by Todd Friedman | Mar 23, 2026 | 1980s, 1990s, Columns, Console/Handheld
Before the NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) hit the states, Nintendo had a console in Japan that would start a revolution of gaming. It was called the Famicom, or the full name, Family Computer. In 1983, the console hit the homes of gamers in Japan and test the...
by Todd Friedman | Mar 18, 2026 | 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Columns
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Ryan Hart, who is displayed on card number 214, from the Superstars of 2012. Ryan is from London and has been playing games since he was 10 years. His genre of choice is fighting games. He succeeded tremendously in series...
by Todd Friedman | Mar 17, 2026 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, ESports
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Walter Day who is displayed on card number 95, from the Superstars of 2011 Collection. Walter is also featured on cards 108, 523, 539, 591, 775, 1000, 1021, 1859, 2133, 2149, 2261, 2292, 2321, 2390 and 2462 (And many...
by Todd Friedman | Mar 10, 2026 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Opinions
Forty years ago, Super Mario jumped out of his debut role-he was the nameless carpenter “Jumpman” in the classic game Donkey Kong-and into a realm of his own with the 1985 release of Super Mario Bros. Video games have never been the same. In this...
by Todd Friedman | Mar 6, 2026 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Columns, Pinball
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Roger Sharpe, who is displayed on card number 204, from the Superstars of 2012 Collection. Roger is also featured on trading cards 841 and 1709. Roger’s impact on the pinball industry dates all the way back to the 1970’s...