SoCal Retro Gaming Expo ALMOST Broke Me...
In part 1 of a 3 video odyssey (the latter 2 will be uploaded in the coming days), Mort shows you the behind the scenes and front of house whirlwind of SoCal Gaming Expo...and how it nearly took him out.
This video covers prep, set up, the panel (link below), selling, trading, buying, and more.
But Mort wasn't done...after the event he went to yet another event in a quest to hook up another collector with a hotly desired Sega item...but that'll be what happens next time.
Panel video: • Mort’s Garage Panel at...
Parts 2 and 3 coming soon
Check out live footage of many great bands (like 68' and Knocked Loose) at the outstanding page @hate5six
The Chariot Live in Russia: • The Chariot - Live in ...
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Mort the editing bruh… it’s amazing!! This is one of my favorite videos from you.
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
WOAH WOAH WOAH! Thank you!!!
@ddmplynx
Жыл бұрын
Right? The tension built in that first bit leading up to the con starting with that violin and the quick cuts? So good.
I've been slowly trying to catch up on the backlog of videos I need to watch. This looked like such an amazing time. Can't wait to see part 2 and 3 and I'm almost done watching the panel. What a sweet gift from JRPG life.
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Counting down to SEGE! And nice to see you back!
I had a blast at SoCal Gaming Expo and meeting you was definitely the highlight of the event! The panel was a ton of fun and picking up the Nomad was the icing on the cake. I can’t wait for the next one!
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate the trade! Glad it worked out so well. Cheers!
You know you’re stepping up your “game” when your vids look like Wes Anderson did something with them. Such high praise. Your editing is second to none. Also…how great are JRPGLife?! I found them thru you and absolutely love their content. I recommend everyone to sub to their channel and yours.
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
You have no idea how much I appreciate this comment. I continually try and understand what it means to edit well both from a point of technicality but mostly from a point of compelling storytelling. Thank you. And yes - JRPG Life are the homies ❤️
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Also, make sure and see Asteroid City…you’ll see some familiar Mort’s channel faces in it :)
Dude I've always knew Mort was a hella dope dude, but once he started naming off all those Metalcore bands he instantly became Godlike! Keep killin it my dude! You're omniscient when it comes to Retro Gaming dude!
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Takes one to know one amigo 🤘🤘
Great energy and flow throughout this whole video. Editing skills constantly leveling up.
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Thank you - I love the editing so much!
This is just getting us pumped for SEGE! All the positive vibes, smiles all around! LOVE IT!
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
YES!! Cannot wait!!
Wow. Busy time. Saw the panel video. Brilliant. What a great time you must have had. Would just love to come to one of these 🙌
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
One of these days man! Would be great.
Dude! I came here just to watch some fellow collector/seller videos, and I hear you dropping “the chariot” like a man after my own heart 🤣🤘❤️
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Long Live.
Dude, top notch editing, fantastic music choices and positive energy coming through this one in a big way. Bravo sir, another banger for the collection 😎
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Means so much - thank you!!
Awesome video, Ill be having my very first convention/ booth at the Game ON Expo In Phoenix in August. I'm very excited and I always enjoy your videos!
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
I'll see you there :)
Super nice meeting you man! Thanks for working out deals for those amiibos, the chris redfield figure, and the memory cards!
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Really appreciate you grabbing stuff from the booth!
That Katamari shirt JPRGLife is wearing is just fire!
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
🤘
I was lucky enough to attend and loved the panel - thanks so much Mort!
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
SO HAPPY you were there!
This vid had an attitude! I liked it, felt like some kind of a "The Graduate meets Risky Business mixed with some Wes Anderson" vibe. Really dig what you're doing Mort! Keep it up!!!
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Dude - I cannot tell you how much that comment means to me!! Great reference points
Great video man, what a day that was for my first experience. Lol I left at 2 but man was that enough for me 😂
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Definitely stimulation overload. Great seeing you there
congrats ones again on getting on the expo floor! Must have been an experience!
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Twas, Twas
Great video, Mort! I could watch hours of that stuff. You rule!
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
😎❤️
Mort, your videos make me happy. Also, the edit setting up the con was spectacular! Certainly wouldn't object to more tasteful sprinklings of metalcore.
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Ha! Noted, and thanks :)
Mort, your panel is one of the best I've seen. I'm glad I was able to see it live! The video is fantastic but doesn't do it justice! And sorry for being so socially awkward. It was pure exhaustion.
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
I'm just glad you were there! Thanks man :)
Great work !!! Amazing video !!! Waiting for part 2 and part 3 !!!!!
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for jumping on camera - you're always a highlight my man
I laughed at the shot of Billy and Rob making faces in the background of that one shot... Classic. This looks like an amazing CON. Man I can't wait for my first CON of the season. The plan right now is four this year.
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Rad!! Which ones?
Really enjoyed this Mort! There are many stories told in this video. It’s always heartwarming to see someone adding a piece they really wanted to their collection and the generous deals made. I couldn’t believe the deal on Goemon and Harvest Moon! I just added a complete Harvest Moon for the collection (just under $200, $195 total but l don’t think l’ll find it cheaper) just haven’t played it yet. Also how nice to get the controller box swapped out :D
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Romeo really was the hero of the deals in this one. Long live LA Videogames!
@Tommyskylarr
Жыл бұрын
Romeo lived up to his word and offered an insane deal! Major props to him. Also this absolutely is one of your best videos 👍🏻
Good stuff man looking for the next one 😊😊
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
🤘😊
Cece!! Audio engineer and KZread streamer (Ccstellarsweets) extraordinaire! Love all the cuts between conversations.
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
She was so much fun and so helpful. If you can find her, please let her know she made an appearance in this video.
@WavesNGames
Жыл бұрын
@@MortsGarage will do!
I’m here because Waves ‘N Games said I was in this video during my stream!! lol it was fun working with you and your team 👍🏻
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
YESSSSSS! You're in part 2 as well. Was such a pleasure meeting you!
This was a great video. Made me cry, and made my day. Thank you ☺️
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
So glad you enjoyed it ❤️
What a nice experience. Thank you for sharing 😊
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
🤠
Hey mort your content is getting better and the editing is top notch. Keep up the great work. 👊👊
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Really appreciate this :)
15:29 "it's an honor and a pleasure" "you're my brother, c'mon" "sorry, it's an obligation" totally cracked me up
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Hehe - same. My brother is awesome.
Such a great video mort! Looks like it was a blast.
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
WOOOOO!
I need to check this con out one day! Maybe next year.
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Would love to see you there
Looks like so much fun, gotta figure out a good expo to get to! thank you as always for the sweet vidz to cure cases of the mondaze
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed :)
This video was so wholesome, I can't wait for the next parts. 🥺
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Part 2 is up Thursday this week
Looks like a great time. I’m dying to get to a gaming convention!
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
SEGE - Make it happen!
@11:04 Didn't know you had a KZread channel, I'm still salty I didn't catch you slipping on that under priced copy of Spyro Dawn of the Dragon for the Xbox 360... it broke my heart when you priced checked it :( LOL
@MortsGarage
10 ай бұрын
Sorry man haha. I think it was priced accurately,l originally but the sticker fell off.
Love your videos Mort,especially the game con footage!!
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Cheers 🤠
Still bummed that I could not make it! I plan on being at the Midwest Gaming classic next year though.
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
RAD!
awesome editing man!
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
A great video. I love watching you make peoples day. You defiantly earned some rest after all of that. :)
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
I was definitely a bit sleepy on Monday...
3 days later Mort and I'm back to say this needs more views.
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Glad you're back - and would love a share if you're so inclined :) Thanks for the encouragement!
wow what a cool brother - I bet he’s good at arithmetic
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
You have no idea! And baseball stats and stuff. Like how many touchdowns the Angels scored against the Mighty Ducks.
Wow its so interesting how every content creator knows each other, I need to learn
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Start with saying hello :) I look forward to seeing how things go for you.
@LidiaVTuber
Жыл бұрын
@@MortsGarage Thanks, Love your shows positive energy
Holy smokes, man! I remember it being such an epic show...but watching it from your POV (and not being drug around by my insanely excited 7 yr old) was pretty amazing. Also, FYI...eating at a lot of places in Ontario is kinda sketch...especially in the Mills mall. Same goes for the theaters to watch a movie...yikes! Can't wait to see the rest!
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Noted - And God bless parents dragged by their children’s excitement!
@roguedr0id
Жыл бұрын
@Mort's Garage amen! His excitement was a huge blessing. We were worried the show was going to be too much. We bought our tickets months ago and were just going to bring him on day 2 and have grandma watch him on day 1. Grandma got sick, so we decided to chance it for both days. He lasted an hour each day! Our son is autistic and non speaking. Communication is hard, and he becomes overwhelmed easily in loud, crowded places. For him to go to something like a con is pretty big. He's been working very hard to get to this point.
Such a great video I love stuff like this
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
🤠✌️
Benton Falls is now on my radar for the next time I have time to deep dive music 👀
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
I loved their album "Fighting Starlight". The lyrics don't hold up for me as much as the melodies and awesome guitar work.
Dang mort talking about Knocked Loose and The Chariot to me is WILD!
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
I should've mentioned Converge, Unbroken, Botch or Snapcase...but we did talk quite a bit about Silent Planet.
@bowmangames
Жыл бұрын
@@MortsGarage I seen Silent Planet with Beartooth at a record store in Bryant, Arkansas. It was a crazy show and I think the place only could hold like 150 people.
deep ellum??? wow, born/raised in dallas tx, and my very first concert was in deep ellum back in 1999 right after i graduated from high school
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Deep Elm is an emo label that had a lot of visibility back in the early 2000's. Some great artists were there :)
@theusualidiot124
Жыл бұрын
@@MortsGarage ok, i thought he said deep ellum which is an area in downtown dallas. he mentioned texas so i just thought that’s what he was talking about. anyhoo, that expo looked like it was a blast.
Mort is my spirit animal. Please come to a Texas expo soon.
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Oh man, I’d LOVE to!
It's me, Josh Groban, thank you Mort for the love and help 🙌🏽
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Love you amigo ❤️
Mort, you’re awesome. Great video
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
👊❤️
Thanks for having me us in the video, the PSP works & looks amazing & with editing skills like this you definitely need to start making movies 🎬 🎥 brother
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
In my dreams! Although, I’d go out of your way to see Asteroid City. My kids are in the film :) And glad you’re digging the PSP. That came from Chris, and he took supreme care of his items.
@MANNYSARCADE
Жыл бұрын
@@MortsGarage we will definitely give it a watch
I wonder where that guy got that awesome sting robocop shirt!!!
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Hmm…
If I weren’t clear across the USA, I would indulge in the rabblerousing and tomfoolery of this convention.
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
You’d be most welcome here
Leave it to mort to make a gaming convention even more fun and less socially awkward 😂👍🏼🔥
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
I try and do my part 🤘
@retrojunkss
Жыл бұрын
It’s great. Godspeed
I had a nomad as a kid and returned it because of the battery life on those things
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Smart tbh
@z0m813
Жыл бұрын
@@MortsGarage when I was a kid sure lol but now I wish I still had it lol
Sweet video Mort
Oh 😮my😮god😮 that independence day alien attacker !!!! Never seen that here in belgium 😢 i want it 😂
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Still got it!
So far you have mentioned Gogol, have sampled Propaganda, and now mentioned devil wears Prada on your channel. All music your average person wouldn't know about. You are above and beyond average Mort! By the way the C rating on Mexican restaurants is for cucarachas lol that's what gives the food that crunch lol
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
It was a B rating but the sign noted major health concerns. Ain’t no way I’m risking that at an expo haha
I posted a gaming convention vlog because u inspired me!💛
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
How cool! Gonna check it out now.
haha saw me! Thanks dude!
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Thank YOU!
Weird thing I noticed is that if you are a collector you are either bald with a beard (me) or you have AWESOME HAIR. So many people in this video (long hair, short hair) were rocking some looks. Good on you all
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
This is a keen observation!
2 great great n64 games for the price of 1 goemon, wow what a deal
YESSIR NEW MORT VID
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
😮😊
so worth the waitttt! Awesome video Mort!
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Really appreciate this!
I love how you split up the storytelling at the start. 😮😊
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Was hoping it still tracked :)
wish that eniac released atleast a 1 full-length album
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Really liked what I heard
Buena Mort and Ben!
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Gracias jefe!
Te la pasaste genial Mort que bueno mi amigo🎉
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
¡Te extrañaron! Algún día espero que puedas asistir a un evento, ¡son muy divertidos!
@krykryretrotoys
Жыл бұрын
@@MortsGarage espero pronto amigo Mort
Your not high maintenance. Your a high value man brother 🙂👍
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
❤
Do you rock the Mr. Rogers sweaters in the summer? 🤘😁👍
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
It is surgically attached at this point
@ECTOERICSARCADE
Жыл бұрын
@@MortsGarage don't you ever take that sweater off... 🤘😁👍
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
@@ECTOERICSARCADE SURGICALLY. ATTACHED.
@ECTOERICSARCADE
Жыл бұрын
@@MortsGarage don't ever...
I'm in the background
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Sweet! When/where?
love knocked loose!!!
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
ARF ARF!
Mort, what band did you play in?
I really need know how this legend makes his morning coffee.
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Strong, with a hint of vulnerability.
@expensivecardboard
Жыл бұрын
@@MortsGarage I'm gonna use that line on my dating app when the prompt is "describe yourself in one sentence"
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
@@expensivecardboard 😅😅😅
Mort mort mort it's the Mort Show!!!
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Welcome!
Deep Ellum records as Deep Ellum Dallas?
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
No, someone else mention that as well - Deep Elm. Checkout Enniac (retrobash80's band) and Benton Falls.
@thepickinpreacher
Жыл бұрын
@@MortsGarage oh ya I know deep elm.. DIdnt they have skramz bands with them?
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
I don’t know, but they had a lot of the post Mineral/Sunny Day Real Estate bands
Y’all are like my buddies in mendo and Humboldt…except it’s video games not grass. 😉✌️
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
😅
Josh Groban is a brother in CHrist? amen haha
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Josh Groban rocks!
BLESS THE MARTYR👏 KISS THE CHILD 😎
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
🤘🤘🤘
=)
Dude. Your dad, though.
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Right!?
Insert heartfelt yet somehow tought provoking comment here. 😂
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Reply of gratitude and awe
Not gonna lie…missed the theme song
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Warms my heart tbh
yo 70 bucks on goemons great adventure is amazing!
@MortsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Romeo seriously was going big on the deals!
a wild @MANNYSARCADE has appeared!
@MortsGarage
3 ай бұрын
One of the best!