About

The Story Behind The Gamer Buff


The story of The Gamer Buff on YouTube begins not with a single focus, but with a wide-ranging enthusiasm under the original banner, Two Hats and a Beard. Launched a few years ago, the channel was a blend of everything the hosts loved, creating content that spanned across sports, pop culture, and, of course, video games. This broad approach allowed for a diverse range of topics, appealing to a variety of viewers with its energetic, multi-faceted content.

However, over time, a clear passion emerged from the group, one that continually pulled the channel’s focus: Indie developed video games. Recognizing this true calling, the channel made a pivotal decision to narrow its scope, rebranding to the more focused The Gamer Buff.
This strategic shift proved successful, allowing the channel to dive deep into the world of independent gaming and connect with a dedicated audience.
Today, The Gamer Buff continues its mission to spotlight the best and most interesting in indie gaming, building a loyal community around its true love for the unique and innovative side of the gaming world.

Meet Your Hosts

Cohost of the Indie Radar, the Indie Vault and cofounder of Two Hats and a Beard, Jefferson is a retro gamer with years of experience in the media industry.

His deep love of gaming history is rivaled by few. From his love to Hollow Knight to retro brawlers, Karps has plenty of stories to share.

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Jefferson Karps

After decades of gaming and being the inspiration for Steve Carrell’s first cinematic success, the 40-Year Old Virgin, Dove is here to share with you his knowledge of gaming.

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Dove

Cohost of the gamer buff and expert of hidden indie gems. Check out Doc on the Indie Vault as he picks some rare indie hits that you may have missed.

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Doc Adams