Video Games and More - Episode #15 - 10/03/1996

[@ultimaweapon1908]

This is Gaming history, thank you for archiving this.

[@MagicalAlpaca]

This going to blow up soon.

[@organicmilk5]

It has! This is amazing

[@usapower6208]

no way

[@HKLTV]

@@usapower6208 pc pages on fb are sharing this that's how i ended up here

[@eberic1]

This is better then 90% of streams atm

[@darkl3ad3r]

I truly have this belief that people were more creative and put more effort into making content as little as 10+ years ago. Look at the old machinimas and things like this, and compare it to the boring soulless shit of today. People were better back then.

[@SpiritBuddy]

@NIGHT DEMON39 yes, an intellectual indiviudal.

[@j0hnny4rc4de]

I completely agree.

[@FirewindAstrology]

Yeah cuz it took effort and passion. Not a few button clicks. You gd fool

[@iamtheflu]

He attacked the project like a tv show instead of a modern stream. Much better structure for long term viewing for us 30+ yo gamers

[@swayy9440]

The "First Original Streamer" Zot The Avenger. Legendary content right here.

[@PointlessSoldier]

If he doesn't start streaming now in 2021, WE RIOT WE WANT ZOT WE WANT ZOT WE WANT ZOT

[@brianm2881]

This kid had an amazing amount of poise for being all of 15/16 at the time of recording. Knows what marks to hit, handles callers, calls different segments of the show and is a little bit cheeky and ironic. He's one of those people who appears to have it more together as a kid than an adult, i.e. he appears to have become some sort of rambling crust punk.

[@lz3171]

He was only 12 lol

[@brianm2881]

@@lz3171 He was 12 when he started the show, 3 years prior to this. Some of his earlier shows are up here on KZbin.

[@Super2bit]

This is better than 99.99% of the streaming content out today.

[@unclegoose3864]

That's because it's real.

[@JinxyZombieHyperdrive]

This is a hidden treasure! I LOVE absolutely love the intro music

[@russell35]

"Chat, clip that that" *Hits record on vcr*

[@jjstylesrocks]

Very smart move. 🎓

[@Xenoflux93]

Man.. This was great! A real blast from the past.. I really enjoyed this thanks for uploading it!

[@BillHicksADH]

Wonder if in his wildest dreams he'd think randoms on the internet would be watching his show 25 years later..

[@garamari]

Holy shit I have been watching this unironically for 20 minutes and enjoying it.

[@kaitlynngordon9291]

I’m at the 5 minute break ☺️

[@superacidi]

7:50 that really sounds like today's streamers

[@Dooshanche]

ahead of his time

[@brandonreble]

Public access was the KZbin of my childhood.

[@visualland2073]

First gaming streamer ever in history of games !

[@byakuzac]

this is like looking into a time machine good content btw

[@spectralshadowofficial8724]

What an absolute legend.

[@realsufferingisnotknown4052]

my boy was so ahead of its time damn

[@deiyuwell]

I forgot how hard to get cheat and trick codes back in the 90's ahaha.

[@Skreamies]

This was made the day before I was born, crazy! Literally ahead of the curve in this.

[@uniworkhorse]

It's kind of amazing well made the setup is, especially for his age. This was waaaaay before camera and audio tech became more affordable and accessible to everyone!

[@mrThorleifsen]

My man was ahead of his time, he'll probably be one of the most popular streamer today.

[@wangmauler]

2021: This guy needs to quit his day job and start streaming just like this again. Started an era, could be at the top!

[@mrlivemore]

Where is he now??

[@Dindonmasker]

@@mrlivemore idk if you found him already but his name is JJ styles you can find him on youtube.

[@riggsmurtah2788]

2:13 "if you have internet access" 😆

[@ifstatementifstatement2704]

Well in my case I had broadband at 300 Mbs at my previous place. Now I've moved to a new place and no internet provider delivers there. So I'm stuck with a 4G connection maxing at 3 Mbs to my pc. I now live in a town of 4,756 people, that is only 5 miles away from a city of 234,982 people and you would think internet would be good enough. So internet accessibility is still an issue in 2021.

[@jimmysoncookland5446]

Wow talk about ahead of it time enjoyable show to watch now too

[@_avoid]

lmao the calls are pretty much the same as KZbin comments

[@zottheavengerrules]

I did it. And now I have some mother loving videos to upload.

[@fredboilit8012]

Got to play Super Mario 64 before it came out! What a flex

[@jjstylesrocks]

I had some dope hookups. Still tho, I'd rather play it on DS. My 3DS XL to be exact. archive.org/details/vgam-ep-17 archive.org/details/vgam-ep-18 archive.org/details/vgam-ep-19 archive.org/details/vgam-ep-20 there. All four parts to the Mario 64 series for VGaM. enjoy. WAAHOO! ITZAMEE, MARIOOO!!!!

[@fredboilit8012]

@@jjstylesrocks LET'S A GOOO! Thanks so much this is awesome.

[@Bangulo]

@@jjstylesrocks So you're Zot?

[@empiredirt6530]

in 1998 I used to walk out to the library to print out cheat codes and gameFAQs for nes/genesis & n64/psx; I woulda called killed this kid. Surprisingly decent show, kudos to the host & co-host.

[@WestleyWolf]

That was a life saver when I was a kid. Printing cheat codes!

[@PokeRambo]

All these kids calling in are in their 30s or 40s now....and I'm one of them 😳 lol

[@jjstylesrocks]

Welcome to the gang. (welcome back kotter theme plays in the background or something)

[@Transfixed]

Amazing, having a cable access show was my dream as a kid. Probably could have been a half-hour show if he had a faster laptop :D Where are you now, Zot? We need you!

[@miketendopower]

This is a retro treat 👌

[@TheC3lso]

Great content, you could make a return as a streamer someday!!

[@buddieG420]

Legend has it that this is the inspiration to Silent Bob.

[@jasonsmart8063]

that's who I thought it was when i first saw the thumbnail

[@RedN3ctar]

What is the music called during the intro?

[@DeepbloodFang]

Kid has wit and charm, he'd be big if he was a streamer today.

[@twlvfngrs]

man i would have watched this and never missed a show!

[@markmozza]

Legendary shit. Hope this blows up.

[@jjstylesrocks]

me too. this one episode has for sure I'd say. at least.

[@clipCommander101]

30:20 this man is listening to Keep their heads ringing while on the phone with Zot, this is so vintage god damn.

[@clipCommander101]

32:00 and nothin but a g thang, GODDAMN

[@Gotejjeken]

Anyone know what happened to this dude? Does he stream now?

[@jjstylesrocks]

yes. kzbin.infovideos?view=2&sort=dd&live_view=503&shelf_id=0

[@kaitlynngordon9291]

@@jjstylesrocks I’m just wondering why you commented this ?are you the dude in this tv show?

[@Yanvall]

You can't fool me, that's Michael Reeves in disguise.

[@jjstylesrocks]

Who? ....... whoa, robots! I ❤️ 🤖s! I'm a little bit taller than that dude tho, sry.

[@PSIRockinOmega]

Someone liked Alice Donut. I've heard them on more than one episode.

[@zolphar]

omfg I love stuff ... wish i knew about this back in the day

[@cloud2537]

This feels exactly like Gamers Nexus in terms of cadence, but the delivery is better! What a fucking chad.

[@zaakaryvoid991]

This freaking rules!

[@DemonDash_765]

First ever og livestreamer ever!!!

[@Groglor]

I like the show. you take the crank callers well.

[@adagios1]

The generation Z should stop whining and be grateful for the era! they owe all they have today to these guys

[@Suaga7]

Where is he now... 24:00 That little girl requesting Mortal Kombat 3 codes: Awesome.

[@jjstylesrocks]

pretty sure that was a high-pitched, pre-pubescent boy (just like me in the first episode of VGaM!). Unfortunately, girls didn't game, skateboard, play guitar, nor program computers (seriously). These are much better times really. In many regards.

[@pw3ninja]

intro is a fuckin B A N G E R "any other questions?" "...nah, thats it." true gamers

[@SSenderling]

fun fact: Zot the Avenger grew up to become Steve from Gamers Nexus :)

[@TheAustinDelgado]

Damnit I love this.

[@jjstylesrocks]

we

[@kaitlynngordon9291]

I still got my Nintendo 64 ❤️with my awesome games

[@drevandamva]

What games are playing in the back? It looks fun

[@SealTeamRick]

That song is awsome

[@zappa25]

where is he now?

[@jjstylesrocks]

right here

[@zappa25]

@@jjstylesrocks lol ok

[@unclegoose3864]

Back when gaming was still for outcasts/geeks/nerds what have you.

[@jjstylesrocks]

Chah, "back when". lulz

[@DCeric]

Polar bears are left handed I seen it on Facebook

[@GenesicShinZyraelKai]

This was a time before the huge Pokemon boom.

[@JimmyJimJames]

This is gold

[@jjstylesrocks]

"Stay gold ponyboy."

[@TobyDeshane]

_"Did you know that all polar bears are left-handed?"_

[@りきぴ4649]

This guy was badass! 🔥

[@popcornfps]

Very cool 👍.

[@cavecanem1741]

That intro music swings big meat

[@jjstylesrocks]

Finally! You have good tastes. That is the intro to Joe Montana Football for SegaCD. Have a nice day 😀

[@A_mnesiak]

this does not look like a twelve year old. compared to some of the sixth graders at my school he looks at least 15

[@DALLAS_1985]

he started the show in 1993 at 12 years old, this was recorded in 1996, when he was probably 16 or 17 years old

[@A_mnesiak]

@@DALLAS_1985 oh thx makes much more sense now

[@UncleHam1337]

np: Hacking Boxes - J.J Styles (aka Zot)

[@danielaguirre5038]

Gaming content makers are going to drool over this

[@jjstylesrocks]

Back in the day, I was getting emails from a game developer/programmer/coder at Acclaim (dude had a primenet e-addy, can't recall his name) but he really wanted me to the show broadcasted in Silicon Valley. I'm like "Thanks, glad you enjoyed your stay in Tucson watching my show. But firstly, I don't think Sili Vali has public access cable. Secondly, I'm a kid & can't afford the long distance calls (to cable stations)/Post Office Box (to pretend I live there. how it worked. locals got to do TV freely), nor the tapes, nor the postage to send them. Thanks for watching tho!" come to think of it, i still can't do that shit. lulz

[@tadmccalister2234]

Is this the past? I still feel like this is the present.

[@chimaerarcxx6963]

This is solid!

[@jjstylesrocks]

I was like, 14-15 at this point. So I'd figured out what to focus on, how to deal with the trolls, keep the pace, etc. I think this episode (another tips&news episode) might even be better: archive.org/details/vgam-ep-25

[@EconohmyGaming]

18:55 one of the first online trolls lolo epic.I love this show 😆

[@Transfixed]

And 33:00

[@EconohmyGaming]

@@Transfixed daamn I misses that 😢 lol 😅 this show is epic

[@Transfixed]

@@EconohmyGaming And 59:00! 😂 Zot shuts that shit down!

[@handlenameistaken]

Continue the legacy dude!

[@jjstylesrocks]

thinking about it. I'm pretty good at the Far Cry series, Assassin's Creed series, Deus Ex series, still pwn on Mario Kart (Wii Deluxe 4.0 is a tight mod! Shoutz to FJRoyet!) & I could Rocksmith/Rockband/Guitar Hero until thee mutha-fucking (hope everyone had a happy Mother's day!) cows come home. For reals. & i got a baseball cap, & a Roxio game cap HD. Pop those caps fool!

[@manuvaras1454]

Instant legend.

[@jjstylesrocks]

literally instant. this video went from like 26K plays in like a day. & it was just sitting here for like 5-6 years.

[@DigitalPrime]

Twitch link?

[@jjstylesrocks]

nuhuh. not that twitchy. nor angry (that's in regards to several comments down. sry.) Just KZbin, & Internet Archive DOT ORG.

[@genodoss9177]

just wanted to be one of the first comments b4 this takes tf off. 10/10 content.

[@jjstylesrocks]

How is is it this video has 26K views, 300 likes, 0 dislikes, 70 comments (not including mine), & no trolls??? I've spent more time with crank callers, trolls, haters, bullys, & straight up assholes, than I have with my own friends & family! Fucking A. I guess that PC Gamer article is pretty badass. I always knew VGaM was (badass), but nobody would admit it! or check it out. Kinda like all the music I produce. mmmhmm. yup. *sigh* s'all good. congrats early commenter, YOU WIN! *ding* *ding* *ding* *ding* *beep* *ding* *ring* *ding*

[@ozmarichardson-wangenstein9379]

who is this bad ass punk band with the singer that sounds like Sponge Bob?

[@donjuan3296]

This has better production of my stream dammit.

[@maeothman739]

if this got monetized and doesnt go to the original streamer......

[@khonarr]

Why The Second Guy Sound LIke Dream??

[@jjstylesrocks]

no clue what you mean. But I'll bet Mark would think you're calling him dreamy, & he'd like that.

[@khonarr]

@@jjstylesrocks i meant minecraft youtuber "dream"

[@hevenzgaming]

dude is a hero!

[@jjstylesrocks]

Was trying my damndest. Truely selfless, all for the sake of video game proliferation throughout the universe. Although, the drugs, sex, violence, etc, was a nice fringe benefit. Rise of the Dragon had a drug patch. Night Trap was considered too sexy (look it up), and, well, violence, why hasn't somebody just made a video game called VIOLENCE already??? Oh wait, nobody would find it, cuz Googleing violence video game just brings up STOOPID SHIT! lulz.

[@nikoflow_fm9541]

Okay all the jokes aside this is really fucking cool.

[@drdollas]

21:38 Preach

[@FrankHowley]

whoop whoop!

[@jjstylesrocks]

Yeah yeah Big Dawg in da hizouze! 🐶

[@miagifodder5599]

What a dude

[@kaitlynngordon9291]

That caller with the cousin named “Gabriel” was real mean … rude.

[@kappakeepo644]

HOLY SHIT THEY HAVE MARIO 3D DERE

[@Dubcongaming]

Subbed

[@smokie282]

WE WANT ZOT !

[@THEONLYGORE]

GOLDEN

[@thatguynico]

Why does he seem years ahead for his age compared to 12 year olds today? Lol

[@steups2477]

He would have been around 14 or 15 here

[@thatguynico]

@@steups2477 ahhh I see

[@yougottowinsometime7470]

KZbin news before there was youtube i guess

[@ifstatementifstatement2704]

Genius!

[@jjstylesrocks]

More like idiot-savant. but, I'll take it.

[@ifstatementifstatement2704]

@@jjstylesrocks Lol was that you back in the days? It's quite impressive for it's time!

[@yougottowinsometime7470]

This kid and his dad i guess

[@yougottowinsometime7470]

Cyber and stuff lol

[@thom2672]

legen dairy

[@DAN420.]

Gangster.

[@jjstylesrocks]

Hard like a criminal, & subliminal, in my own right I'm dope cuz I'm original. Original gangsta, gamer, streamer, whatevs yo.

[@badpoop8308]

The cohost is annoying

[@porthub3553]

Chad

[@SoulLoveBase]

It didnt take me long to draw similaritues to angry joe.

[@Sjaak_b]

maybe it is him:O

[@SoulLoveBase]

@@Sjaak_b how cool would that be.

[@Sjaak_b]

@@SoulLoveBase cool but most likely it's not him. Does not sound like him

[@SoulLoveBase]

@@Sjaak_b i think he sounds very similar, cadence voice and looks but yeah, defo not him.