Perhaps it's the accumulation of a lifetime of gaming. Perhaps it was just an ambition I knew I could achieve. Perhaps I wanted something I could put in the background of a video. Perhaps I wanted to do something with all my extra equipment. Or just perhaps I wanted something to show off.

Behold what I call The Institute. One part video game store and one part Ozymandias' video wall. Collecting systems is something that most Destructoid readers have done, that's no surprise. The televisions, however are the legacy of volunteering for conventions and tournaments over the years. Picked up at garage sales, thrift stores, and family members; there was never a question of not being able to lend screens.

Two power strips are mounted in the back, and all cables and wires are kept tightly bundled. Twist ties and zip ties exist for a reason. The whole setup is on wheels; not only for ease of movement, but also allowing me to clean my floor. Really, there's no excuse to not keep your home clean, and I don't want to hear them.



Looking at it also makes me think about how so much old AV equipment is out there on the cheap. When I was a kid, something like this would of been an excess luxury. But now, it's something that's almost too easy to accomplish. I guess this really is the future.