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A to Z Revisited: Gex

Little did I know... my snack was sent... by Rez...

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: Bump ‘n’ Jump

It wasn't the game I was expecting it to be, but it was a fun one nonetheless

RPGaymer Podcast: Villains!

The RPGaymer Podcast is back, and this time we're talking about the biggest bads of all time!

Article

A to Z Revisited: Gex

Little did I know... my snack was sent... by Rez...

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: Bump ‘n’ Jump

It wasn't the game I was expecting it to be, but it was a fun one nonetheless

Podcast

RPGaymer Podcast: Villains!

The RPGaymer Podcast is back, and this time we're talking about the biggest bads of all time!

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.

Dance Dance Revolution Extreme
Playstation 2
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While DDR Extreme is still an excellent and wonderful addition to the DDR home console library, it was also a major turning point for my interest in the series. That feeling is two fold. The first being the push to make this PS2 game more consumer friendly by adding EyeToy support for no reason at all, and including even more licensed songs, which were just not as good as Konami's original songs. Also, this game's track list was a major disappointment compared to the arcade version. I get it, the PS2 cannot have as much on it as the arcade but damn. The arcade game had a whopping 240 songs, while the PS2 version had a respectable but limited 111. A lot of favorites made it, but I had to swap between the three games to get everything I wanted in one play session.
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Anubis II Nintendo Wii Speaking of Anubis II, let

DDR Max 2: Dance Dance Revolution
Playstation 2
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Here's the game. The one that got me hooked. When I was at a friends house for a high school party, he happened to have this game on the TV, along with two dance mats. A friend and I basically played it all night. It was something so new, so fresh and unlike any other game I had played. I think at the time I knew of DDR but hadn't played it. That all changed that day, and i would go on to essentially play DDR nonstop for about 2 years. It was fantastic! Highlights here include Candy, Tsugaru, Maxx Unlimited, and anything Captain Jack!
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Myth Makers: Trixie in Toyland Nintendo Wii Alrig

DDR Max: Dance Dance Revolution
Playstation 2
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We covered the original Playstation DDR games a few months back, and now we're on to the games that first got me hooked on this series. DDR Max is actually DDR 6th Mix, and the first to be released on the PS2. This game and the ones that followed took advantage of the console's stronger horsepower to produce a crisper image on screen. This means the notes and backgrounds were much smoother and not as blocky as the PS1 games. As with every DDR game, the real important thing here is the track list, and this one had some bangers. Matsuri Japan, Twilight Zone, and Max 300 are just a few of my faves!
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Hidden Invasion Playstation 2 Hidden Invasion is

Shiren: The Wanderer
Nintendo Wii
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I only vaguely knew of the Mystery Dungeon series at the time I picked this one up. But I certainly did know who Atlus were, and recognized their name on the box as something to be aware of. Thankfully I bought the game on the cheap before it steadily rose in price, something I'm sadly thinking we're going to see more of for our Wii/PS3/Xbox 360 games these coming years. This roguelike game is the third in the series, and also the first in the series to release on North American consoles.
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Groovin' Blocks Nintendo Wii Groovin' Blocks look

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Adventure Time: Finn & Jake Investigations Nintend

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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