Collecti-Bros Podcast

Let us know what you thought about this episode! One of the most unique (and expensive!) consoles ever made, we take a look at the Vectrex! We discuss the creation, innovation, and the lasting legacy of this piece of video game history. Music by Jeremiah George Join us on Discord . Subscribe on YouTube! Join our conversation on these platforms @CollectiBrosPod Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok

Let us know what you thought about this episode! Long title, short ninja, the Collecti-Bros sneak in to talk about Izuna, a mystery dungeon Nintendo DS game and is it worth the price. How did it fair as a mystery dungeon, what exactly is an unemployed ninja, and is there really any fan-service in this game, and if so......is it worth it?? Join us on Discord . Subscribe on YouTube! Join our convers...

Let us know what you thought about this episode! Remasters have always been a point of contention in gaming, and often pose a large affect on collecting as well. What do we think of remasters, do we own any, and why? Are remasters in the future viable, or a waste of time? Music by Jeremiah George Join us on Discord . Subscribe on YouTube! Join our conversation on these platforms @CollectiBrosPod F...

Let us know what you thought about this episode! A huge 2024 pick up and a holy grail game for Bryan, we talk about if Castlevania Dracula X is worth its big price tag. SNES is notorious for having a heavy hitting library and this is one one them. One of the most expensive Castlevania games, is it worth it? What do you think of Dracula X, do you have one, or is it on your wishlist? Music from Cast...

Let us know what you thought about this episode! After a curious trip down the rabbit hole, Bryan's topic this episode is video games from novels. It could be inspired by, a one for one, or maybe just some character references. We talk about games that are based on novels, and why the industry doesn't pull from this pool of wealth. Music by Jeremiah George Join us on Discord . Subscribe...

Let us know what you thought about this episode! Our first Gundam game of the podcast, Berry and Bryan talk about Gundam Vs Zeta Gundam for the PlayStation 2. Is it worth it? We go over story, gameplay, sound, graphics, and the price to see if this game is really worth having in our collection. Is there enough content here, and why isn't this game talked about very much?  Music from the Gunda...

Let us know what you thought about this episode! It's here, we finally did a Top list episode. We discuss our individual top 5 videos games of all time and why they impacted us enough to be considered. Across all kinds of genres, we love talking about games and these are the games we love the most. These are our top 5 video game lists and may be different than yours, but let us know what your...

Let us know what you thought about this episode! In prep for the release of MGS Delta, Bryan wanted to go back and revisit the game that started it all, Metal Gear on the NES. Is the game worth the price, and how does it stand in the series? Is it a proud display on our shelves, or should we hide this one in a box? Music from the Metal Gear NES OST, composed by  Kazuki Muraoka  Join us on Discord...

Let us know what you thought about this episode! A problem gamers have been hit with more frequently than ever with the popularity of multiplayer and online games, Bryan brings dead video games to the discussion today and how they affect us as not only gamers, but collectors. What do we do with the physical media of games that have been long shut down? Is there any merit to still owning any of the...

Let us know what you thought about this episode! The series's first entry on console, Berry brings Diablo to the table for this episode of Is It Worth It! Does this game hold up, and how good does the port play on a controller set up? We deep dive into the game mechanics and changes in this entry to ultimately decide if this game is worth the price. Music from the Diablo OST, composed by Matt...

Let us know what you thought about this episode! Nintendo, Sony, and Xbox all have a series of games enshired as "best sold" for discount prices. Greatest Hits, Player's Choice (now Nintendo Selects) and Platinum Hits, how collectible are they? What do they mean? And are they even relevant? Berry and Bryan have some conflicting opinions on this topic, and we would love to hear yours...

Let us know what you thought about this episode! We somehow made it through 2024! The Collecti-Bros talk about what went right, what went wrong, and what we are looking forward to do 2025. It's been a great year for the podcast and we really appreciate each listen and interaction! We love making this podcast and have so much more in store for this year! Tell us what your personal highs and lo...

Let us know what you thought about this episode! One of the top contenders for the Xbox 360's library, and one of the first games to feature DLC on disc, Bryan hosts this episode on Marvel Ultimate Alliance: Gold Edition. Is it worth the extra hundred bucks for a couple extra characters, and how does this game's situation set a standard for collecting in the future? Music from the Marvel...

Let us know what you thought about this episode! The one thing that unites all gamers and collectors is the backlog. How do you manage it, does collecting change how we play games or choose which ones? Will we ever get through our entire collections? We talk about our backlogs and some tactics we try to get it down. Music by Jeremiah George Join us on Discord . Subscribe on YouTube! Join our conve...

Let us know what you thought about this episode! Berry's favorite comic book character AND the HOTTEST comic book (anti)hero of the 90s, SPAWN, in his first video game! Berry's final game of the year, we talk about Todd McFarlane's Spawn: The Video Game for Super Nintendo. Does this game do Spawn justice, and is it worth picking up? Is it collection shelf heat or hot garbage? Music...

Let us know what you thought about this episode! We're back to roll out the year with our first publisher special, the RPG beast Working Designs! A small but dense library of highly collectible video games, what makes these so expensive? We talk about some we own, some we want, and what makes Working Designs such a golden egg on a collector's shelf. Music by Jeremiah George Join us on Di...

Let us know what you thought about this episode! From the Atari Jaguar to the PS1 to the Sega Genesis, we have played and looked at seven (yes, seven!) Primal Rage ports. Which one was worth the price, are any of them duds? Does the game still stand up? Join Bryan in hosting this year's ports episode on Primal Rage!! Soundtrack from the Primal Rage OST, composed by Jeanne Parson  Have you pla...

Let us know what you thought about this episode! Everybody has the story of the one that got away....Nate hosts this episode on our video game white whales. Which ones have been eluding us, or have there any we ended up snagging? Are there some that we will just never see again? What are YOUR white whales? Join us on Discord . Subscribe on YouTube! Join our conversation on these platforms @Collect...

Let us know what you thought about this episode! Boasting a controller with over 40 buttons across 3 different panels, two joysticks, 3 foot pedals, a near 40 page operations manual, and the biggest box you've ever seen, we finally get together to play the original Xbox "holy grail" STEEL BATTALION. Is it just a pricey gimmick, or a tried and true mech suit simulation experience? Is...

Let us know what you thought about this episode! Bryan is really excited to put together this episode, each of us bringing a video game cookbook to the table and sharing some dishes together. We reviewed each book overall, and our experiences with creating the dishes from the worlds. Do you own any video game cookbooks, and what is your favorite recipe? The Elder Scrolls: The Official Cookbook. Ch...

Let us know what you thought about this episode! Pulled from the year 2004, Nate's pick for this Is It Worth It brings tons of hip-hop artists right into an environmental arena fighting game (or wrestling depending on who you ask). Is it one of the best fighting games ever made, or is it a rose tinted nostalgia? Join us as we discuss if the game is worth the price across all three systems. Wh...

Let us know what you thought about this episode! One of the most cherished gaming consoles ever made, this episode we are joined by friend of the show and fellow creator SwooshBear in talking about this timeless console. A library full of games for all types of people and play styles, we talk about our history with the console, some favorites, and maybe some wishlists. Be sure to check out and sub...

Let us know what you thought about this episode! A ghost online and one of the harder to find titles we've personally seen, Berry brings Fighting Fantasy: The Warlock of Firetop Mountain to the table in a new episode of Is It Worth it? There's a large margin of difference between critic scores and user scores, which was a driving force in the choice of this game. Did we think it was wort...

Let us know what you thought about this episode! An ending can make or break a game. Nate brings us together to discuss this topic and what we think constitutes a bad video game ending. What are some of your worst game endings? Talk to us on Discord . Join our conversation on these platforms @CollectiBrosPod Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok   Music by Jeremiah George  Join us on Discord . Subscri...

Let us know what you thought about this episode! Originally released as a PS exclusive in 2019, we tackled Days Gone for our newest episode of "Is It Worth It?" We made it through the game (for better or for worse). Does the collector's edition hold up with the price, and does the game play push us to want to buy this?  Would you buy this Collector's Edition? Join us on Discord...