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Happy Mar10 Day!

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By Todd Friedman
Forty years ago, Super Mario jumped out of his debut role-he was the nameless carpenter "Jumpman" in the classic game Donkey Kong-and into a realm of his own with the 1985 release of Super Mario Bros. Video games have never been the same. In this spectacular new special edition, TIME follows Mario's journey, featuring interviews with creator Shigeru Miyamoto, inside details of Mario's development and insights from video game experts. Mario's indisputable greatness and how he has inspired some of the most popular modern games is all laid bare. Plus: Film industry experts reveal why 2023's Th...

Updated 2026 Walter Day Trading Card Checklist

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By Todd Friedman
Here is the link to the most current Walter Day Trading Cards as of January 10, 2026.   https://thewalterdaycollection.com/files/21/Checklists/12/Walter-Day-Card-Checklist-Jan-2026.pdf This list includes not only the Superstars of Gamin...

RIP - David Rosen

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By Todd Friedman
David Passed away on December 25th, 2025. Let us remeber him and his accomplishemnts in the video game industry. David Rosen is an American businessman and the co-founder of the Japanese video game company SEGA. Rosen served in the USAF from 1948...

RIP Rebecca Heineman

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By Todd Friedman
Rebecca Heineman passed away on November 17, 2025. Lets remenber her and honor all the accomplishments she brought to the video game industry Rebecca is an American video game designer and programmer. Heineman was a founder or co-f...

The Ballad of Walter Day: Autobiography of an Arcade Legend

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By Todd Friedman
In this bio of interest to any retro gaming fan, Walter Day shares his personal history — and in the process, sheds light on the development of arcade culture.Starting with his life before video games, he reminisces about his family and upbringing...
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