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Main Level Games: Connecting Through the Past | Sacred Symbols+, Episode 393

The retro game boom is still going strong, with collectors desperate for more places to find their favorite games from the past. While we often hear the perspective of collectors, what is it like to own and run a game store? For this episode, I (Dustin) interviewed Evan Miranda, the owner of Main Level Games, the new (and only) game store here in Butler. Since opening in November 2023, Main Level Games has exploded in popularity, garnering a dedicated community of enthusiasts around the shop. So how did Evan go from collector to store owner? What does it mean to build trust with your customers? What systems and games are the most popular? I asked Evan all about the ins and outs, but our conversation went deeper than I expected. How can games from the past evoke more than just nostalgia and lead us to deeper conversations? This conversation was a blast, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Check out Main Level Games! https://www.instagram.com/mainlevelgames/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084576560740

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Spanky

Can't wait to listen to this one. I enjoy listening to / learning from the experiences of other gamestore owners. Always something new to learn. Thank you for supporting the small businesses! Edit: It's cool that his is also in the basement, haha. So is ours. For us the PS2 is our best console, we can't not keep them in if it's the Phat model, nobody seems to want the Slim and the games sell so well for us. With the Wii stuff doing very well too, also can't keep them in. I'm surprised about the PS3 being his 2nd best I sold 1 PS3 in past couple months and like a couple games.

Joe

Just finished the interview but this guy seems genuinely so nice and chill, thanks for getting him on Dustin🙏🏼hope he can make a return sometime to be honest

Guybrush Threepwood

Awesome interview Dustin! always great to hear from people who are experts in an area like this.

Directional Joy

I will miss out on that 20% discount but I will make it a mission to get to Butler, when I can get some time off from work. Happy to spend $ towards such a kind soul.