Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Gunther Vinson

by Todd Friedman | Mar 3, 2025 | 2010s, 2020s, Columns, iiRcade

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Gunther Vinson who currently is displayed on card number 3980, from the Superstars of 2021 Collection.  Gunther is a true gaming junkie, who has been in the marketing profession for over 20 years.  His love for gaming helped...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Keisha Howard

by Todd Friedman | Feb 23, 2025 | 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Arcade, Columns, ESports

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Keisha Howard who currently is displayed on card number 9, from the Superstars of 2011 Collection.  Infectiously passionate about the worlds of video games and geek culture, Keisha Howard is a leader who has created a...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Tom Asaki

by Todd Friedman | Jan 7, 2025 | 1980s, 2000s, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Tom Asaki who is displayed on card number 1046, from the Superstars of 2014 Collection.  As one of the founding members of the U.S. National Video Game Team, Tom is one of the original players at the Twin Galaxies arcade in the...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Michael Thomasson

by Todd Friedman | Dec 27, 2024 | 1990s, 2000s, Columns

Interview from July 7th, 2017. Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Michael Thomasson who is displayed on card number 531, from the Twin Galaxies Superstars Collection of 2013. Michael is also featured on card number 670.  Michael is one of the most widely...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Xander Skullion

by Todd Friedman | Nov 22, 2024 | 2000s, 2010s, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Xander Skullion who currently is displayed on card number 2725, from the Superstars of 2017 Collection.  Xander is a full-time podcaster who loves the gaming community and gives back when ever he has a chance.  Some of his time...

Old School Handheld – Blip the Game

by Todd Friedman | Nov 20, 2024 | 1970s, Columns

I wanted to write about a unique game I purchased from eBay this week.   It is one I think is the beginning of handheld gaming that we know today.   There are many things that jump started the handheld gaming, but this device was something I may have missed or did not...