VIDEO GAME HUNTING in Small Towns + PICKUPS

[@frawsty_dubz4827]

I love that you’re using your platform to help local businesses regain their footing! You’re a real one

[@MetalJesusRocks]

I want these mom & pop stores to succeed as they are a great part of our community! If I can help in some small way, I'm happy to do it. 🤘

[@coolcoolglasses19]

@@MetalJesusRocks Head south to Vancouver, WA to Double Jump Video Games.

[@oygv6225]

Pp

[@ZyferWarriorPrime]

@@MetalJesusRocks Some of these stores need to not put inventory by the windows. Looks like they noticed too late as those Intellivision boxes got sun faded.

[@TrophyJourney]

Especially important considering this retro game speculation bubble that's around. Mad respec, MJR!

[@mangoman1073]

I like how Metal Jesus does a lap around the stores first to establish dominance lol

[@MetalJesusRocks]

I call it the "orientation tour" 😂

[@tonyphillips8726]

Good thing he doesn't mark his territory.

[@timmoore3283]

Really love all the postive energy in your videos!

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Thank you so much!!

[@jdtoledo]

I love these travel for games pickup videos. Keep em coming MJR! Stay safe.

[@steffenflindt8670]

It’s his best videos to me 🙂

[@raystroud]

I love how you instantly open a sealed special edition 3DS game. No reselling for Metal Jesus :) Great Video.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Games are meant to be played 😎

[@raystroud]

@@MetalJesusRocks FACT!

[@wyldelf2685]

@@MetalJesusRocks Damn right,,thank you very much,,🤘🤘

[@jmo_30]

Hey metal Jesus you don’t have to answer but, did you buy or lease your gti? I have a dilemma… I need a car and I really don’t want to lease but I don’t feel good about driving my hooptie anymore now that my kids are gonna start school, and I’m thinking leasing would be better than financing so it would give me more cash flow for…… video games 😎

[@modeloman4568]

@@MetalJesusRocks hell yeah

[@dreammfyre]

Metal Jesus entering these stores like an action hero with a mission.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

😂

[@DierenBrigade]

🤣

[@RetroHunters]

That throne of consoles is friggin amazing and the N64 DD! So cool to see you still rocking MJR!

[@PhenixPurple]

As resident of Bellingham it is awesome to see MetalJesusRocks giving some love my favorite lgs Cosmic Games (in their new location too). Also what a fantastic haul.

[@DannysHauntedJourney]

This guy is living my dream. I also collect games, and I'm slowly achieving a good size. PS2, GameCube, and PS1 are my larger collections, and my focus at the moment

[@brandonkappus6218]

I've lived in Everett, Seattle and Bellingham. It was great to join you on this road trip through my favorite place on Earth. I sure do miss it. Thank you so much for bringing us along.

[@EckhartsLadder]

Have you ever been to Double Jump? I believe they're in WA, couple hours south of Seattle - and they also have a KZbin channel!

[@psychotropictraveler514]

Hey checkmark

[@BoneCK15]

I suggested it on one of his last game hunt videos and he made it seem like that it's too far for him to go.

[@tybread2997]

Great store. They recently remodeled and looks awesome. Everyone there is super nice and very helpful.

[@Stripes__]

Never thought I'd see Eckhart here!

[@petercino6972]

it's closer to Portland than Seattle Looks like Mjr went north. you better come down there when the traffic is good

[@TXVGCollector82]

Road trips and video games are always a good mix. Great video!

[@IIAdnan93II]

Great video MJR!!! Can't wait for more of these!

[@MetalJesusRocks]

More to come!

[@EricSmith-xc5kd]

I love MJR. The videos you make are relaxing to watch.☺️

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Thank you! 🤗

[@SegaSentMe1]

Just in awe what America has to offer in regards to retro gaming. Amazing looking place and a great state clearly for hunting games. My imagination runs wild thinking what else is in the other states? Love from the uk.

[@tekkenfan01]

Come visit

[@tysonperks5374]

Chuckanut drive reminds me lots of roads we have here in BC Canada

[@ZeroFksGvn]

This video makes me miss the retro game shop that used to be in my area, I used to save money and buy games in the glass cases since I was a teen. It was also pretty cool seeing you highlight trading card games, I collected both magic and pokemon in my youth though magic persisted over the years and I still update decks when I can.

[@wyldelf2685]

All hail wizards of the coast ,,memories takes me back to 1994,,,

[@sethwpierce]

I really love how you do your travel vlogs. You make the whole experience sound like a blast. I really enjoy your energy! Great video as always.

[@RetroMoments]

Cool to see some more retro stores in the US! I've never had a PSVita but that white/light blue one looks really clean. Should probably get one someday.

[@janeduardsen6601]

I just love my PSPs !

[@madcamdisease]

Metal Jesus is buying up all the vitas. Can’t find one anywhere haha

[@RetroMoments]

@@madcamdisease True haha!

[@Level1Sword]

Stores that sell physical games need our support! Thanks for the video highlighting some awesome ones!

[@sudochop]

Yes not a big fan of digital. I was having a hard time finding Snipperclips only to find out that the original was digital. Luckily I was able to find Snipperclips Plus - physical copy. I always liked physical copies, but maybe that's a generational thing, I suppose.

[@solracrod]

Great video! I thoroughly enjoy these and feel like I’m along for the ride game hunting! Keep em coming!

[@cloudouterman]

thanks again for showing your area Jason. It's always nice to see the environment and the people around the games!

[@JamesBrown-rh4zg]

Saving this for later I work Friday evenings get home after 11 and this is the perfect thing for me to watch when I get home. I love these Friday videos they are the perfect start to a weekend 👍👍👌👌

[@-JRL-]

Nice to see you kept Lighthouse. Way back in the day my dad and I played Lighthouse and we really enjoyed the puzzle solving elements to it. I don't remember if we ever finished it but we had good times playing together and testing out theories on what to do to progress.

[@supaflyguy666]

Man there’s so much to love about your work and your persona. You help promote local businesses, give honest reviews and share good game buying tips. Throw in your love for your GTI (just like I love mine), you the man my dude.

[@Magmagruntadam]

saw this upload and literally said out loud "YES METALJESUS" i love the game hunting + pickups! Thank you for the video

[@psychotropictraveler514]

Another banger MJ! Love these game hunts, almost feels like im there browsing with you.

[@jimmysgameclips]

As a brit I'm so envious, these shops are all so fantastic. Wouldn't even know where to find a bunch of pinball machines here

[@mebbin]

It warms my heart to see the retro game community going strong. Thanks as always for the great content!

[@WickedGamerCollector]

I need to do that more often get out of the Wicked Cave. Awesome Game Hunting video 🙌

[@ilumidonky]

Those are my old stomping grounds - thanks for the fresh tour! I got good some deals on games & consoles at the Marysville Pawn X-Change, too, & found the employees at the Arlington GameStop to be the friendliest & most helpful compared with the other GameStop stores I visited in the surrounding cities & counties. 👍👍

[@exzisd]

I love these road trip videos just exploring different stores and having that road trip story added on. There were things that made that Japan trip vlog very interesting pointing out surprising differences in Japan and I think the further you go out of Seattle you may be surprised out how the retro scenes get. Lately I have been watching a bit of this channel called TheNESPusuit which is very much built on hype and personality but at the same time it's tacky I also appreciate it. They went to the middle of nowhere at a flea market and found some rare stuff and edited it like something you would see on TV. Reminded me of American Pickers or whatever that show is called except for video games / nerdy memorabilia.

[@tayzer4577]

Hey I am the local collector that dropped off those light gun games to another castle. Very cool to see!

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Oh yeah?! Very cool! Now there is a little part of your collection in mine 👍

[@tayzer4577]

That’s awesome! Good feeling knowing it’s in the hands of someone who loves games!

[@JohnnyJabrone]

Very cool of you to give these places of business a bit of a spotlight during these tough economic times. Love your channel and I hope all the mom n pop game stores that are struggling keep fighting the good fight and thrive once the world opens up fully again. Peace and love my friends!

[@pauljennings8432]

That was a great road trip! loved the scenery. Greetings from the UK.

[@e.s.glasser]

As a Bellingham native, thank you for highlighting my town’s game stores! Love your videos, you rock Metal Jesus ❤️🤘🏻

[@MetalJesusRocks]

My wife and I are already planning to go back in the fall and explore your city some more. Very beautiful!

[@e.s.glasser]

@@MetalJesusRocks there are a few great record stores up here as well you may want to check out. Everyday Music and Black Noise Records.

[@thebl4ckd0g]

i love seeing vlogs like this - there needs to be more people doing this specific stuff on here. it's cool finding neat little shops with hidden gem video games! :)

[@lotsofgames]

What a great idea for a video!

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Are you still in Northern California? I know you had to move a few years ago...but maybe I can do a Retro Road Trip down there and do a big ol' collab with ya again!

[@NeverQuit87]

You know, you could have saved yourself the time, money, effort & marriage by just getting these games via emulators.

[@Gameboy-Unboxings]

@@NeverQuit87 wow you're ignorant af.

[@emperortrevornorton3119]

Been planning to do this for the area of the United States that I live in northern midwest might throw in the spot were I get original and reprinted comic books and mangas

[@dandiaz19934]

@@NeverQuit87 Yes, but they like collecting. that's like telling someone not to buy vinyl records because they can listen to music for free on spotify and youtube. Like... they fucking know 😂😂😂 They just like something so much that they are willing to get it physical.

[@worldtree4038]

Dude , loving these road trip game hunts. MJ your channel is quality stuff. I’m 42 and still a kid at heart . You’ve exhibited a good lifestyle. Watching this video & the Portland Road Trip is inspiring, seriously. I am a true Nintendo fan , ALLways was. I had each of their consoles growing up , with only the Atari 2600 as a platform predecessor(Thank You Mom). Obviously the toys r us song faded , and I let adult life pull me so far from this gloriously soothing hobby . I want to thank you . I’m currently revamping my gaming collections. And Next time I head out for a road trip , this new idea you’ve portrayed , could be one of the most wholesome and innocent out of town “hunts” I’ve conspired to endeavor as a “grown up” (:

[@matthewmoney6377]

I love the comic book style intro. That was dope! Keep slaying it Jason!

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Yeah, this was a fun video to edit. I had over 500 pieces of video and I was determined to use them all! 😜

[@matthewmoney6377]

@@MetalJesusRocks i bet it was tough but the quality was top notch! Im glad to see you back outside mingling amongst the people again and getting some sun. I hope to see you at SEGE next year! Much love my man and you have been a major inspiration to me as a collector. Im thinking of starting a channel with my wife. We are cross country truck drivers. I thought it would be awesome to show that life along with video game collecting across the USA. Any tips?

[@MetalJesusRocks]

When it comes to making videos, take inspiration from other KZbinrs you enjoy watching. For travel videos like this, I get ideas from travel vloggers like Kara & Nate. They don't do game hunting videos, but their style and edits is something I really enjoy: kzbin.info/door/4ijq8Cg-8zQKx8OH12dUSw

[@credehorton7017]

Absolutely awesome action when you share your travel adventures. So many retro game places in your area. Don't hv tht action in Wyoming. Appreciate you my man

[@themajor8101]

We used to have a fairly large gaming franchise where I live called G2K games. Sadly they closed at the end of 2019. Always support your local gaming shops!

[@vagamer522]

I must asume your from VA by guess because we use to have ones from lebanon, Abindon, and one in Pinnacle now they are gone for good in my area so pretty much we are fucked out of luck for retro game stores unless someone can mention one in the area

[@Joe-dy1qv]

You got my fiancé and I back into some older games again, thank you so much for spreading your passion, it is very contagious. We just hooked up our old PS2, N64, and having a blast! Thank you so much Metal Jesus. Keep rocking 🤘

[@TIDbitRETRO]

These types of videos always make me feel like I’m living in another universe, cause the retro game stores by me don’t have anything but sports games and shovelware. LOL

[@captainz72100]

Love the size of those stores! In Ireland we have so few of them and they tend to be tiny (due to high rents probably), same with vinyl record stores!

[@alx_717]

Whoa! Great vid again. Gorgeous scenery, your country is very beautiful!!

[@HunterPBrown]

If you come to Dallas-Fort Worth, Retrobution Games in Fort Worth is the best in the metroplex.

[@AngelovMr]

Great experience and a clip for everyone to be able to explorer those small town jewels! Keep up the good work! :)

[@martynsmith6279]

Yes! I love me some video game hunting with MJR! 😄

[@paperdawn]

these videos are great!!! :) Always so cool to see these little shops, so much passion!

[@exzisd]

If I would make one reocmmendation for this type of video it would be to bring someone along with you or try to get comments from local gamers if they are interested in giving a comment about the shop themselves or what they are picking up and why they like the store or how they found it. Having more personalities to go along with it would make it feel like a more complete narrative and I think would spice it up more. Still always look forward to your uploads. That Geralt figure surprised me. I don't remember a rubber duck being in that bath lol.

[@wyldelf2685]

Yes this what I was trying to convey, road trips are always better in groups,,it inspires more comments and adds comedy,,,😎😎🤠😎

[@DudleyDawg]

Love these retro game hunting videos. Wish my country had retro gaming stores like these.

[@silverian]

Awesome to see Mattel Intellivision games next to entrance :-) I love these jump to the car and go to game hunting videos!

[@calvinham5602]

awesome to see you visit the local places in the seattle area. fun to see places i have been through on youtube.

[@IndieArcadeWave]

I love the game hunting videos! I feel like I never find any good deals when I go out. What are the best finds you've had at garage sales?

[@galacticbattleground8290]

You should start collecting arcade games! A couple in the game room would be awesome!

[@Waggswag13]

I found an ocarina of time and a gold holographic Majora's Mask at a garage sale and got them both for $10 together.

[@dandiaz19934]

I feel like fidning stuff that's actually good is much harder these days. Everyone goes to eBay to look up what games are going for these days. It's harder to find good deals unless people are really unaware/aren't familiar with the prices on the internet.

[@markm4033]

I found a working original PSP for $20. Had that modified to play my roms and I have a white PSP 3000 as my main PSP not modded.

[@IndieArcadeWave]

@@dandiaz19934 I agree, I also just feel like we are past the point of a lot of the classics being in people's houses. I feel like they have been sold or throw out by now. It's sad.

[@Hayyden]

Whoa. Washington is beautiful! Thank you for sharing those parts of your journey.

[@shanebert77]

I want to go on a trip like this so much! I need to make other collector friends lol

[@ayellowbeard]

So glad you had the chance to come north. It's weird how many people live up here and how few gaming stores there are. Next Level is very cool!

[@yasarextreme]

I was hoping that you will pick up Lighthouse and you did !, thank you, i have a lot of memories with this game. It is a hidden gem.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

You played it! I love hearing that 👍

[@00ABBITT00]

Needed a drop from this channel. Thank you MJR!

[@keithcalder6917]

Would love to explore the great game stores of Washington! They just gotta open that border to Canucks first. Meanwhile, Americans should come check out the bustling retro scene in BC!

[@travistouchdown1812]

I love the driving footage coupled in here and the general idea of game store road trips. Thanks M J

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Mikessv1]

Hey MetalJesus, why don't you setup a collection for that game store that's been hit hard and let's us gamers donate to them?

[@krebs3r]

Great Video @MetalJesusRocks Fun side note. @15:02 you can see my city where I grew up. Rostock. Very beautiful city on the Baltic Sea. Greetings

[@Savebagels]

I’m finding myself wanting more of this since I can’t exactly do it myself at the moment

[@RetroAmateur1989]

I can't do this at any moment. Very few shops, and all, far away.

[@rancid_]

@MetalJesus love these pickup videos and the fact you take the time to support local businesses and share the journey to even get to these places. How about a road trip with Reggie? Would be a fun vid!

[@nickbrown5440]

Fire Emblem Echoes is my favorite one. Great pick up! Great balance when it comes to difficulty. Super fun!

[@psychotropictraveler514]

I really need to play more Fire Emblem. I had the first one on GBA back in the day and remember loving it. Have you tried the newest one for Switch?

[@nickbrown5440]

@@psychotropictraveler514 I have. It was pretty easy on "Normal" Difficulty as you don't need to think much. I say play it on hard to give yourself a challenge.

[@Followthelemming]

Nice work! Love the travel style game hunt video.

[@punisher3289]

I love all the road trip and hunting videos!! Keep em coming! And the pick ups with Reggie! You guys always give me something fun to pick up

[@letsprayandfasttogether9618]

Really taking these videos up a notch

[@tuck91]

I went to Seattle a few years ago for a Alaskan Cruise. I wish I would have known of all of the epic stores before coming through. I want to come back and visit some day!!

[@JampackSam]

Love these mini road trip style videos! Makes me definitely want to take a trip to visit Washington in the future. 🔥 Awesome work, as always!

[@grud8495]

There's something relaxing about just driving around, shopping, even simply window shopping. Something most of us have missed during lockdowns. I look forward to the day we can leave this pandemic behind us and go back to perusing and relaxing.

[@thesvc2006]

some people, like the person making this video, has already left this pandemic behind and is out and about acting as if life is just back to normal now. sad to see.

[@xancypillosi9497]

I been out since day one. Living my life

[@Lucis33]

you can leave it behind anytime you want

[@nicho-uyx1287]

Thank God you did one of these today, were moving tomorrow so it’s been these and your moving videos for me! Otherwise all of them

[@TheMountyPresents]

Cool to see, also where's your mask in these stores xD

[@MetalJesusRocks]

I'm double vaccinated and at the time of this video, masks were optional. That said, if a store wanted me to wear a mask, I would have no problem with that. Cheers 🍻

[@TheMountyPresents]

@@MetalJesusRocks Understandable, have a nice day 👍

[@klaassiersma4892]

Man, that was an epic journy, i loved the senic route it was beautiful out there.

[@aliwaleed2004]

I love this style of video. Exploring the variety of retro game stores.

[@fargus3486]

I'm not a full on game head but I love these videos - great presenter and production and I love the travelogue element - great stuff MJR - keep them coming!

[@zincmann]

Jason great production value on this video you're stepping up your game

[@atranfanatic]

Great idea for a video man! Was quite fun to watch!

[@tomkang9272]

Great stuff Jesus. So interesting to get a glimpse into the Wa gaming scene as well as your awesome finds !

[@vglegends9004]

There literally is nothing more relaxing than watching collectors/ gamers go on game hunting road trips to a bunch of stores. Awesome stuff! 🤘🎮😎

[@Itsdarkmoons]

Loved this road trip brother. That PSP is really nice and them games!!. These places look amazing!!. Absolutely beautiful scenery.

[@krazycharlie]

Funny. Yesterday, I went visiting my local videogame stores and while I found some nice stuff, most of them were beyond my pockets' reach. Still, it's always a good experience when you go thrifting because you'll never know what you'll find and maybe even purchase. Excellent video as usual, MJR!

[@davidw.798]

Just moved to the Seattle area so this video helps me to learn about the area more so than just video game stores. Thanks MJR

[@alifero]

That brings some memories, I bought the lighthouse when i was 12 and used to play it with my sister who was 7 at the time. Sadly the CD got scratched and the game would get stuck right at the point where an alien showed up (which got us screaming every time) and we never finished it. Just bought it on GOG and now at 37 i ll invite my sister to play it. I just found this channel btw- love it.

[@PieYouTube314]

Honestly, these type of videos have easily become my favourite type of videos from Metal Jesus. Keep them coming!

[@velvetplatz1024]

Oh the memories of those Multi Disk games....10 3.5 in disks..... I remember setting up a school's new computer room's 25 computers and having to enter disk after disk in 25 computers.... oh man.... Keep up these great road trip videos...I hope one day you hit Canada as that's where I'm from, there is a lot of great shops up here too.

[@kingcobra8299]

Awesome video. I love these tours of retro game stores. Keep up the good work.

[@robertbakker1313]

Awesome video, as always. Looking forward to more road trips. Really interesting to watch.

[@dgilroy26]

Great video. I used to live in WA and they have some of the best towns and small cities. I look forward to your next road trip.

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

I really enjoyed this video. One of your best! Well done!

[@ericmcmillan3312]

Love when you go on these trips and show everybody what's in these retro game stores

[@JoshuaCosimi]

AYYYY LET'S GO, Love Washington and love Marysville. Glad you made it up North!

[@edr777]

Thank you for sharing MJR...I've been meaning to make a trip up north and that drive sounds wonderful...road trip time! Heroes of MMII...I have a NIB sealed copy of that first one...great finds!

[@figbat6363]

I love the stock footage of you driving with your sunglasses. Just so cool lol

[@mikeuk666]

Always enjoy these MJR

[@RyanRightN0w]

I drove from Bellingham to Seattle many times during my game hunting days. But that was when thrift stores were hot! I would hit Value Villages, Goodwills, and mom 'n pops all along I-5. Cool to see you up here in Bham at Reset Games, the bar/arcade next door used to be one of my old haunts pre-covid.

[@andydavidson1278]

Great video Jason😃 Loved the scenery as well, and I must say, the quality of your video camera is amazing!! 👍

[@dozzrecord6101]

This one of the best episodes you have made. The editing skills are next level.