Oh, The Places You’ll Go

by Andy Hye | Aug 7, 2019 | Columns, The Story Of...

Ever since the beginning of time our ancestors have either hunted, or they gathered to survive. Modern humans have taken it to the next level by not only doing both but by also hunting and gathering items that are not necessary for our survival. We are now a society...

People and Places – Kelsey Lewin – By Brett Weiss

by Brett Weiss | Aug 5, 2019 | 1980s, 1990s, Columns, Magazine Preview

Entrepreneur and video game historian Kelsey Lewin is only in her mid-twenties, but she already has well over 100,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel. She’s also the co-owner of Pink Gorilla Games in Seattle, and she spends her free time volunteering for the Video...

The Walter Day Report: Misadventures in the Golden Ages – By Walter Day

by Walter Day | Aug 3, 2019 | 1980s, Arcade, Columns, Magazine Preview

Sometimes things just seem to go off the beaten path and you find yourself faced with the most surprising obstacles — even in the world of classic gaming. Chris Steele and I invite other gamers to submit their fondest memories of events that blindsided them back...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Mike Iarossi

by Todd Friedman | Aug 3, 2019 | 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Mike Iarossi who currently is displayed on card number 175, from the Superstars of 2011 Collection.  Mike is the winner of the Powerfest 1994 Nintendo World Championships. Not only did Mike win the statue displayed on the card...

Honoring a Pioneer – By Leonard Herman

by Leonard Herman | Aug 2, 2019 | 2000s, Columns, Magazine Preview

In January 2000, Electronic Gaming Monthly magazine, which at the time was the world’s best-selling video game magazine, published my seven-piece article about Ralph Baer, the inventor of the home video game console. Baer later told me, several times, that he...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Jacob Spring

by Todd Friedman | Jul 27, 2019 | 2000s, 2010s, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Jacob Spring, who is displayed on card number 2490, from the Superstars of 2016 Collection.  Jacob is the current world record holder on Metal Slug SuperVehicle-001 with a score of 2,761,200.   Jacob is a huge fan of arcade...