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Norway Trip (Part 2) – RetroMessa Expo + GAME & MUSIC PICKUPS!

Here are five relatively unknown facts about Norway:

  1. Norway introduced Salmon Sushi to Japan: In the 1980s, Norwegian seafood exporters promoted the idea of using salmon in sushi, which wasn’t traditionally done in Japan. This has since become a popular staple in Japanese cuisine.
  2. Svalbard Global Seed Vault: Norway is home to the “Doomsday Vault,” located on the Svalbard archipelago. It stores duplicates of seed samples from around the world, acting as a backup to preserve plant diversity in case of global crises.
  3. Norway has a “no homework” movement: Some schools in Norway are testing out the idea of not giving homework to students. This movement is rooted in research suggesting that less homework may improve students’ learning experience and reduce stress.
  4. World’s longest road tunnel: Norway is home to the Laerdal Tunnel, which is the longest road tunnel in the world. It stretches for 15.3 miles (24.5 km) and connects Laerdal and Aurland in Western Norway.
  5. Norwegians love slow TV: Norway popularized “Slow TV,” which involves long, real-time broadcasts of events like train journeys, knitting, or firewood chopping. One of the most famous examples is the 7-hour long broadcast of a train journey from Bergen to Oslo. It became a cultural phenomenon.

Metal Jesus in NORWAY – Game Hunting in Oslo & Kristiansand (Part 1)

Part 1 of our epic trip to Norway. We hunt for metal music, eat tasty Norwegian food, take in beautiful scenery and visit a retro gaming store! — WATCH >> https://youtu.be/MpkHLXN6ze4

Norway, land of fjords, skiing, and… black metal. Yep, the same country known for producing Nobel Peace Prize winners and picture-perfect nature scenes also gave birth to a music genre that sounds like a Viking raid set to guitar riffs. You have to admire the contrast: one moment Norwegians are peacefully cross-country skiing through tranquil forests, and the next, they’re donning corpse paint and summoning the forces of darkness through a double bass drum beat. It’s as if someone looked at all that beautiful, calm Norwegian scenery and said, “You know what this needs? Screaming.”

Norway’s contribution to black metal is legendary—so much so that the music feels like an extension of the country’s winter: long, dark, and cold. The genre’s pioneers went beyond music, dabbling in church burning and spiky leather accessories, turning a typical Wednesday into a metal apocalypse. And while the rest of the world may associate Norway with reindeer and serenity, the black metal scene has given it a reputation for being a place where a peaceful hike can just as easily end with a DIY music video in a snow-covered graveyard.

PAX West Hightlights – New GAMES I’m excited for! (Nintendo, Atari, Indies)

Highlights from PAX West in Seattle. Lots of new games from Nintendo, Atari, Capcom, etc… plus indie games and more. –> WATCH >> https://youtu.be/Sz5eN4JTZwI

PAX West in Seattle is like Comic-Con’s geeky cousin who’s into video games, Dungeons & Dragons, and has way too many Funko Pops but somehow still manages to be cooler than you. As you step into the expo, you’re greeted by a sea of flannel shirts, obscure gaming references, and more LED lights than your average spaceship. It’s the only place where arguing about the best Final Fantasy game can last for hours and somehow, both sides are still wrong. And don’t get me started on the cosplay—there’s everything from a near-perfect Master Chief to a Pikachu that looks like it’s seen some things.

Navigating the expo hall is like leveling up in a video game—each booth is a mini-boss encounter, from indie developers pitching their latest pixel-art platformers to massive companies showing off shiny new tech. If you’re lucky, you’ll leave with enough swag to build a small nerd shrine, though the real loot is the random stickers, pins, and tote bags you’ll find months later in your backpack. By the end, you’re emotionally exhausted, a little poorer, but filled with enough gaming news, demos, and nerdy conversation to last you until the next PAX (or at least until you finish your current Steam backlog…in 2035).

I was WRONG about the PlayStation Portal…

The PlayStation Portal is like a gaming Swiss Army knife that forgot its blades at home but still insists on being the life of the party. Imagine taking a PlayStation 5, shrinking it down to tablet size, and then realizing, “Oh wait, this thing can’t run games on its own.” It’s essentially the gaming world’s equivalent of a long-distance relationship—you’re technically together, but you need a strong Wi-Fi connection, or things get frustrating fast. The Portal is perfect if you’ve ever wanted to game on your couch without hogging the TV, but still need your PS5 to do all the heavy lifting. The PlayStation Portal is a lovable paradox: advanced yet oddly limited, freeing yet tethered, and definitely a conversation starter.

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** What the –?! ** GAME PICKUPS: 27 GAMES! (PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Arcade)

Recent game pickups with Reggie! Most of these games are great, but there is ONE QUESTIONABLE game that may or may not be TERRIBLE LOL –> https://youtu.be/CywNdslXMjA

What game in YOUR COLLECTION are a little embarrassed to admit you own?

GAMES SHOWN:
Double Dragon Swag
Promenade
Fran Bow
Blaster Master Zero Trilogy
VirtuaVerse
DoDonPachi Blissful Death Re:Incarnation
Unicorn Overlord
The King of Fighters ’98
Fights in Tight Spaces
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy Reunion
?????
Oniken+Odallus Collection
Fast & Furious: Showdown
Princess Peach Showtime!
Terminator: Resistance
CyberOrg
Blacksite: Area 51
Castlevania Advance Collection
Haak
Nightmare Reaper
WarJetz
Hyper-5
G-Darius HD
Mega Man X3
Castlevania: SOTN
RR Art
Garou: Mark of the Wolves
Star Wars: KOTOR II

VIDEO GAME HUNTING in Eastern Washington + PICKUPS

LET’S GO!!! We take a 3 day road trip across the mountains into Eastern Washington revving up the engine and hitting the open road! We’re going to see some beautiful scenery, do some video game hunting, and at the end of the video I’ll share everything I picked up!

Eastern Washington is like the rebellious cousin of Western Washington—where rain is a myth, and sunshine is a lifestyle. It’s the part of the state where Seattleites go to get a tan and a sunburn in the same day. Picture this: rolling hills that look like someone took a crimping iron to the landscape, endless fields of wheat that make you want to run through them in slow motion, and a sky so big, it seems like it has aspirations of its own. And then there’s the Columbia River, winding its way through like a giant, scenic snake, probably plotting world domination in its spare time.

But let’s not forget the cities and towns, each with its own quirky charm. Spokane is the big shot around here, with a bustling downtown that tries its best to feel metropolitan but always has a little bit of that small-town charm. Pullman and its college town vibes make you feel young just by driving through, while Walla Walla is known for its wine—so much so that you might start speaking in grape metaphors after a visit. And then there’s the wildlife, like tumbleweeds that seem to have an actual agenda, and jackrabbits that appear out of nowhere, probably sent by some secret council of rabbits to monitor human activity. So, if you’re looking for a place where you can experience all four seasons in a single day and where “dry” is more than just a weather forecast, Eastern Washington is your kind of place.

** NEW ** GBA BUYING GUIDE: Hardware, Clone systems, Accessories & Games!

All new Nintendo Game Boy Advance (GBA) Buying Guide! Radical Reggie & I cover the different revisions of the handheld, clone systems, accessories and recommended games!

Ah, the Nintendo Game Boy Advance (GBA)—a handheld marvel that hit the gaming scene in 2001. This sleek, portable powerhouse was a breath of fresh air for gamers, boasting a landscape layout and vibrant 32-bit color display that left its monochromatic predecessors in the dust. The GBA’s ergonomic design fit snugly in your hands, making marathon gaming sessions a breeze. With a library packed full of iconic titles like “Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire,” “The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap,” and “Advance Wars,” the GBA quickly became a beloved staple for gamers of all ages. Whether you were a fan of platformers, RPGs, or strategy games, this little device had something to tickle your fancy.

But it wasn’t just about the games—oh no! The GBA’s backward compatibility with Game Boy and Game Boy Color cartridges meant you could carry your entire portable gaming history in your pocket. The system also introduced some nifty accessories, like the Game Boy Advance Link Cable for multiplayer fun and the e-Reader for scanning special cards to unlock new content. And let’s not forget the GBA SP, a glorious upgrade with a clamshell design and a built-in backlight, making it even easier to get lost in your favorite adventures. All in all, the Game Boy Advance wasn’t just a handheld console; it was a key that unlocked countless hours of joy and nostalgia, cementing its place in gaming history.

Play 7000 PC DOS games quickly and easily (eXoDOS Review)

The eXoDOS project is like a digital Noah’s Ark for DOS games, meticulously rescuing and preserving thousands of PC classics from the treacherous seas of obsolescence. Imagine a pixelated Indiana Jones, armed not with a whip but with an external hard drive, bravely navigating the dusty catacombs of abandonware to unearth treasures like “Commander Keen” and “William Shatner’s TekWar”.
https://www.retro-exo.com/exodos.html

Sony PS1 Buying Guide + Great Games & Hidden Gems!

Radical Reggie is back w/ a brand new Sony PlayStation (PS1) BUYING GUIDE: Main Consoles, HDMI video solutions, Accessories + Best Games & HIDDEN GEMS!
Reggie’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@The_RadicalOne

The original Sony PlayStation, launched in 1994, was like a magical box of pixie dust and rainbows for gamers around the world. Imagine a sleek, gray spaceship that landed straight from Planet Awesome, equipped with a controller that looked like it could double as a boomerang in a pinch. This legendary console was the life of the party, introducing us to CD-based gaming, which was like trading in your tricycle for a rocket-powered skateboard. It had more bits than you could shake a stick at—32 of them, to be exact—and boy, did those bits make a difference! The PlayStation brought characters like Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon into our living rooms, turning us all into couch-bound adventurers and heroes in our own right.

And let’s not forget the PlayStation’s greatest trick: the memory card. This little piece of wizardry was about the size of a pack of gum but could hold onto your precious game saves like a digital dragon guarding its hoard. You could swap them with friends, ensuring that your gaming legacy lived on in multiple households. The PlayStation also had the audacity to introduce us to the magical world of FMV (full-motion video), making us believe that our TVs were secret portals to another dimension. In short, the original Sony PlayStation was the gaming equivalent of discovering that your boring old lunchbox was actually a transformer with a built-in laser show.

** HOLY GRAIL** GAME PICKUPS: 40 Games (PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Sega, NES, Arcade)

All-New ** HOLY GRAIL** GAME PICKUPS: 40 Games (PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Sega, NES, Arcade)  – Just in time for the weekend. I finally got a game I have been wanting for years! Watch >> https://youtu.be/tNGvPMbAR2U

GAMES SHOWN:

Resident Evil 3 (LP)

Klonoa 2 (LP)

Baldur’s Gate 3 (Xbox Series X)

The Messenger (PS4)

Atari Club Members Jacket

Operation Wolf Returns (PS4/Switch)

Dorfromantik (Switch)

Sea of Stars (PS4)

The Artful Escape (Switch)

Silver Chains (PS4)

Pacific Drive (PS5)

System Shock (PS5)

Spider-Man Web of Shadows (Xbox 360)

Rigid Force Redux (Switch)

Homefront (Xbox 360)

Super Pac-Man (Arcade1Up)

Berzerk & Frenzy (Replicade)

Capcom RetroStation

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron (Xbox 360)

Donut Dodo (Switch)

IGPX (PS2)

SHIRO! MAGAZINE 

Bulk Slash (Saturn) 

Eiyuden Chronicle (PS5)

Day One Patch Kids

Enormous Adventures (NES)

View Point (NEOGEO CD)

Ninja Commando (NEOGEO CD)

Last Resort (NEOGEO CD)

Ghost Pilots (NEOGEO CD)

Aero Fighters 3 (NEOGEO CD)

Aero Fighters 2 (NEOGEO CD)

Ninja Combat (NEOGEO CD)

Samurai Shodown IV (NEOGEO CD)

Pulstar (NEOGEO CD)

Real Bout Fatal Fury 2 (NEOGEO CD)

Metal CDs

Touhou Luna Nights (PS4/Switch)

Metal Slug Double X (PS4)

A Space for the Unbound (PS4/PS5)

Pinball Hall of Fame: Williams Collection (3DS)

Dangun Feveron (PS4)

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** DISCLAIMER: Some of the items shown in this video were sent to us for review however all of the opinions are our own **

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