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Hosted by two best friends who recount the best and worst of the video game collecting hobby. Join us twice a month for our mainline series "Is It Worth It?", revolving topics, hot takes, and everything in-between (except the same ol' boring news that everybody else does).

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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 Uelmen. Join us on Discord. Subscribe on YouTube! Join our conversation on these platforms @Collecti...
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. Join us on Discord. Subscribe on YouTube! Join our conversation on these platforms @CollectiBrosPod Facebo...

Year In Review, 2024

2025-01-0801:20:27

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 lows were for 2024, and what do you want to see in 2025?? Music by Jeremiah George. Join us on Discord...
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 Ultimate Alliance OST, composed by Mark Griskey, Chance Thomas, and Cris Velasco Join us on Discord. Subs...

Backlog Management

2024-12-1701:27:48

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 GeorgeJoin us on Discord.Subscribe on YouTube!Join our conversation on these platforms@CollectiBrosPodFacebookTwitterInstagramTikTok
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 from Todd McFarlane's Spawn: The Video Game, composed by Harumi Fujita Join us on Discord. Subscribe on YouTube...
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 Discord. Subscribe on YouTube! Join our conversation on these platforms @CollectiBrosPod Facebook Twitter ...
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 played Primal Rage, and which port do you think is worth it? Join us on Discord. Subscribe on YouT...

White Whales

2024-09-0201:08:56

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@CollectiBrosPodFacebookTwitterInstagramTikTok
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 it worth the price? Check out the YouTube version of this podcast episode to see the controller in action...
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. Chelsea Monroe-Cassel. Insight Editions, 2019. The Witcher Official Cookbook: Provisions, Fare...
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. What did you think of Def Jam Fight for NY? Music from Def Jam Fight for NY, various artists. (Co...
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 subscribe to our friend SwooshBear on his YouTube channel @SwooshxBear for game reviews, deep dives...
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 worth it after spending the time playing it? How many times have you seen this game out there on the hunt? Joi...

Worst Video Game Endings

2024-06-1001:17:11

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. Subscribe on YouTube! Join our conversation on these platforms @CollectiBrosPod Facebo...
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. Join our conversation on these platforms @CollectiBrosPod Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok Music fr...
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 conversation on these platforms @CollectiBrosPod Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok Music by Jeremiah ...
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 @CollectiBrosPod Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok Music composed by Ikuko Mimor...
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 Instagram TikTok Music by Jeremiah George Join us on Discord. Subscribe on YouTube! ...
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 platforms @CollectiBrosPod Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok Music included are various tra...

Side Quests: A Side Story

2024-03-1801:12:22

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 these platforms @CollectiBrosPod Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok Music by Jeremiah George&nb...
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 it. Boasting over 50 different missions across 3 playthroughs, this game as a lot to offer. B...
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 us up on Discord and share your thoughts. Which games were your favorite 2D to 3D moves? Join ...
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 conversation on these platforms @CollectiBrosPod Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok Music from th...
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. What do you think of remakes? Join our conversation on these platforms @CollectiBrosPod Faceb...
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 Discord Join our conversation on these platforms @CollectiBrosPod Facebook Twitter Instagram TikT...
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 again and we look forward to a full year in 2024! Chat with us in Discord Join our conversati...
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 conversation on these platforms @CollectiBrosPod Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok Music b...
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 out? Join our conversation on these platforms @CollectiBrosPod Facebook Twitter Instagram Tik...
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, join us on this episode of Is It Worth It for our first PSP title! Chat with us in Discord J...
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 with us in Discord Join our conversation on these platforms @CollectiBrosPod Facebook Twi...
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 its impact on the Zelda franchise. Chat with us in Discord Join our conversation on these ...

CBP Mixtape No. 1

2023-10-2301:32:02

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 conversation on these platforms @CollectiBrosPod Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok Intro music by Jeremiah Geor...
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 platforms @CollectiBrosPod Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok Music from Splatterhouse (Turbo G...
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? Is it difficult? Is it just outdated? Chat with us in Discord Join our conversation on these platforms @Coll...
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 why? What made this game so loved? Is it actually good, and is it actually worth the price? And the most im...
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 community, but we've taken a deep dive in our discussion. Chat with us in Discord Join our conversation o...
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 us in Discord Join our conversation on these platforms @CollectiBrosPod Facebook Twitter Inst...
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 has flown a little too close to the sun. Chat with us in Discord Join our conversation on these pl...
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 these platforms @CollectiBrosPod Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok Music fr...
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 George Join us on Discord. Subscribe on YouTube! Join our conversation on the...
Let us know what you thought about this episode! Welcome to the Yamada family. After years of the Bros staring at this one on the shelf, we played it to finally experience the wild game Mister Mosquito. A PS2 exclusive of sucking blood, fighter jet flying, and super powered boss fights. Are our wallets the blood feeding this game, or does it just suck? Join the Discord Join our conversation on these platforms @CollectiBrosPod Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok Music from Mis...
Let us know what you thought about this episode! Ever had a game where you said "woah I completely forgot about that game!"? Yeah we all have.....let's talk about some titles that are lost in the sauce. From lack of preservation in ye olden PC gaming to just titles that aren't really given the light of day. How collectible are some of these, do they hold up, why or why not? Join the Discord Join our conversation on these platforms @CollectiBrosPod Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok&nb...
Let us know what you thought about this episode! Pokemon's own mascot Pikachu debuts his solo performance in this iconic N64 title, Hey You, Pikachu! We talk about our experience playing the game, the mass murder of poor Oddish, and if we think this game is really worth it. Join our conversation on these platforms @CollectiBrosPod Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok Join the Discord Music from the soundtrack of Hey You, Pikachu! composed by Miki Obata. The fabled Mr Mime photo for ...
Let us know what you thought about this episode! As incredible successor to the GameBoy, we take this whole episode to discuss and gush about the GameBoy Advance! How did it affect the gaming playing field, and what great titles came out that we loved and we think are good collectible choices? Will we ever get a handheld like the GBA again? And what's in store of the GBA titles on the Nintendo Online Service? Join our discussion on these platforms @CollectiBrosPod Facebook Twitter Instagra...
Let us know what you thought about this episode! Jam packed with gunfire, explosions, helicopters, and mid-2000s gangster rap starring 50 Cent himself, we dive right into 50 Cent: Blood On The Sand for the Xbox 360. Could this game be a contender for the priciest games of the second Microsoft console? The Collecti-Bros are gonna get rich or die tryin' on this pricey 360 title. Join our conversation on these platforms @CollectiBrosPod Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok Music from the s...
Let us know what you thought about this episode! With the huge variety of video game consoles through the years also brings a wide variety of accessories and video game peripherals. We pick some of our favorites, from Steel Battalion to the Lara Croft memory card. What are the strangest pieces you have for your collection, and do you want any of the ones we talk about on this episode? Talk with us out on these platforms @CollectiBrosPod Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok Music ...
Let us know what you thought about this episode! That's it, we're done collecting. This is the end of the bros, it was a good run! Or wait...is it? Check out how YOU can help us stay in the game and reach newer heights. Open up this podcast and open up your wallets, it might be time for a bumpy cross-country ride. Check us out on these platforms @CollectiBrosPod Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok Join us on Discord. Subscribe on YouTube! Join our conversation on these platforms @Coll...

Golden Sun, Is It Worth It?

2023-03-2801:30:02

Let us know what you thought about this episode! We tackle the cult classic of RPGs on the Game Boy Advance, Golden Sun! Soon available on the Nintendo Switch Online Service, will this affect the price of the GBA version? Tune in to hear our thoughts on this GBA staple. Is it worth it? Check us out on these platforms @CollectiBrosPod Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok Various music tracks from Golden Sun OST, Composed by Motoi Sakuraba Join us on Discord. Subscribe on YouTube...
Let us know what you thought about this episode! Remember when movies had tie in video games that released simultaneously? What happened to those? Are the"movie to game" days over, or will we see others in the future? We talk games, the state of streaming services (and why they are frustrating) and what movies WE would love to see as games. Check us out on these platforms @CollectiBrosPod Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok Music by Jeremiah George Join us on Discord. Subscribe...
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