Video Games

Investing in video games has emerged as a unique and growing avenue for collectors and investors. Video games, both in physical and digital formats, hold cultural significance and offer potential financial opportunities. Investing in video games involves acquiring rare, limited edition, or highly sought-after games and consoles.

Factors that influence the value of video games include game popularity, rarity, condition, historical significance, and demand among collectors. Games from iconic franchises, early releases, and titles with limited production runs tend to have higher investment potential.

Staying informed about gaming trends, following industry news, and understanding the historical context of games are crucial for making informed investment decisions.

Online marketplaces, specialized gaming auctions such as PlayerAuctions, and gaming conventions provide avenues for buying, selling, and trading video games. However, it’s important to consider factors such as the condition of the game, original packaging, authenticity, and potential future demand.

Investing in video games can provide not only potential financial returns but also a connection to gaming history and the enjoyment of playing or preserving classic titles. It’s important to approach video game investing with a well-researched strategy, understanding the gaming market, and being aware of potential risks and market fluctuations.

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Today I’m going to look into an asset that is currently at two different fractional sites – Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out for the NES.
-A copy is opening for trading at Rally Road on Friday, July 2nd from 9:30 AM – 4 PM EST
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This is part of a new feature – a deep dive into an asset that is trading this week. In this case, the copy of GoldenEye 007 that will be trading on Rally Road June 24th, 2021 from 9:30 AM – 4 PM EST.

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Trading Update – Ocarina of Time – N64

This is part of a new feature – a deep dive into one asset that is trading this week. In this case, the copy of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time that will be trading on Rally Road May 20th, 2021 from 9:30 AM – 4 PM EST.

Trading Update – Super Mario Bros – NES – Rally Road and Otis

Today we’re doing something new – a brief write-up and update on an asset that is currently trading. In this case, the copy of Super Mario Bros that will be trading on Rally Road May 14th, 2021 from 9:30 AM – 4 PM EST and the copy that is currently trading on Otis every day, with a clearing time of 2 PM EST.

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Today I’ve done a deep dive into the Street Fighter II Collection that will IPO on Otis April 26th, 2021 at 12 PM EST. It is open for pre-sale to VIP members right now.

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This week I’ve done a deep dive into the Super Mario Bros 3 NES Game that will IPO on Rally Road April 12th, 2021 at 12 pm EST. Follow me on Twitter for any late-breaking updates.

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