video but where's the, Mort Mort Mort intro? I feel cheated.

[@MortsGarage]

Only on the game hunting vids, and even then…it’s on its way out the door

[@KINGDUDE74]

@@MortsGarage nooooo

[@njdevilaje3879]

So are you suggesting you’re going to sell your collection to Caleb? 😂😂😂

[@MortsGarage]

Nope :)

[@njdevilaje3879]

@@MortsGarage you already said your kids may not want it and you’re not going to force it on them. Idk Mort may be some good content here haha

[@MortsGarage]

@@njdevilaje3879 while not all, I have little trickles of downsizing content coming very soon

[@AJTComicsBrand]

You gonna have to invest in a van.

[@MortsGarage]

I have one but it is filled with 3 tiny humans

[@AJTComicsBrand]

​@@MortsGaragelol. You need one that has two seats. Then you can fix it up if you want.

[@DrLevelUp]

You're not selling your collection, are you?

[@MortsGarage]

Not all of it, but I often think about these types of things and felt that the connection between old home and renovated homes had an interesting metaphorical connection.

[@DrLevelUp]

@@MortsGarage I can definitely understand. I just recently helped my parents move into the home they'll likely live in for the rest of their lives. It's a lovely place, but there is a lot of emotions attached to it!

[@averageplayergamingmn]

Why is this video showing up as unlisted?

[@MortsGarage]

It goes live at 10am ;) You got the early access version!

[@ss4kronos33]

my condolences.....ARIZONA SUCKS. lived there most of my life.virtually nothing good there.i have 1 good memory of arizona....i went to the 1990 NWC in phoenix...the only good memory i have there

[@MortsGarage]

Sorry to hear that it was so crappy! Where did you end up landing?

[@ss4kronos33]

@@MortsGarage after living there most of my life...i ended up moving back to southern wisconsin since i am from cenral illinois. i wanted the 5 seasons

[@deepthreadsonly]

I believe I have kid niki if you still need it. I know these vids are usually delayed quite a bit

[@MortsGarage]

Yes! Definitely looking for a copy. I have my childhood cartridge and manual, but I literally just need the box. Let me know how much. You can email me at futureman8080 at gmail, or message me on instagram.

[@deepthreadsonly]

@@MortsGarage sorry about that. I got excited and commented ASAP before realizing you needed CIB (or just the box). I just have a nice copy of the cart. Hope you find it soon!

[@BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAthroggofthunder]

I remember finding a glitch in the Batman Game Boy game. 34 years(?) ago to now I can’t remember. I played it on release, OG 4 batteries Game Boy. I loved that game. I believe it was stolen, as it’s not with my Yellow Game Boy Color and the few games I have left…

[@MortsGarage]

That sucks! I think the cartridge is still fairly obtainable though if you decide to try and collect.