The Game Beaters
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YouTube Gaming Reviews, Live Streams, & Let’s Plays. Loves NES and Aftermarket Games. Email: info@thegamebeaters.com
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We Gave Gamers $10 to Find the Weirdest Thing… It Got Out of Hand
YouTube video by The Game Beaters
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We gave 10 people $10 to find the weirdest, wildest, or most wonderful thing at Midwest Gaming Classic.
Then we made them fight for glory.
Who won? Who cheated? Who bought a fork??
Watch now: youtu.be/GgazhcOQJgM
Then we made them fight for glory.
Who won? Who cheated? Who bought a fork??
Watch now: youtu.be/GgazhcOQJgM
Reposted by The Game Beaters
Special thanks to Dan and @thegamebeaters.bsky.social for their review of Mega Kaiju Boom Ball's beta!
Give them a sub if you haven't yet. They are a darling of the retro homebrew community.
#nesdev #neshomebrew #indiegames #indiegamedev #gamedev
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fET...
Give them a sub if you haven't yet. They are a darling of the retro homebrew community.
#nesdev #neshomebrew #indiegames #indiegamedev #gamedev
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fET...
Mega Kaiju Boom Ball Review on NES: Breakout Meets Giant Monsters
YouTube video by The Game Beaters
www.youtube.com
October 1, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Special thanks to Dan and @thegamebeaters.bsky.social for their review of Mega Kaiju Boom Ball's beta!
Give them a sub if you haven't yet. They are a darling of the retro homebrew community.
#nesdev #neshomebrew #indiegames #indiegamedev #gamedev
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fET...
Give them a sub if you haven't yet. They are a darling of the retro homebrew community.
#nesdev #neshomebrew #indiegames #indiegamedev #gamedev
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fET...
What if Silent Hill & Fatal Frame had a lost PS1 cousin?
That’s Heartworm… and tonight, we’re playing it live.
www.youtube.com/live/8QXmgwj...
That’s Heartworm… and tonight, we’re playing it live.
www.youtube.com/live/8QXmgwj...
August 12, 2025 at 9:04 PM
What if Silent Hill & Fatal Frame had a lost PS1 cousin?
That’s Heartworm… and tonight, we’re playing it live.
www.youtube.com/live/8QXmgwj...
That’s Heartworm… and tonight, we’re playing it live.
www.youtube.com/live/8QXmgwj...
Unfortunately, we had technical issues with our camera this year, but our friend Linda filmed some of the NES DEV panel. Check out her video here:
youtu.be/Jt5tsYVcPi8?...
youtu.be/Jt5tsYVcPi8?...
Midwest Gaming Classic 2025
YouTube video by Linda THE GAMER GAL
youtu.be
April 8, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Unfortunately, we had technical issues with our camera this year, but our friend Linda filmed some of the NES DEV panel. Check out her video here:
youtu.be/Jt5tsYVcPi8?...
youtu.be/Jt5tsYVcPi8?...
We gave 10 people $10 to find the weirdest, wildest, or most wonderful thing at Midwest Gaming Classic.
Then we made them fight for glory.
Who won? Who cheated? Who bought a fork??
Watch now: youtu.be/GgazhcOQJgM
Then we made them fight for glory.
Who won? Who cheated? Who bought a fork??
Watch now: youtu.be/GgazhcOQJgM
We Gave Gamers $10 to Find the Weirdest Thing… It Got Out of Hand
YouTube video by The Game Beaters
youtu.be
April 8, 2025 at 5:07 PM
We gave 10 people $10 to find the weirdest, wildest, or most wonderful thing at Midwest Gaming Classic.
Then we made them fight for glory.
Who won? Who cheated? Who bought a fork??
Watch now: youtu.be/GgazhcOQJgM
Then we made them fight for glory.
Who won? Who cheated? Who bought a fork??
Watch now: youtu.be/GgazhcOQJgM
Had a blast chatting with NES devs at the MGC! Vids to come (hopefully)!
April 7, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Had a blast chatting with NES devs at the MGC! Vids to come (hopefully)!
Frank has thoughts about the Nintendo Switch 2 price!
🎥 New short just dropped: youtube.com/shorts/9OJQ_...
🎥 New short just dropped: youtube.com/shorts/9OJQ_...
The Switch 2 Costs HOW MUCH?! – Frank Reacts
YouTube video by Frank The Gamer
youtube.com
April 3, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Frank has thoughts about the Nintendo Switch 2 price!
🎥 New short just dropped: youtube.com/shorts/9OJQ_...
🎥 New short just dropped: youtube.com/shorts/9OJQ_...
Last week, we kicked off Byte-Off V with 47 brand-new NES games, all made by passionate devs pushing 8-bit limits.
We only made it through 20.
So tonight, we’re starting early (6:30pm CST) to play the rest live.
Celebrate NES indie greatness: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELIM...
We only made it through 20.
So tonight, we’re starting early (6:30pm CST) to play the rest live.
Celebrate NES indie greatness: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELIM...
20 Down... 23 To Go?! | Byte-Off V NES Gauntlet Continues!
YouTube video by The Game Beaters
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April 1, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Last week, we kicked off Byte-Off V with 47 brand-new NES games, all made by passionate devs pushing 8-bit limits.
We only made it through 20.
So tonight, we’re starting early (6:30pm CST) to play the rest live.
Celebrate NES indie greatness: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELIM...
We only made it through 20.
So tonight, we’re starting early (6:30pm CST) to play the rest live.
Celebrate NES indie greatness: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELIM...
43 new NES games made by passionate devs working with 8-bit limits.
Tonight at 7pm CST, we celebrate by playing as many as we can, live.
This is what Byte-Off V is all about.
If you love indie devs & retro games, feel free to share so they can be seen.
Join us: www.youtube.com/live/PUcORpU...
Tonight at 7pm CST, we celebrate by playing as many as we can, live.
This is what Byte-Off V is all about.
If you love indie devs & retro games, feel free to share so they can be seen.
Join us: www.youtube.com/live/PUcORpU...
43 NEW NES Games in 1 Night?! | Byte-Off V Mega Stream!
YouTube video by The Game Beaters
www.youtube.com
March 25, 2025 at 10:05 PM
43 new NES games made by passionate devs working with 8-bit limits.
Tonight at 7pm CST, we celebrate by playing as many as we can, live.
This is what Byte-Off V is all about.
If you love indie devs & retro games, feel free to share so they can be seen.
Join us: www.youtube.com/live/PUcORpU...
Tonight at 7pm CST, we celebrate by playing as many as we can, live.
This is what Byte-Off V is all about.
If you love indie devs & retro games, feel free to share so they can be seen.
Join us: www.youtube.com/live/PUcORpU...
Attention NES homebrew devs!
We’re hosting a panel about new NES games at Midwest Gaming Classic and need you!
No prep required, just bring your love for NES dev and a sense of humor.
Want in? Reply or DM me!
Let’s make this the most fun panel at MGC.
#NESDev #Homebrew #MidwestGamingClassic
We’re hosting a panel about new NES games at Midwest Gaming Classic and need you!
No prep required, just bring your love for NES dev and a sense of humor.
Want in? Reply or DM me!
Let’s make this the most fun panel at MGC.
#NESDev #Homebrew #MidwestGamingClassic
March 19, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Attention NES homebrew devs!
We’re hosting a panel about new NES games at Midwest Gaming Classic and need you!
No prep required, just bring your love for NES dev and a sense of humor.
Want in? Reply or DM me!
Let’s make this the most fun panel at MGC.
#NESDev #Homebrew #MidwestGamingClassic
We’re hosting a panel about new NES games at Midwest Gaming Classic and need you!
No prep required, just bring your love for NES dev and a sense of humor.
Want in? Reply or DM me!
Let’s make this the most fun panel at MGC.
#NESDev #Homebrew #MidwestGamingClassic
GETTING HACKED!
Tonight 7PM CST!
The Game Beaters are playing homebrews, hacks & hidden gems you’ve never seen before!
Watch live: youtube.com/live/zkv8rXA...
Ever played a hacked game? Tell us your favorite!
Tonight 7PM CST!
The Game Beaters are playing homebrews, hacks & hidden gems you’ve never seen before!
Watch live: youtube.com/live/zkv8rXA...
Ever played a hacked game? Tell us your favorite!
GETTING HACKED! Homebrews, Hacks & Hidden Gems!
YouTube video by The Game Beaters
youtube.com
March 11, 2025 at 8:50 PM
GETTING HACKED!
Tonight 7PM CST!
The Game Beaters are playing homebrews, hacks & hidden gems you’ve never seen before!
Watch live: youtube.com/live/zkv8rXA...
Ever played a hacked game? Tell us your favorite!
Tonight 7PM CST!
The Game Beaters are playing homebrews, hacks & hidden gems you’ve never seen before!
Watch live: youtube.com/live/zkv8rXA...
Ever played a hacked game? Tell us your favorite!
LIVE at 7 PM CST!
We’re playing TWO brand-new retro homebrew games tonight!
🚀 Super Mario Bros. CD – A SNES fan game with CD-quality sound!
🤬 AVGN 8-Bit – The Nerd’s NEW NES game!
🎥 Watch LIVE & chat with us: www.youtube.com/live/QsXjwLr...
🔁 Share for the love of retro!
We’re playing TWO brand-new retro homebrew games tonight!
🚀 Super Mario Bros. CD – A SNES fan game with CD-quality sound!
🤬 AVGN 8-Bit – The Nerd’s NEW NES game!
🎥 Watch LIVE & chat with us: www.youtube.com/live/QsXjwLr...
🔁 Share for the love of retro!
AVGN 8-Bit & Super Mario Bros. CD – First Look at These EPIC New Retro Games!
YouTube video by The Game Beaters
www.youtube.com
February 25, 2025 at 10:44 PM
LIVE at 7 PM CST!
We’re playing TWO brand-new retro homebrew games tonight!
🚀 Super Mario Bros. CD – A SNES fan game with CD-quality sound!
🤬 AVGN 8-Bit – The Nerd’s NEW NES game!
🎥 Watch LIVE & chat with us: www.youtube.com/live/QsXjwLr...
🔁 Share for the love of retro!
We’re playing TWO brand-new retro homebrew games tonight!
🚀 Super Mario Bros. CD – A SNES fan game with CD-quality sound!
🤬 AVGN 8-Bit – The Nerd’s NEW NES game!
🎥 Watch LIVE & chat with us: www.youtube.com/live/QsXjwLr...
🔁 Share for the love of retro!
A NEW Super Mario Bros. Game?!
What if I told you someone shrunk Mario Bros. onto the Game Boy Color?
Will it feel like classic Mario? Or will it be an unplayable mess?
And what’s this mystery second game waiting at the end?!
Live at 7PM CST
www.youtube.com/live/SY8Pt37...
What if I told you someone shrunk Mario Bros. onto the Game Boy Color?
Will it feel like classic Mario? Or will it be an unplayable mess?
And what’s this mystery second game waiting at the end?!
Live at 7PM CST
www.youtube.com/live/SY8Pt37...
A Brand-New Mario Mini Game Just Dropped on Game Boy Color?! 🤯
YouTube video by The Game Beaters
www.youtube.com
February 18, 2025 at 8:32 PM
A NEW Super Mario Bros. Game?!
What if I told you someone shrunk Mario Bros. onto the Game Boy Color?
Will it feel like classic Mario? Or will it be an unplayable mess?
And what’s this mystery second game waiting at the end?!
Live at 7PM CST
www.youtube.com/live/SY8Pt37...
What if I told you someone shrunk Mario Bros. onto the Game Boy Color?
Will it feel like classic Mario? Or will it be an unplayable mess?
And what’s this mystery second game waiting at the end?!
Live at 7PM CST
www.youtube.com/live/SY8Pt37...
Game Beaters are hitting Midwest Gaming Classic!
We’ll be hosting a panel at MGC, where we’ll be diving into the wild world of modern games made for classic consoles!
Check out the announcement here: www.midwestgamingclassic.com/bonus-stage/...
If you’re coming, let us know! 😏
We’ll be hosting a panel at MGC, where we’ll be diving into the wild world of modern games made for classic consoles!
Check out the announcement here: www.midwestgamingclassic.com/bonus-stage/...
If you’re coming, let us know! 😏
February 17, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Game Beaters are hitting Midwest Gaming Classic!
We’ll be hosting a panel at MGC, where we’ll be diving into the wild world of modern games made for classic consoles!
Check out the announcement here: www.midwestgamingclassic.com/bonus-stage/...
If you’re coming, let us know! 😏
We’ll be hosting a panel at MGC, where we’ll be diving into the wild world of modern games made for classic consoles!
Check out the announcement here: www.midwestgamingclassic.com/bonus-stage/...
If you’re coming, let us know! 😏
Game Boy Homebrew!
We have a stack of em! You let us know what is worth playing - live!
7pm CST!
www.youtube.com/live/Ye9Esbc...
We have a stack of em! You let us know what is worth playing - live!
7pm CST!
www.youtube.com/live/Ye9Esbc...
Game Boy Homebrew!
YouTube video by The Game Beaters
www.youtube.com
February 11, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Game Boy Homebrew!
We have a stack of em! You let us know what is worth playing - live!
7pm CST!
www.youtube.com/live/Ye9Esbc...
We have a stack of em! You let us know what is worth playing - live!
7pm CST!
www.youtube.com/live/Ye9Esbc...
TONIGHT @ 7PM CST
Help us shape Cronela’s Mansion — a Maniac Mansion-inspired retro horror for NES, GB & GBA!
🎮 PLAY IT FIRST: Exclusive demos!
👻 MAGFest2025 Best Sound Design Winner
WATCH + CHAT: www.youtube.com/live/XeiAL7C...
QUESTIONS? Drop ’em below! 👇
Help us shape Cronela’s Mansion — a Maniac Mansion-inspired retro horror for NES, GB & GBA!
🎮 PLAY IT FIRST: Exclusive demos!
👻 MAGFest2025 Best Sound Design Winner
WATCH + CHAT: www.youtube.com/live/XeiAL7C...
QUESTIONS? Drop ’em below! 👇
EXCLUSIVE: Cronela’s Mansion LIVE Demos (NES/GB/GBA) — A Maniac Mansion-Inspired Retro Horror!
YouTube video by The Game Beaters
www.youtube.com
February 4, 2025 at 11:09 PM
TONIGHT @ 7PM CST
Help us shape Cronela’s Mansion — a Maniac Mansion-inspired retro horror for NES, GB & GBA!
🎮 PLAY IT FIRST: Exclusive demos!
👻 MAGFest2025 Best Sound Design Winner
WATCH + CHAT: www.youtube.com/live/XeiAL7C...
QUESTIONS? Drop ’em below! 👇
Help us shape Cronela’s Mansion — a Maniac Mansion-inspired retro horror for NES, GB & GBA!
🎮 PLAY IT FIRST: Exclusive demos!
👻 MAGFest2025 Best Sound Design Winner
WATCH + CHAT: www.youtube.com/live/XeiAL7C...
QUESTIONS? Drop ’em below! 👇
When you think of the NES, does your mind picture the console itself or a specific game?
February 3, 2025 at 4:24 PM
When you think of the NES, does your mind picture the console itself or a specific game?
LIVE TONIGHT: Sega 32X on MiSTer FPGA!
Join us at 7 PM CST as we play Sonic Robo Blast 2—a FAN-MADE homebrew masterpiece?
Plus 2025’s hottest Genesis homebrew games!
🔥 What’s on the menu?
🦔 Sonic Robo Blast 2 (32X)
💣 Batman MD
🚀 Star Wars Holiday Special
👉 www.youtube.com/live/7IXhltP...
Join us at 7 PM CST as we play Sonic Robo Blast 2—a FAN-MADE homebrew masterpiece?
Plus 2025’s hottest Genesis homebrew games!
🔥 What’s on the menu?
🦔 Sonic Robo Blast 2 (32X)
💣 Batman MD
🚀 Star Wars Holiday Special
👉 www.youtube.com/live/7IXhltP...
SONIC 32X LEAKED?!” + 2025’s WILDEST Genesis Homebrew Games LIVE!
YouTube video by The Game Beaters
www.youtube.com
January 28, 2025 at 10:18 PM
LIVE TONIGHT: Sega 32X on MiSTer FPGA!
Join us at 7 PM CST as we play Sonic Robo Blast 2—a FAN-MADE homebrew masterpiece?
Plus 2025’s hottest Genesis homebrew games!
🔥 What’s on the menu?
🦔 Sonic Robo Blast 2 (32X)
💣 Batman MD
🚀 Star Wars Holiday Special
👉 www.youtube.com/live/7IXhltP...
Join us at 7 PM CST as we play Sonic Robo Blast 2—a FAN-MADE homebrew masterpiece?
Plus 2025’s hottest Genesis homebrew games!
🔥 What’s on the menu?
🦔 Sonic Robo Blast 2 (32X)
💣 Batman MD
🚀 Star Wars Holiday Special
👉 www.youtube.com/live/7IXhltP...
If you love the SNES and are curious about the homebrew scene, join us tonight! We're showcasing some exciting new games being developed for the Super Nintendo. It's a chance to see some unique and innovative gameplay. Live tonight at 7pm CST on YouTube
youtube.com/live/V2kZvqE...
youtube.com/live/V2kZvqE...
January 14, 2025 at 6:51 PM
If you love the SNES and are curious about the homebrew scene, join us tonight! We're showcasing some exciting new games being developed for the Super Nintendo. It's a chance to see some unique and innovative gameplay. Live tonight at 7pm CST on YouTube
youtube.com/live/V2kZvqE...
youtube.com/live/V2kZvqE...
Think the NES is dead? Guess again!
Tonight at 7 PM CST, we’re taking on Hazard: Let Us Out!, a NEW survival platformer for our beloved OG console.
Save the scientists... or save yourself? Decisions matter in this 8-bit robo-apocalypse!
Watch LIVE:
www.youtube.com/live/tWaAcoY...
Tonight at 7 PM CST, we’re taking on Hazard: Let Us Out!, a NEW survival platformer for our beloved OG console.
Save the scientists... or save yourself? Decisions matter in this 8-bit robo-apocalypse!
Watch LIVE:
www.youtube.com/live/tWaAcoY...
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January 7, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Think the NES is dead? Guess again!
Tonight at 7 PM CST, we’re taking on Hazard: Let Us Out!, a NEW survival platformer for our beloved OG console.
Save the scientists... or save yourself? Decisions matter in this 8-bit robo-apocalypse!
Watch LIVE:
www.youtube.com/live/tWaAcoY...
Tonight at 7 PM CST, we’re taking on Hazard: Let Us Out!, a NEW survival platformer for our beloved OG console.
Save the scientists... or save yourself? Decisions matter in this 8-bit robo-apocalypse!
Watch LIVE:
www.youtube.com/live/tWaAcoY...
Happy New Year!
The 10 Must Play NES Homebrew Games of 2024!
youtu.be/3-eMIFIbr5Y
Please share. Thank you.
The 10 Must Play NES Homebrew Games of 2024!
youtu.be/3-eMIFIbr5Y
Please share. Thank you.
The 10 Must Play NES Homebrew Games of 2024!
YouTube video by The Game Beaters
youtu.be
January 1, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Happy New Year!
The 10 Must Play NES Homebrew Games of 2024!
youtu.be/3-eMIFIbr5Y
Please share. Thank you.
The 10 Must Play NES Homebrew Games of 2024!
youtu.be/3-eMIFIbr5Y
Please share. Thank you.