Your channel is by far my favorite of all gaming channels! Thanks for being such a cool dude for so many years. Great to see your passion for gaming. Love coming by and chilling whilst watching your videos!
I just started Dragon Quest III HD-2D remake, and after nearly 4 hours of play time, I am LOVING IT. And here's the thing, I've never played a DQ game, and I'm not particularly crazy about turn-based RPGs ( though I did play and love Chrono Trigger about 10 years ago). So if you know someone who is curious about JRPGs or loves old-school games, I highly recommend DQIII HD-2D. Happy Solstice, everyone🤘🔥
So it’s almost time to binge watch the Holiday Christmas Special!!!!!! This year I want a story time segment with Johnny and Rob on looking back on things.
@EatSplode Agreed. The only thing I've enjoyed about 2024 is the fact a heap of great new games released this year, and 2025 is looking pretty good too!
So many great games on my backlog but I am currently with Shenmue lol. I saw it on a sale and I couldn't play it back in the late 90s... it's definitely a very special unique game I really hope I can finish it as well as its sequel. Even perhaps the 3rd one!!
How about Slay the Spire… the board game?! This has been one of the best surprises for me this year. Contention Games did a fantastic job adapting the original game into a physical card game. It does a great job capturing the feel of Slay the Spire while adding their own unique twists to it. Plus the addition of Coop play makes it a great time with a friend. My wife and I had a really fun time playing it together.
Been following you for a couple of years now, and remember watching last year’s guide. You always have some amazing/unique games and items that people won’t see anywhere else
If you like or know someone who likes Metroidvanias, I'd recommend Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown and Animal Well. Two of the better ones I've played in the genre, both very affordable games too.
As a dad gamer, the PS portal has been amazing! Has its issues here and there, but I don't have the best internet. But I mainly play strategy and turn based, so it's perfect.
Same man. Used to use my phone with backbone, or with controller but it using the Portal is just so much better and more comfortable. Probably the best hand-held for comfort I've used. I'm lucky that my internet connection and speeds are very good, though. It's the Dadstation and I'm not surprised it sold well.
I picked up that Transformers Book about a month ago, and I got chills from the nostalgia I got. The art is amazing and is modern but captures that 80's mood. I'm looking forward to getting all of the books in the series
I love my analouge pocket so much. It was hard for me to get into anything older than playstation, but with the open FPGA I have been able to expose myself to so many more games with the use of roms. Before the pocket emulation was something I stayed far away from. However, the ability to download any older pixel game and play whenever I want has been amazing. Not to mention the color versions of gameboy games like Mario land 1/2 and Wario land 1. Recently I’ve been getting into the homebrew scene. These modern games on old platforms are incredible. If any of you have/want a pocket PLEASE do yourself a favor and unlock its full potential with open FPGA!
I picked up Disney illusion Island on sale a while ago and finally got around to playing it. It's a 2023 game, but it's a very fun 2D platforming game. I had no idea it had a huge Metroidvania-style map to explore before I started playing it now though so that was a pleasant surprise. Lots of collectibles too.
I've been watching the show for longer but the christmass episodes bring me back to 2014 (hits like a ton of bricks to realize it's been 10 years already) going back to school while having a full time job. Painful times, didn't get much chance to play for a couple years, but on december I had time off from both school and work and while taking a break from gaming and anime sessions I came across video after video of HCG christmass specials and themed episodes. Good times.
Happy Holidays Johnny! I hope you are having a good Holiday Season! I already got my Christmas gifts sorted out for my SO and the gamers in life. I hope you do too!
Seeing you get into Silent Hill after all these years has been amazing! I recommend hopping into the original SH2 next and then SH1/SH3. SH3 is a direct sequel to SH1, whereas SH2 is just a standalone narrative. The soundtracks in this series are so good it's unbelievable!
I look forward to the Christmas special every year cant wait for this years episode! Thank you for being a role model for us slightly older folks that still love games / toys / pop culture. Never "grow up" everyone, its just boring.
I gave my grandnephew my whole SNES collection so he can play. Letting someone new to experience games from the 90s is the best way to spread the love of video game. No need to buy.
Good list, I've already got most things on it. Even picked up Silent Hill 2 after that skit you did the other week. I think they listened to the public and did some good work on it in the end.
I love your big trouble in little china holiday sweater it’s badass like you,Johnny hope you and the Mrs. have a wonderful holiday season and awesome new year you guys are the best I totally take your reviews as if it’s a buyers guide whenever you make videos I totally respect your opinion
I agree with the Switch I also recently just rebought a Wii U which I soft modded it’s awesome for playing old GameCube games on and off the tv plus games that haven’t made it to the Switch as yet like Twilight Princess and Starfox Zero ect……
started shopping early for my niece and nephews (and myself) bought a couple of ds lites with custom shells. bought a clear, clear black, and clear purple for the kids and picked up a clear green for myself. now looking to build a pokedex shell and a gold zelda shell. also bought 3 flash cards for the kids so they can enjoy the full ds library. also the ds lite can play gba games as well, so you could buy gba games or a gba flash cart, if your kids were especially well behaved. these kids were not lol depending on if you buy out right or rebuild one you had laying around you can expect to spend $60 for shell and new screens, to $120 for a prebuilt one on ebay. then an extra $30 to $120 on if you want just the ds flash cart or both ds and gba flash cart.
Oldies but still really great gift ideas for Zelda fans. The Dark horse collection of books. Hyrule historia, Arts and artifacts, the Zelda encyclopedia, or creating a champion if they really just like breath of the wild. They can dig deeper into the lore of Zelda and are really great coffee table books that are quality made to last.
Already that time of the year. Excellent recommendations Johnny I will be honest, i suggested FF7 Rebirth, + Astro Bot to friends earlier this year Always fun to help +Marvel vs Capcom collection That's this Friday 😶
Cool video Johnny! Honestly all great picks here. Popped for Astro Bot, Unicorn Overlord and FF7 Rebirth, to me those are three musts. I would also recommend Dragon's Dogma 2. The Transformers stuff was rad, love that stuff.
Awesome recommendations. I especially like that you added the books as well for something different. I traded in my Xbox series s for a portal and it was definitely an upgrade for me. I wish you could turn the ps5 on with it, but it’s been nice for playing on the couch or in bed.
That Megaman music doing your Bit Map Book showing :D Also i went to a store today, sadly they didn´t have Shadow Dark. Hopefully its easy to get online too
My boy is turning 6 just before christmas. He's been showing a lot of interest in my GBA era games lately. I've ordered him an Anbernic RG35XX Plus. I think he's gunna love it. He's a big fan of the old mario and sonic games.
Sup hope your having a great day. What is the song in the backround when your talking about the PS5 Pro, I remember you used it in your Street Fighter collection a few weeks ago to....its a banger
Lemme just say that Visions of Mana, Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak, Y's X Nordics, Metal Slug Tactics, and Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 are my picks for GOTY 2024.
I'm surprised there is no mention of Open FPGA for the Analogue Pocket, you can play NES, SNES, Master System, Megadrive, Neo Geo, PC Engine, Sega Arcade and CPS1/2 games on that little thing. Speaking of Transformers i really want a sequel to Devastation and Devastation isn't even on Switch.
I was really surprised with just how much I enjoyed Romancing Saga 2 Revenge of the Seven. That would be another good one for classic RPG fans. Between that, Mana, and Dragon Quest, classic RPG fans like myself have been having a good time this year.
Great guide! If I was to give any advice, I'd suggest paying that little bit extra and grabbing the Steam Deck. I've been using mine to emulate Gameboy and GBA games, and theres also software you can install that let's you stream directly from your PS5 to the Deck. So it's basically the Analog Pocket and PS Portal in one.
I want the PS Portal So bad. Ive been telling my GF i want it for xmas since like, March. LOL. I prefer handheld gaming. It's nostalgic for me. I also really appreciate the convenience of being able to dock and play on a TV, then pickup the console and go somewhere else. With a lot of people in the house, Its helpful to not need a tv for games. i'm happy to hear you guys are getting so much use out of it. I plan on finishing Baldur's Gate and trying out Front Mission HD. Can't wait! Also Unicorn Overlord looks amazing. been meaning to pick that up.
Long time fan! Have you played Dredge yet? I wanted to get your perspective. I just finished it and it was one of the best horror games I've ever played! Fresh story for once. I Definitely recommend it if you have not yet played it. Its free on PS plus right now.
Coffee table books and art books for older gamers are such a delight - some on my radar include the new Warhammer 40K Ultimate Guide, the 30th anniversary Dragon Quest art of Akira Toriyama, and anything from Bitmap in the genre they enjoy, the CRPG book from them is my personal fav
If we're talking D&D alternatives, I'll always recommend Castles & Crusades. It's kind of a hybrid of all D&D editions up to and including 3rd, but with it's own spin on things. It's enormously customizable, with it's DMG equivalent being chock-full of optional rules and ways to make the game your own. It's also stood the test of time, having been around for 20 years now with only minor corrections, and it has the additional prestige of having the last published works of Gary Gygax himself under it's umbrella, which are currently being republished. It is, in many ways, what 5E should have been a decade before it happened.
Normally I'd have the PS5 Pro on my list but the price is a little harsh, I'd feel like crap if someone paid that much for a present. One item I would add Nintendo Switch Lite Hyrule Edition.
I started reading the Lacrimosa of Dana book, but by the time I got a few chapters in, it made me really want to play the game again so I ended up doing another playthrough of it... maybe one day I'll get through the book!
Usually I wouldn't recommend a game like that but I think Romancing SaGa 2 Revenge of the Seven is a game that surprised many, even if you have reservations against SaGa games and is worth a play and there is a good chance that you are having a blast.
I bought a Steam Deck maybe a month ago and it is probably one of my best video game purchases in years. Before I got it, I wasn't sure I would use it that much. But it has seen a lot of use. And it's a great device if you like tinkering around. Lots of ways to customize it, inside and out. If you can afford it, it's better to get the OLED version since my LED deck burns through its battery pretty quickly on recent games.
Wow thanks for the recomendation of the Lacrimosa of Dana Novel, i didnt know about it, will definitly buy it. I would recomend Unicorn Overlord as well, what an amazing Game.🥰
My recommendations from this year are Stellar Blade, Unicorn Overlord, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, Metaphor ReFantazio, and Silent Hill 2 Remake. Black Myth: Wukong was pretty good too!
Metaphor Refantazio is the one. That being said… Dragon Quest 3 Remake, YsX, Zelda Echoes…. Too many games lol. I did a buyers guide last year with retro and arcade stuff. Been thinking about how to attack that or if I should… def would do live with a panel if I did…. But work odd hours right now. Probably will keep it simple this year as I am reinventing my channel. Always loved the EGM buyers guides was always my favorite issues. This video was very well done. ❤
Out of what I’ve played this year, I’d definitely recommend Persona 3 Reload and Metaphor Refantazio. Persona 3 has always been my favorite game ever, so a remake was just a nice bonus, and it’s 50% off currently on the PS store. Metaphor I’m almost done with (70ish hours in) and absolutely love it, definitely worth it, even if it’s still at $70
Great list! I'm surprised you didn't mention what else the Analog Pocket can play, though. It's great that the Pocket plays Neo Geo Pocket Color games, but it's hard to enjoy those without that amazing clicky stick the NGPC has.
Gift Ideas for 2024 this year, I recommend getting Final Fantasy I-VI collection anniversary edition for Ps4 and Switch, Cowboy Bebop: the complete series 25th Anniversary Special Edition on Blu-Ray, and Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture on Blu-Ray
Ys X on PS5/Switch! Finished the game a few days back, absolutely fantastic!
Your channel is by far my favorite of all gaming channels! Thanks for being such a cool dude for so many years. Great to see your passion for gaming. Love coming by and chilling whilst watching your videos!
Yo the tree is up! Me and my brothers grew up watching your Christmas specials since the start! Can't wait to see this years!
Same here!!!!!!!
I just started Dragon Quest III HD-2D remake, and after nearly 4 hours of play time, I am LOVING IT. And here's the thing, I've never played a DQ game, and I'm not particularly crazy about turn-based RPGs ( though I did play and love Chrono Trigger about 10 years ago). So if you know someone who is curious about JRPGs or loves old-school games, I highly recommend DQIII HD-2D. Happy Solstice, everyone🤘🔥
So it’s almost time to binge watch the Holiday Christmas Special!!!!!! This year I want a story time segment with Johnny and Rob on looking back on things.
Me too!!!!
Happy Console Gamer in a Santa hat on the thumbnail! I'm officially in the holiday season!
Unicorn Overlord is one of my favorite games this year! So many great releases. Not enough time to play.
@EatSplode Agreed. The only thing I've enjoyed about 2024 is the fact a heap of great new games released this year, and 2025 is looking pretty good too!
I love using these list as a shopping guide for myself!
So many great games on my backlog but I am currently with Shenmue lol. I saw it on a sale and I couldn't play it back in the late 90s... it's definitely a very special unique game I really hope I can finish it as well as its sequel. Even perhaps the 3rd one!!
Hey! I just finished Shenmue and currently playing Shenmue 2 🙂
This is just what I wanna see on a Sunday morning. Let’s gooooooo!!! Drink some coffee. Kick back.
The new alien Romulus, neca figure is pretty sweet. Id look into that for a gift
Great video! Can't wait for your Christmas special video!
Vic and your Holiday gift guides help set the mood for the season. Thank you!
How about Slay the Spire… the board game?! This has been one of the best surprises for me this year. Contention Games did a fantastic job adapting the original game into a physical card game. It does a great job capturing the feel of Slay the Spire while adding their own unique twists to it. Plus the addition of Coop play makes it a great time with a friend. My wife and I had a really fun time playing it together.
i have been thinking about getting that game! thanks for recomendation. i love card based games.
Great to see Emio make your list! It’s seriously in the running for my favourite game this year.
Still need to play the final chapter after the main game ends….. great game but didn’t enjoy it quite as much as the older ones.
Gift Ideas? Sailor Moon on Bluray - Bayonetta on Switch - Avatar the Series on Bluray
What a great holiday gift guide.. now I wait for the Christmas Special!! ❄
Been following you for a couple of years now, and remember watching last year’s guide. You always have some amazing/unique games and items that people won’t see anywhere else
If you like or know someone who likes Metroidvanias, I'd recommend Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown and Animal Well. Two of the better ones I've played in the genre, both very affordable games too.
As a dad gamer, the PS portal has been amazing! Has its issues here and there, but I don't have the best internet. But I mainly play strategy and turn based, so it's perfect.
i 100% agree! Was able to beat Persona 3 Reload on it. Glad you are enjoying it also
you could just use your phone and get a controller adapter lol
@@kamikazilucas You could just not care what people spend their time and money on lol
Same man. Used to use my phone with backbone, or with controller but it using the Portal is just so much better and more comfortable. Probably the best hand-held for comfort I've used.
I'm lucky that my internet connection and speeds are very good, though. It's the Dadstation and I'm not surprised it sold well.
Yes me too. My kids and wife on my television, No problem! 😉
The fact that Gears of War is now old school hurts me soul. Also the lack of a Romancing SaGa 2 remaster video hurts my soul.
I picked up that Transformers Book about a month ago, and I got chills from the nostalgia I got. The art is amazing and is modern but captures that 80's mood. I'm looking forward to getting all of the books in the series
These are some great recommendations! I still need to get Astro Bot - based on your review of it, it looks very good!
I love my analouge pocket so much. It was hard for me to get into anything older than playstation, but with the open FPGA I have been able to expose myself to so many more games with the use of roms. Before the pocket emulation was something I stayed far away from. However, the ability to download any older pixel game and play whenever I want has been amazing. Not to mention the color versions of gameboy games like Mario land 1/2 and Wario land 1. Recently I’ve been getting into the homebrew scene. These modern games on old platforms are incredible. If any of you have/want a pocket PLEASE do yourself a favor and unlock its full potential with open FPGA!
Donkey Kong 97 is getting a fan colorized version.
I love how quick you hit a bunch of games and consoles! Happy holidays Johnny from Japan!
I recently discovered your channel and have been really enjoying your videos. I absolutely love the positivity. Great recommendations as well!
I picked up Disney illusion Island on sale a while ago and finally got around to playing it. It's a 2023 game, but it's a very fun 2D platforming game. I had no idea it had a huge Metroidvania-style map to explore before I started playing it now though so that was a pleasant surprise. Lots of collectibles too.
Just finished up with Joe's review of Y's X: Nordics on Gamesack and laughed at the skit at the end 🤭
Nice to see that there was expansion for Hero Quest game. I still have this board game.
Love the sweater have the same one wear it every Christmas
Didn't realize there was a Ys TTRPG. Gonna have to pick it up! Thanks man!
I've been watching the show for longer but the christmass episodes bring me back to 2014 (hits like a ton of bricks to realize it's been 10 years already) going back to school while having a full time job.
Painful times, didn't get much chance to play for a couple years, but on december I had time off from both school and work and while taking a break from gaming and anime sessions I came across video after video of HCG christmass specials and themed episodes.
Good times.
Great recommendations! We too just finished the main HeroQuest game, & are about to start Kellers Keep next!
Great gift ideas Johnny! Nice shout out to Transformers. I’d recommend the GI Joe books that go with the Energon story line.
Happy Holidays Johnny! I hope you are having a good Holiday Season! I already got my Christmas gifts sorted out for my SO and the gamers in life. I hope you do too!
Seeing you get into Silent Hill after all these years has been amazing! I recommend hopping into the original SH2 next and then SH1/SH3. SH3 is a direct sequel to SH1, whereas SH2 is just a standalone narrative. The soundtracks in this series are so good it's unbelievable!
I look forward to the Christmas special every year cant wait for this years episode! Thank you for being a role model for us slightly older folks that still love games / toys / pop culture. Never "grow up" everyone, its just boring.
I'm going to buy everyone in my family a PS5 Pro this christmas thanks for the recommendation.
No you won’t.
I gave my grandnephew my whole SNES collection so he can play.
Letting someone new to experience games from the 90s is the best way to spread the love of video game.
No need to buy.
I appreciate how you always teach me something new all of the time I thank you for it
Good list, I've already got most things on it. Even picked up Silent Hill 2 after that skit you did the other week. I think they listened to the public and did some good work on it in the end.
yep its almost time for steam winter sale and black friday
I love your big trouble in little china holiday sweater it’s badass like you,Johnny hope you and the Mrs. have a wonderful holiday season and awesome new year you guys are the best I totally take your reviews as if it’s a buyers guide whenever you make videos I totally respect your opinion
Nintendo Switch is the best platform for portable retro gaming.
You really mean the backwards compatible Switch 2 that's coming soon, right?
@@gamelover2222 you mean the backwards compatible switch 3 in the future future right right😮😮???
@@AngelIsland88 Backwards compatibility hasn't been confirmed for that one, but it could be.
I agree with the Switch I also recently just rebought a Wii U which I soft modded it’s awesome for playing old GameCube games on and off the tv plus games that haven’t made it to the Switch as yet like Twilight Princess and Starfox Zero ect……
I love the Switch and physical games but Steam Deck is definitely a contender.
A great gift would be a PS5 Pro disc drive so I can actually play all the physical copy games I bought recently.
started shopping early for my niece and nephews (and myself) bought a couple of ds lites with custom shells. bought a clear, clear black, and clear purple for the kids and picked up a clear green for myself. now looking to build a pokedex shell and a gold zelda shell. also bought 3 flash cards for the kids so they can enjoy the full ds library.
also the ds lite can play gba games as well, so you could buy gba games or a gba flash cart, if your kids were especially well behaved. these kids were not lol
depending on if you buy out right or rebuild one you had laying around you can expect to spend $60 for shell and new screens, to $120 for a prebuilt one on ebay. then an extra $30 to $120 on if you want just the ds flash cart or both ds and gba flash cart.
Oldies but still really great gift ideas for Zelda fans. The Dark horse collection of books. Hyrule historia, Arts and artifacts, the Zelda encyclopedia, or creating a champion if they really just like breath of the wild. They can dig deeper into the lore of Zelda and are really great coffee table books that are quality made to last.
Brilliant some great recommendations for Christmas presents 👍👍
Already that time of the year. Excellent recommendations Johnny
I will be honest, i suggested FF7 Rebirth, + Astro Bot to friends earlier this year
Always fun to help
+Marvel vs Capcom collection
That's this Friday 😶
Cool video Johnny! Honestly all great picks here. Popped for Astro Bot, Unicorn Overlord and FF7 Rebirth, to me those are three musts. I would also recommend Dragon's Dogma 2. The Transformers stuff was rad, love that stuff.
Happy Sunday 😎
Bo Path of the Teal Lotus
Lies of P - Stellar Blade
Rise of the Ronin - Nine Sols
I got the Castlevania map throw blanket because of you Johnny. Great purchase!!
Awesome recommendations. I especially like that you added the books as well for something different. I traded in my Xbox series s for a portal and it was definitely an upgrade for me. I wish you could turn the ps5 on with it, but it’s been nice for playing on the couch or in bed.
That Megaman music doing your Bit Map Book showing :D Also i went to a store today, sadly they didn´t have Shadow Dark. Hopefully its easy to get online too
Christmas came early, thanks for the recommendations!
Trails from Zero/Trails to Azure on Switch. Two RPGs I played for the first time this year and they’re easily some of my favorite games of all time
My boy is turning 6 just before christmas. He's been showing a lot of interest in my GBA era games lately. I've ordered him an Anbernic RG35XX Plus. I think he's gunna love it. He's a big fan of the old mario and sonic games.
2ds mod better
@@citrusoi I don't know many 6 yr olds that mod.
@ you’d be surprised
Sup hope your having a great day. What is the song in the backround when your talking about the PS5 Pro, I remember you used it in your Street Fighter collection a few weeks ago to....its a banger
loved the episode, the transition from book mega man to game was chefs kiss lol
This is the only video game buying guide any gamer needs.
Lemme just say that Visions of Mana, Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak, Y's X Nordics, Metal Slug Tactics, and Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 are my picks for GOTY 2024.
I'm surprised there is no mention of Open FPGA for the Analogue Pocket, you can play NES, SNES, Master System, Megadrive, Neo Geo, PC Engine, Sega Arcade and CPS1/2 games on that little thing. Speaking of Transformers i really want a sequel to Devastation and Devastation isn't even on Switch.
I was really surprised with just how much I enjoyed Romancing Saga 2 Revenge of the Seven. That would be another good one for classic RPG fans. Between that, Mana, and Dragon Quest, classic RPG fans like myself have been having a good time this year.
You are quite possibly wearing the greatest Christmas sweater I have EVER seen!😂
Great guide! If I was to give any advice, I'd suggest paying that little bit extra and grabbing the Steam Deck. I've been using mine to emulate Gameboy and GBA games, and theres also software you can install that let's you stream directly from your PS5 to the Deck. So it's basically the Analog Pocket and PS Portal in one.
My Holiday tradition along with the Christmas gift giving episode with Robman!
I want the PS Portal So bad. Ive been telling my GF i want it for xmas since like, March. LOL. I prefer handheld gaming. It's nostalgic for me. I also really appreciate the convenience of being able to dock and play on a TV, then pickup the console and go somewhere else. With a lot of people in the house, Its helpful to not need a tv for games. i'm happy to hear you guys are getting so much use out of it. I plan on finishing Baldur's Gate and trying out Front Mission HD. Can't wait! Also Unicorn Overlord looks amazing. been meaning to pick that up.
Long time fan! Have you played Dredge yet? I wanted to get your perspective. I just finished it and it was one of the best horror games I've ever played! Fresh story for once. I Definitely recommend it if you have not yet played it. Its free on PS plus right now.
I didn't know about the Ys tabletop, that is exciting! I'll have to pick it up.
Coffee table books and art books for older gamers are such a delight - some on my radar include the new Warhammer 40K Ultimate Guide, the 30th anniversary Dragon Quest art of Akira Toriyama, and anything from Bitmap in the genre they enjoy, the CRPG book from them is my personal fav
- Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection
- Shin Megami Tensei V Vengeance
- Romancing Saga 2: Revenge of the Seven
- Satisfactory
- Tekken 8
If we're talking D&D alternatives, I'll always recommend Castles & Crusades. It's kind of a hybrid of all D&D editions up to and including 3rd, but with it's own spin on things. It's enormously customizable, with it's DMG equivalent being chock-full of optional rules and ways to make the game your own. It's also stood the test of time, having been around for 20 years now with only minor corrections, and it has the additional prestige of having the last published works of Gary Gygax himself under it's umbrella, which are currently being republished.
It is, in many ways, what 5E should have been a decade before it happened.
Great games and recommendations :), now give us the Christmas Special hehe
Super Mario party jamboree, I’m having a blast 🤗
My suggestion bar none for everyone is astrobot!
"Yeah, I know what you mean. My wife gave it to me for Christmas." - Henry Swanson
Normally I'd have the PS5 Pro on my list but the price is a little harsh, I'd feel like crap if someone paid that much for a present. One item I would add Nintendo Switch Lite Hyrule Edition.
I second Unicorn Overlord, Visions of Mana, Ys X: Nordics and Metaphor Refantazio. Such great games.
I love my analogue pocket! I have so many physical gba games. Playing them at their best is awesome.
Been loving Return to Moria myself, absolutely recommend to the survival fans!
I started reading the Lacrimosa of Dana book, but by the time I got a few chapters in, it made me really want to play the game again so I ended up doing another playthrough of it... maybe one day I'll get through the book!
Usually I wouldn't recommend a game like that but I think Romancing SaGa 2 Revenge of the Seven is a game that surprised many, even if you have reservations against SaGa games and is worth a play and there is a good chance that you are having a blast.
I bought a Steam Deck maybe a month ago and it is probably one of my best video game purchases in years. Before I got it, I wasn't sure I would use it that much. But it has seen a lot of use. And it's a great device if you like tinkering around. Lots of ways to customize it, inside and out. If you can afford it, it's better to get the OLED version since my LED deck burns through its battery pretty quickly on recent games.
Playing Hero Quest shows that you and your wife have a great taste in games.
That Nintendo alarm clock is pretty amazing. Especially for a gamer that already has all the games already.
That Shadowdark book is fantastic. I haven't had a chance to run a game yet but I'm looking forward to it
The Evercade VS-R with Tomb Raider Collection for under $100/£100 is a great entry point into the Evercade Ecosystem and comes highly recommended.
Wow thanks for the recomendation of the Lacrimosa of Dana Novel, i didnt know about it, will definitly buy it. I would recomend Unicorn Overlord as well, what an amazing Game.🥰
My recommendations from this year are Stellar Blade, Unicorn Overlord, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, Metaphor ReFantazio, and Silent Hill 2 Remake. Black Myth: Wukong was pretty good too!
Another great video by Johnny Millennium. I can't afford new games, I am playing Dragon Quest 8 right now
Just in time. I'm about to make my shopping right now. Gotta make the most of El Buen Fin.
Metaphor Refantazio is the one. That being said… Dragon Quest 3 Remake, YsX, Zelda Echoes…. Too many games lol. I did a buyers guide last year with retro and arcade stuff. Been thinking about how to attack that or if I should… def would do live with a panel if I did…. But work odd hours right now. Probably will keep it simple this year as I am reinventing my channel. Always loved the EGM buyers guides was always my favorite issues. This video was very well done. ❤
Astro bot I can not recommend enough. Its a charmer!
Out of what I’ve played this year, I’d definitely recommend Persona 3 Reload and Metaphor Refantazio. Persona 3 has always been my favorite game ever, so a remake was just a nice bonus, and it’s 50% off currently on the PS store. Metaphor I’m almost done with (70ish hours in) and absolutely love it, definitely worth it, even if it’s still at $70
Thanks for the recomendation of Go Straight! Really cool book
Great list! I'm surprised you didn't mention what else the Analog Pocket can play, though. It's great that the Pocket plays Neo Geo Pocket Color games, but it's hard to enjoy those without that amazing clicky stick the NGPC has.
Gift Ideas for 2024 this year, I recommend getting Final Fantasy I-VI collection anniversary edition for Ps4 and Switch, Cowboy Bebop: the complete series 25th Anniversary Special Edition on Blu-Ray, and Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture on Blu-Ray
Going through silent hill 2 rn. It's the best horror game i've played in a long long time. That's def a recommandation.
Currently playing through Sea of Stars for the first time. Amazing game
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