War Games – By Leonard Herman The Father of Video Game History

by Leonard Herman | Apr 28, 2020 | 1980s, Columns, Magazine Preview

A strit Begolli, commonly known as Polaki, is just an average video game collector like the rest of us. His niche is rare consoles and he boasts a collection of over 181 systems including some of the rarest and mostexpensive consoles, such as a Japanese Atari2800, a...

NSERT COIN: The advance screening at the Museum of Play in Rochester, NY – by Warren Davis

by Old School Gamer | Apr 21, 2020 | 2020s, Arcade, Columns, Events, Magazine Preview

It was a brisk 30 degrees in Rochester, NY on Friday November 8, 2019. Coming from Los Angeles, the cold was a shock to my system, but well worth it. I made thejourney east to a end a screening of Josh Tsui’s new documentary about Williams/Bally/Midway… Insert...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Chris Cavanaugh

by Todd Friedman | Apr 18, 2020 | 1990s, 2000s, Columns, Magazine Preview

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Chris Cavanaugh who is displayed on card number 512, from the Superstars of 2013 Collection.  Chris is also featured on card number 588.  Chris is the Co-founder of Classic Gamer Magazine which was founded in 1999.  Chris was...

Shooters Not Available On the Atari 2600-By Brett Weiss

by Brett Weiss | Apr 16, 2020 | 1980s, Columns, Magazine Preview

  When the word “shooter” is brought up among gamers, first-person shooters like Call of Duty and Halo typically come to mind, or maybe vertical scrolling “bullet hell” games like Ikaruga and Raiden IV. That’s not the case for this old-school gamer. My mind goes...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Frankie Cardulla

by Todd Friedman | Apr 11, 2020 | 1980s, 2000s, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Frankie Cardulla who is displayed on card number 201, from the Twin Galaxies Superstars Collection of 2012.  When it comes to Atari, Frankie is one of the best.   Back in the 1980s, Frankie competed in major Atari tournaments...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Zachary Hendrix

by Todd Friedman | Mar 21, 2020 | 2000s, 2010s, Arcade, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Zachary Hendrix who currently is displayed on card number 3067, from the Superstars of 2019 Collection. Zachary is a true Nintendo Champion.  He placed first in 2010 Wii Games Summer National Championships.   Zach has a few...