It's been a year...

[@joeroeinski1107]

You are without question one of the best KZbinrs on my list because of your no-BS videos, not loitering on sponsors or stretching by heaping words. Just concise information. You produce excellent quality work. Great job, man.

[@pantonio7171]

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[@ThaexakaMavro]

true no bs no clickbait straight to the point

[@kebabimpaler]

Literally what I was gonna say

[@Kanbei11]

​@@ThaexakaMavro If "bye for now" isn't clickbait then I don't know what is. Spoiler: MVG did not leave for long in early 2024

[@MrDarkNao]

I really like the ''impossible port'' series. So far Half-life on xbox my favorite.

[@syrus3k]

Agree that was wicked. I think that was what brought me in

[@KonamiCode952]

Yeah, my favorite as well. A close second would be the "Mistakes Were Made" videos about how copy protection and console security was defeated.

[@Lottofatto]

I'm partial to Resi 2 because Resident Evil is my favorite series, but the Half Life 1 and 2 ports were very interesting as well

[@onyxosprey]

Seconding this!

[@PinePizza]

I loved the tomb raider gba port.. that stuff is just nuts.

[@SacilvioSantos]

One of my fav channels on YT. Thanks for all your great content, hope to see you next year more and more!

[@kenrickkahn]

One of my favorites as well.

[@bmqww223]

but he looks worse as thin man lol

[@universesixhit642]

@@bmqww223 What the actual f*ck are you talking about

[@yeepsleep]

@@bmqww223 mind your business. he looks great

[@ryansheldon6046]

I second this. Thank you very much MVG!

[@curtisss]

MVG you're looking great recently, thanks for years of great content which we don't even need to pay for. I couldn't imagine getting my info on vintage gaming and emulation anywhere else. Clear, concise, and overall informative. Thankyou from all of us and have a merry Christmas

[@ModernVintageGamer]

@@curtisss too kind . Thank you so much

[@MitraDaGalp]

​@@ModernVintageGamer and your voice and the way you talk are trustful and keep us interested all the time. Also your knowledge from the inside gives another view about certain things. Keep going and never change your vintage style 😎

[@user-kc1tf7zm3b]

@@ModernVintageGamer Blu-ray players are inevitably coming to an end. Perhaps by 2026. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmXLiZadm8upjpI

[@stevenbenson9976]

@@ModernVintageGamerthe youtube ad algorithm picked up you taking about eating healthy and played an ad for skip the dishes lol

[@Tasmanian_Guy]

@@ModernVintageGamer looks like you've been hitting the gym or doing some running! As we get older we have to work a bit harder to stay in shape!

[@_nives]

Dude! You are in a great shape! Looking hella closer to 40, I was shocked to hear 51

[@pin00ch]

Im 50 in 5 days and he looks much better than me!!!!

[@thebasketballhistorian3291]

I think he looks great after the weight loss! Surprised someone jumped to the conclusion that he was sick or something.

[@RalstigRacing]

@@thebasketballhistorian3291Weight loss can be a symptom of some conditions. If they weren’t aware it was intentional, it can cause concerns.

[@Lauren_C]

I torched some considerable fat this year as well. Went from >300 lbs down to ~216, and ran my first half marathon. Body fat is at about 11-13% currently (abs and other muscles are definitely visible), so there isn’t much further I can feasibly drop (keeping in mind I’m also 6’3”). Went from wearing 4XL shirts down to just regular XL as well. Definitely been a game changer. As much as I’d enjoyed the video games of my youth, looking at how rapidly I was able to get myself into shape, I kind of wish high-school me had the confidence to get into serious sports (not American Football though, hate that). I’d have probably been a monster. Could probably do competitive cycling though. I’m not exactly a lightweight even now, though I can put out tons of power for long periods of time.

[@Dracossaint]

As someone that went through a similar transformation at one point. I feel you, Good on you! ❤❤

[@lost0thech4]

Loved reading this !

[@Lauren_C]

@ It’s been kind of the year for lots of people to get into weight loss. Couple people at work are following suit as well, and joining me on lunch runs.

[@mochunk]

I definitely recommend mountain biking as a great hobby to stay in shape. Just watch Berm Peak to get ideas for great cheap hard tails. You don't need a $3k FS Enduro bike to get out and have fun.

[@HydratedBeans]

That’s a crazy amount of progress! Fantastic work, my friend!

[@blainelocklair]

Good for you that you're taken care of your physique. It'll pay you great dividends in the long haul. Merry Christmas to you and yours!

[@Jaxxon123]

You and MVG are awesome!

[@turboterminator7]

🖐

[@JB2X-Z]

You know, I'm just glad that your weight loss has been a healthy type. I hope to continue seeing you for as long as you're willing to provide! Thanks for everything that you do!!

[@MusicFromAnotherTime]

The internet proves that you can never underestimate just how many people will find the most niche topics endlessly fascinating. Keep it up!❤

[@luiserasmo]

Thanks! For all the content and the inspiration. Thanks for the reviews of the Shantae series, they are great games and I'm playing these for your recommendation. Happy new year, I wish you the best of the success and all the happy for you and your family

[@Anthony-fz9ye]

Mate you do look healthier. Good for you 👍 Looking forward to seeing more from this channel.

[@HelpTheWretched]

I hit 40 this year and finally got back to the gym, 11 years after a broken back. I'd hoped for some better progress by now but, I confess, my diet hasn't been so super. Didn't expect to get that little nudge in the right direction from a Modern Vintage Gamer video, but there you have it!

[@moskbarto9436]

Keep going! I lost over 30 kg in the last 2 years. It's a constant battle for me. But I guess nobody wakes up and decides to change and that's it. It's normal to have good days and bad days and even bad weeks - as long as you get back on track at some point.

[@wingdingus.]

I'm glad to hear you're feeling happy and healthy! Happy Holidays

[@guilherme1556]

Thank you for the dedication and research you put on every video. All the hours you spend to produce such a high quality content really show up on each video and I am very glad that I found your channel. Next year it will be even better!

[@5persondude]

I’ve loved how the emulation and decomp stuff has evolved over the past year. Sure, Switch emulation took a huge blow with both Yuzu and Ryujinx being shut down, but it’s crazy how quickly PS4 emulation has taken off this past year (specifically for Bloodborne 😂), and the Xbox One translation layer thing is also pretty cool. Glad your videos are doing better too. I’ve heard that the KZbin game is fickle; sometimes audiences just don’t vibe with particular videos… other times it’s just good old-fashioned _KZbin shenanigans,_ but I want you to know that I always look forward to your videos at 8am Eastern on Monday morning right as I start work

[@Manic_Panic]

Unfortunately that translation layer has not moved at all since it was announced, I guess the developers have found difficult things to unpack. ShadPS4 on the other hand is like it's going on the highway. 3D games are going ingame or becoming playable in a matter of weeks (Metaphor, Gravity Rush 2, Yakuza 0) and I guess thanks to x86, it's not demanding at all, people with a GTX 1650 can run PS4 games pretty smoothly.

[@genericscottishchannel1603]

would've been nice if he brought a bit of attention to the 3DS when it would've mattered

[@T200026]

I'm 58 and I'm the same as you, exercise and better eating,I have got to the point where I'm happy and others have asked if I'm ok due to the changes, and I don't ache as much, keep up the great content and see you in 2025. Happy Christmas 🎄🎁

[@dolebiscuit]

You're my go to breakfast channel! The best way to start my day is with a new MVG video. My favorite videos are the ones that dive into the history of games and hardware; whether it's development history, the cracking history, or somewhere in-between, I appreciate the research you put into those videos. I also think it's a valuable knowledge resource. You even sometimes get modern commentary from developers who worked on the project, and that's such a cool addition. Your videos are great, and I'll be here watching as long as you keep making them.

[@shotimethecomedian]

Your 2DS video single handedly changed the course of my life. It was the first time I played Ocarina of Time and Majoras Mask to completion. Long Live MVG! 💪💯

[@Gonsoi]

I'm entering in my 30s and one of the best thing that happend to me in my career was found this channel. There's so much motivation i get from every video and gives me more curiosity about how some projects were developed, what techniques were made to develop something, i also discover that i could make gb games and that there were other libraries to for other consoles to develop in. Hope you get a great year in 2025!!!

[@_marcioeric]

Dude... Just love your content. Really. Your quality is just amazing.

[@retropuffer2986]

Great channel and great update MVG. For sure they'll be an increase in vintage gaming interest from all the vintage replica machines, fpga and emulation systems. Getting actual hardware from the 80s and fixing it up is getting harder and harder. Before, like say the 2000s, you'd get a vintage system and you might have to change a leaking battery or capacitor. But at least you could still find tube monitors and the drives would still work. Now if you find a system you have to change custom parts or out of production parts after doing a lot of troubleshooting and research. Then you'll have to find monitor and drive solutions. Unless your sentimentally attached to a system it's not worth it for most people.

[@obsoletegeek]

Amazing growth of your channel, and well deserved. Here's to continued success in 2025.

[@andresbravo2003]

See you in 2025 MVG... We're halfway through in 2020s.

[@swevicus]

Indeed we are. Holy crap.

[@Wiipro2006]

MVG is my most favorite Channel on YT 🎉❤😊 i watched your videos and i was learn so much about Gaming History and Future, you're the man who Represents Retro and Modern in a Very Deferent Way of Explain, your Videos about Nintendo Wii soft mod is the Reason i like Wii So Much Insanely, Thank you so much MVG hope you Doing This Work Farther and more. 😅

[@backwrdsmusic]

great to hear you're doing well mate ! onwards and upwards for next year : )

[@l24_bones98]

Glad to see you taking care of yourself, found you a few years ago and have loved the content. whether its tomorrow or years from now ill enjoy the content. thanks for spending time and educating us all on these things. i was not around for the start of things, my first system was a seccond hand N64 around 2000 and ever since then ive loved gaming and the creation of them. seeing the things that have gone on over they years from team tweezers, to issues with preserving games in the current landscape. i really enjoy what you've made and will continue till its over one day thank you for your efforts

[@SirxMMPD]

I don’t comment very often, but keep doing what you’re doing. You are definitely appreciated! I hope that you have a great 2025!

[@jesuslovesaves2682]

Glad you are doing well! We are about the same age. So, I feel you on what you are saying. Thanks for all you work I have been enjoying it for many years. I recently starter viewing from the start and can say you have corm a long way! God bless you and your family! I pray you have a great Christmas and New Years!

[@DavidGarcia-qf7gc]

You did great content in the past, and in the present... still great content. That's what we are all here.

[@DanielChavez-cj9wf]

¡Gracias!

[@nene7189mm]

Have a great Christmas pal. 🌲

[@YorkieKilla]

Thanks for all you do MVG.

[@Carambal81]

I remember last year you mentioning the possibility of quitting, I dreaded that thought. Therefore I'm so happy to see a healthier version of you, both mentally and physically! Especially since I can relate some parts of your story to my own situation a year ago and now. Looking forward to your video about recompilation and decompilation!

[@Berd95]

Thank You for everything man. You are my favorite youtuber next to Techmoan

[@davidcbeaudoin]

I always enjoy your content so I'm glad to hear that more great stuff is coming! In regard to your discussion about your health and weight loss, keep crushing it! I had a lot of health issues come at me in 2020 (not COVID, at least) and those were a wake up call that I had to do the same; put some focus on my physical fitness and eat healthier. I'm turning 45 this year and am in the best shape of my life. I still indulge (snack) from time to time, but it's always in moderation. I follow set calorie and macro-nutrient goals (fat, protein, carbs) and budget accordingly. It's not always fun, but neither would be dying from something avoidable by simply taking care of myself.

[@deejaygotbeats]

I love how u exposed how games cheat...all the yelling I've been doing at my consoles over the years has not been in vein 😂 I knew IT WAS THEM 🤣 love bro

[@TheCoolDave]

I've been here for years now (I think, you could tell me that for sure), I started at 8 years old with a 2600 and have played or still own almost every console that was made (some odd ball acceptations might have missed) and I own odd ball stuff (Laseractive or Virtual boy anyone?) with 100's or thousands of games, everything from Pre-2600 to Series X/PS5 that I still play every day. I am a few years older than you, so I get the "age problems" I love your content, always interesting what happens in the background on games, or how they were created. You always have interesting content and one of the few channels I try to watch as soon as video pops. Good luck to you and hope you 2025 goes better (my 2024 ended a lot better than expected but, not as good as I wished)..

[@BlakeStone-zs3rc]

You look great dude don't let anyone tell you that you look sick because you aren't as fat as you we're once before! I can't stand people who think if someone isn't fat then they're sick or on drugs etc! Keep doing what your doing bro and we will be here for you no matter what! The content you make is one of kind for me at least and I always learn something with every video from you MVG! ❤

[@johnphillips4783]

I'll be honest I don't ever remember him being "fat" only a healthy weight.

[@winlover37]

​@@johnphillips4783Yeah same, never registered to me as a big guy lol.

[@cognisent_]

You're one of my favorite channels for the content and how you dip into the technical depths every now and then. I'm a software engineer in my day job, so I've always appreciated the level of detail in your videos! Happy holidays, mate 🎄, and I'm looking forward to whatever comes next!

[@inranglhood60]

Keep up the good work here on YT and in your health! 🎉

[@NightFox45]

I really like the style and feel of your videos. When people bring in editors, writers, etc, the feeling changes. It's not always the death knell, but some of the magic changes. Appreciate all you do and always want to see more. Maybe consider some cool shirts or something as a way for people to support the channel. Also don't forget about updating your description to include your BlueSky

[@luigiisgreenlikeflubber8250]

end of year rap? wheres the beat

[@jesseburrows5595]

Congrats! Well deserved. I know whenever you upload a video, it's going to be solid content. Content I'd like to see is on game modifications. History of game mods and future of game mods. Mods that pushed the game engine further, changed gaming, better than original game, and were otherwise recognition worthy. Game mods I remember playing: Counter Strike, FireArms (for half-life), Natural Selection (this could be it's own video on how far they pushed the engine), other half-life mods. Garry's mod, First Strike (battlefield mod), DOTA, the list could go on. I can't even remember half the mods I've installed and played over the years.

[@ShiroiKatanaGames]

As for your health and weight: mistakes weren't made. You're right to take care of yourself and I'm trying to do likewise. Happy Christmas!

[@eliotwildermann]

Thats some good money there congratulations glad u can do this so well i really enjoy these vids looking forward to the future 😊

[@irregular0x]

Also "mistakes where made" is really amazing!

[@8bitDNA]

Were

[@Kiyuja]

I would neither call it a business or a brand, I'd call it a community =) thats what you created. I find the Recompilation tool to be really interesting but it didnt pick up as much as I'd hoped for. Regardless, the progress in the retro scene was great, more decomps are finishing and more are being started. Heck, even 3Ds emulation is making a return. Which is more important in these times than ever

[@ManiacalMoogle]

7:33 that's messed up when you start getting healthier and people ask you if you're ok. It's happened to me.. in America people seem to think overweight is healthier.

[@cyxceven545]

Rapid weight loss is a common symptom of many health problems. Of course people are gonna feel empathy and get concerned. Totally natural and good. I lost a ton of weight around 2020, but you couldn't tell because I ramped up my workouts and bulked up to compensate for the fat loss. Never felt better. I'm glad MVG is getting healthier and staying fit.

[@divinecomedian2]

​@@cyxceven54520 pounds over a year isn't really rapid

[@NicholasStabile]

You definitely weren't there for Steve Jobs's health issue arc in the 2000s, people were often distracted watching his keynotes gasped at how much weight he lost since his return to Apple. Any abnormal changes warrant concern, but I am glad he's taking care of himself.

[@Leon-b5g3j]

Your thoughts on retro gaming and emulation as a whole is what brought me to your channel. Do enjoy your insight on things and hoping for more good things in the years to come!

[@ryccosn]

Keep up the good work man!

[@tulioassis18]

Great work mate! I have started watching your videos this year and was really amazed to have this technical look over a hobby that I really loved. And I worked as a web developer, so I understand some stuff you talk and always get really impressed. Love your channel and really like the way you deal with it, as a hobby. Wishes a great 2025 to you and your family.

[@AntonisGiatilis]

Μπράβο Δημήτρη! Με το καλό η νέα χρονιά!

[@timothycrafton6006]

I like what you do I'm an older gentleman myself 44 years and I grew up with the systems you featured plus the history behind them that's my favorite vids of yours takes me on trips down memory lane if you know what I mean

[@Dinnye01]

Is it just me, or MVG dropped off a significant amount of weight? Thing is, I haven't watched the video past the 1 minute mark when I made this comment :'D

[@pantonio7171]

Ozempic ftw

[@glungusgongus]

Cancer ​@@pantonio7171

[@DownUnder43]

He just explained he is eating healthy food and exercising.

[@Dinnye01]

@@DownUnder43 yes, yes, eventually I got thete. But it was striking from the very first moment. I usually just listen to him and don't watch 😅 That is why I edited my first comment such that I wrote it before watching the whole video.

[@quentinmazouni8471]

Hi, I discovered your YT channel this year and felt amazed by the quality of your work but also by how I was not aware of so many interesting things in "video game history", from industry-changing games to ingenious hardware design... and I really want to thank you for having let me (and many others!) get to know all those incredible things! So please keep talking about hardware (comparison, deep-dive, design etc...) and "milestone events" 🙏! What I also really like about your channel is your awareness (and yet objective approach) of game preservation in general, which is very important (especially if we consider what have changed/disapeared in the last years...), so it would be very cool if you keep us updated 😃 Anyway, congratulations for your amazing work, and thanks again! Wish you the best for next 2025 and happy new year !!!

[@Jorsherr]

I usually watch your videos on TV so didn't see past comments and I didn't remember you talk about losing weight. Seeing you on this video immediately had me concerned about your health. Was happy to hear later in the video that you're just meeting goals. As I'm getting older, I'm paying more attention to my health too. Really love your impossible ports and console security/hack videos, but all your content is great. Wishing you and your family a great 2025!

[@LucNguyen-ii7yh]

I pop into MVG videos in and out throughout the years and just honestly always a good time to watch someone who genuinely is passionate in their hobby with emulation. Always looking forward to seeing what’s next!

[@namakudamono]

Thanks for your great content MVG! Thank you for your inspiring words about looking after your body as you get older! In terms of content, as an Amiga child, I always enjoy your content about the A500 etc. I would particularly like to see a deep dive into the TMFX module format that allowed more than 4 channel music playback in games such as Turrican and especially Apidya. All the best for 2025, enjoy your break with the family mate!

[@brandonfletcher370]

Brother you're killing it! Not just in life but on KZbin as well! You're a staple in this community, I love the thought that I've rubbed elbows with you randomly on the X-S forums, Reddit, and the other usual places over the past twenty years, and you're here in person making content for people still interested in the scene to enjoy.

[@granath55]

Thank you for keeping my interest in this hobby up year after year! When I do feel that it is going down, you release a new video and I buy some new console because of that. You make this hobby fun! 🔥

[@AMcAFaves]

Great to see you getting healthier. I'm looking forward to watching more of your in depth videos next year. Merry Christmas!

[@jamesglover4161]

Great content and I'm so glad to see you taking care of your own health. The depth of experience and content here is unique and you're very humble, it shows in the deep level of insight into very interesting topics like cooy protections, memory management and optimisation tricks over the years and the SNES port of Doom (you didn't even mention you're right up there with Randy at Limited Run). You're one of the most respected in the industry.

[@CBHPwnz]

MVG ive been watching you for some years now and at 29 you are a motivation of mine to succeed in my coding bootcamp classes that I start soon, you’re such a down to earth and incredibly knowledgeable person the information you share is a commodity, thank you

[@greeendevil]

Dimitris you are an inspiration. I've been a subscriber for years now and it's so encouraging to see you taking your health seriously and see such a positive transformation. I think this 2024 video is going to be my 2025 motivation 🙏💪

[@BrunoDPO]

Thank you for all your effort. Your videos are very well crafted, and I learn so much from them. And I am certain that I talk for most of your viewers. Keep up with your great work and looking forward for your next year here. Great hollidays!!!

[@bpw]

Love all this nerdy video game stuff so when I found your channel with the Wii Mistakes Were Made video I binged everything you had multiple times. Wish everyone that reads this a Merry Christmas and a happy new year!

[@Diego-oq3ih]

Sir, I don't write comments very often, but I do feel like saying thank YOU. Thank you for these truly amazing content you put out, you are without a doubt one of my favorite, if not my favorite KZbinr on the platform. There's always something so calming and relaxing about your stuff, so entertaining, I really dig into the way you express your thoughts and the very huge knowledge you have. Wishing you a very great 2025 and we are always here apreciating your videos. Have a wonderful year brother, cheers!

[@jim0_o]

A video about how you do your development would be interesting IMO, ex. your dev. setup, your preferences (code languages, styles etc. ), pre-planning code vs. just starting and rewriting until you have all the pieces together, gamedev vs. demo-scene-dev. etc. (ie. kind of like your version of Eskil Steenberg's "How I program in C" video) I just think it would be cool to hear from a programmer that gets stuff done/shipped vs. the more regular "programmer influencer" youtubers that either only prototype MVPs, jump on the currently trendy js-framework/untested-new-language. I don't know if its a popular topic but 1 video for posterity would be cool.

[@pieroluciano3272]

Love this channel and I learn a ton from you! Keep up the priceless work! We retro gamers love our physical media and we appreciate you have the same philosophy in preserving these games! Cheers!

[@kingotime8977]

Long time subscriber here. I must say that I haven't been watching many of your videos this year. Not because of the quality, but the types of videos. The one's that interested me the most are your console videos, where you do a deep dive on how the PS3 or the N64 work f.e. But you always seem genuine. Keep up the good work!

[@BlakeBickerstaff]

I watch you because you're kind, smart, and thorough. You work in the biz, you've developed emulators and games yourself. You know what you're talking about and you present your knowledge in an easy to understand way. Your topics are always intriguing. As far as topic suggestions, I always love modern homebrew for retro consoles coverage.

[@GU__NI]

Always great to see an MVG video, one of the guys who explains complex topics easily. Your game engine videos was great to see, would be interesting to see game creation, or even something like a game jam. I also started recently watching Thors channel and you both give that yoda/mentor vibes.

[@MAWK3]

Hey MVG! Thank you for the years of quality content. I really dig the Impossible Port series and your in-depth analyses on console hacks/homebrew. A lot of the Playstation 3 community has done a ton of work in reviving legacy games that have had their servers shut down (PS Home, SAVEMGO, GTA Online). It could be a fun video idea in the future to explore that side of the community! On a personal note, Last year you gave me advice on growing my YT Channel. Since then, I have had a lot of success in growing my channel, and can't thank you enough 🙏 Keep up the great work man, looking forward to seeing what you have in store for 2025!

[@jayvillneff]

Have a great rest of the holiday season and here's to a great 2025! I'm always impressed by how informative and yet uniquely individual experience based =D I've learnt alot from misc videos from your channel over the last few years so look forward to seeing what else I may learn when I check out your videos. Plus thank you for thanking the community and praying for you re health and wellness.

[@matp8493]

Thank you for another year MVG! It's been great. You're right, we can't mess about with health once we get to this age, I'm exactly the same as you. Happy new year!

[@turbofx4049]

Only found your content super recently in the last couple months, but went back through your catalogue and loved it. I would say 100% your content is so much better in terms of editing, flow and depth of explanation of what you're covering. You fill a great niche alongside channels like RetroGameMechanicsExplained and ZZAZZ of deep diving coding in games which is super accessible for the non-coding/computer oriented folk like myself. Love YOUR work, keep doing what you're doing

[@TakanoIchikawa]

Your videos have always given me something to be amazed about, and I don't get a lot of that these days. Thank you very much and keep doing what you're doing in the channel!

[@Standbackforscience]

Love all your stuff, but "Mistakes were made" and "Impossible port" are pure gold. Thanks for the great content, and for helping keep games alive.

[@anthonymoloney3671]

Love your videos mate. Some of the best content hands-down on YT. Your insights and explanations of gaming software and hardware are amazing, and are music to my ears. Have a great Xmas and New Year!!

[@MrSujano]

Looking forward to your content in 2025! Congrats on the weight loss and being healthy!

[@VanHelvet]

Your content is incredibly high quality. It takes a lot of knowledge to make deep dives into the topics that you do, always fascinating to listen. I use your channel as a genuine source of technical and historical enrichment - it's a gold mine.

[@soytuano88]

You have a combination of knowledge thats very uncommon, impresive and interesting. Me and the community hopes you can stay longer and make more videos, we appreciate every1 u put out. We would love some merch, old console hardware layout designs would be amazing to have, i forgot the exact word but u know what I mean.

[@claudiobison]

Não acompanho seus videos com frequência,por falta de tempo,mas pra mim,um dos melhores canais,Feliz Natal e próspero Ano Novo. Que retorne em 2025 com tudo.

[@nr289]

I really enjoy your content, from the old games to the cracking and copy protection stuff, it's so much fun to watch and get to learn loads, merry Christmas and a happy new year!!!!

[@realbenactually]

I love your channel. Your coverage of emulation is awesome and I like when you talk about new exploits for consoles and stuff.

[@brandsecrets2022]

Love your channel man. I grew up in the late 80s/90s. Big gammer and emulation guy, but never smart enough to understand the coding behind it.Your channel is brill. Heres to a great 2025.

[@FunkyGalaxyCat]

Thanks for the amazing videos and glad to be here too!! I wish you a Merry Christmas and a very happy and bright 2025 too!! Really excited for what's to come!!

[@OrinSorinson]

Thank you for bringing the stories and memories of these games and hardwares back to life. It's not just nostalgia but this is the history of our art and technology and I always love hearing about it.

[@WarhorseS197]

I really really enjoy the detail your videos go into on the custom firmware and console hacking scene. They are top notch and theres no other comparison from other YTchannels.

[@cammyboy011]

I for one really appreciate your style of content MVG. Your background in the industry and wealth of knowledge along with your small scale, personal style of content is still refreshing to watch. We've lost some big names from the platform in the last 12-18 months so to hear you speak at the end of the year and tell us you still have stuff you want to tell us and are still willing and able to do it is fantastic news! Happy Holidays MVG 👍

[@DecoyKamikaze]

I got into your channel when I was first discovering emulation this year. Your content inspired me down rabbit holes that helped me find a whole new hobby. I really appreciate the videos you put out and the thoughtfulness that you have with every topic covered. Glad to hear your health is on the up, happy new year!

[@jpodmatt]

im glad youre stickin around. your channel sparked my interest in modding consoles. this year i got my GameCube and Xbox 360 modded and im already looking to getting into my SNES and N64.

[@Bwethhh]

MVG you’re the best! Keep up the great work. You’re one of the best on KZbin! I’m very glad to hear you’ve had a better year on here.

[@crystalwater505]

Congratulations on your weight loss journey. I've been doing the same since September and glad that I did. It's a long journey but definitely worth it, I'm still on mine of course. You absolutely look a lot thinner too.

[@GimmeTOKYO]

I always look forward to your videos every Monday. Been following for a few years now. Your hard work is always appreciated, especially your insight into the industry, as well as your history and experience. ❤

[@samfrito]

So glad you are sounding more positive, MVG. I've enjoyed your content for a long long time and really hope never to question "what's going on with that bro?" You are a pioneer and opened many doors. Glad to hear your health is on a upswing. Keep it up. I will always look forward to new content, regardless of what it is. You are one in a million, and I mean that in all the right ways. Thanks for reminding me we can game, wonder and inspire with old and new tech. It's been a pleasure. Take care and enjoy your time during the holidays.

[@Megaphone77]

Absolutely appreciate you mate and thankyou for continuing to make content. Ive learned a lot from your videos and especially love the story telling!

[@electricturbodata9368]

I always loved your "how graphics worked" videos on this and that console and also the videos on how N64, PS1 and so on works. I keep on re-watching those. Secretly hoping for how graphics worked episodes on the Atari Lynx and Amiga 500 too. ^^ (On the point of getting a bit older, strict keto and intermittent fasting literally saved my life, nice to see you healthier too).

[@paisleyboxers]

You're the best! I love the healthy journey. I was lucky enough to meet you in 2019 at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo drinking our faces off in a hotel lobby/, As a fellow programmer who loves C, I really enjoy the deeper dives you take into programming. It's a joy to watch your content, so thank you for being such a strong, technical, voice here!

[@YulianaTV-m5k]

You inspire me a lot. I keep thinking it's too late for me to start doing the things that I love. And that it's late for me to feel happy and satisfied with my life. And then I see your content, and you're truly inspiring, talented and deeply knowledgeable about an industry that it's so interesting and complex. And then you tell us that you're healthy, happy and satisfied with your life, as well. Thank you. I'll keep trying.