Wow, same old can koozy; dinged Master System cart; dirty cart? Even if that WiiU game didn't come with a manual, they should have hand-made one for you. I'd send this whole box back. If they don't send you 5, no, 6 extra and free games, then they're the worst. lol This was freaking hilarious Cap. Wait, people don't like EVERY SINGLE THING in a mystery box? But, that's like birthdays and Christmas--people ALWAYS love EVERYTHING anybody gives them, right? lol Imagine living in a world where the value of a game means more to you than, oh, I don't know, fun factor...
I care about discoloration of a cart and condition of a label. Other than that, I'd be happy with what's in the box. They're very nice to provide the service. There's also nothing wrong with having to do a little cleaning once in a while.
I don't have this subscription, but I do have mystery tackle box, and it is all about introducing you to something you have never used or in this case played. Yeah there is a lot of over stock in there and filler but sometimes you get something you read about or never seen before and it forces you out of your box.
I always thought company's made money to stay in business... and I see so many subscribers complain (for real) they didn't get their full money's worth... If every subscriber got their exact amount they paid or got more then what they paid how does the company make money??? granted if you pay $40 and you get a box worth $5 maybe be a little upset... but still BUSINESSES NEED TO MAKE MONEY.
Perfect example why it is SO important to watch an entire video! LOL. Well done, sir. I started VGM last year and have had so much fun getting these mystery boxes. My kids love seeing what we get and I get to share tons of retro games with them and my memories from when the game we got was new. This is the first video of yours that I have seen and you have won me over. Easy choice to click that Subscribe button!
I appreciate the subscription! Making memories with kids is another reason VGM is great! My girls still aren't too big into video games but I look forward to sharing my collection with them as they get older.
If you hate aliens you'll love Quartet! The first line on the back of the box for Quartet. The game is a port of the arcade side scrolling shooter, but only two player because the SMS doesn't support more than two controllers.
You kinda had me going until the reversal 😆 I always tell my kids not to ask a question unless they are prepared to get an answer they don’t like, and the same applies here. Don’t invest in a mystery box if you aren’t prepared to get something you don’t want. Being disappointed half the time builds character 👍
I'm glad my wonderful acting fooled some people! Haha. It amazes me when people complain about what they get from mystery boxes. Then again it shouldn't be too surprising because people love to complain.
I choose to not count the value cuz in my mind I’m paying for the surprise. Sometimes you get crap, sometimes you get gold. I feel the latter usually makes up for the former. But I have to take breaks from the boxes now and then when I need to.
VGM - Satirical box opening - Captain Algebra solves the equation for those not understanding what they sign up for. Never knew Quartet got a console port release. Used to play the arcade cabinet back in the day at Aladdins Castle Arcade with a buddy. Cheers
Glad you enjoyed the satire, it was a fun video to make! I never knew Quartet was an arcade game. It sounds like it is better than the console port so I'll have to keep an eye out for it at arcades.
I gotta admit you got me. I thought you got a bad box and were finally fed up with VGM. Then you came in with a curveball low and inside. Did not see that coming…
lol, I always expect close to values of price I pay for the box which I get 5 games for 44.99. I never say anything unless I don’t get close cause over time boxes work themselves out and I show the prices each month to show that . VGM people are great people. I respect them .
Nicely played, Cap. I've never subscribed to VGM, but based on what I've seen from your videos, you definitely get a variety of games from them. Also, nice score with Quartet! That's an old favorite, although since it lacks two of the characters from the arcade, maybe it should have been called Duet. Or they could have stuck with the Mark III title, Double Target.
The variety is why I love VGM. I've gotten some games that I would never have picked up on my own that have been a lot of fun. Quartet seems pretty cool so far, I had no idea it was an arcade game. I'll have to track down a box and manual eventually.
VGM is a Christmas gift I buy for myself each month. I agree with you, I never talk about value. If you average everything up you are breaking even. My favorite thing is getting games I did not think about. You may love Rainbow Six on the N64 and I bet you have passed it a hundred times in a game store. Now you have an excuse to try it out.
Not quite sure why I was called out in this video...especially when 99% of my videos for VGM are positive? The thumbnail you showed was from a video where financially speaking, it wasn't just low, it was extrememly low, in which I also stated that you can't win them all and that it was what it was, I also brought up how I wasn't even going to message them about it. Joe however, always wants to make things right and even personally went and hand selected another title to send me. I didn't ask for it, and even told him that wasn't necessary, but that's just the kind of person he is. I've also spoken to him and spent time with him on multiple occasions and have never had a single bad thing to say about him. Does VGM always get it right? No, no company does. But they do a damn good job and they always do what they can to take care of their customers which I mention in every single VGM video I do. I'm not sure if the "for the clicks" comment was directed at channels like mine (can only assume so since my channel is one specifically called out...), but that's not the case at all. There's no bad vibes between myself or VGM and there never has been. So much so that Joe and I were even talking about how it would be funny to take a shot at the trolls that always say "you know them so you only get good games" by having Joe do a cameo in a video. I've never had any beef with any creators on the platform, nor do I care to. Always available to talk and to clarify any misconceptions, gotta admit though, this felt done in poor taste. I will only speak for myself and not the others, but as someone who has never met, spoken with, or intereacted with you in any way, to be called out for something that I haven't and would not do, isn't a great first impression...Anyone who has ever watched any of my VGM videos knows that I am always fair and always stress how awesome they are, so not really sure why your saying the contrary..bummer.
I did a TH-cam search looking for click bait thumbnails and that's why I used it. I get that your box was extremely low in value, but it's a click bait title to me. I've never watched any of your videos, I was just using examples of stuff I've seen about VGM.
@@CaptainAlgebra So let me get this straight...you specifically called me out, after never watching my videos, all because you searched something? You don't see the inherant problem with that? You don't see the problem with talking bad about someone and their channel and making claims about them (which are totally false by the way; click bait is getting someone to click on a video when the thumbnail has nothing to do with the video...), when by your own admission you've never watched a single one of their videos? This is going to go ahead and be the last time I interact with you or this comment chain, because that is just about the most asinine thing I've ever heard. That is absolutely ridiculous to criticise others, ESPECIALLY when you CLEARLY have no idea what you're talking about by your own admission with regards to me or my own channel. Before this, I've never had a single interaction with you, and moving forward I doubt I will again. I wish you all the best in your future endeavours, but I have zero respect for anyone that would behave this way. Do better.
Dude these companies can stink because I got a racing pad for my Atari from DK oldies and they gave me a crappy pad it doesn't even work I spend 21 bucks on it you know what a pain in the neck and it it was noted as new can you believe it New I should sue them point... lol
You had me going for a sec there..until you wanted to bust out the microscope 😂 I’ve been wanting to always give them a try and I just put it off. Gotta treat my self a little soon! Have a great week.
Someone I know has actually busted a microscope out to see how dirty pins were. No joke. You should give them a chance, I always enjoy the surprise of what games I get.
The breakup finally happened, hopefully you jump to the Retro Game Treasure side of things.............. Totally on board with this one, I remember at one point when I was doing unboxings, someone decided to tell me how much the games were, and how much the entire bundle was, and I'm like "I don't care" for me, this was a way to get some cool games, and I've been able to get some cool games like Snake, Rattle, and Roll on the NES, and Arkanoid, and many others, they've even involuntarily contributed towards a collecting goal, I wanted more Tony Hawk games, and they ended up sending me Tony Hawk Underground 2 and that was really cool, didn't even need to tell them I was trying to get some of them. Now when it comes to loose games, I've told you before, if it's cartridge based games, I don't care, the boxes don't matter much to me, but for a disc based game, I would like the case, but even then it's no big deal, I could either find an blank DVD case and print out my own label (Black label preferably) now the condition argument is super lame, I understand we want things to be in pristine condition, but these games are super old that have been from home to home, who knows what they went through before they came to you, you can't just walk into any retro game store, or pawn store, and expect every used game to be like new, and also I get sometimes these games just don't work for whatever reason, but they've always sent a replacement to me. Of course this is subjective, but sometimes you aren't going to get good games from them, and what I've done is I'd toss them into my trade in pile, and use them to get games I do want, or hey maybe someone on the internet will get Super Metroid and not like it, and someone might be like "Hey, could we do a trade?" so there's many ways to exchange them for things you want, but if there's a game that doesn't seem interesting, give it a chance, you never know it could be great, and the worst that could happen is the game sucks, and you move on. Great video Cap, and honestly I'm kinda pushing myself to start doing them again, maybe in 2024? By the way, Lego Batman is really good, and the second one is actually my favorite so, good box
Man give this man his $8! Lol But in all seriousness, I wish this video came out sooner before I sent out an email to them for the value of my box 💀💀 At first I was fine with being under valued this month and my one complaint was them sending out games for a genre I didn't like that I emailed them about a month prior which they said sorry about and sent out replacements. But then reading comments like "you've been robbed, I'm sorry they sent you crap games" got to my head and then I emailed them an additional time saying I was disappointed with the value of my box to which they sent out more games on top of the two they replaced And now being extremely humbled by you Im now feeling bad about asking for more games when i should've listened to my first notion of just being fine with it. Hell I remember seeing a video of this guy complaining that they sent him "bad stuff" and going on about how he has no games as he's just starting out and that vgm should do the justice thing to do and give him a "good" game from the get go and I disagreed with that because I know it's a mystery service, plus he didn't email them a list to curate his box.. 😑 Now granted yes people are allowed to have their opinions on getting something like a Mario or a Zelda and the value on what they paid for, but if you're just going over the top mad about it without thinking about it just stop the service and go to eBay or Mercari because at that point it's a nitpick and you're just making a good service look bad to people for no reason. I should have not let the "robbed" comments get to my head, because I did get stuff that I was genuinely excited for and wanted to try out. Thank you Captain Algebra for this video and for humbling me.
It's all good, I was pretty annoyed with getting g PS4 games after I took it off my list, but in the end I knew it wasn't that big of a deal. Obviously VGM isn't for everyone, but I've always enjoyed the surprise of not knowing what games I'm getting each month.
@@CaptainAlgebra It is really exciting getting a surprise each month . Especially for someone like me who has to drive an hour away to a video game store. Especially now since winter is coming and I don't want me and my girlfriend to potentially get stuck In a blizzard because of my video game habits
Great episode, all great points, I'm in the same opinion as you. I do these boxes for the fun and excitement. Plus, nice to get something in the mail you can count on that is fun instead of bills and other bad news.
Loss of $7.42…Crappy condition games, No box for that SMS game…cancel that puppy right away! 😂 Perfect clickbait title. Well played sir, well played! 🤙🏻 Had to add to my comment after seeing your overview at the end. VGM is a great company. I love a good mystery box. I have been with them for over 3 years now myself. I have tried multiple other services as well. Personally I think they are the best service of the current ones available. If I have ever had issues with missing games, broken games or duplicates that were their fault they have fixed it and quickly fixed it too. Value is subjective but from a monetary standpoint only. I have came out ahead far more often than behind. Probably at a 2 or 3 times ratio. The biggest thing a lot of people don’t understand is that these are mystery boxes and they are a business. If you want specific games you need to just go buy them. If you want specific condition you need to go buy them. As far as the bigger tubers using them for views. I don’t think it’s a problem as long as they are not being disrespectful to VGM or anyone else. Well said Cap! 🤙🏻
I agree that it is the best one of there. When I was looking at getting one of these mystery boxes I spent a lot of time watching VGM unboxings and Retro Game Treasure unboxings and VGM always seemed to be better games. I know that VGM isn't for everyone, but I've always enjoyed the boxes which is why I continue to get them every month.
Nope, I've paid for every single box I've gotten from VGM. The description is there for people to learn about VGM and the shirt is an awesome call back to 80s and 90s wrestling so I had to have one.
Mystery boxes are fun! I definitely need to look into getting some of these boxes. Could be a lot of fun! Great video. Definitely had that shock factor at the middle. 😂
Your thumbnail was for clicks, and you seemed to call out slightly more successful folks. You’re also the only person I know of that’s a “partner” so of course you’re going to promote them and say”hey, it will work out in the end” That being said, I enjoy your videos, and I used to enjoy VGM, thanks for the content! ❤
That's the point, I was doing exactly what others do that is ridiculous when it comes to mystery boxes. I don't care who is more successful on TH-cam because I do this for a hobby and don't put the time into it to grow faster. I am also not a partner, I've just been subscribed for a long time. Thanks for watching, I hope you continue to stick around.
VEry interesting and reasonable video ...... at the beggining I did not get it was a joke and almost stop watching, because I think the same as you ... people who like to complain should buy their own games ....
Im not going to lie ive stopped watching certain vgm youtubers because all they do is complain about the box. I was afraid id have to stop watching yours. But as soon as i saw the first part of the video i knew what you were doing and was laughing the rest of the of it
Shots fired, shots fired. It needed to be said. I'm sick of all those clickbaity videos, especially DK trolls. If you don't like something just move along right? Fake drama sells I guess. Quartet was a great arcade game. The port should have been called Duo instead 😂.
I was struggling not to laugh out loud. I need warning labels so I don't watch this stuff on break. The rainbow six game could be interesting. I haven't played much of any of them though. Next time rip on quartet some more. It's a port of an arcade game that was four player and when Sega ported it they needed to limit it to two. So how dare they send you a game with a misleading name. That being said it is a fun game. I haven't beat it yet.
Haha, glad it made you laugh! I can't believe VGM would send me a game with a misleading title, it looks like I have another reason to cancel the subscription! Quarter seems pretty cool so far, I look forward to playing it more.
Exactly, mystery boxes are about the surprise and they definitely aren't for everyone. Unfortunately negativity sells so it gets people the clicks they want.
Wow, same old can koozy; dinged Master System cart; dirty cart? Even if that WiiU game didn't come with a manual, they should have hand-made one for you. I'd send this whole box back. If they don't send you 5, no, 6 extra and free games, then they're the worst. lol
This was freaking hilarious Cap. Wait, people don't like EVERY SINGLE THING in a mystery box? But, that's like birthdays and Christmas--people ALWAYS love EVERYTHING anybody gives them, right? lol
Imagine living in a world where the value of a game means more to you than, oh, I don't know, fun factor...
I have demanded a free 10 game box with at least $100 worth of games!
Quartet seems like a lot of fun so far and I'm always up for some LEGO games.
I care about discoloration of a cart and condition of a label. Other than that, I'd be happy with what's in the box. They're very nice to provide the service. There's also nothing wrong with having to do a little cleaning once in a while.
Exactly. Most collectors want to clean their carts before they play them or put them on the shelf anyway.
@@CaptainAlgebra Yes. It's important to take good care of them as much as possible. Just as important as having fun playing them.
I don't have this subscription, but I do have mystery tackle box, and it is all about introducing you to something you have never used or in this case played. Yeah there is a lot of over stock in there and filler but sometimes you get something you read about or never seen before and it forces you out of your box.
Exactly! Subscription boxes are all about the surprise and getting something you might not have tried on your own.
I always thought company's made money to stay in business... and I see so many subscribers complain (for real) they didn't get their full money's worth... If every subscriber got their exact amount they paid or got more then what they paid how does the company make money??? granted if you pay $40 and you get a box worth $5 maybe be a little upset... but still BUSINESSES NEED TO MAKE MONEY.
Exactly! Unfortunately some people forget that when getting mystery boxes.
The fun part of it is that's mystery box. I think it's a good choice, especially if you're new to collecting like me.
Exactly! It is a great service for beginning collectors because you can really grow the collection with some great games.
Perfect example why it is SO important to watch an entire video! LOL. Well done, sir. I started VGM last year and have had so much fun getting these mystery boxes. My kids love seeing what we get and I get to share tons of retro games with them and my memories from when the game we got was new. This is the first video of yours that I have seen and you have won me over. Easy choice to click that Subscribe button!
I appreciate the subscription! Making memories with kids is another reason VGM is great! My girls still aren't too big into video games but I look forward to sharing my collection with them as they get older.
If you hate aliens you'll love Quartet!
The first line on the back of the box for Quartet. The game is a port of the arcade side scrolling shooter, but only two player because the SMS doesn't support more than two controllers.
Another reason the NES > SMS! Haha. I enjoyed the little time I've put into Quarrer so far. I'll also have to keep an eye out for the arcade version.
You kinda had me going until the reversal 😆
I always tell my kids not to ask a question unless they are prepared to get an answer they don’t like, and the same applies here. Don’t invest in a mystery box if you aren’t prepared to get something you don’t want.
Being disappointed half the time builds character 👍
I'm glad my wonderful acting fooled some people! Haha.
It amazes me when people complain about what they get from mystery boxes. Then again it shouldn't be too surprising because people love to complain.
I choose to not count the value cuz in my mind I’m paying for the surprise. Sometimes you get crap, sometimes you get gold. I feel the latter usually makes up for the former. But I have to take breaks from the boxes now and then when I need to.
Yep, the surprise is what matters to me. Thanks for watching!
VGM - Satirical box opening - Captain Algebra solves the equation for those not understanding what they sign up for. Never knew Quartet got a console port release. Used to play the arcade cabinet back in the day at Aladdins Castle Arcade with a buddy. Cheers
Glad you enjoyed the satire, it was a fun video to make!
I never knew Quartet was an arcade game. It sounds like it is better than the console port so I'll have to keep an eye out for it at arcades.
Your videos are great. Nice to hear you speak your mind. No reason to complain.
Thank you! I've been with VGM for almost a decade and I've never felt the need to complain like a lot of people do.
I gotta admit you got me. I thought you got a bad box and were finally fed up with VGM. Then you came in with a curveball low and inside. Did not see that coming…
I'll never be fed up with VGM. I've had 8 years of good experiences and love the surprise factor of what games I get.
lol, I always expect close to values of price I pay for the box which I get 5 games for 44.99. I never say anything unless I don’t get close cause over time boxes work themselves out and I show the prices each month to show that . VGM people are great people. I respect them .
They are very cool people. I've never had a problem with any of the games they sent and they always had excellent customer service.
Nicely played, Cap. I've never subscribed to VGM, but based on what I've seen from your videos, you definitely get a variety of games from them.
Also, nice score with Quartet! That's an old favorite, although since it lacks two of the characters from the arcade, maybe it should have been called Duet. Or they could have stuck with the Mark III title, Double Target.
The variety is why I love VGM. I've gotten some games that I would never have picked up on my own that have been a lot of fun.
Quartet seems pretty cool so far, I had no idea it was an arcade game. I'll have to track down a box and manual eventually.
Rainbow Six is an awesome game especially for the N64 and the co-op is a lot of fun, give it a shot especially if you have a second player.
I'll definitely check it out. I'll see if I can convince my wife to play the game with me.
Great message that I totally agree with 👍
Thanks for watching! I just had to get it off my chest after years of people calling VGM out for stupid reasons.
VGM is a Christmas gift I buy for myself each month. I agree with you, I never talk about value. If you average everything up you are breaking even. My favorite thing is getting games I did not think about. You may love Rainbow Six on the N64 and I bet you have passed it a hundred times in a game store. Now you have an excuse to try it out.
Exactly, it all evens put in tbe end. The surprise of what games are in the box is the best part.
Quartet is a banger. I picked it up at MGC (CIB obviously lol). Super fun.
Quarter definitely surprised me. I'll need to get it CIB eventually.
Not quite sure why I was called out in this video...especially when 99% of my videos for VGM are positive? The thumbnail you showed was from a video where financially speaking, it wasn't just low, it was extrememly low, in which I also stated that you can't win them all and that it was what it was, I also brought up how I wasn't even going to message them about it. Joe however, always wants to make things right and even personally went and hand selected another title to send me. I didn't ask for it, and even told him that wasn't necessary, but that's just the kind of person he is. I've also spoken to him and spent time with him on multiple occasions and have never had a single bad thing to say about him. Does VGM always get it right? No, no company does. But they do a damn good job and they always do what they can to take care of their customers which I mention in every single VGM video I do.
I'm not sure if the "for the clicks" comment was directed at channels like mine (can only assume so since my channel is one specifically called out...), but that's not the case at all. There's no bad vibes between myself or VGM and there never has been. So much so that Joe and I were even talking about how it would be funny to take a shot at the trolls that always say "you know them so you only get good games" by having Joe do a cameo in a video.
I've never had any beef with any creators on the platform, nor do I care to. Always available to talk and to clarify any misconceptions, gotta admit though, this felt done in poor taste. I will only speak for myself and not the others, but as someone who has never met, spoken with, or intereacted with you in any way, to be called out for something that I haven't and would not do, isn't a great first impression...Anyone who has ever watched any of my VGM videos knows that I am always fair and always stress how awesome they are, so not really sure why your saying the contrary..bummer.
I did a TH-cam search looking for click bait thumbnails and that's why I used it. I get that your box was extremely low in value, but it's a click bait title to me. I've never watched any of your videos, I was just using examples of stuff I've seen about VGM.
@@CaptainAlgebra So let me get this straight...you specifically called me out, after never watching my videos, all because you searched something? You don't see the inherant problem with that? You don't see the problem with talking bad about someone and their channel and making claims about them (which are totally false by the way; click bait is getting someone to click on a video when the thumbnail has nothing to do with the video...), when by your own admission you've never watched a single one of their videos?
This is going to go ahead and be the last time I interact with you or this comment chain, because that is just about the most asinine thing I've ever heard. That is absolutely ridiculous to criticise others, ESPECIALLY when you CLEARLY have no idea what you're talking about by your own admission with regards to me or my own channel. Before this, I've never had a single interaction with you, and moving forward I doubt I will again.
I wish you all the best in your future endeavours, but I have zero respect for anyone that would behave this way. Do better.
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This was great I was confused why you were tearing them up like that! 😂😂
Haha, I'm glad it worked! This was a fun video to make.
To play Rainbow Six on 64 you need to play couch co-op. The team AI is okay but it's much more enjoyable playing with a friend.
It looks like you and I are playing Raimbow Six at MO Game Con next year!
@@CaptainAlgebra oh heck yes!
I effing KNEW IT! Well played, sir. Subtle jabs at not so subtle YTers is subtle.
I'm pretty good at being subtle.
You're not done at all!? Well played CA, well played. You win this round 🤣
I'm glad my wonderful acting job was convincing! 😂
Dude these companies can stink because I got a racing pad for my Atari from DK oldies and they gave me a crappy pad it doesn't even work I spend 21 bucks on it you know what a pain in the neck and it it was noted as new can you believe it New I should sue them point... lol
DK Oldies has always been hit or miss.
You had me going for a sec there..until you wanted to bust out the microscope 😂 I’ve been wanting to always give them a try and I just put it off. Gotta treat my self a little soon! Have a great week.
Someone I know has actually busted a microscope out to see how dirty pins were. No joke. You should give them a chance, I always enjoy the surprise of what games I get.
nicely said
I'm the tower of power, too sweet to be sour!
This was GOLD! haha
Glad you enjoyed it! It was fun to make.
Hell yeah Cap! But those VGM jerks on blast! Bwahahaha! 😆
They are the worst! I think they are missing a critical employee...
The breakup finally happened, hopefully you jump to the Retro Game Treasure side of things..............
Totally on board with this one, I remember at one point when I was doing unboxings, someone decided to tell me how much the games were, and how much the entire bundle was, and I'm like "I don't care" for me, this was a way to get some cool games, and I've been able to get some cool games like Snake, Rattle, and Roll on the NES, and Arkanoid, and many others, they've even involuntarily contributed towards a collecting goal, I wanted more Tony Hawk games, and they ended up sending me Tony Hawk Underground 2 and that was really cool, didn't even need to tell them I was trying to get some of them. Now when it comes to loose games, I've told you before, if it's cartridge based games, I don't care, the boxes don't matter much to me, but for a disc based game, I would like the case, but even then it's no big deal, I could either find an blank DVD case and print out my own label (Black label preferably) now the condition argument is super lame, I understand we want things to be in pristine condition, but these games are super old that have been from home to home, who knows what they went through before they came to you, you can't just walk into any retro game store, or pawn store, and expect every used game to be like new, and also I get sometimes these games just don't work for whatever reason, but they've always sent a replacement to me. Of course this is subjective, but sometimes you aren't going to get good games from them, and what I've done is I'd toss them into my trade in pile, and use them to get games I do want, or hey maybe someone on the internet will get Super Metroid and not like it, and someone might be like "Hey, could we do a trade?" so there's many ways to exchange them for things you want, but if there's a game that doesn't seem interesting, give it a chance, you never know it could be great, and the worst that could happen is the game sucks, and you move on. Great video Cap, and honestly I'm kinda pushing myself to start doing them again, maybe in 2024? By the way, Lego Batman is really good, and the second one is actually my favorite so, good box
That would be awesome if you started doing the unboxings again!
Good stuff dude!
Thanks for watching!
Man give this man his $8! Lol
But in all seriousness, I wish this video came out sooner before I sent out an email to them for the value of my box 💀💀
At first I was fine with being under valued this month and my one complaint was them sending out games for a genre I didn't like that I emailed them about a month prior which they said sorry about and sent out replacements.
But then reading comments like "you've been robbed, I'm sorry they sent you crap games" got to my head and then I emailed them an additional time saying I was disappointed with the value of my box to which they sent out more games on top of the two they replaced
And now being extremely humbled by you Im now feeling bad about asking for more games when i should've listened to my first notion of just being fine with it.
Hell I remember seeing a video of this guy complaining that they sent him "bad stuff" and going on about how he has no games as he's just starting out and that vgm should do the justice thing to do and give him a "good" game from the get go and I disagreed with that because I know it's a mystery service, plus he didn't email them a list to curate his box.. 😑
Now granted yes people are allowed to have their opinions on getting something like a Mario or a Zelda and the value on what they paid for, but if you're just going over the top mad about it without thinking about it just stop the service and go to eBay or Mercari because at that point it's a nitpick and you're just making a good service look bad to people for no reason.
I should have not let the "robbed" comments get to my head, because I did get stuff that I was genuinely excited for and wanted to try out.
Thank you Captain Algebra for this video and for humbling me.
It's all good, I was pretty annoyed with getting g PS4 games after I took it off my list, but in the end I knew it wasn't that big of a deal. Obviously VGM isn't for everyone, but I've always enjoyed the surprise of not knowing what games I'm getting each month.
@@CaptainAlgebra It is really exciting getting a surprise each month .
Especially for someone like me who has to drive an hour away to a video game store. Especially now since winter is coming and I don't want me and my girlfriend to potentially get stuck In a blizzard because of my video game habits
Well said man!
Thanks! Someone had to step up after all these years of VGM slander!
Great episode, all great points, I'm in the same opinion as you. I do these boxes for the fun and excitement. Plus, nice to get something in the mail you can count on that is fun instead of bills and other bad news.
Agreed! Bills are boring, we need some happiness in the mail!
Loss of $7.42…Crappy condition games, No box for that SMS game…cancel that puppy right away! 😂 Perfect clickbait title. Well played sir, well played! 🤙🏻
Had to add to my comment after seeing your overview at the end. VGM is a great company. I love a good mystery box. I have been with them for over 3 years now myself. I have tried multiple other services as well. Personally I think they are the best service of the current ones available. If I have ever had issues with missing games, broken games or duplicates that were their fault they have fixed it and quickly fixed it too. Value is subjective but from a monetary standpoint only. I have came out ahead far more often than behind. Probably at a 2 or 3 times ratio. The biggest thing a lot of people don’t understand is that these are mystery boxes and they are a business. If you want specific games you need to just go buy them. If you want specific condition you need to go buy them. As far as the bigger tubers using them for views. I don’t think it’s a problem as long as they are not being disrespectful to VGM or anyone else. Well said Cap! 🤙🏻
I agree that it is the best one of there. When I was looking at getting one of these mystery boxes I spent a lot of time watching VGM unboxings and Retro Game Treasure unboxings and VGM always seemed to be better games. I know that VGM isn't for everyone, but I've always enjoyed the boxes which is why I continue to get them every month.
Between the write up in the description and shirt is this sponsored content?
Nope, I've paid for every single box I've gotten from VGM. The description is there for people to learn about VGM and the shirt is an awesome call back to 80s and 90s wrestling so I had to have one.
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Mystery boxes are fun! I definitely need to look into getting some of these boxes. Could be a lot of fun! Great video. Definitely had that shock factor at the middle. 😂
Glad you enjoyed the video! VGM isn't for everyone, but I've always enjoyed the surprise of what games I get each month.
Loved the video joke, well said facts about VGM. When I was subscribed I loved the service, I only unsubscribed because I was getting married.
Do you think you'll ever subscribe again! Convince your wife you need more games!
She has no problem with it, but right now I need to made another 47 payment of 484.50 a month to get my new used truck paid off.
Your thumbnail was for clicks, and you seemed to call out slightly more successful folks. You’re also the only person I know of that’s a “partner” so of course you’re going to promote them and say”hey, it will work out in the end”
That being said, I enjoy your videos, and I used to enjoy VGM, thanks for the content! ❤
That's the point, I was doing exactly what others do that is ridiculous when it comes to mystery boxes. I don't care who is more successful on TH-cam because I do this for a hobby and don't put the time into it to grow faster. I am also not a partner, I've just been subscribed for a long time. Thanks for watching, I hope you continue to stick around.
VEry interesting and reasonable video ...... at the beggining I did not get it was a joke and almost stop watching, because I think the same as you ... people who like to complain should buy their own games ....
Exactly! If you don't like what you get from mystery boxes then you need to just buy your own stuff.
Your 7$ is for the time you saved, the moved you did not do and the investment you've putt on your TH-cam Channel.
Im not going to lie ive stopped watching certain vgm youtubers because all they do is complain about the box. I was afraid id have to stop watching yours. But as soon as i saw the first part of the video i knew what you were doing and was laughing the rest of the of it
It's gets very old very quickly. I'm glad the video gave you a laugh, you'll never have to worry about me complaining about VGM.
Shots fired, shots fired. It needed to be said. I'm sick of all those clickbaity videos, especially DK trolls. If you don't like something just move along right? Fake drama sells I guess.
Quartet was a great arcade game. The port should have been called Duo instead 😂.
I had no idea Quartet was an arcade game, but multiple people have mentioned it. I'll have to look for it at arcades.
I was struggling not to laugh out loud. I need warning labels so I don't watch this stuff on break.
The rainbow six game could be interesting. I haven't played much of any of them though.
Next time rip on quartet some more. It's a port of an arcade game that was four player and when Sega ported it they needed to limit it to two. So how dare they send you a game with a misleading name.
That being said it is a fun game. I haven't beat it yet.
Haha, glad it made you laugh! I can't believe VGM would send me a game with a misleading title, it looks like I have another reason to cancel the subscription!
Quarter seems pretty cool so far, I look forward to playing it more.
You should know what you're getting yourself into with this stuff. That's why I'm not interested. But you know gamers. they love to whine. 😂
Exactly, mystery boxes are about the surprise and they definitely aren't for everyone. Unfortunately negativity sells so it gets people the clicks they want.
Sounds like Simp talk.
Simpin' ain't easy!!
Let the man simp
Wow. So whiney Lol