by Michael Thomasson | Nov 5, 2021 | 1990s, Interviews, Magazine Preview, Pinball
Zach is the son of industry legend Roger Sharpe, aka “the man who saved pinball.” While his pedigree may have initially defined him, Zach has made a name for himself by becoming the “World’s Greatest Pinball Player”, finishing number one on the World Pinball Player...
by Brett Weiss | Nov 3, 2021 | 1990s, Magazine Preview, Pinball
Gary Stern, the Chairman and CEO of Stern Pinball Inc., summed it up best when he proclaimed, “There is nothing more energizing and fun than bringing pinball and music together.” After releasing nearly a dozen pins based on iconic rock bands, Stern’s latest launch...
by Todd Friedman | Oct 29, 2021 | 1990s, 2020s, Columns, Interviews, Magazine Preview
There are few industry leaders that immediately come to mind when you talk about the gaming industry and the console wars in the 1990s. One of those leaders is Tommy Tallarico. Tommy has been involved in almost every aspect of the gaming industry: development,...
by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Oct 28, 2021 | 1990s, Columns, Magazine Preview
Every console has a game synonymous with it. A game that effectively represents it, its capabilities, and its legacy. For Atari, it was Pong and possibly Pitfall. For Nintendo, it’s always been the Super Mario franchise. Sega’s is Sonic the Hedgehog. The PlayStation...
by Brett Weiss | Oct 26, 2021 | 1990s, Console/Handheld, Magazine Preview
Back in 1989, I worked at the primary location of Lone Star Comics, a retail chain and mecca of popular culture in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. It was a great time to work at such a place and an amazing time to be a fan of cartoons, comic books, and the like. The...