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STOCKING STUFFER: Watching embarrassing angry game reviews I made many years ago

Let's round off the holiday season with some festive shame!

I've mentioned a few times over the years how I've actually been making game reviews since the early days of YouTube. Well, for your viewing pleasure(?), I've unearthed that which ought not to be unearthed. So fix yourself a rum punch, hot cocoa, or coffee depending on your time zone and sobriety status, and join me in pointing and laughing at the child who would one day become Majuular.

Have I improved as a reviewer sinc...

A small update from the coal mines...

Howdy folks,

I'm usually not a fan of doing these minor updates where the entire purpose is to let you know that I'm alive, but I figured it might be appropriate here. We've passed the two month mark since the last video dropped, which is a longer gap between videos than I prefer.

To cut to the chase: editing is well underway for the next video, and it should be out very soon! From here on out it'll mostly be rambling, so your mileage may vary.

As most of you will know by n...

An update that doesn't contain a ton of new information, but sometimes you just gotta drop an update!

Hey everyone,

I don't have a ton of new stuff to update you on, but I just wanted to touch base and let you know that I'm still chugging away on the next video. I initially thought Serpent Isle would be a fairly simple project, since I covered most of the engine nuances in the Ultima VII video. WOW I was wrong. It's looking like this is going to be my longest video ever, and that's after some pretty extensive script editing. It's turned out to be a true emotional rollercoaster.

Th...

PATRON UPDATE: Talking about the next few videos

Howdy Patrons!

It's been a minute since the last update, so I figured I'd fill everybody in on the video topics I've been kicking around the old noggin.

First of all, I'll probably continue with this "one video Ultima, one video not-Ultima" thing I've been doing this year. Seems to be a good balance. It's crazy to reflect on how much of the Ultima series we've chewed through, and just how long I've been at it by now.

In case you're curious, here's what we've got left:

BUILD ENGINE MEGAREVIEW! (Patreon-exclusive bonus video)

Man, the Build engine has so much to offer... do we really want to stop at TekWar? I sure don't. That's why I'm digging into the history of Build to bring you, my illustrious Patrons, a savory collection of Build Engine game minireviews! Duke Nukem 3D, Blood, Shadow Warrior, and many more. I'll attempt to answer the question: Which Build game is the greatest of them all?

YouTube link for those who prefer it:
https://you...

TekWar: A Forgotten Franchise in Retrospect (AD FREE)

9 books, 4 movies, a comic book series, 18 episodes of a TV show, and one notorious video game later, the TekWar retrospective is done and dusted!

Should be available on YouTube by tomorrow if I don't get copyright dinged. Enjoy!

BONUS CONTENT DIRECTORY

Sonic Boomers - Episode 2

Howdy folks, this is episode 2 of our music podcast. Didn't quite manage to polish off every track, so we'll have a few more for next time.

https://youtu.be/zFY3FuPp2D4

If you're wondering specifically whether or not your track was covered in this episode, here's a list of what we went through:

Grandia II - FIGHT!! Ver. 3
Iji - Tor's Theme
Lost Judgment - Dig In Your Heels
The Tone Players - Stones...

PATRON UPDATE: Post-Dark Cloud Plans

Howdy Patrons,

Mere moments ago I made a Dark Cloud video public. Sorry for not being communicative about it up until this point, but the video was meant to be a surprise for my buddy! I didn't really want to write out an update and have emails/notifications sent to everyone just for me to ambiguously say "I'm working on a video right now". If you've read any other updates or are familiar at all with my schedule, y'all know that (unless I'm sick or travelling) I'm ALWAYS working. It's a...

PATREON VIDEO UPDATE: Reflecting on 2024, looking ahead to 2025

Hey folks, threw together a reflection video for the end of the year. To preface, the "editing" here is minimal to say the least, so this could be a good one to listen to while you're doing chores, going for a walk, or playing Bubble Bobble.

In this video, I talk about each of my videos from 2024 (as well as one that's yet to be released), what I've learned & how I feel about them, as well as a general discussion for what I'd like to do in 2025.

I feel energized and excited fo...

Majuular Channel Music Volume 1 (Downloadable)

Hey folks, I mentioned a while ago that I would put up all of the tracks that Uncle Willy has composed for my videos. I wish I could offer them all in a high quality lossless format, but a lot of the source files have been lost. For the most part these are 320kbps MP3s which should be serviceable to any non-audiophiles who are interested in the tracks.

This ZIP file also contains a few tracks that weren't included with the initial YouTube video upload of the tracks. Once I've got enough...

Music Podcast Episode 1

Hot off the presses, it's the first episode of our music podcast.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3S6XSCgfG4

When I said that I wasn't sure if we'd be able to make it through every submitted track... that was an understatement. We're already looking forward to regrouping and making it through the track list.

If you're wondering specifically whether or not your track was covered in this episo...

PATRON UPDATE: VIDEO UPDATE EDITION

Just going over some stuff regarding next video(s) and the music podcast.

TL;DR

• I've been sick which has annoyingly been preventing me from recording narration for the next video for like a week. Been taking the opportunity to chip away at other stuff. Hoping my voice is sounding better in the next few days.

• Upcoming video is Worlds of Ultima Spinoffs, and the following video will be Ultima Underworld.

• Ideally recording the Patreon music podca...

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FMV Horror | A Strange Moment in Video Game History

This video was supposed to be like, 90 minutes, but I kept stumbling across new games to talk about and... well, you know the drill by now. Go big or go home. Hope you enjoy this spooky October special!

Note: The video was processing as of the posting of this on Patreon. I don't know if Patreon alerts you all to unprocessed videos, but if you aren't able to watch it yet, give it a few hours and come back. It's a really long video and Patreon's video processing takes quite a while (but ...

PATRON UPDATE: A minor change of plans

Howdy folks,

Hope you enjoyed/will enjoy the Ultima VI video. I know I'd mentioned in an earlier update that I'll be diving straight into Worlds of Ultima as my next video, but I just realized that it's autumn. You know what that means, don't you?

AN EXCUSE TO TALK ABOUT FMV HORROR GAMES FROM THE 90S

We're going to make a brief detour into the world of FMV & digitized horror once again. Last year's Halloween project was Dark Seed, but this year I ...

PATRON UPDATE: Ultima 6 & Ultima 6.5

Hey there folks.

Just wanted to give a brief update on what's coming next. The first draft of the Ultima 6 script is finished, which means I've just got to give it another pass or two before recording begins, then editing, then Ultima 6! I'd imagine we're looking at a release somewhere in the middle of September.

There are some smaller projects I want to chip away at after this, but the next main channel vid will be Ultima Worlds, which is a series of two bizarre spinoffs of Ultim...

Saturn Leftovers (Bonus Video)

You thought I was Saturned out after the Saturn RPG video? I hadn't even BEGUN to scratch surface of the Saturn's innate weirdness! However, with this Patreon™ Exclusive™ Bonus™ Video™? I believe I have, at the very least, scratched that surface.

Thanks for being there for the channel. I hope you enjoy this collection of goodness and madness.

The Weird World of Saturn RPGs (AD FREE)

Aaaand here we have it! A collection of reviews, impressions and analyses on a whack of Sega Saturn RPGs. This video wasn't originally going to be such a long 'un, but I really ended up loving some of these games and had plenty to say about them as a result.

I hope you enjoy the video!

(P.S. Expect another Patron-exclusive bonus in the next couple of days. Lets just say that I'm not quite done with the Saturn.)

PATRON UPDATE: An update on the Sega Saturn video

Hey folks,

I figured that, since there hasn't been an update in a month or so, I'd chime in to let you know how the Sega Saturn video is going.

ITS LONG

I'm just finishing up the first draft of the script. Under normal circumstances, I'd be well into editing by now... but these aren't normal circumstances. I'm taking a look at 13 (technically 14) different Saturn games. Some of these will be shorter "first impressions" style looks at games (in the case of Japanese-only games...

PATRON UPDATE: Sega Saturn shenanigans, future changes to Lordly Caliber tier rewards

Hey folks, figured this would be a good time for the sorta-monthly-but-not-really update.

As mentioned in a previous update, I'll be taking a small break from Ultima to do a video about some RPGs on the Sega Saturn. Think a series of smaller reviews ala the 3DO video. The games I'll be covering in this video run the gamut from well-loved cult classics like Panzer Dragoon Saga, to obscure, untranslated Japanese RPGs, to games that are widely considered to be terrible, such as Virtual H...

First Q&A Video + General Update

Hey folks, just wanted to give a quick update.

Firstly, I just finished a Q&A video. You can find it here:

https://youtu.be/bQp5812bl_I

This is meant to take the place of the end credits Q&A since I'm trying to tighten those up a bit. Some of the questions and topics are fun enough that I want to give more than 10 seconds of time to answering them. Hope you enjoy! For those of you who aren't on ...

Shadowgate 64 Review (Bonus Video)

Having reviewed Shadowgate here on Patreon, I figured I'd take a look at it's seldom-discussed follow up released for the N64. JUST FOR YOU GUYS!!

Patron Update: Upcoming Projects + Q&A

Howdy folks, it's been a while since I did a Patreon update so I wanted to let people know how everything is going.

You can probably guess from the title that the next video in the works is for Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar. This is regarded as one of the single-most important RPGs ever made, so I'm taking the research and writing very seriously. I mean, I always do of course... but like, even more with this! I want to make sure I do it justice. There's quite a few ports to cover, and ...

Patron Update: Looking at 2024

Hey everybody, figured it'd be a good time for an update what with the new Patrons and all.

First of all, thanks for all the support. Akalabeth/Ultima I I wasn't the best performing video, so I didn't really know what to expect but UItima II has had some good viewership and really positive feedback! To be clear, I do not care about performance (within reason). I've never gamed the algorithm with clickbait, tiddy-laden thumbnails or HOT video topics and I never will. A lot of people tell...

Vagrant Story Podcast w/ I Finished A Video Game & Sean Seanson

Hey folks. As some of you know, I did a podcast several months ago for I Finished A Video Game's Patreon where he, Sean Seanson & I discussed our experiences playing through Vagrant Story. It was very casual and fun, but I think we had a pretty interesting conversation (and some meta conversations). I'm reposting the link here so that people who aren't in the Discord can enjoy the video as well.

Also, Ultima II video coming soon! Editing is well underway I'm hoping to have it out *p...

Games That Made Me: Episode 2 - Shadowgate

Hello Patrons! This is a stocking stuffer, as it were. Some content to tide you over until the new year when I come back with the next part of my Ultima series. Today, I'm taking a look back at an NES adventure game with some horror elements that really stuck with me over the years. In doing so, I remember what it means to find (and lose) friendship as an introvert, and how sometimes the best is yet to come.

I just so happened to be in the midst of upscaling some ancient VHS-C footage ...

Patron Update: A Year End Extravaganza

Howdy everyone!

It's been far too long since I've done an update, so with the new year upon us, I figured it'd be fun to reflect on my channel's year, video by video. Before that, I just want to say the usual thank you for your continued support of my channel. Your help is what makes years like this possible, I won't ever take it for granted. Lost Odyssey was my last channel video of the year, but I think I may release a Patreon bonus video or two before the Christmas Holidays begin (at...

Majuular Channel Music (Vol. 1)

My brother has composed some awesome tracks for me to use in my videos. I figured I'd compile them into an album so they can be heard in all of their glory. Working on getting lossless files available for download, if you're interested in that. Enjoy!

Patron Update: Current Projects & Upcoming Patron Vids

It seems like I've gained a few new Patrons since my last post, so welcome here and thanks for deciding to become a Patron! I usually do these update posts once a month or so, although it's been a little bit longer in this case.

I just wanted to keep everybody up to date on what's going on. If you've followed these updates or watch my Saturday morning streams, you'll know that I'm currently working on the first in a series of Ultima videos I plan on releasing periodically over the next ...

Majuularcade Episode 3 (Patreon Upload)

Just a re-upload of the Majuularcade episode without any kind of copyright meddling or issues!