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Brett Weiss

Brett Weiss, Video Game Specialist

A gamer since 1975 and a professional writer since 1997, gaming historian and national columnist Brett Weiss is the author of 13 books, including The NES Omnibus volumes 1 and 2, The SNES Omnibus volumes 1 and 2, the Classic Home Video Games series, and his latest, The 100 Greatest Console Video Games: 1988-1998. Weiss, who was seen in the documentary Playing With Power: The Nintendo Story, appears frequently at gaming conventions as a guest author. He has written for numerous publications, including AntiqueWeek, Back Issue, Filmfax, Fangoria, Game Room, Game Informer, and Old School Gamer, among many others. He wrote for The Comics Buyer's Guide for 14 years and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram for a decade. A former comic book store manager (Lone Star Comics) and owner (Fantastic Comics & Cards), Weiss is the host of the YouTube show, Tales from a Retro Gamer. He’s worked at Heritage for two years and is our Lead Video Game Cataloger.


Collectors Guide to NES Black Box Games – Part 1

nes black box games

Why are NES Black Box games so collectible? A four-part series that reviews all 30 original Black Box games for NES. In part one, Brett Weiss introduces the Black Box games, and reviews six games in the series.

Video Games — Collecting Guide by Brett Weiss

VHS is Dead. Long Live VHS!

big chill movie on vhs

Our Video Game Specialist, Brett Weiss, had to choose his favorite movies among all the vintage, graded VHS and Beta tapes at our 2022 June 9 VHS Tapes Signature® Auction. He spent two days in the closet with a VCR and a Betamax machine, a Coke, and an extra-large bag of popcorn to come up with his top seven.

Entertainment & Music — Auction Preview by Brett Weiss

Sixth Generation and Beyond Video Games Showcase Auction

video games

We are offering instant classics from a variety of modern and more recent consoles, such as the Nintendo Wii, the Nintendo Switch, the PlayStation 4, and the Xbox 360, to name just a few.

Video Games — Auction Preview by Brett Weiss

Hidden Gems in Video Games Signature Auction April 22-23

tomb raider game

Uncovering nine hidden gems in the Video Games Signature Auction on April 22-23, 2022.

Video Games — Auction Preview by Brett Weiss

NES Video Game Covers with Comic Book Art

nes captain america

From Superman to Batman, Silver Surfer, and Spider-Man, we love NES video game boxes with comic book art. Here are a few favorites from famous comic book artists John Romita Sr., José Luis García-López, Carmine Infantino, Neal Adams and more.

Video Games — Collecting Guide by Brett Weiss

The Dreamer Collection Auction Has PS1 Titles Across Genres

zena game

Our exclusive Dreamer Collection Video Games Showcase Auction is more than a month away–it debuts March 17 to be precise, with bidding beginning approximately Feb. 17–but we are already super excited about the sale.

Video Games — Auction Preview by Brett Weiss

What Makes Sonic the Hedgehog Worth a Quarter Million Dollars?

What makes a copy of Sonic the Hedgehog for Sega Genesis worth $240,000? After all, 15 million copies were made. Video Game Specialist Brett Weiss explains it’s a combination of popular demand and rarity.

Video Games — Auction Results by Brett Weiss

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