Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Stephen Westbrook

by Todd Friedman | Aug 8, 2020 | 2010s, 2020s, Arcade, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Stephen Westbrook who currently is displayed on card number 3309, from the Superstars of 2020 Collection.  Stephen is one of those hands-on technicians that can fix any arcade games and uses his talent to help friends in need...

Protecting your retro video game boxes

by Todd Friedman | Aug 7, 2020 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, Columns, Opinions

I was organizing my video games the other day and came across an unopened Pokemon SoulSilver with Pokewalker Accessory in box. I looked up what an unopened box would be and to my surprise saw a range between 250 -350 dollars on Ebay.  I wanted to make sure this game...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Hector Rodriguez

by Todd Friedman | Aug 1, 2020 | 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Columns, Console/Handheld

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Hector Rodriguez who is displayed on card number 253, from the Superstars of 2012 Collection.  Hector is also displayed on cards 300F and 2134.  Hector is a true competitive gamer and has a very successful gaming resume.   He...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Greg Degeneffe

by Todd Friedman | Jul 25, 2020 | 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Columns, Console/Handheld

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Greg Degeneffe, who is displayed on card number 2647 from the Superstars of 2017 Collection.   When it comes to Atari 2600, Greg is among the best in the world.  He holds over 150 records on Twin Galaxies International...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Greg Bond

by Todd Friedman | Jul 18, 2020 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, Arcade, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Greg Bond, who currently is displayed on card number 190, from the Superstars of 2012 Collection. You can see Greg in the documentary, The King of Kong. Greg was around for most of the movie footage when the Donkey Kong...

More Galaga World Records

by Todd Friedman | Jul 6, 2020 | 1980s, 2020s, Arcade, Columns

Both of these outstanding achievements were done in the Galaga Group. Mark Schult Single ship broke the world record on Points (Marathon – No double ship) – Arcade, 1,216,540 approved by Twin Galaxies. Single ship is extremely challenging due to the fact...