Pinball Machine out of Legos

by Todd Friedman | Jun 1, 2026 | 2010s, Columns, Pinball

Each year at the Pinball Expo in Wheeling, IL, there is a unique item that draws attention from huge crowds.  The Pinball Expo in 2019 had one of those attention grabbers. 16-year-old high school student Luke Horwath brought a full scaled pinball machine. Why is that...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Mark Robichek

by Todd Friedman | May 24, 2026 | 1980s, Arcade, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Mark Robichek who is displayed on card number 40, from the Superstars of 2011 Collection.  Mark is another original Twin Galaxies alumnus from 1982.  He can be seen alongside the greats in the Time Life Magazine photograph...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Dan Loosen

by Todd Friedman | Apr 24, 2026 | 2000s, 2010s, Columns, Events

On the heals of the 2026 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...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Howard Scott Warshaw

by Todd Friedman | Apr 18, 2026 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Howard Scott Warshaw who currently is displayed on card number 208, from the Superstars of 2012 Collection.  Howard is a true pioneer in the gaming industry. As one of the original Atari programmers for the Atari 2600, Howard...

The Nintendo Famicom Controller

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...

Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know Basketball?

by Old School Gamer | Mar 21, 2026 | 1970s, Atari 2600 Encyclopedia, Columns

Release Date: 1978 Publisher: Atari Controller: Joystick Players: 1 – 2 Genre: Sports Alternate Title: N/A Model #: CX2624 Rarity: 2 Programmer: Alan Miller This one-on-one basketball duel is a flawed but entertaining take on the sport. This is about as...