Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Tony Hawk

by Todd Friedman | May 30, 2025 | 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Columns, Console/Handheld

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Tony Hawk who currently is displayed on card number 3522, from the Superstars of 2021 Collection.  There is no talk about skateboarding without mentioning the name Tony Hawk. His popularity in skateboarding was as big as any...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Steve Wright Jr. (Mr. Wright Way)

by Todd Friedman | Apr 30, 2025 | 2000s, 2020s, Columns, Interviews

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Steve “Mr. Wright Way” Wright Jr. who is currently displayed on card number 3971, from the Superstars of 2021 Collection.  Mr. Wright Way is a Retired United State Navy Veteran who has always had a passion for video games, toys...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Dan Loosen

by Todd Friedman | Apr 5, 2025 | 2000s, 2010s, Columns, Events

On the heals of the 2025 Midwest Gaming Classic we look back at my interview with Dan Loosen. This interview was done on December 3rd, 2015.  Thanks to Dan for giving his time for the Interview.  Hope you enjoy and be sure to go to the Midwest Gaming Classic this...

A look at Brian’s ManCave

by Todd Friedman | Apr 4, 2025 | 1980s, 2000s, 2010s, Columns

Do you remember your first video game / arcade you played and what do you remember about it? I believe it would have been Astrosmash!  On the Intellivision. I know that the Intellivision was our first video game system when I was a kid and I have many memories playing...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Eugene Jarvis

by Todd Friedman | Mar 24, 2025 | 1970s, 1980s, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Eugene Jarvis, who is displayed on card number 144 from the Superstars of 2011 Collection.   Eugene is also featured on cards 654, 654A, 714 and 1681. Eugene, who started his career in the pinball world has created some of the...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Leonard Herman

by Todd Friedman | Mar 21, 2025 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Leonard Herman, who is displayed on card number 180, from the Superstars of 2011 and who is also featured on cards 514 and 1951. Leonard is the author of the book “Phoenix: The Fall and Rise of Videogames”. The 4th edition...