by Todd Friedman | Dec 24, 2023 | 1970s, 1980s, Columns
The Atari 2600 “Joystick” to me is the father of them all. There have been controllers made before the little black stick with the red button, but this controller changed the way gaming was played on what is considered the birth of home console era. ...
by Todd Friedman | Dec 21, 2023 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Press Release
wGrowing up in the 1980’s, I collected many things. Baseball Cards, Video Games, Pennies, and more. There was one item that always got me back to the 7-11 by my house. It was Garbage Pail Kids. These “Sticker” cards came with a stick of gum as...
by Todd Friedman | Dec 19, 2023 | 2010s, 2020s, Reviews
Tell us all about your favorite retailer or tabletop cafe! GAMA Power Retail Awards recognize the best of the best from around the world. You can find out more (or see past winners) at https://www.gama.org/page/power-retail-awards . NOMINATION GUIDELINES Nominations...
by Todd Friedman | Dec 18, 2023 | Arcade, Columns
HAPPY NEW YEAR !!! Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Scott Mosey and Roxy Hinze, owners of Retrocade, displayed on card number 2318, from the Superstars of 2015. Located in Aberdeen, South Dakota, Retrocade was opened by Scott and Roxy on December 5th, 2013. ...
by Todd Friedman | Dec 16, 2023 | 1980s, 1990s, 2010s, 2020s, Arcade, Columns
I have been wanting to discuss this many time but never had the chance to until now. I wanted to voice my opinion on how the gaming world is going mini crazy. I am indeed am one of those gamers. I can’t help but collect all the new mini versions of the same...