In this episode of Da Game Collectors, Jeff dives deep into his hands-on time with the Switch 2, sharing everything from gameplay impressions to hardware surprises—and even a few frustrations. Xander brings his perspective to the table, weighing in on whether Nintendo’s latest console has done enough to convince him to jump onboard.

Together, they break down what the Switch 2 means for collectors, physical media fans, and retro gamers alike. This one’s packed with hot takes, collector talk, and plenty of laughs as they tackle one of the biggest topics in gaming right now.

In this month’s episode of Da Game Collector, Tristan and Jeff are joined by our third host—Ariel! We kick things off by introducing Ariel and diving into what everyone has been up to, from game pickups to ongoing projects.

• Retro Spotlight: We talk about Flea 2 for the NES and Trominal, a Virtual Boy music cart—both niche but fascinating additions to the collection.
• Modern Gems: Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is finally here, but Jeff has a horror story involving a swelling 3DS battery ruining a touchscreen!
• Tristan’s Mystery Treat: The long-teased package from last episode arrives—what could it be?

• Wooden book covers for Executive Producer-level Patreon supporters—an awesome way to make collector’s editions even more special.
• Exclusive signed limited editions of Metroidvania Chronicles Phases 01 & 02 are now available!
• Big reveal: The Complete Genesis advanced copy is here, and it’s looking incredible.

• Jeff realizes he preordered Ruggnar back in January 2024, only to see it delayed again—now pushed from March to June 2025. It’s just another reminder that delays happen to everyone!

Join us as we dive deep into the latest collector finds, share some industry frustrations, and discuss what’s next in the world of retro and modern gaming!

In this episode of Da Game Collectors, Jeff and Tristan bring you a jam-packed update on all things gaming and collecting as we dive into 2025! They share their latest holiday hauls, including rare Famicom cards, the 2025 NES Homebrew Calendar, the Hand-Drawn Mega Man Game Guide, and the elusive Adventures of Panzer 3 for NES. The duo also unveils exciting news about upcoming projects like the Complete Sega CD guide, Metroidvania Chronicles Phase 2, and a revamped Hagen's Alley website. Listeners will get the inside scoop on limited edition Nintendo Switch releases, rare finds like Skate Kat on NES, and jaw-dropping Kickstarter campaigns. With updates on conventions, indie game highlights, and collector chaos, this episode is a must-listen for fans of gaming history, nostalgia, and the thrill of the hunt!

Check out Phil Summer's Kickstarter!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nfpublishing/hand-drawn-game-guides-mega-man