Game Sack

Game Sack is a YouTube web show dedicated to documenting retro games and related devices. The channel was started in 2011 by Denver residents Joe Redifer and Dave White, who are friends since high school. Currently, Joe produces all videos by himself. He has said he prefers to use his own cartridges instead of emulation.
The 2019 game Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night features a special code to enable a Game Sack weapon.
In 2024, the channel uploaded historic footage of E3, which was once the gaming industry's major event.
Other media
Some Game Sack episodes have been released on blu-ray and Amazon Prime Video. Its original soundtrack is available on Bandcamp.
Reception and legacy
The channel had 248,000 subscribers in 2020. In 2024, it had 305,000 subscribers.
Game Sack has been referenced to by multiple Vice Media articles. has mentioned Game Sacks research on plagiarism in video game music. ' used Game Sack as a source in an article about upscalers.
Scott Wozniak, a successful gaming YouTuber, has mentioned Game Sack as one of his influences.
 
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