On this edition of the Nerdthusiast Gaming Podcast, we're going to be talking about video game collecting for beginners! We're going to be covering the basics of what video game collecting is, what to look for when collecting video games, and some tips on how to get started.

If you're a beginner into video game collecting, then this is the podcast for you. By the end of this episode, you'll have the basic knowledge you need to start collecting video games. Additionally, we'll be going into more detail on specific video game genres and how to find the games that match your collecting interests.
Working in a retro video game store, Wes get's asked one question on a frequent basis which is: "If I want to get into collecting where do I start/how do I get started?" In this video we will provide you with a six step process to help you determine where to get started with your video game collection. Additionally we discuss Spiritual Successors: The Good, The Okay and the Ugly. We end the episode with a Pulse Check on video game prices. In this segment we pick an uncommon/rare game and one common/slightly uncommon game and check the prices within the current retro video game market. Please drop a comment about any topics in the episode or let us know which video games you would like to see us a do a Pulse Check on next month!

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TimeStamps:
00:00 - 01:18 Intro
01:19 - 01:54 Top 6 Questions to ask yourself when starting to collect video games
01:55 - 05:43 Why do you want to collect games?
05:44 - 8:51 What do you like about video games?
8:52 - 14:16 What systems do you find appealing?
14:17 - 19:18 What games peak your interest?
19:19 - 23:34 What accessories and add-ons will you look for?
23:35 - 25:55 What is your budget?
25:56 - 30:35 Follow up questions about collecting answered.
30:36 - 40:58 Spiritual Successors (The Good, the ok and the ugly)
40:59 - Pulse Check: A Snapshot of Video Game Pricing (Musha & Wario Ware Inc. Mega Micro Games)

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