@Sentinel-Beach it has to be
Damiani & Blood aka The Vets
Ben & Ian aka Sweet and Sassy
Brad & Huber aka SoCal Hype Squad

(Team names pending further review)

@HaikuHunter Your game was great! Playing at home, I got secret of mana right away. I have never even played it, but it's one of my wifes favorite games.

@CptHampton dude this is great where's the rest

Bets

• Retro is making "Super Metroid Returns" a 2.5D side scroller
• From Software is making a Switch Exclusive
• Smash Bros for Switch with Banjo and Rayman
• Trailer starts, bizarre towns ominous music. You see a boy with a Red Baseball Cap walking away from the camera. Earthbound Logo. "Remake"

Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy
Super Mario Bros. 3
Super Mario Galaxy
Ape Escape
Ratchet and Clank: Going Commando
Portal 2
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
Psychonauts
Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon
Sonic CD
Donkey Kong Country Returns

More specifically Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D, the definitive Donkey Kong game. I don't think there is a better 2d platformer than that game.

Generally, I think the value of short form review videos like Easy Allies does are timeliness, professionalism, and the variety of coverage. Though they might on occasion be later then they were at Gametrailers, they are still in the window of when a game is new, and are very useful for someone considering buying a game. They are consistently well edited, give a good overview of the features in a game, and give a concise opinion of the quality(all without spoiling much). IGN and Gamespot also fill this roll well, but I personally prefer Easy Allies (Brandon Jones VO truly is best in the biz).

I think this type of review would be difficult to produce as an individual, and I personally don't know of any individuals who do such. I'm sure it is possible, but lack of access to review copies, and find time to play each 50+hr game while pumping out a review in a timely manner would make it tough.

There are several solo video producers who tend to focus on long form, or in depth analysis of games. They really dissect games, trying to analyze what the creators were going for, what the game itself is going for, and whether it is successful. My personal favorite is Joseph Anderson. The video I linked is his review of No Man's Sky, in which he is exceptionally thorough with his criticisms, but also tells a story of his experience with the game. It makes for a great watch. Another is Matthew Matosis who is excellent. They both do a good job of being pretty objective (I don't think anyone can ever be objective when critiquing art, but your opinions will be stronger if you strive towards objectivity), while also presenting a unique and valuable viewpoint.

Of course there are so many more ways people review games. Some focus on Indies or specific series, some eat a hot pepper before attempting their review. There's absolutely no right or wrong way to go about it, so just try to express yourself honestly and see what comes out. Good luck!
(Disclaimer: I have absolutely no knowledge of video editing or production. I am just a dummy who likes to watch videos about video games)

The Pikmin game was a big surprise to me, I thought Pokemon would be the last big new title. The 3DS just won't die

Without sounding like a teachers pet, Bloodborne + Old Hunters is a legit 10. Ocarina of Time (on the 3ds) would be my other.

I love how both games have complete different approaches to their level 1. Kokiri Forest is peaceful and upbeat. The Deku Tree has no moving enemies (excluding the boss) and the puzzles are usually one or two steps. It eases you into combat and puzzle solving, and feels very appropriate both because you as the character are a child beginning your adventure, and you as the player are new to the game. This all makes the change in tone when you become an adult is so impactful because the game had already established a simpler time. It makes you feel nostalgic for the beginning of the game in a very powerful way.

Bloodborne is on the complete opposite side. "Don't think too hard about all of this, just go out and kill a few beasts". The game's only instruction, a message to both the player and the character as you dive head first into this terrible, lycanthropic world. You aren't given any time to think about why this is all happening, only given time to be terrified and stressed. It throws you in with giant groups of patrolling enemies, very challenging werewolves that cannot be separated, and very challenging first boss. It makes you prove that you want to go on this adventure. And then when you return, maybe to explore or to collect blood viles, you'll feel a huge sense of progression in characters power, and in your own skill.

Of course these games are so much more then their first levels. Both games match player motivation and character motivation perfectly. They aren't afraid to frustrate, or to bore you. They halt your progression so you will explore their world and stumble upon it's many secrets. Then when you finally succeed, you feel proud and accomplished. I really feel like when I left these games, I was a better person than when I began.

@OwlBoyBebob
A lot of stuff before 3.0 will be hard to find in person, but you can get really good deals online!
Here's a good resource for finding deals
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@Lexad
I miss Seattle every day. I grew up there, but currently live in Florida. Florida sucks