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The Game Masters

by The Tech Buzz Gaming and Gamer Ahmer

Forget the news—become a legend. The Game Masters podcast focuses on the content that actually matters to players. Join hosts Stephen Heywood (The Tech Buzz Gaming) and Brandi Ahmer (Gamer Ahmer) for an inside look at everything gaming.

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Episodes

  1. What are your favorite Spooky Season Games? Episode 65

    This time of year, a lot of people celebrate Halloween and like to have fun with spooky, scary games. What are some that you play?

  2. What Makes A Good Game Store? Episode 64

    There are a lot of game stores out there! What makes them good? Is it their prices? layout? stock? We discuss this tonight!

  3. Convention Recap of the Pittsburgh Gaming Expo! Episode 63

    There was a lot to cover at this convention. It did not disappoint! We talked about it, our pickups, and more on this episode!

  4. Games that Own YOU! Episode 62

    So you find that free game. You know the one. The one you can play with your friends, online, for free... or is it? We want to talk about those microtransaction games. The ones that try to keep you hooked, so you can't play other games or you fall behind.

  5. The Future of Gaming Conventions? Episode 61

    With the rise of digital, what does the future hold for video game conventions? Will it be pop culture? 3D prints? artwork? Let's talk about it!

  6. What Makes the Ultimate Gaming Convention? Episode 60

    Today we talk about what makes the ultimate gaming convention. Is it cost? Venders?

  7. Are We There Yet? Episode 59

    Today we're talking about those family vacations, road trips, and handhelds. What handhelds did you play with on those trips? What games?

  8. The Ultimate Family Game Night | The Game Masters EP. 58

    We have game nights weekly, most weekends. These are some of the cool things we do and fun things we do. What games do you like to play for family game nights? We discuss it in this episode.

  9. The Rise and Fall of Video Games | The Game Masters EP. 57

    Have you seen the price of retro games or video games in general? An already small space is getting smaller. Can people afford to keep collecting, or dare I say, even play? We discuss it tonight!

  10. Physical Media: The Memories We Cherish Most | The Game Masters EP. 56

    What do you remember as the greatest memories you had with physical media? We talk about it tonight.

  11. Sealed Video Games?! What's The Point? The Game Masters EP. 55

    Should you keep them sealed or open them? That's the question we want to talk about: the pros and cons of keeping collectibles sealed!

  12. The Rising cost of Retro Video Games! - The Game Masters ep 54

    Well, I predicted this after Sony made their announcement about doing away with physical games. I said I hope I was wrong, but it turns out I wasn't! We talk about it tonight!

  13. Gaming Consoles that didn't live up to the HYPE! - The Game Masters ep 53

    Is there a system that you were so excited for, and then when you got it, you had buyer's remorse? Maybe the company hyped it up too much? We talk about it today!

  14. The End is Near for Video Game Collecting! - The Game Masters ep 52

    Is it the end of video game collecting as we know it? With the announcement of Sony and Microsoft on the end of physical disks in 2028 the end of video game collecting for physical? We talk about it here!

  15. The REALITY of Nostalgia - The Game Masters ep 51

    Collecting for games we had and remembered as a kid can be fun, but is it worth it's weight in gold? Or better yet the inflated prices we now pay for games that are just NOT good games? Do our game memories hold up 30+ years later?

  16. The COST of Video Game Ownership - The Game Masters ep 50

    Owning video games this day in age comes with a cost? Buying modern games and "collecting" them may not be a smart idea. Retro may be the way to go. No updates, no downloads, just gaming. The cost with modern games might be never getting a full return on your investment for a code on a disk. We...

  17. Are Video Game Conventions OVERATED? - The Game Masters ep 49

    We have come back from CORGSCON, and we give our thoughts and opinions based on what we experienced. Plus much, much more!

  18. Welcome to the next level - THE GAME MASTERS EP. 48

    Lots of things to talk about: new sponsorship, PlayStation State of Play, Corgscon, and more!

  19. What's Missing from todays collecting habits? - THE GAME MASTERS EP. 47

    Collecting used to be easy. We used to be able to go to Goodwill, pawnshops, and other mom-and-pop shops to get retro games very cheaply. What happened? We talk about it today!

  20. What Are Your Best Gaming Deals? - THE GAME MASTERS EP. 46

    Ever get a deal that was too good to be true? You thought, when you get home, you're going to find out it probably was. BUT then it wasn't? We talk about it tonight!

  21. Consoles you regret not collecting for sooner - THE GAME MASTERS EP. 45

    I know there are certain consoles I have been collecting for, that I wish I held on to as a kid. Games that the prices have gone through the roof or even have become rare. Are there any you regret?

  22. How To Choose the Right Gaming Platform? - THE GAME MASTERS EP. 44

    Have you wanted to start collecting retro? Do you like every console? Are you unsure which console or platform makes sense? We are going to talk about ways to help you get started on your collection journey.

  23. Collected It All? - THE GAME MASTERS EP. 43

    When do you slow down collecting? Do you do it when your room is full? Or is it after you stopped collecting?

  24. Video Game Buying Guide - THE GAME MASTERS EP. 42

    Tonight's episode will be a little different. We want to talk about the best ways to buy video games, at stores, conventions, you name it! We also want to talk about the Neo Geo AES+ and how exciting this is for the Retro Game Community!

  25. VIDEO GAME BURNOUT! HOW do you get over it? - THE GAME MASTERS EP. 41

    Tonight's episode will be a little different. A lot has happened since the last show. I hit a new milestone of 14,500 subscribers and lost my YouTube channel! That's right, it got hijacked and because of MY stupidity! How did this happen? Well, we are going to talk about it and talk about how I…

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  26. Worst Video Game Reseller Experience - THE GAME MASTERS EP. 40

    These stories and issues happen more than once. Going to conventions, dealing with resellers, it's bound to happen. HORROR stories. We talk about them tonight!

  27. No Time For Games! - THE GAME MASTERS EP. 39

    Have you ever gotten so involved in collecting that you become a shelf collector because you don't have time to play games? Has anyone ever told you that? Do you want to be able to play games, not just sit them on your shelf? We discuss this today. What We’re Covering: The Games: Are…

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  28. Building the master game room! - THE GAME MASTERS EP. 38

    Do you want to build a game room? Not just any game room, but a MASTER gameroom? We talk about how you can make your game room the best it possibly can be!

  29. SHOULD I SELL? - THE GAME MASTERS EP. 37

    Have you debated about selling your video game collection? When is a good time to sell? Did you fall on hard times? Do you just not want to collect anymore? We'll talk about this tonight!

  30. VIDEO GAME CENSORSHIP - THE GAME MASTERS EP. 36

    The "censorship" debate in gaming is a minefield, but we’re walking right into it. Where do we draw the line between protecting a community and stifling creativity? Tonight, we’re breaking down the layers of control currently hitting our hobby. What We’re Covering: The Games: Are localizations…

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  31. TO DONATE OR NOT DONATE - THE GAME MASTERS EP. 35

    Have you ever donated money, games, or time to YouTubers? Did you regret your decision? Do you still donate? Should you donate? We discuss it here tonight!

  32. WHEN DO YOU STOP WATCHING A CHANNEL? - THE GAME MASTERS EP. 34

    Are gaming YouTubers becoming irrelevant? Are they in it just because it's the next big thing? Have they used it for financial gain for their next endeavor? We talk about it here!

  33. WHAT IS CONSIDERED RETRO? - THE GAME MASTERS EP. 33

    How do you classify retro? Are they cartridge-based games? Is it systems/games 20 years old? We discuss this here!

  34. BLAME THE YOUTUBERS - THE GAME MASTERS EP. 32

    When things go wrong, blame the YouTubers. When you don't get what you want, blame the YouTubers. When prices on video games go up, we blame the YouTubers, right?

  35. Video Game Resellers - The Game Masters ep 31

    How do you feel about video game resellers? Good? Bad? Ugly? Should they be supported? We talk about it!

  36. SCARED OF CHANGE? - THE GAME MASTERS EP. 30

    A new year, new conventions, new collecting options, but are you debating why you're doing this? Have you thought about quitting the scene? We talk about it!

  37. "Happy New Year!" - The Game Masters ep 29

    In this Live and in-person episode of The Game Masters, Brandi and I discuss the future, what we'd like to see, and what maybe you guys would want for the show!

  38. "Merry Christmas" - The Game Masters ep 28

    Merry Christmas, everyone! On this special Christmas episode, we sit down with Brian Wizzner of the Pittsburgh Gaming Expo and talk about a lot of cool things! Enjoy this special Christmas episode.

  39. WHAT ARE YOUR BEST GAMING HOLIDAY MOMENTS? - THE GAME MASTERS EP. 27

    Do you remember your first gaming holiday moment? Do you remember waking up on Christmas morning, after asking for that Nintendo or Sega system? Maybe that game you just couldn't wait to get? We'll talk about it tonight!

  40. WHERE WILL THE GAMES GO? - THE GAME MASTERS EP. 26

    For those of us who collect, did you ever stop and think about where your collection would go in the event that you pass away? What is your plan?

  41. GIFTS FOR THE GAMER WITH EVERYTHING? - THE GAME MASTERS EP 25

    There are all kinds of collectors. Completionists, single system, even those who "collect" because their friends are collecting, and it seems like the cool thing to do. So what do you get that gamer who has everything? We are gonna talk about it today!

  42. WHO ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR IN THE GAMING COMMUNITY? - THE GAME MASTERS EP. 24

    There are a lot of things this time of year that we are thankful for. But what about other creators? We want to take this episode and this opportunity to thank those who have supported us, as we started.

  43. PLAN THOSE GAME CONVENTIONS NOW - THE GAME MASTERS EP. 23

    How do you prepare for gaming conventions? How much money do you set aside? How do you choose which convention to go to?

  44. WHEN DOES A COLLECTOR BECOME A HOARDER? - THE GAME MASTERS EP. 22

    Have you ever seen a collector and thought, "I would never allow my spouse to do that?" Or "I wouldn't want all that stuff in my house." Then this is the episode for you!

  45. CRAZY AND WEIRD VIDEO GAME CONTROLLERS - THE GAME MASTERS EP. 21

    What do you think are the weirdest or craziest controllers ever made? We have a list that we think, maybe you'll agree, maybe you won't. But tune in, it should be fun!

  46. HOW DO YOU STILL AFFORD RETRO VIDEO GAMES? - THE GAME MASTERS EP. 20

    Everyone has this question; everyone asks this question of collectors. How do you still afford retro video games? Do you have a special amount you set aside? Do you sell other hobbies to get what you want? Maybe a second job? We discuss this tonight!

  47. WHEN IS IT ENOUGH? - THE GAME MASTERS EP. 19

    Have you ever said to yourself, man, my collection is getting out of hand? Maybe I'm buying too much? When is too much, too much? We talk about it!

  48. RETRO GAMING STILL RELEVANT? - THE GAME MASTERS EP. 18

    Recently we had the chance to talk to the younger generation about our collecting habits. Were we crazy? Are we out of control? You will be surprised to hear what they had to say!

  49. ALL GOOD THINGS MUST COME TO AN END - THE GAME MASTERS EP 17

    Convention season wraps up for us, and boy, did it go quick! We go over our pickups and discuss what's next and all the cool things we've seen at the show!

  50. THE MANY FACES OF VIDEO GAMES - THE GAME MASTERS EP. 16

    Imports, translations, homebrews, and the forgotten video games are getting new life? Are collectors really starting to look for them? We'll talk about it tonight!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Forget the news—become a legend. The Game Masters podcast focuses on the content that actually matters to players. Join hosts Stephen Heywood (The Tech Buzz Gaming) and Brandi Ahmer (Gamer Ahmer) for an inside look at everything gaming.

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Forget the news—become a legend. The Game Masters podcast focuses on the content that actually matters to players. Join hosts Stephen Heywood (The Tech Buzz Gaming) and Brandi Ahmer (Gamer Ahmer) for an inside look at everything gaming.

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