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This week on the Weekly Warp Pipe Podcast, we're diving into the games that everyone seems to love… except us! From The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time to Super Mario Bros. 2, Final Fantasy XI, and more, we share our personal hot takes on why these classics just didn't click for us.What games do YOU struggle to get into, even though everyone else praises them? Join the conversation in the comments and let us know your gaming “unpopular opinions.”

This week on the Weekly Warp Pipe Podcast, we're joined by a special guest—Creative Arcades!

In this episode, we're diving deep into the world where movies and video games collide!

In this episode of The Weekly Warp Pipe, we're swapping stories from video game conventions we've attended over the years—ranging from hilarious moments on the show floor to unforgettable encounters with gaming legends. We talk about our favorite cons like PAX East, TooManyGames, RetroWorld Expo, and more. Whether it's hunting for rare games, epic cosplay sightings, or those late-night hangouts with fellow fans, we're sharing the good, the chaotic, and the nostalgic. Grab your con badge and join us!‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐--------------------------------------------------------------------Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT5AWnB5OdPO7Gy-MKxbP8g/join‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐--------------------------------------------------------------------

In this heart-filled episode of The Weekly Warp Pipe, we're talking all about the retro gaming community — and why we absolutely love being a part of it! From the friendships we've made at conventions to the creators keeping the classics alive on YouTube and beyond, we're diving into what makes this scene so special. Whether it's swapping NES carts, helping each other with tough levels, or just sharing a love of pixel art and CRT TVs, the retro gaming community feels like home. Grab your favorite old-school controller and join us for a celebration of the people who make retro gaming awesome!Let me know if you want a shorter version or one with more emphasis on humor or nostalgia!

In this episode of the Warp Pipe Podcast, we're diving into game-changers — the titles that didn't just entertain, they rewrote the rules. From DOOM pioneering first-person shooters, to Tetris shaping puzzle game addiction, to GTA III redefining open-world design — we talk about the moments that shifted the entire gaming industry. We also touch on the impact of Metal Gear Solid, Mortal Kombat, and more. Which games do YOU think changed the game?

What gives a video game that legendary status? Is it timeless gameplay, revolutionary design, unforgettable music—or just the right game at the right time? In this episode, we dive deep into what separates the greats from the gods of gaming.We're talking block-dropping brilliance with Tetris, side-scrolling magic in Super Mario Bros., epic storytelling in Chrono Trigger, and open-world chaos with Grand Theft Auto III. These aren't just classics—they've changed the game forever.Join us as we rewind the cartridges and boot up the nostalgia to figure out: what really makes a game truly legendary?‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐--------------------------------------------------------------------Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT5AWnB5OdPO7Gy-MKxbP8g/join‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐--------------------------------------------------------------------

This week we have special guest ⁨@GamerAhmer⁩ on the show talking to us about her massive No Limits Collection. She has amassed multiple video game sets, has arcade machines, gaming kiosks, toys, board games and more.She'll break down what got her back into collecting, and how she comes across alot of these amazing gaming artifacts. ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐--------------------------------------------------------------------Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT5AWnB5OdPO7Gy-MKxbP8g/join‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐--------------------------------------------------------------------

We're talking about our absolute favorite animated shows from the 1980s, including Inspector Gadget, ThunderCats, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, Voltron, Filmation's Ghostbusters, and even The Legend of Zelda. From catchy theme songs to toy-driven storylines, we're diving into what made these shows so iconic and why they still hold a special place in our hearts.Whether you were team sword, gadget, or Triforce, this episode is packed with nostalgia, fun facts, and plenty of “I remember that!” moments. So sit back, relax, and let the power of Grayskull guide you through another radical episode of The Weekly Warp Pipe!‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐--------------------------------------------------------------------Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT5AWnB5OdPO7Gy-MKxbP8g/join‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐--------------------------------------------------------------------

In this episode, we rewind time and dive deep into the world of VHS tapes! From growing up with stacks of clamshell Disney tapes to scouring thrift stores and flea markets for rare gems, we share our favorite tapes, personal memories, and what it's like collecting VHS in the digital age. Whether you're a die-hard collector or just remember taping Saturday morning cartoons, this episode is packed with nostalgia. Don't forget to hit stop before ejecting!‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐--------------------------------------------------------------------Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT5AWnB5OdPO7Gy-MKxbP8g/join‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐--------------------------------------------------------------------

Dust off those toy chests and take a trip down memory lane as we dig into the forgotten and obscure toy lines of the 1980s and 90s! In this episode, we unbox some wild, weird, and wonderful toys that didn't quite reach action figure fame—everything from short-lived cartoon tie-ins to blink-and-you-missed-it action heroes. Whether you had these growing up or are hearing about them for the first time, this episode is a nostalgic goldmine for collectors and retro lovers alike‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐--------------------------------------------------------------------Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT5AWnB5OdPO7Gy-MKxbP8g/join‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐--------------------------------------------------------------------

We invited speical guest @MortsGarage to talk about collecting a full N64 set and what goes into it and some tips for people trying to complete sets of their own.Do you love Retro Video Games, Toys & Movies from the 80's & 90's ? Well you are in the right place with The Weekly Warp Pipe Podcast. WE jump in the Warp Pipe every week to talk about the Past and relive some found memories. So if that sounds awesome to you, feel free to catch new Episodes every Saturday at 9am (Plus Bonus content during the week !)‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐--------------------------------------------------------------------Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT5AWnB5OdPO7Gy-MKxbP8g/join‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐--------------------------------------------------------------------

This week on The Weekly Warp Pipe, we're diving deep into the weird, wild, and wonderful world of YouTube! Each of us picks 5 of our favorite channels — and let's just say, the variety is real. From retro toy reviews to extreme eating challenges, tiny ant kingdoms to console modding magic, there's something here for everyone.We shout out some of our go-to creators like Pixel Dan, Beard Meats Food, AntsCanada, and Macho Nacho Productions, and plenty more you might not have heard of but definitely should check out.So whether you're into nostalgia, nature, nerdy builds, or just want to find your next YouTube obsession — tune in and take notes!

Do you love Retro Video Games, Toys & Movies from the 80's & 90's ? Well you are in the right place with The Weekly Warp Pipe Podcast. WE jump in the Warp Pipe every week to talk about the Past and relive some found memories. So if that sounds awesome to you, feel free to catch new Episodes every Saturday at 9am (Plus Bonus content during the week !)‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐--------------------------------------------------------------------Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT5AWnB5OdPO7Gy-MKxbP8g/join‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐--------------------------------------------------------------------

In this episode, we break down everything Nintendo revealed in their latest Direct—including all the juicy details about the long-rumored Switch 2. From hardware upgrades to possible launch titles, we dive into what this new console means for the future of gaming. Is it a true next-gen leap, or just a Switch Pro in disguise? Let's talk about it.

There are some many great movies of the 80's & 90's. This week the guys dive into some of their favorites growing up, but with a twist ! Do these movies still hold up today? Maybe some of yours mad the list, tune in to find out. All that and more on The Weekly Warp Pipe Podcast

Game collecting can be a fun outlet, but sometimes you need to downsize. Whether that be your space has gotten smaller, bills need to be paid, or you just lost interest. The boys get into all those reasons and more, joined by former co host Jay ⁨@NESADDICT⁩ on this weeks episode of the Weekly Warp Pipe Podcast.

"The End Game of Collecting" – Every collector eventually faces the big question: When is enough, enough? In this episode, we dive into the idea of an "end game" in collecting—whether it's retro video games, toys, or anything nostalgic. Do you set a final goal, or does the thrill of the hunt keep you going? Does boredom or lack of space force you to stop? We discuss what drives collectors and what ultimately makes them call it quits (or not) all that and more on this episode of the The Weekly Warp Pipe Podcast.

We are checking out a ton of awesome movies that came out in 1985 and ranking them from S tier to D tier. Where will your favorites make it on our list.WE also dive into another Name that Quote with David, and our Wheel of Doom topic is a fun one. All that and more on this weeks episode of The Weekly Warp Pipe Podcast.1985 Movie Trailers Playlist - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqxkY8TzseqTch3i5kY5jSP7QU3n-1IVp&si=JzMZ7CaPXnULIOB3

We love video games thats for sure, but how much time do we spend playing them. Well the boys break down their top 5 games they put the most hours into, and they talk about some retro games as well. @DavidApuzzo is back with Name that Quote to try and stump the boysAnd @RetrocartCollector takes this weeks Vintage Toy Box with Micromachines.All that and MORE on this weeks episode of The Weekly Warp Pipe Podcast.

We love collecting retro video games, but some of these prices are getting out of hand. WE go through our collection to showcase our MOST Expensive games in our own collection and than ask ourselves, Is it Worth the Price???Dave is back with 3 more movie Quotes and Russ & Keith get 3 for 3, think you can ??And you have to see the heated topic we get for Wheel of Doom, all that and more coming up on this weeks Weekly Warp Pipe Podcast

Retro games are more popular than ever in 2025, but why do we keep coming back to them? Is it just nostalgia, or is there something timeless about classic games that modern titles can't match? In this video, we dive into the reasons why retro gaming still thrives—from gameplay design and accessibility to community and pure fun. Whether you're a longtime collector or a newcomer to the classics, let's explore why the old-school experience still rules today!Russ's Bookcase build - https://youtu.be/hcndzSuWSYs

It's Valentine's Day weekend and we wanted to keep with the theme and talk about some of the crushes we had in the 80s & 90s. Some a pretty obvious like Topanga from Boy Meets World, Amy Jo Johnson aka, the Pink Ranger and the from the most paused scene in cinema history Phobe Cates from Fast Times at Ridgemount highThats just a few that @RussLyman , @RetrocartCollector and @DavidApuzzo chat about in this episode of The Weekly Warp Pipe Podcast

It's Super Bowl Weekend and the guys wanted to keep with that theme and chat about some Retro Video Game, Sports Games, that Don't Suck. Maybe some of your childhood favorites will have made the list.Thats not all, the guys are back with Warp Pipe Rental discussing Ducktales on NES. @DavidApuzzo is back with Name that Quote, testing Russ and Keith's knowledge on 80s & 90s Sports Moviesand @RetrocartCollector gives some sports releated Rad or Bogus.All that and more on this weeks episode of The Weekly Warp Pipe Podcast. We hope you enjoy. Go my favorite Sports Team !

As we bid farewell to 2024, join us for a heartfelt reflection on the year that was. We'll revisit the most viewed episodes, share our personal favorites, and celebrate the moments that made this year unforgettable. This episode is also bittersweet as we say goodbye to one of our beloved hosts Jay. @NESADDICT will be moving on to new adventures. Grab a cup of cocoa, sit back, and take a walk down memory lane with us as we wrap up an incredible year on The Weekly Warp PipePlease subscribe to Jays channel and leave some commentshttps://www.youtube.com/ @NESADDICT

Join us on a nostalgic journey back to the 80s and 90s, when Christmas mornings felt like pure magic! From twinkling lights and the thrill of circling toys in catalogs to the joy of unwrapping surprises under the tree, @RussLyman and @NESADDICT will explore why those decades captured the spirit of the holidays like no other. Relive the traditions, memories, and cherished moments that made Christmas unforgettable.

So many gifts made it onto our Christmas wishlist back in the 80s and 90s. Well in this episode step into a nostalgic wonderland as we unwrap memories of Christmas mornings of some of the toys and games we got, as well we will reminisce about the iconic toys and video games we dreamed of finding under the tree—GI Joes, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, NES, Sega genesis, and more. Whether you're a retro toy collector or just love diving into vintage holiday vibes, this episode will hit you right in the feels. Grab some eggnog and your favorite cozy blanket—let's journey back to the Christmases we all wished for! So join @RussLyman and @NESADDICT on this epsiode of the Weekly Warp Pipe Podcast.

Man they don't make the deals like they use to for Black Friday. Plus most of the deals are available online Monday through the week so you don't even have to go to the store on Black Friday anymore. Well @RussLyman and @NESADDICT share some stories of their Black Friday deals of the past and go through some current deals at stores like Game Stop, Best Buy, Atari and more. All that and more on this weeks episode of the weekly warp Pipe podcast.

If you're like us you love gaming. Well we wanted to dive back into the warp pipe and talk about some stories of us gaming during the holidays of the past. @NESADDICT talks about when he got his NES & his SNES and @RussLyman talks about getting Chrono Trigger for Christmas break one year. All that and more on this weeks episode of the Weekly Warp Pipe Podcast. Your source for nostalgia

Well everyone it just shows if you are nice to people karma will come back around and take care of you. @NESADDICT just got a copy of Ducktales 2 on the NES and you got to hear the story

So many great box art designs on the Nintendo Entertainment System, but what made them stand out so much from other consoles. @RussLyman and @NESADDICT discuss why they think so. Super Mario Bros 3, Ninja Giaden, the Capcom games. They bring back so many memories of first seeing theses covers growing up in the late 80s early 90s.

This is a list of some retro some newer games that scared @RussLyman and @NESADDICT We hope you enjoy this list and maybe remember playing a few of these games or find something new you can play for this spooky season.

There are so many great horror movies that came out in the 1980's  @RussLyman  and Jay  @NESADDICT  wanted to talk about the first ones they remember watching, or a few that stand out to them from growing up in the 80s. Pumpkinhead, Gremlins and Ghoulies just to name a few. How many will you remember on the list. All that and more on this episode of the Weekly Warp Pipe

This weekend was full of adventure.  @RussLyman  hits up a local Renaissance Faire in Lebon, CT, than he went to a Private Arcade full of Candy Cabs and than did a car show where he took home a trophy. Plus  @NESADDICT  chats about his state of collecting and what his son wants to be for Halloween. All that and more on this weeks episode of Warp Pipe Wednesday.

WE are going to be looking at the 3rd installment of games in a franchise that we think are better than the original game. So like how Super Mario Bros 3 is better than Super Mario Bros, or Super Metroid is better than Metroid on NES. This is our Top 10 list of Games that are better than the original  @RussLyman  and  @NESADDICT  will break down why they think they improved on and it stands out better than the original. At the end of the episode the boys do talk about games that they think the 1st is still better than the 3rd installment.

Box Art for games is its own art form and there are so many great ones. The boys already covers NES & SNES, so it only made sense to move onto Sega Genesis.  @RussLyman  and  @NESADDICT  break down their Top 10 Best Box Art on Sega Genesis in this video. WE hope some of your favorite covers made the list.

The Super Nintendo was released in 1991, and it cetianly had its fair share of amazing box art from Super Metroid, TMNT Turtles in Time, and Chrono Trigger just to name a few.  @RussLyman  and  @NESADDICT  break down their Top 10 Best Box art for the Super Nintendo in this weeks podcast. We also find out what you guys thought were the best art on the system by checking our Social Media pages. We hope you enjoy this Super Episode and it brings you back a bit to when looking at some of these amazing box arts for the first time.

 @NESADDICT  just got back from the Smashing Pumpkins tour and tells us what he thought about it, as well as he is trying to beat Nightmare on Elm street on the NES. It is a fun 4 player game and can be quite difficult to finish.  @RussLyman  has yet to beat it himself as well.

 @RussLyman  has so much on his plate with working on the new house, getting ready for Retro World Expo, with making custom NES controllers, and working on his car, how does he find the time  @NESADDICT  always asks ha. Hope you enjoy this weeks podcast with Warp Pipe Wednesday EP 77

Retro Games, we love them and grew up with them. This week we dive into what got us back into playing and collecting these games.  @RussLyman  and  @NESADDICT  discuss what sparked their interest to start playing NES again, and Russ hits up Retro World Expo to ask a few people as well.

Well we are in a time crunch with Retro World Expo Coming up Aug 23-25 at the Connecticut Convention center in Hartford, CT.  @RussLyman  will have a booth setup promoting the podcast, and his youtube channel. He needs to get some controllers painted and a few other things he will have for sale at the show. Will he make the deadline in time before the show??? Find out in this episode of Warp Pipe Wednesday.

While we try to sell our Condos the Wife and I have to move into her parents house while the renovations on the house continue, before we can move in there.  @RussLyman  and  @NESADDICT  also talk about some of the TV shows they are watching like X-Men 97. All that and more on this weeks episode of Warp Pipe Wednesday.

The mini consoles that came out a few years back were all the craze. the NES Classic, SNES Classic, Sega came out with one as well as Playstation.  @RussLyman  and  @NESADDICT  talk about what they love about these mini consoles with built in games, and what they hope may come out in the future.

Here on the Weekly Warp Pipe we love going back and reminiscing about the past. Since it's summer time now we thought it would be cool to talk about the Summer of 1992.  @RussLyman  and  @NESADDICT  talk about what movies were in the box offices, top songs on the charts, what NES games came out and much more on this weeks episode of the Weekly Warp Pipe Podcast - EP 119

On this weeks episode we dive into the console generations from Png machines in Generation 1, all the way to Playstation 5 & Xbox Series X in Generation 9. Which ones will make the S tier in our list. See where  @RussLyman  and  @NESADDICT  put these consoles in their ranking on this weeks episode of the Weekly Warp Pipe Podcast.

The boys are back after a few days off.  @NESADDICT  just got back from vacation and  @RussLyman  is continuing working on the house and starting with plans on the NEW Gameroom. All that and more in this weeks Warp Pipe Wednesday Podcast.

Playing Super Mario Bros 3 on NES, but did you ever want Super Mario Bros 4 on the NES?  @RussLyman  and  @NESADDICT  talk about some games that they wished has just one more game on the system. Topic suggestion from our friend Colby from  @PurgeAndSplurgeThrifting  WE hope you enjoy this nostalgic episode of the Weekly Warp Pipe Podcast, episode 116.

Nintendo Direct 6.18.2024 Has come out and we have many great games to look forward to like.. Mario and Luigi Brothership, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, Dragon Quest 3 HD 2D Remake, Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD 2D Remake, Luigis Mansion 2 HD, Marvel VS Capcom Fighting Collection Arcade Classics, The Legend of Zelda Echoes of Wisdom, Metroid Prime 4 Beyond shown for 2025!  @RussLyman  and  @NESADDICT  express their thoughts on this Direct and what they are excited for. All that and more in this weeks podcast episode on the Weekly Warp Pipe.

Sometimes when we smell something is just brings us back to a time. Our sense of smell is one of our strongest senses.  @RussLyman  talks about the smell of chicken at Grandmas and  @NESADDICT  Express a smell of a bad toy, all that and more on this weeks Warp Pipe Wednesday.

What is the day to day of a GM of a local video game store? WEll we have our buddy Andy (  @Pacmancase  ) on the podcast to chat with him. He just recently became a GM of the Video Game Cavern in Taylors, South Carolina The Video Game Cavern