Edutainment Games: The Good, The Bad, and The Yikes.

by Ben Magnet | Jan 25, 2021 | 1990s, 2000s, Console/Handheld, Opinions

I grew up in the 90’s and for video games the 90’s were great.  SEGA and Nintendo were going at it with Sony waiting in the wings while PC gaming started to show off how cool it could be with the internet.  Things were looking to be great for gamers in the...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Jesse Porter

by Todd Friedman | Jan 23, 2021 | 2000s, 2010s, Columns, Console/Handheld

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Jesse Porter, who is displayed on card number 2644, from the Superstars of 2017.  Jesse is a huge classic console fan.  Jesse holds over 300 Twin Galaxies world records, which one of them, Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi...

Pinball: From Arcade to Home TV

by Michael Thomasson | Jan 19, 2021 | 1970s, 2000s, Columns, Opinions, Pinball

During the early 1930’s, Pinball was a staple in drugstores and taverns. It was a rather simple game of luck based on the French game Bagatelle, using spring launchers to score points. Electrification and active bumpers added more excitement, but the game didn’t...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – George Spanos

by Todd Friedman | Jan 17, 2021 | 2000s, 2010s, 2020s, Arcade, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features George Spanos, who currently is displayed on card number 3333, from the Superstars of 2020 Collection.  George is one of the great arcade mechanics in the Chicagoland area. He has serviced machines at all the top arcade...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Vinny DelRusso

by Todd Friedman | Jan 10, 2021 | 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Arcade, Columns, Console/Handheld, Pinball

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Vinny DelRusso who currently is displayed on card number 3531 from the Walter Day Superstars of 2021. Vinny is the founder of Video Game 911.  This company specializes in repairing gaming items ranging from consoles to arcade...

An Interview with Jeff Peters

by Todd Friedman | Jan 5, 2021 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, Arcade, Columns, Console/Handheld, Magazine Preview

If you have been around the gaming scene for the past 35 years, you’ve probably heard of Jeff Peters. You may have even met him. Jeff is one of the co founders of the Utah Digital Entertainment Network (UDEN), whose mission is to connect, inform and grow the local...