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bikingjahuty:
It's been a long time since I got into a good retro gaming youtube channel. I still subscribe to a few (AVGN, Gmanlives, ShoryuGame, NEScomplex), but I've had a hard time finding anymore that I'm able to get into. Unfortunately there are a decent amount that I once subbed to that reached their expiration date a long time ago, or they just don't create content anymore. I'm looking for some good retro gaming channels, preferably ones that have either good, insightful reviews or countdowns, or are actually funny. I'm not interested in pickup or game hunting channels, commentator/podcast channels, or lets players. Also, no Metal Jesus Rocks; been there, done that. I guess a good example of what I'm looking for are channels like Gametrailers back in the day. I'm aware there is Easy Allies, but as enjoyable as some of their content can be, it's just not the same anymore since they don't have the resources or team they once did.

pzeke:

--- Quote from: pzeke on March 10, 2022, 09:18:06 pm ---[...]

Look, we're all a world apart and we like what we like, so to each their own; but I think there are much better people on the platform that easily beat MJR and most of his cronies without trying. For example, if you want a video game YouTuber that feels genuine and actually knows his shit, then check out Adam Koralik. In fact, I used to stumble across people with just a few hundred subs that had more personality and an apt grasp of what they were talking about than MJR. And to be clear, I bear no ill will toward the guy, as I actually at one point watched and liked his videos many years ago, but I quickly caught up to his shenanigans and stopped watching; I don't like confident tricksters.
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Link to his channel.

kamikazekeeg:
LGR is a great one, he doesn't do lots of games specifically, but does tons of like retro PC hardware/software, some console related stuff, my favorite videos tend to be his "Oddware" videos where he talks about very unusual and little known PC tech stuff.  Always very chill.

Stop Skeletons From Fighting would be another great one, I love a lot of the stuff he gets into, he use to be the Happy Video Game Nerd back in the day, but his channel is way better after the change over to what it is now.  He tends to do a lot of like...Lesser known consoles, peripherals, full game series such as all the different Doom ports, big variety of retro releases with some new stuff thrown in here and there.

Matt McMuscles is formerly Super Best Friends, with his big video series being the "What Happened?" videos, either talking about games that got released after going through development hell or never got released.  He also does a ton of fighting game content, fighting a lot of the funny bad ones, or just talking about series he enjoys, that sorta deal.

Caddicarus is fun if you want kinda more of the "skit" based gaming vids, he tends to do lots of longer form collection type videos, like he's a big Crash Bandicoot fan so he's done videos on Crash, or Spyro, or just other odd ball ideas.  His humor isn't for everyone so it's abit random and absurd, but lots of great editing.

The Completionist is always solid, Jirard completes (obviously) games from beginning to end, though he also has a lot of different videos, Top 10's, discussions on games, etc...

I feel like there's a couple more I can throw in, but I'm spacing on them at the moment, but those are probably the regulars I keep up with now.

conduit:
Game Sack is a great retro gaming channel with humor similar to AVGN but nowhere near as vulgar. Their videos are well edited and cover a wide range of topics across the retro gaming spectrum, with my favorites being their console-specific videos. Couldn't recommend them enough.

Avalanche Reviews isn't bad if you're into Resident Evil or horror games in general. He'll occasionally deviate and talk about non-horror games although his claim to fame is unquestionably his Resident Evil Retrospective videos.

Sean Season has a colossal collection of PSX game reviews done in an interesting format. Recently burned through his Japan Only Games and Obscure Games playlist and discovered a ton of hidden gems for the console.

SegaLordX uploads frequently and consistently delivers on the Sega content, mixed in with non-Sega content to cleanse the palate.

I'm leaving out a lot of other channels due to how niche/genre-specific they are, but I'll make an addendum to this if anyone's interested.

megasilverx1:
Civvie11- Mostly covers old PC first person games games

I Finished A Video Game- Has very long in depth retrospectives covering the history and quality of game franchises like Castlevania and Parasite Eve.

Jeremy Parish Video Works- Uploads weekly covering (usually in chronological order) the releases for a console. Currently he's covering NES games in NES Works, but has also series for other consoles like Game Boy, Virtual Boy, and SNES.

Kim Justice- A good variety of reviews, documentaries, best and worsts, and top 10...or 100 lists covering European retro gaming history.

Lute- Very chill and laid back videos covering games the creator is passionate about.

tangomushi- Covers retro horror games

ThorHighHeels- A little more unique, this channel mostly covers Japan only games along with their aesthetic and very weird obscure games no one really talks about.

Describing why I like something has never been by strong suit. I just thought these channels were good and a nice change from the norm of reviewing bad NES games, look at how bad Sonic 06 is, and a collector finding a hidden gem or rare game for a nickel.

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