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Hat Stack Mike
@hatstackmike.bsky.social
I talk about video games, and wear a stack of hats.

Oregon, United States

Check out my YouTube channel! I cover lots of retro SEGA/Nintendo games and hardware, among other things.

https://youtube.com/@HatStackMike
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My introduction:
Hi, I’m Hat Stack Mike! I talk about video games, new and old, and wear a stack of hats.

Series I like include:
- Sonic
- Zelda
- Smash Bros.
- Street Fighter
- Super Mario
- Donkey Kong
- Ace Attorney
- Mortal Kombat
- Banjo-Kazooie
- WarioWare
and a LOT more.

Let’s be friends!
What’s your preferred way to play Super Mario Bros.?
February 11, 2026 at 10:20 PM
In Sonic Adventure, seeing Sonic start to fall down from the top of a huge skyscraper and then proceed to start running down it was one of the most “Holy crap this is AWESOME!” moments in all of gaming for me.
February 10, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Here's a new Hat Stack Chat video!
▶️ youtu.be/KQi1kFSxOUY
This new Console Archives line opens the doors to so many possibilities! What do you think we could potentially see coming to the Console Archives line of games on the Switch 2?
What Could We See From Console Archives on Switch 2? | Hat Stack Chat
YouTube video by Hat Stack Mike
youtu.be
February 10, 2026 at 4:09 AM
Have I ever mentioned that I really, really like the WarioWare series?
February 9, 2026 at 7:08 PM
This is a more recent addition to my retro game collection: X-Men vs. Street Fighter on the Saturn. This is an awesome fighting game that started Capcom’s “Vs. Series”, and I used to play this one all the time back in the arcades.

Who else has some good memories with this game?
February 8, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Happy Super Bowl day to all those who are watching!

My super bowl today is going to be the Ramen Bowl in ARMS.
February 8, 2026 at 6:35 PM
My cat Honey likes watching me play with the jiggly custard in WarioWare: Touched!
February 7, 2026 at 5:45 PM
One part of the Nintendo Partner Showcase that I don’t see a lot of discussion about but I’m really interested in is the Console Archives.
What do you think we can expect to see from this? Maybe gems from Saturn and Dreamcast? Could we finally get NiGHTS into Dreams on Switch/2?!
February 5, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Today is National Shower with a Friend Day! Have fun, everyone!
February 5, 2026 at 4:02 PM
As a little kid in 1997, it blew me away seeing a giant screen on a wall showing what was happening in Mario Kart 64. I was WAY more impressed with that than I should have been. 😆
February 4, 2026 at 10:33 PM
24 years ago today, Sonic Advance was released for the Game Boy Advance in North America and us old-school SEGA fans could NOT believe that a new Sonic game was being released on a Nintendo system. I’ll never forget how weird that felt, but I bought this game day one and I love it!
February 3, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Happy 32nd Anniversary to Sonic the Hedgehog 3!
February 2, 2026 at 5:24 PM
What’s your favorite 3D Sonic game?

They might not all be winners, but there are still some great games among these!
February 1, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Sounds like we’re getting a Nintendo Partner Direct next week, which people seem upset about, but I’m still excited for!

Stuff I would potentially like to see:
Sonic Frontiers sequel
Ace Attorney 7
Trailer for upcoming confirmed SEGA games (Jet Set Radio, Streets of Rage, etc)
January 31, 2026 at 11:56 PM
This is still one of the weirdest levels out of any video game.

Who else has experienced “Out of This Dimension” in Star Fox?
January 31, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Done with work for the week. Time to be lazy!

My vibes right now:
January 31, 2026 at 12:20 AM
I love Sonic 2 so much, but man, that enemy placement in Metropolis Zone… 😣
January 30, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Reposted by Hat Stack Mike
NEW VIDEO! It’s been a while.
▶️ youtu.be/ot6qBwmN4nQ
"Is Digital Game Ownership Really That Bad?"
I’m back to talk about owning games physically vs. digitally, and this one may be controversial among fellow Nintendo/retro gaming fans, so all I ask is that you hear me out!

#NintendoSwitch2 #Nintendo
Is Digital Game Ownership Really That Bad? | Hat Stack Mike
YouTube video by Hat Stack Mike
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Ever have one of those days where you just feel like completely defying the laws of physics?

#Nintendo
January 29, 2026 at 5:28 PM
NEW VIDEO! It’s been a while.
▶️ youtu.be/ot6qBwmN4nQ
"Is Digital Game Ownership Really That Bad?"
I’m back to talk about owning games physically vs. digitally, and this one may be controversial among fellow Nintendo/retro gaming fans, so all I ask is that you hear me out!

#NintendoSwitch2 #Nintendo
Is Digital Game Ownership Really That Bad? | Hat Stack Mike
YouTube video by Hat Stack Mike
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 10:35 PM
This update to the Nintendo Music app includes a soundtrack with over 350 tracks that are mostly comprised of 5 second songs, and I love it. Happy to see the WarioWare soundtrack here!
January 27, 2026 at 2:20 AM
I’m sorry to have to be the one to tell you all this, but Bubsy is the new fighter being added to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Switch 2 Edition. Whichever character you were wanting, they’re not getting in. Just Bubsy.
January 26, 2026 at 9:49 PM
When you have to pretend to be happy so you force your biggest smile.

#Sega #VirtuaFighter
January 26, 2026 at 4:18 PM
To everyone out there who has to deal with extremely cold weather this weekend, I hope you’re all able to stay warm and safe!
January 24, 2026 at 5:43 PM
This is a “Berenstain Bears moment” where I swear I remember it differently.
I totally remember him introducing himself as King Bob-omb, not “the Big Bob-omb”.
Did his official name as King Bob-omb come AFTER his debut in Super Mario 64?
January 24, 2026 at 12:24 AM