Content Creators

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Metal Jesus is a long-haired rocker dude who runs a popular YouTube channel dedicated to Retro Gaming with a Heavy Metal soundtrack. With the help of the Seattle gaming community he covers Hidden Gems, Buying Guides, Retro Road Trip videos and much more. He was also an employee at mega publisher Sierra On-Line in the 90s and he brings his love of big box PC gaming to his channel as well.

  John Riggs has a knack for nostalgia with everything from classic breakfast cereal of our Saturday mornings to video games and all points in between. His YouTube channel shows his love for classic games (especially NES), ranking them, and finding the most obscure and underrated games for all consoles. He has also been known to hack NES games and fix a game or two with 'open cart surgery'.

      Tofer.A has been playing games & collecting his entire life. As a child of the 80s, he grew up obsessed with video games & arcade machines, & enjoys showing his love for them on Instagram, TikTok, & his YouTube channel; where he likes to specialize in obscure video game history. He loves doing live card pack rippings of all kinds with his two boys, but mostly focuses on Garbage Pail kids & Pokemon. His channel consists of many videos ranging from video game facts & history, TCGs, & gardening; & he uploads new content every day!

            Cake Hoarder has been making content on YouTube for the last 4 years and has already made a big impact on the retro scene. He is known for is amazing collection of rare Nintendo game displays and promotional items, discovering an unreleased GameCube game prototype, and he has collected every NTSC North American Game Cube game released. Cake’s least favorite Nintendo character is Luigi, and he has proven this time and again by destroying Luigi toys and plush dolls every time he does not pull a special item out of a Nintendo blind bag; in a long running series on his YouTube shorts/TikTok.

   TheQueenG22 is a dynamic YouTuber & Social Media influencer known for her passionate love for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles & retro gaming. With a vibrant online presence, she aims to spread knowledge & education about the rich history & culture of retro gaming while celebrating the timeless appeal of the Ninja Turtles. She combines nostalgia & humor with informative content, engaging fellow enthusiasts & newcomers alike.

  Alec Hamlin of @dontbesmartalec has a following of 300k+ followers across social media platforms, but is mostly known for his TikTok videos. He is a comedic content creator who does many videos on popular video games such as Red Dead Redemption 2, Grand Theft Auto 5, the Sims, Halo, Skyrim, and more!

  Gabbo the Giver is a man on a mission to complete the SNES NTSC library. His YouTube channel documents his hunting journey through California and across the nation. He is also a member of the Pixel Game Squad and randomly appears on the NES Pursuit on YouTube.

  Rectwizard has been a gamer & collector for most of his life. Formerly a Twitch streamer, he made the jump over to YouTube & has been rising quickly as he produces quality retro gaming content, podcasts, & even current gaming content on YouTube, TikTok, & other social media platforms. He's a passionate retro collector who is genuinely interested in game preservation as he enjoys playing the titles of the past; even as he keeps one eye on the direction gaming is going today.

   Mr. Wright Way is a retired United States Navy veteran with a passion for helping people discover the joy of video games and score incredible deals worldwide. As the host of The So Excited Podcast, he and his friends dive into weekly discussions about gaming, industry trends, and life as passionate gamers. His bi-weekly YouTube videos offer expert tips and tricks on growing a video game collection, hunting for the best deals, and mastering the art of collecting—The Wright Way. With a sharp eye for value and an unwavering love for gaming, Mr. Wright Way is dedicated to helping others level up their collections and gaming experiences while making every deal count.

    Joey Ferris has covered video games for various outlets for 15 years, & is best known for his content at GameXplain. Now he's creating videos on his channel FerrisWheelPro & his buddy Konrad's channel Commonwealth Realm. He loves incorporating live action sketches into his topical videos & game reviews. Sometimes they're funny. While he enjoys every game console, he has a special place in his heart for Nintendo & the Metroid series.