This will be a fun episode! We played through a bulk of the Super Scope library tonight before recording. Episode 129 will be our last of the year before the big change up in January!

Why aren't there more Power Metal soundtracks in video games?

Going live in a few!

TONIGHT at 9:30 PM EST! Join me for a post-Turkey Day/Black Friday extravaganza where we'll be checking out @rumbleminze.bsky.social 's Castlevania 2: Simon's Quest ON THE SUPER NINTENDO! YOU pick the colors/music! Explore Simon's Quest with me like you've NEVER seen! youtube.com/live/rQ6J8WA...

Russ is playing Doom co-op fan mod on the Tower of Power!

Join me around 6 PM EST tonight where Ernie will be doing a 1cc run of Akumajou Dracula X68000 and I'll be running through Super Castlevania IV right after! Join us for Russly's Black Friday 24 hour stream! www.youtube.com/live/M-lRqoM...

Wrapping up Thanksgiving with the family now that we're back home. Gotta end it with Peanuts Thanksgiving special.

At my father in law's for Thanksgiving this year. Here's the pies my wife made. CHOOSE YOUR SUB WEAPON (PIE)

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Enjoy your wall meat!

Someone once commented that my channel got them out of a depression. That meant a lot. I never would imagine my stuff would have that effect on anyone!

I just went through and completely redid all my titles on my reviews. It took a while to get through all of them, but it was worth doing IMO. I think they're a bit more approachable and fit a more modern style of title that's a bit more eye catching.

Here's something that the Castlevania Netflix show was missing in relation to Carmilla. In the games, her character is based on a Vampiress of the same name from the book "Carmilla" by Sheridan le Fanu. She is often seen riding a skull or just as a mask, directly relating to the book.

This coming Friday I'll be joining Russ Lyman for part of his Black Friday 24 hour marathon stream! Myself and Ernie will be hangin' playing some Castlevania! He's attempting a 1cc for Chronicles and I'll be playing through Super Castlevania IV. www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-lR...

Went to bed super early (for me) and woke up early as well. Enjoying a cup of coffee and just finished the first issue of Imperial and was blown away. I normally am not a big fan of the space stuff for Marvel but this was gripping. Extremely well written and great art!

Happy 31st anniversary to Donkey Kong Country! This was one of the most expensive videos I've ever put together, and for good reason: To celebrate a game that was so very important to me as a kid. I was OBSESSED. Find out why if you haven't seen this one: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HU-H...

This has STILL not shipped.

Walking into Friday like...

Some pretty insane mail calls/pickups as of late. Took advantage of the Black Friday deals for the Tomb Raider 4-6. Cobra issues were $2 a piece (almost the full set!) the vinyls were $10 a pop!

i still adore the haunted castle remake. maybe because im just hungry for a new legit classic castlevania all the time

Mega Man 3 stream tonight in celebration of the recent 35th anniversary of the North American release! My favorite game of ALL TIME! 930 pm est tonight! www.youtube.com/watch?v=smhD...

I got really inspired after converting Yone2008's Castlevania Legends VRC6 arrangement into individual MP3s, so I created some artwork for it. You can grab the tracks for free if interested in my music section. Source: youtu.be/Sn3s6InLAng?...

The biggest problem that the Castlevania franchise suffers from involves having an identity crisis. Classicvania and "Metroidvania" styles, in addition to a scattered fanbase of 3D fans, a messy timeline and a failed reboot series...Konami is pulled in too many directions.

Normalize shorter games. How many hours a game is doesn't sell me on it; in fact, it's a MAJOR detractor. I'm a busy adult with two kids, give me a 10 hour experience, not a 100 hour one.

Went back to EC3 tonight with my pal Brian and we got some Super Puzzle Fighter 2 Turbo and WakuWaku7 in. Also went upstairs and messed around with some N64 and PS1 wackiness. Good times.

Research time...

Here's a not so quick public channel update (haven't done one since last fall!) along with an unboxing. I get into my surgery recovery, my thoughts on video creation struggles and more! youtu.be/mjYF-NMXgP4?...

Look what just arrived courtesy of @retrobitgaming.bsky.social ! Should we unbox them on camera?

Absolutely DISGUSTED with some of the vile and hateful things said in the Castlevania FB group in response to someone posting a fake Belmont who happens to be black. You wanna hate on it because it was A.I? Fine. But this was GROSS. Castlevania is for EVERYONE.

Got a new short out for ya! Ever wanted to know where the name Castlevania came from? FInd out here! www.youtube.com/shorts/-K8zF...

Quote with an iconic fictional band

A brand new update for my channel is posted for Patrons and Youtube Members! For youtube members, go to the Posts section of my channel. For Patrons, access it here: www.patreon.com/posts/143343...

I'm so tired of seeing "Selected songs" on soundtracks released with limited Collector's Editions. It costs SO little to print the damn discs. Do a full soundtrack or don't do it at all, period. Absolutely inexcusable in 2025 to have "sample OSTs" in $200+ collections.

Sorry I haven't been around. Last Sunday I was getting some wood from outside and I fell backwards down our hill and hit my head pretty hard. Dr said I had a mini concussion (foggy feeling, headache, mild nausea.) I'm finally starting to feel more myself. Be careful out there!

What's everyone playing this weekend?

“0% woke shit” a black man with a physical disability leads an environmental terrorist cell trying to save the planet from mega-billionaires and you play as a cross dressing twink femdomed by two different women ending and the final boss against the gayest angel of all time

This game is soldam good. *gets one pity clap for a bad dad joke* I'll be here all night, folks. Please tip your wait staff.

I have been having a rough go as of late. A lot of anxiety and stress in life. I'm trying my best to stay positive and keep focused on getting through these next few weeks.

Fell asleep watching Lupin the 3rd on the couch. I was exhausted! Between the time zone change and getting my flu shot today, I'm pooped!

Happy 20th Anniversary to Castlevania Curse of Darkness! Released November 1st, 2005 in North America! I'll be streaming it at 6 PM EST tonight on native hardware!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Halloween!

Would you believe I've never seen the original Halloween before? That changes now.

Set it on your calendars! I'll be streaming Curse of Darkness on native hardware in celebration of its 20th anniversary on November 1st! youtube.com/live/C86Eu9S...

Wow has it already been TWO YEARS since I released my Rondo of Blood/Dracula X retrospective?! Feels like yesterday. I worked really hard on this one and was very proud of the results. Give it a watch in celebration of yesterday's 32nd anniversary of the game!Give it a play: youtu.be/iYv9ZP1uXdI?...

EVERYONE IS HERE! Vampire Survivors by @poncle.games has its latest update release, which includes Ode to #Castlevania 2.0! Also, @manawave.co releases a Castlevania PIANO COLLECTION VINYL! Let's talk about it! youtu.be/IfXVxQV8Kng

Castlevania Encore of the Night has FINALLY had its first longplay released! Shout out to Jack Holleworth for doing the deed! www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSR_...

We just watched Belladonna of Sadness on Animondays and WOW that was a WILD trip. I feel like I shoulda been on acid watching that!

Hello everyone! Happy 36th anniversary to the Japanese release of Castlevania: The Anniversary, better known as Dracula Densetsu, or, The Legend of Dracula. It was released on October 27th, 1989! I'm currently working on the ULTIMATE CV:A video for November 2025!

Our annual Halloween tradition...watching The Great Pumpkin!

ALL NEW ART! PSWAP #82 - SUPER CASTLEVANIA IV (1991, SNES) art and concept by your pal Rusty

Annual Pumpkin Carving Party took place at my house this time around. Lots of guests, good times all around.