DownStab

Hype or Ripe: Armed Fantasia and Penny Blood

Two new trailers for two new games based on two older games for these two older gamers to enjoy

Collecting on a Budget: Nintendo Wii

Game collecting has become more and more expensive. Let's look at some games that are fun which you can actually afford!

A World of Games: Zombie Raid

It's not often you get to see a North American arcade exclusive video game!

RPGaymer Podcast: We Attempted a Nuzlocke!

I said I would never do it, yet I did it. Would I do it again though is a completely different story.

Article

Hype or Ripe: Armed Fantasia and Penny Blood

Two new trailers for two new games based on two older games for these two older gamers to enjoy

Collecting

Collecting on a Budget: Nintendo Wii

Game collecting has become more and more expensive. Let's look at some games that are fun which you can actually afford!

Arcade

A World of Games: Zombie Raid

It's not often you get to see a North American arcade exclusive video game!

Podcast

RPGaymer Podcast: We Attempted a Nuzlocke!

I said I would never do it, yet I did it. Would I do it again though is a completely different story.

I'm a game collector living in Silicon Valley, who loves coffee, pizza, & giving back to the gaming community.

Hey there, I’m Jason. Welcome to DownStab, where I share gaming news, insights, and reviews as I delve into my collection of 3000+ games! I have a penchant for retro games so expect to those here as well as random ones you’ve likely never heard about.

If you’d like to see me on other platforms, you can find me on my Instagram and streaming with RPGaymer on Twitch.

Collection Showcase

An inside look into my game collection via my Instagram.

Halo 2 Xbox I don't know which cover is the one I

Headhunter
Playstation 2
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Can you get a more 2000s cover art, early cover art, than Headhunter? He's just so edgy and cool with his Matrix-style sunglasses, and the half shrouded face. The game is a action shooter that originally released on the Dreamcast but in European countries only. The PS2 version came out several months later, and is the only way I've seen the game. I picked it up fairly recently, and reviews say it's supposed to be pretty good.
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Rock Band Playstation 3 Legit one of the earliest

Soul Calibur Legends
Nintendo Wii
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You know, I don't know if I ended up actually playing this one despite being kind of excited to see it. Fighting games have on occasion been notoriously awful when they release spinoff games, and it seems Soul Calibur Legends is no exception. I think the issue stems from developers trying to keep something about original fighting game present in the gameplay. But really they shouldn't do that and should focus on what makes the type of game they're emulating good. It's so easy behind the screen to say that, but in execution, I'll cut them some slack.
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Goosebumps: Horrorland Nintendo Wii Doing that th

Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Battle 22
Playstation
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A lot of people give this game a lot of hate, and it really doesn't deserve it. The game features, you guessed it, 22 different characters from the DBZ storyarchs, like Freiza, Cell, the Androids, and of course our Z Fighters. This game taught me how awful a fighting game can be, with unresponsive controls, and uninspired gameplay. Best of all, Ultimate Battle 22 gave me my first taste of disappointment in gaming, something I've carried with me ever since playing! So you see, it's not THAT bad.
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Summon Night: Swordcraft Story Game Boy Advance I

Builder's Block
Playstation
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I don't know where to start with this game's cover art. Should we go with the incredibly basic polygons for blocks? Or maybe the very generic checkered ground? How about the stock image of the mountain in the background? No matter where you start you're always left with Builder's Block, a fairly unknown PS1 puzzle game. Oh, and if you couldn't tell by the cover, this is a heavily anime influenced game.
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Fallout: New Vegas Playstation 3 I've been playin

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Xbox

What would you like to know?

How did you get into gaming?

My brothers got me into it!

Where do you find all your games?

Mostly I browse Facebook Marketplace and Craiglist online. When it comes to local stores GameStops are the most accessible but I'll make a short trip to some in the area.

WHY do you collect?

I enjoy the hunt for a good price! My wife says game pricing knowledge is one of my super powers. 🙂

Where did the name "DownStab" come from?

It's from Legend of Zelda, namely Link's downward thrust attack!

This blog is a vibe!

Thanks! My wife is a product designer with some WordPress skills. She appreciates you noticing.

Can I buy you a coffee?

Yes! I am such a huge coffee fan and would forever appreciate it. Here is my Ko-fi Page

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