Collecti-Bros Podcast

Let us know what you thought about this episode! One of the most talked about things when a new consoles is coming out is "what game is coming with it?". We talk about not only current gen consoles, but all of the classics as well. Which ones were our favorites, and what do we think was the best overall? Which console launch library do you like the best? Join us on Discord . Join our con...

Let us know what you thought about this episode! Nate is back with another Pokemon choice on the Nintendo 64, Pokemon Snap! We talk about story, graphics, game play, sound, and collectibility to determine if the game is worth it. Is this a good deal or is the Pokemon tax too much?  Chat with us directly on Discord . Is Pokemon Snap a part of your childhood? Join our conversation on these platforms...

Let us know what you thought about this episode! One of the most dividing topics among players and collectors, we talk about our opinions on reproductions and knock off games. Do we buy them, do we have any? Should they be included in a "collection"? What's your opinions on fake games? Hit us up on Discord . Join our conversation on these platforms @CollectiBrosPod Facebook Twitter...

Let us know what you thought about this episode! Coming in with the end of a SNES trilogy is Bryan's pick, Mega Man X3. The first introduction to the now incredibly popular Zero, is this game worth the big price tag? How does it stack up with the other X games, and is it really Mega Man? Chat with us directly on Discord . Is Mega Man X3 on your wishlist or not? Join our conversation on these...

Let us know what you thought about this episode! Side quests sometimes overshadow even the main game. Nate brings us together to talk about some of our favorites, some that we just don't like, and what really makes a good side story worthy of investing in. Got any thoughts about this episode, or want to share some of your favorite side quests? Hit us up on Discord . Join our conversation on t...

Let us know what you thought about this episode! Our first Working Designs title on the  podcast, we played Vanguard Bandits to if the game was just as stellar as that packaging. A tactical RPG on the Playstation 1 similar to other games such as Final Fantasy Tactics and Front Mission, we take a look at story, gameplay, graphics, sound, and collectibility and discuss if the price is really worth i...

Let us know what you thought about this episode! We tackle the 2D to 3D transitions in video games, which ones did it well, and which ones just flopped? Maybe there were some titles that should have stayed in the 2D realm, while others really benefited from the jump. We talk about individual games that were great, and also entire genres that fit the bill seamlessly. And also those that failed. Hit...

Let us know what you thought about this episode! One of Nate's heavy hitters Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness for the N64. Highly debated, removed from Castlevania canon, is it a game that's really worth the steep price? Should you really invest in this game or just keep it at arm's length?  Hit us up on Discord and share your thoughts. What do you think of this game? Join our conver...

Let us know what you thought about this episode! Everybody has their opinion about remakes and remasters in video games. We take the time to talk about the currently market of nostalgia, is it ruined by the constant push for remakes? Or is this good for the game industry? And how does it affect collecting older titles if they just remade or rereleased? Hit us up on Discord and share your thoughts....

Let us know what you thought about this episode! Our first episode of 2024, Bryan brings it in guns blazing with Gunstar Super Heroes on GameBoy Advance. Is this sequel/remake/but-not-a-sequel/sort-of-also-not-a-remake worth the price? We played it and bring our thoughts on gameplay, story, sound, graphics, and collectibility for our ultimate answer to the collecting question. Chat with us in Disc...

Let us know what you thought about this episode! It's been an absolutely crazy year. Not only with the multitude of incredible releases this year, but with the show as well. Thanks for giving these three nerds a full year worth of episodes. Berry, Nate, and Bryan talk about surprises and disappointment this year, games we played, what stood out, and our favorite moments on the show. Thanks ag...

Let us know what you thought about this episode! Requested by one of you amazing listeners, SwooshBear, we bring this Christmas episode to you all about Kirby! We get together and played Kirby Nightmare in Dreamland, Kirby's Dream Course, and Kirby Dream Land 2 to see if they're worth it in this special Christmas episode!  Have an episode idea or request? Chat with us in Discord Join our...

Let us know what you thought about this episode! With tens of thousands of games comes tens of thousands of villains. Nate corrals us together to talk about some of our favorites, and why we think they're so iconic. Join us for a currently playing/pick ups and a discussion on our favorite antagonists moments in gaming. Hit us up on Discord and share your favorite villain moments, who stands o...

Let us know what you thought about this episode! Re-releasing in 2010 for the PSP, we break out the handhelds for Ys: The Oath in Felghana, a remake of the 1989 Ys III: Wanders of Ys. What changes were there, is it better or worse? Is it worth the price or did the changes fall flat? (NA got a release on SNES as well as Genesis in 1991/1992). Bryan and Nate's first experience in the Ys series,...

Let us know what you thought about this episode! We take a trip down memory lane (for better or for worse) on this episode, talking about what kinds of games we played as kids and how they may have affected our collecting habits as an adult. Do we gravitate towards the same types, or is it completely different? What did you play as a kid, and do you still collect those kinds of games now?  Chat wi...

Let us know what you thought about this episode! A beloved but hard to get game for a long time, we play The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap for GameBoy Advance on this episode of Is It Worth It? Did the arrival of the game on the Nintendo Online Service affect the value, is the game worth the price of the physical copy now or not? Nate helms this conversation on what we thought of the game and it...

Let us know what you thought about this episode! Video game music can sometimes make or break a game. Inspired by RPGFan's podcast Rhythm Encounter (sorry we forgot to mention the name in the episode!) we come together to talk about some of our favorite songs and scores from video games, what they mean to us, and why they're just so damn good. Chat with us in Discord Join our conversatio...

Let us know what you thought about this episode! October is upon is, and so is an iconic horror choice! Splatterhouse, a staple for the Turbo Grafx-16, is this spooky and notoriously censored game worth the value? We go through the whole thing and talk about all the points in consideration. Is this a game worth having in a collection? Chat with us in Discord Join our conversation on these platform...

Let us know what you thought about this episode! Nate wanted to have some fun on this episode, and challenged us to try to convince you why you shouldn't play some of our favorite video game titles. Of course, we will always love these games. But sometimes it's hard to recommend, and here's some reasons why. What games do you love that you also just would not recommend? Is it bad? I...

Let us know what you thought about this episode! An iconic series in manga and anime, spanning decades since the 1984, Berry brings us the most beloved title in the DBZ video game library. Boasting a 98 character roster in 161 various forms, it's got it all when it comes to Dragon Ball. With the announcement of Budokai Tenkaichi 4's development, fans of the franchise are going nuts. But...

Let us know what you thought about this episode! Variants! Oh boy do we have a lot of variants in video games. Misprints, greatest hits, alternate covers, the list is endless. Bryan brings us a topic he's extremely interested in collecting, and we discuss the good, the bad, and the supremely ugly of variant collecting in video games. Variant collecting us a bit uncommon in the greater communi...

Let us know what you thought about this episode! A console Saturn exclusive, fists are out in this arcade 1v1 fighting spin-off in the Golden Axe series. While it's generally considered a flop in the series, we might have a different opinion. Join us with this interesting cast of characters (AND you get to play as Death Adder himself) and our discussion on if the game is worth it.  Chat with...

Let us know what you thought about this episode! Collector's Editions. Video games are often credited with popularizing them in the early 2000s. Have they gone too far? Chock full of items from steelbooks and keychains, to a custom-built zombie proof shelf and an actual Lamborghini. Join us as we discuss our thoughts and expectations for collector's editions, and if the industry itself h...

Let us know what you thought about this episode! A heavy hitter in the NES catalog, we played Bubble Bobble Part 2  (not to be confused with Bubble Bobble II). Join us and Bub and Bob (or is it Chubby and Rubby?) as we discuss this wild and very confusing game series, and whether its worth the price tag. Is it too much, or worthy of the prestige?   Chat with us in Discord Join our conversation on...

Let us know what you thought about this episode! Have you ever had a game you scoffed at, and then later changed for mind? Yeah we definitely have. We come together to talk about some games we had some misconceptions about and how they changed our minds later.  Chat with us in Discord Join our conversation on these platforms @CollectiBrosPod Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok   Music by Jeremiah Ge...