🎮 2D Gaming is making a MASSIVE comeback in 2025!🕹️ From stunning pixel art to tight platforming mechanics, retro-style games are once again dominating the gaming scene — and we’re here for it. 🔥

Other topics discussed in this episode: Limited Run Games, Analogue, Our Favorite Game Based on a Horror Movie, and a pulse check where we take a snapshot look at retro gaming prices. This weeks pulse check includes: Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (N64) , Mighty Morphin Power Rangers the Movie (SNES), inFAMOUS (PS3), Major League Baseball Featuring Ken Griffey Jr. (N64).

In this video, we dive into:

✅ Why 2D games are trending again

✅ The rise of indie developers & nostalgic aesthetics

✅ Top new 2D games in 2025 you NEED to play

Whether you're a longtime fan of classic SNES vibes or just discovering the magic of pixel-perfect gameplay, this video breaks down why 2D gaming is thriving in today's 3D-heavy world.

💬 What’s YOUR favorite 2D game right now? Drop it in the comments!

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TimeStamps:

00:00 - 1:29 Intro

01:30 - 35:38 The Rise of 2D Gaming

35:39 - 47:51 LRG

47:52 -  57:18 LRG Show & Tell

57:19 1:12:51 Analogue - Which consoles we have, our thoughts on the company

1:12:52 - 1:22:03 Our Favorite Video Game Based on a Horror movie.

1:22:04 - 1:32:14 Pulse Check

1:32:15 - 1:34:15 Outro

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Thanks for watching, and keep those collections growing! 🎮