Garry Kitchen : GameMaker – by Patrick Hickey, Jr.

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Jun 19, 2022 | 1980s, Console/Handheld, Interviews

Today, video games are the leading voice of pop culture. Academics could deny it, film buffs and audiophiles may not accept it, but it’s indeed the case. The highest grossing form of entertainment in the world, the impact of video games on several generations is...

The Apple II Meets Sir Tech – by Kevin Butler

by Kevin Butler | Jun 17, 2022 | 1980s, Apple 2, Console/Handheld, Interviews, Magazine Preview

Back in the early days of computers, if you wanted a program or specific function, you programmed it yourself. A couple of companies formed in the 1950s would become the first independent software companies. These companies included Computer Usage Company, Applied...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – John Hancock

by Todd Friedman | May 20, 2022 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Interviews

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features John Hancock who currently is displayed on card number 4096, from the Superstars of 2022 Collection.  John is a longtime collector of video games. As one of the original organizers of the Portland Retro Gaming Expo, John went...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Rob Kempf

by Todd Friedman | May 12, 2022 | 1990s, 2000s, Console/Handheld, Interviews

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Rob Kempf, who currently is displayed on card number 4006, from the Superstars of 2022 Collection.  An avid XBOX collector, Rob used to have a huge collection when he was growing up but lost them. So, in the last few years he...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Tony Temple

by Todd Friedman | Apr 23, 2022 | 1980s, 2020s, Interviews

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Tony Temple, who is displayed on card number 134, from the Superstars of 2011.  Tony is also on trading card number 1757.  Tony is one of the United Kingdom’s foremost classic gaming champions, famous for his world record play...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Gil Velez

by Todd Friedman | Apr 14, 2022 | 1980s, 2020s, Arcade, Interviews

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Gil Velez who is displayed on card number 3420, from the Superstars of 2020 Collection.  Gil is also featured on card 3421. In 2016 Gil founded a Facebook group called “Arcade Game Repair Help Group”. This group offers real...