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Trading Card Spotlight - Rick Barretto

Posted on | Trading Card Spotlight
By Todd Friedman
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Rick Barretto, who is displayed on card number 3242, from the Superstars of 2019 Collection.    Rick is an all-around gaming enthusiast.   He is a collector, author, inventor and an industry entrepreneur.   In 1998 Rick invented the first PC-based video arcade for home/office use.  Rick also owns a LAN Network company that trains eSports team and players.   One of his alumni is Tyler “Ninja” Blevins of Fortnite fame. In 2013 Rick and his wife Cara created a gaming charity called “Video Game Palooza”.&...
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Trading Card Spotlight - Jeff Peters

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By Todd Friedman
Next Saturday, October 5th, 2019 the International Video Game Hall of Fame will be inducting its new members into the Class of 2019.  One of these inductees is Jeff Peters.  Jeff is a well-deserved inductee as you will read below.  ...
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RIP Sean Quigley

Posted on | News & Stories
By Todd Friedman
On September 18th, 2019, A dear friend and fellow gamer passed away.   He was a local gamer in my home state of Illinois.  Sean was a frequent visitor of Galloping Ghost Arcade in Brookfield, IL.  He was a true competitive game...
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Where's Walter

Posted on | Events
By Todd Friedman
In celebration of the Galaxies of Gaming event at Ottumwa Old School Arcade in Quincy Place Mall on Sunday, October 6th, 2019, cutouts of Walter Day have been placed in 16 local businesses. From September 5th to October 6th, pick up a passport at ...
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Trading Card Spotlight "Rewind" - Brian Colin

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By Todd Friedman
Brian Colin, designer of many fan favorite arcade games, will be inducted into the International Video Game Hall of Fame this October.  This week we will look back at the Trading Card Spotlight I did with Brian in May of 2017.   Ple...
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Trading Card Spotlight - Roger Blair

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By Todd Friedman
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Roger Blair “Rogerpoco” who is displayed on card number 3183, from the Superstars of 2019 Collection.  Roger is a multi-platform world record holder.   He is at the top of this list on such c...
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