Sounds like a really nice cozy con! I haven’t been to a convention for so long - I miss going!!! They can honestly be the best!!! Really enjoyed this one! 👍🏻
I was there also, but on a mobility scooter/knee walker thing. Thankfully, I was the first guy actually at the show, so from 9 to 11 it was passable but after 11, it got way too crowded for me. The place last year was even smaller. I picked up 3 things that were shown in another channel.
Im thinking I will go to the one this coming november.. not sure I want to spend the 50 bucks to get in early but there are a few things I wouldnt mind going home with.
Congrats on going to your first game convention! Sounds and looks like a fun time. Great tips and great video! Also cool stuff getting those street passes!
Hey, interesting perspectives are well, interesting! Lol I can’t help but like folks who take these mini adventures and bring us along with. You got my subscription, so let’s saddle up and learn some video game convention knowledge 🎉 lol
Great tips and some great pickups too!! I’ve also never been to a retro gaming convention like this, and it would be a blast to go - i’ll look for some closer to where I live.
Glad you had fun at the con Alex!! I'm gonna start saving up at the start of next year so I can go to one as well, it seems like it'd be a blast. Excellent pickups as well, especially that OG Zelda gold cart!! I wish I still had mine. Excellent video as always :D
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That sounds like an absolute blast! I went to my first retro game store (I'm behind the times, I know) on vacation in Ohio a few months back and had to pry myself away from blowing $200 on either Chibi-Robo or Pokemon Colosseum. That hobby is no joke, man. The original Animal Crossing is STILL my favorite and the humor is so uncalled for in the best way possible. What a perfect investment. I'm also a biiiiig Tales fan. Abyss is a perfect entry point: it's got a good balance of everything the series offers. It's not my favorite tbh, but it has some of the best worldbuilding I've ever seen in any media, and the protagonist's character development (yes, you will hate him at first) is stunning, Zuko-levels of redemption.
Hello! I also attended the Detroit Retro Video Game show and was looking up people who were content creators and found your channel! I’m not a content creator but it was surreal seeing people vlogging out in the wild and I had a fun time! That game room was smelly
LOOOOOOVE this video, So sad I only found you on Twitter a few weeks ago since I've missed out on so much content. Those are honestly some amazing pickups!! Last Story is such a great game!!
This was such a great video to watch, especially since you nabbed Animal Crossing and The Last Story, both games that I loved when I first played them! I went to Comic Con around May of this year, and I had a blast! Got to meet Charles Martinet, Tara Platt and Zach Aguilar, and got a few pictures with cosplayers dressing up as Princess Zelda, Piranha Plant and Mettaton! A piece of advice I would give to add to yours would be to wear some kind of gaming merchandise to make it easier to start conversations. If you can't afford a full cosplay, some kind of gaming T-shirt should get the job done! Also, bummer I didn't know you'd be there, as Livonia is only about an hour away from where I live, and it would have been great to meet you!
Glad you had fun! I found the price of the VIP ticket paid off by having a decent parking spot at the venue. Looks like you still got some good pickups. Also, if the event is at the same location next time, there is a barbecue restaurant two doors over that has good food when you need to take a break. :D
I have Retro World Expo in my state and even though I have a very curated collection and tend not to add a lot more retro games to it I still love going for the experience and look for more gaming merchandise like t-shirts or this one guy that was selling posters with video game cover art on them. Oh boy, had to stop myself from buying more posters than I had wall space lol. As far as that atomic purple GBC, I'm gonna say from my experience if something is in the right price range and your still debating whether you should get it or not than deep down you probably don't want it. You'll get your teal GBC someday.
Last Story is awesome! 🎉
Sounds like a really nice cozy con! I haven’t been to a convention for so long - I miss going!!! They can honestly be the best!!! Really enjoyed this one! 👍🏻
I was there in my shadow the hedgehog cosplay. it was pretty nice.
Awesome pickups! All classics!
I haven't gotten a chance to play Tales of the Abyss, but the people I know who have played it all loved it so I think you'll enjoy it!
Quite the exciting video! Love that you had a great time at the con + I think u got really lucky with ur pick ups :)!
4:56 hey! thats me in the hat. very funny lol
I was there also, but on a mobility scooter/knee walker thing. Thankfully, I was the first guy actually at the show, so from 9 to 11 it was passable but after 11, it got way too crowded for me. The place last year was even smaller. I picked up 3 things that were shown in another channel.
Whaaaaat you're from Michigan too? So cool! I have to check this out next time.
I hope they up the space for the next one in April. It was fun but I felt like I missed a lot because of how busy it was.
I didn't know this convention existed! I'll have to put it on my radar so I can hopefully go in the future.
Oh, and I love Game Pawn! Went to the one in Ypsi last year and picked up one of the Etrian Odysseys on 3DS ✌
Tales of Berseria would be an awesome jumping in point for u
It was awesome. Made a video on it as well. Good to see other creators there as well.
Ayooooo, Jake, Kayla, and TJ cameo! Love those people!
Im thinking I will go to the one this coming november.. not sure I want to spend the 50 bucks to get in early but there are a few things I wouldnt mind going home with.
Congrats on going to your first game convention! Sounds and looks like a fun time. Great tips and great video! Also cool stuff getting those street passes!
Thanks for sharing your experience at the Retro Game Convention. Now I should be on the lookout for next gaming convention near Tampa soon 😀
Hey, interesting perspectives are well, interesting! Lol I can’t help but like folks who take these mini adventures and bring us along with. You got my subscription, so let’s saddle up and learn some video game convention knowledge 🎉 lol
Glad you enjoyed the animal crossing! Hopefully see you at the 2024 convention :)
Im the guy in the Mario Cappy hat
Great tips and some great pickups too!! I’ve also never been to a retro gaming convention like this, and it would be a blast to go - i’ll look for some closer to where I live.
Glad you had fun at the con Alex!! I'm gonna start saving up at the start of next year so I can go to one as well, it seems like it'd be a blast. Excellent pickups as well, especially that OG Zelda gold cart!! I wish I still had mine. Excellent video as always :D
Your videos always put smile on my heart ❤, I love your energy and your personality, please continue making great videos as I consider you as my virtual friend 🤝👍
I went to this too. Picked up a ps2 slim, doesn't work though so I gotta return it to the vendor
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That sounds like an absolute blast! I went to my first retro game store (I'm behind the times, I know) on vacation in Ohio a few months back and had to pry myself away from blowing $200 on either Chibi-Robo or Pokemon Colosseum. That hobby is no joke, man. The original Animal Crossing is STILL my favorite and the humor is so uncalled for in the best way possible. What a perfect investment. I'm also a biiiiig Tales fan. Abyss is a perfect entry point: it's got a good balance of everything the series offers. It's not my favorite tbh, but it has some of the best worldbuilding I've ever seen in any media, and the protagonist's character development (yes, you will hate him at first) is stunning, Zuko-levels of redemption.
Hello! I also attended the Detroit Retro Video Game show and was looking up people who were content creators and found your channel! I’m not a content creator but it was surreal seeing people vlogging out in the wild and I had a fun time! That game room was smelly
me pausing for the kirby plushie at 5:50 👁👄👁
LOOOOOOVE this video, So sad I only found you on Twitter a few weeks ago since I've missed out on so much content. Those are honestly some amazing pickups!! Last Story is such a great game!!
Great haul! I’ve always wanted to go to a gaming convention!
This was such a great video to watch, especially since you nabbed Animal Crossing and The Last Story, both games that I loved when I first played them! I went to Comic Con around May of this year, and I had a blast! Got to meet Charles Martinet, Tara Platt and Zach Aguilar, and got a few pictures with cosplayers dressing up as Princess Zelda, Piranha Plant and Mettaton!
A piece of advice I would give to add to yours would be to wear some kind of gaming merchandise to make it easier to start conversations. If you can't afford a full cosplay, some kind of gaming T-shirt should get the job done!
Also, bummer I didn't know you'd be there, as Livonia is only about an hour away from where I live, and it would have been great to meet you!
Glad you had fun! I found the price of the VIP ticket paid off by having a decent parking spot at the venue. Looks like you still got some good pickups. Also, if the event is at the same location next time, there is a barbecue restaurant two doors over that has good food when you need to take a break. :D
What a fun day out and great pick ups : )
How fun!
I have Retro World Expo in my state and even though I have a very curated collection and tend not to add a lot more retro games to it I still love going for the experience and look for more gaming merchandise like t-shirts or this one guy that was selling posters with video game cover art on them. Oh boy, had to stop myself from buying more posters than I had wall space lol.
As far as that atomic purple GBC, I'm gonna say from my experience if something is in the right price range and your still debating whether you should get it or not than deep down you probably don't want it. You'll get your teal GBC someday.
Seems counter productive but bring trades if you can. You never know if vendors will be open to trading
Abyss has some of the best characters and story in the series! Enjoy :)
I went to one once. Waaaaay too dorky for me