Secret Santa | 299 Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 OH BOY OHHHHH BOYYYY. It's finally time. IT IS FINALLY KRIMAS. Let's keep it short. Basically, show off what you got and who you got it from! If you don't know who sent you your gift shoot me a message and I will let you know. I mentioned in the signup thread that there is going to be a little game. Every year someone on the site volunteers to be Santa. It can be any member on the website. It is not guaranteed to be a moderator or staff. First one to guess who Santa is wins a $20 Nintendo EShop gift card. If nobody guesses by 2024, I will open up a poll to decide where I am going to donate the money to. There are only four rules: You have to have been a participant this year. One guess per person You cannot edit your guess post. Doing such disqualifies you. There are a handful of people who already know who I am, sorry but you cannot participate. Thanks everyone for participating this year. I hope that everyone who participated had a good time. The secret santa account will be active until January 1st, 2024. After that time I will be signing out. 3 3 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14155-2023-vgs-secret-santa-reveal-thread/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vectrex28 | 366 Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 Was Santa sadikyo? Either way, lemme start by posting my gift, courtesy of @Splain It was nicely wrapped and I'm super happy for some handheld games that are pretty much impossible to get in Japan. Many thanks, and I'm enjoying the presents as I took my Game Gear with me to Europe when I went to see family for Christmas. Merry Christmas to all, and I hope my own package arrived safely 11 1 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14155-2023-vgs-secret-santa-reveal-thread/#findComment-389549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vectrex28 | 366 Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 (Here's one of the gifts being played in the plane towards Czech Republic hehehe) 6 2 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14155-2023-vgs-secret-santa-reveal-thread/#findComment-389550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splain | 2,876 Editorials Team · Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Vectrex28 said: Was Santa sadikyo? Either way, lemme start by posting my gift, courtesy of @Splain It was nicely wrapped and I'm super happy for some handheld games that are pretty much impossible to get in Japan. Many thanks, and I'm enjoying the presents as I took my Game Gear with me to Europe when I went to see family for Christmas. Merry Christmas to all, and I hope my own package arrived safely I wanted to keep those Game Gear games so bad lol. Glad they arrived ok. 2 1 4 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14155-2023-vgs-secret-santa-reveal-thread/#findComment-389554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splain | 2,876 Editorials Team · Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 Here's my one from @JamesRobot. I hadn't realized there was so much Zelda stuff on my list, and my happiness at seeing this stuff made me realize that I'm actually a pretty big Zelda fanatic. This box PLAYS THE TREASURE CHEST MUSIC FROM N64 ZELDA WHEN YOU OPEN IT. Coolest thing. Love the awesome Master Sword + sheath keychain too. I can't wait to play these games, thanks JamsGobot!! 8 4 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14155-2023-vgs-secret-santa-reveal-thread/#findComment-389555 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcgamer | 5,124 Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 I'm not sure who my secret Santa is, possibly @Vectrex28 as it's someone living in Japan. Anyways, what an amazing gift! There's a Famicom homebrew here that I'm looking forward to trying (I might do so tomorrow when my Japanese friend is visiting), and also two coffee blends from a local coffee shop! This is truly amazing, and I could not ask for more. Thanks so much Secret Santa! Also, I think Space Pup was the host this year. 9 1 2 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14155-2023-vgs-secret-santa-reveal-thread/#findComment-389559 Share on other sites More sharing options...
a3quit4s | 4,526 Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 (edited) Merry Christmas everyone! Santa got me the Donatello to complete my set, a Zelda poster, and a Second Dimension hombrew! I dunno who my Santa was but thank you very much! Edited December 25, 2023 by a3quit4s 10 1 2 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14155-2023-vgs-secret-santa-reveal-thread/#findComment-389562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacepup | 2,555 Administrator · Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 Merry Christmas everyone! My Secret Santa was @RegularGuyGamer and thank you very much! I didn't have any of the switch Kirby games yet, so looking forward to this one. Minecraft is my jam so the figures are great. Thanks again! 10 3 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14155-2023-vgs-secret-santa-reveal-thread/#findComment-389563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNESNESCUBE64 | 629 Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 My secret santa was @a3quit4s and boy did they hit a homerun with what they sent me. They sent me Super Paper Mario (a game I've been wanting to play since I was a kid but missed out on) and pikmin 3 for switch. They also sent me a blue yarn yoshi amiibo. It was the last one I needed so it is super apprecated. I think my favorite was the bub and bob plushes though! I found the perfect place for them immediately. Thank you very much and Merry Christmas! For the guess the santa, he didn't participate in the gift exchange but I feel like Jeevan ran it this year. 8 6 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14155-2023-vgs-secret-santa-reveal-thread/#findComment-389564 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegularGuyGamer | 2,093 Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 I got the sickest care package from Cincinnati I've ever seen. Some Mario wall clings, Skyline chili with the fixins and the most delicious chips I ever put into my mouth! Prinny 1&2 wasn't even on my radar and I'm loving it so far. I gotta say, the secret Santas on here nail game recommendations! I'm genuinely shocked at how every year someone nails my game tastes based on a short want list and my collection list. Seriously though these chips are insane. A ton of spices, entire bits of sugar, MSG and a wave of heat. I never experienced anything like it in my life. I think @Secret Santa was who I got as my secret Santa: @spacepup Merry Christmas everyone! 10 1 2 1 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14155-2023-vgs-secret-santa-reveal-thread/#findComment-389567 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperJimtendo | 1,241 Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 Not sure who they are but my Secret Santa went above and beyond. They got a Withered Bonnie for my kid (turns out it's his favorite character and he screamed!) a little transforming TV robot guy, dreamcast ornament. A mcnugget tetris. Grimace's birthday Gameboy color homebrew (in grimace shake purple!) magic sword for snes and 3 sealed gamepack card packs. Completely blown away. Thank you secret Santa! Thank you so much! 9 1 3 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14155-2023-vgs-secret-santa-reveal-thread/#findComment-389568 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AverageOliver98 | 816 Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 A MErry X-Mas to you too @twiztor (and all VGS members) and thanks for the awesome gifts and card! (also excellent job on wrapping) I've been in the mood for some Mega Man goodness recently, so this is going appease the craving just fine. For the BIG guess, was this years @Secret Santa SrPelo @Mega Tank? 8 3 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14155-2023-vgs-secret-santa-reveal-thread/#findComment-389571 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH | 5,413 Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 For personal reasons I was not able to participate this year, but I still want to wish you all a Merry Christmas. As always, this community is proving how awesome it is at giving to one another. Have a fun and safe holiday and a Happy New Year, too! 6 5 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14155-2023-vgs-secret-santa-reveal-thread/#findComment-389583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vectrex28 | 366 Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 6 hours ago, fcgamer said: I'm not sure who my secret Santa is, possibly @Vectrex28 as it's someone living in Japan. Anyways, what an amazing gift! There's a Famicom homebrew here that I'm looking forward to trying (I might do so tomorrow when my Japanese friend is visiting), and also two coffee blends from a local coffee shop! This is truly amazing, and I could not ask for more. Thanks so much Secret Santa! Also, I think Space Pup was the host this year. Yes!!! Glad it came in safely! Lemme know how the coffee tastes, I do wanna try some myself hehehe 1 1 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14155-2023-vgs-secret-santa-reveal-thread/#findComment-389590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalterWhiteJr. | 1,277 Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 My guess is that @Splain is Santa. 1 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14155-2023-vgs-secret-santa-reveal-thread/#findComment-389593 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalterWhiteJr. | 1,277 Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 We had ourselves a VERY @Murray CHRISTMAS over here . Murray went above and beyond per usual. I received a gorgeous piece of Windwaker art. I cannot wait to hang this in my game room. I also received TWO sealed N64 games. I’m going for the complete CIB set. Not only did Murray help me get down to my final 14 left, he sent sealed rather than CIB. Truly exceptional. Thank you so much man. I really appreciate these gifts. This year is extra special because @Murray was my first Secret Santa “giftor” back in 2018 and he crushed it back then as well. Thanks brother. Merry Christmas to all of you! VGS is such a special place and secret Santa is my favorite event of the year. Thank you @Secret Santa for all of your hard work. 8 1 3 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14155-2023-vgs-secret-santa-reveal-thread/#findComment-389595 Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy_wagon | 18 Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 Big shout-out to my secret santa (not sure who it is?) But came through with FF3, chrono cross, and a bonus mega man for genesis. I've already hammered several hours into chrono cross and absolutely love it! Can't believe I've been missing out on this gem 9 3 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14155-2023-vgs-secret-santa-reveal-thread/#findComment-389601 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trifecta | 255 Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 Thank to my Secret Santa(I believe it's Astor Reinhardt?). I received Cuphead for Switch and Trek to Yomi Deluxe Edition for PS5. I've been wanting Cuphead for awhile now. Was spacepup Santa this year? 7 2 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14155-2023-vgs-secret-santa-reveal-thread/#findComment-389608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
neodolphino | 272 Homebrew Team · Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 4 hours ago, SuperJimtendo said: Not sure who they are but my Secret Santa went above and beyond. They got a Withered Bonnie for my kid (turns out it's his favorite character and he screamed!) a little transforming TV robot guy, dreamcast ornament. A mcnugget tetris. Grimace's birthday Gameboy color homebrew (in grimace shake purple!) magic sword for snes and 3 sealed gamepack card packs. Completely blown away. Thank you secret Santa! Thank you so much! I'm super happy you (and your kid) enjoyed everything! You asked for some weird, makes you go hmm kinda stuff, so I tried to capture that well. The little robot guy is a Famicom cartridge I picked Magic Sword because I love the arcade game, and the cart was hopefully uncommon enough that you didn't already have it. 5 2 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14155-2023-vgs-secret-santa-reveal-thread/#findComment-389611 Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiztor | 950 Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 (edited) not sure why my Secret Santa was, but super happy with what i received. two games from my list, plus an amiibo that i'm missing. can't wait to dive in and add these to my backlog. i really dug the first Bomberman R despite its reputation, and have been curious about Starfy for quite a while. thanks again! and @AverageOliver98, glad you enjoyed your gift. when i saw that you were a fellow Mega Man fan, i knew i just had to help your collection with that series. Edited December 25, 2023 by twiztor 6 2 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14155-2023-vgs-secret-santa-reveal-thread/#findComment-389614 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 12,574 Administrator · Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 2 minutes ago, twiztor said: not sure why my Secret Santa was 3 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14155-2023-vgs-secret-santa-reveal-thread/#findComment-389616 Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiztor | 950 Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 17 minutes ago, Gloves said: haha. why? who? it's Xmas and i'm trapped with family. if that's the biggest error i made, it's a win! 1 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14155-2023-vgs-secret-santa-reveal-thread/#findComment-389618 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khromak | 837 Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 My secret Santa was amazing this year! I got some buckeyes (not pictured because they were devoured by myself and my family), a few really thoughtful and detailed letters explaining all the games, and an absolute ton of games & manuals. Wally bear is a great choice, I've been meaning to play it and it's one of the (many) unlicensed NES games i don't own yet. The manuals are awesome, I was reading out the description of the Buffalo bills to my family since we've always been fans. I didn't realize it was oversized, never seen one before I don't think The famicom games are where the real treasure is though. My Santa picked out a while smorgasbord of games, all hand picked based on their experiences with the system and the games. I couldn't have possibly asked for more, you really killed it! Unfortunately they didn't identify themselves but I appreciate you kind stranger 7 2 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14155-2023-vgs-secret-santa-reveal-thread/#findComment-389619 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray | 2,565 Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 This year, Murray’s Secret Santa was none other than my favorite Skull Pal in arms @spacepup, and wow, did he do a phenomenal job wrapping these! Like last year, I asked my Secret Santa to send a physical copy of their favorite game. While he didn't have a favorite per se, he did include a collection of phenomenal titles, all of which I do not currently have in my collection! (and all in exceptional condition, I might add.) I have always wanted to play Ico and Psychonauts, and including Grim Fandango was a nice touch. Murray did ask for a little bit of holiday cheer, and @spacepupdid an exceptional job on that front, also. (Make sure to thank your brother for me) I can't wait to try that badass-looking stout with my prime rib later this evening. Thank you again, @spacepupfor making this holiday extra memorable and a very Murray Christmas to all!! 5 1 2 3 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14155-2023-vgs-secret-santa-reveal-thread/#findComment-389628 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray | 2,565 Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 Oh and about Santa. @LastCat for Presidente! 1 1 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14155-2023-vgs-secret-santa-reveal-thread/#findComment-389629 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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