by Todd Friedman | Sep 29, 2025 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Events
It’s been a while since we have hosted an event here in Ottumwa, The Video Game Capitol of the World! We are pleased to announce our Preserving Legacy 2-day event as we honor Walter Day and his Legacy with the gaming industry and the father of competitive...
by Todd Friedman | Sep 18, 2025 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Press Release
Ottumwa, IA – September 18th, 2025 –The International Video Game Hall of Fame (IVGHOF) is proud to announce it will officially reveal their highly-anticipated Class of 2025 Inductees on September 25th, 2025. This exciting announcement will coincide with the...
by Todd Friedman | Sep 14, 2025 | 1990s, 2020s, Interviews
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Steven Schaefer who currently is displayed on card number 4712 from the Superstars of 2025 Collection. Steven is a world record holder on the NES game Dr. Mario. He is also a wizard at puzzle games on home consoles. Other...
by Todd Friedman | Sep 2, 2025 | 1980s, 2000s, 2020s, Arcade, Columns
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Allen Staal who currently is displayed on card number 392, from the Superstars of 2012 Collection. You can also see Allen on card numbers 1754, 2139, 2173, 2467, and 2597. Allen is a huge Donkey Kong fan, as well as a...
by Todd Friedman | Jul 23, 2025 | 1990s, 2000s, Magazine Preview
What began as a childhood gift evolved into one of the largest personal video game collections in America. This is the story of a man, his consoles, and the lifelong quest to preserve gaming history. It all began in 1980, with a simple gift from a father to his...