20 Years Ago Today
Added 2022-11-05 19:39:42 +0000 UTC20 years ago today I was sitting in an English class, though my mind was not on the book they wanted us to read. Same as any other day that season, my head was perpetually swimming in a whirlpool of nostalgia and melancholy. My life at the time was steeped in part time jobs and college electives. I longed for an era not so long before- me and my friends in high school, sneaking around the theater and using our creative spark to make funny things. Theater, art, filmmaking, whatever form it was- it was a life of endless creativity. A total fantasy.
All I wanted to do was escape, to there or anywhere else. So in my notebook, I created another world, filling it with characters I hoped we could reunite to play someday. I did not know how it was going to get done, or who I could even tell about it. But I wasn’t going to let myself rest until this place existed in some form. Fortunately, I had friends with the same passion as me to get it done once and for all.
Though Mega64 did not truly kick off into what it would become until 2003, this paper- old, and barely legible anymore- is proof that our spark was not dead. 20 years later, it still isn’t.
Grateful each and every day, I thank you again for giving us a chance. I hope you will join us in celebrating the true 20th anniversary of Mega64 next year!
-Rocco
Comments
Been with you guys for almost 15 years now. Thanks for everything.
Ian Baum
2022-11-09 23:40:28 +0000 UTCYou guys are incredible. Keep doing what your doing.
Mike Forte
2022-11-09 21:17:36 +0000 UTCCongrats y'all
KID KUMA
2022-11-07 18:13:36 +0000 UTC🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🌟
Carlos Escobar
2022-11-06 16:20:05 +0000 UTCBeen watching you guys for 15 years and will always be a fan :) Hope to see you guys for 20 more!
2022-11-06 16:13:21 +0000 UTCWow Thank you so much for this Rocco. Seriously. I’ve been watching since I was a high schooler and have had you guys in my eyes and ears helping me get through college and everything after. I’m a chemical engineer now and seeing this post and your mentally creating your dream really resonates with me. Questions I had in my head about my own dreams when I was young feel sorta confirmed. Thank you for sharing and creating so many amazing characters and laughs throughout the years! Excited for the future with mega64!
Zak Steve
2022-11-06 12:20:32 +0000 UTCStill enjoying Mega64!!
SlavicGold
2022-11-06 03:50:24 +0000 UTCThanks for 20 years of great work! the podcast has literally been a part of my life for 15 years!
Jon Tiberious
2022-11-05 21:48:43 +0000 UTCabsolutely, with no exaggeration, i'm so thankful for you guys and the community you've created. here's to another 20.
professor_abee
2022-11-05 21:28:48 +0000 UTCNot for nothing, but you guys have changed my life. I turn to the podcast or your old streams and skits in my lowest moments. Meeting the gang at the Dallas show last year was a bright spot in an otherwise difficult year. So proud of how far everyone has come and can’t wait to see what the future holds. Like Bug Stunt 2.
Blake R.
2022-11-05 21:22:43 +0000 UTCLove y’all ❤️
Nolan B
2022-11-05 21:09:19 +0000 UTCCongrats on making it to 20 years! I remember someone showing me the first Metal Gear video way back in the day, and absorbing whatever else I could find on your site. The good old days of spending 30 minutes downloading a 5MB file to your computer. Then I took a chance on buying Version 1, not knowing if you were just scamming me and stealing my money. I'm so glad I took that leap, because those 30 minute episodes (especially that opening yogurt scene) cemented my love for all your work, and I've been along for the ride ever since. Truly, you guys have been one of my biggest creative inspirations. Right up there with the original Star Wars. Thanks so much for all you've done over the years!
Phil Abucay
2022-11-05 20:27:40 +0000 UTC
