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Billy Mitchell Appears on TOPPS Gum Card
Mitchell Becomes First Gamer to Earn Gum Card Fame
6/3/2008 |
 Miami, Florida - June 3, 2008 -- Billy Mitchell, Video Game Player of the Century, has attained a goal that few gamers will ever enjoy -- he has been chosen by TOPPS as the first video game player to appear on a TOPPS gum card.
The card will be released later this summer and is believed to be part of a series of cards that feature top competitors in different sports.
Statements issued by representatives of The Topps Company, based in New York City, have confirmed that Billy Mitchell will be signing 200 copies of the new card on Saturday, June 7, 2008 at 3:00 PM EDT, at the Home Show in the Broward County Convention Center. The 200 autographed cards will be set aside as limited edition collector's items.
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In Russia, GTAIV Review You
Take a tour of Liberty City in this review of Grand Theft Auto's latest installment
5/27/2008 |
 8 arrests, 167 homicides, 24 cans of Sprunk and 17 trips to the hospital later and I can safely say that I’m making quite a name for myself in Liberty City. I’ve toppled drug czars, taken on street gangs, raced the best, befriended the worst, reigned terror from the friendly skies and swiped enough vehicles to open up a nationwide dealership.
And that’s just all the things I had to do.
*Note from the Editor-in-Chief - This review is intended for adults, about a game created by and for adult audiences, and some content may be inappropriate for children.*
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More Posters Created by Billy Mitchell
Honoring the Arrival of Empire Arcadia and the Forthcoming High-Score Championships on Stargate, Defender and Black Tiger
5/24/2008 |
 Funspot X will prove to be a monumental event as players are converging from all over the world to vie for world-class laurels on more than 200 classic arcade games. Among the visiting champions are a squad of superstars from Brooklyn, NY, who represent the grassroots gamers organization: Empire Arcadia. Also a special High-Score Championship will be held on Stargate, Defender and Black Tiger.
Click on the story link above to learn more about the commemorative posters that Billy Mitchell has created to honor these activities at Funspot X. View more articles in Press Releases |
Help Find a Cure for Heart Disease!
Join TG Gamer Jon Stoodley in his Quest to Raise Money for the British Heart Foundation
5/23/2008 |
 UK Pac-Man Champion Jon Stoodley is on a quest to raise money to fight heart disease. Jon, 39, of Liverpool, UK, is heading for New Hampshire, America to represent the UK in the 10th Funspot Annual Classic Arcade tournament and is using the opportunity to raise money for the British Heart Foundation.
You can help Jon in his quest to make a positive change for others! Read on to learn more...View more articles in Feature Articles |
Twin Galaxies Featured On GameTap.Com's "Tapped In"
Missile Command Gamer William Carlton, Chief Referee Blaine Locklair Appear In "Tetris" Story
5/23/2008 |
 Take a trip back through time with Twin Galaxies and GameTap! On May 23, 2008, GameTap.com, a division of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., added a new feature video to their popular video series, “Tapped In”, featuring the timeless game Tetris. Missile Command Gamer William Carlton and Twin Galaxies Chief Referee Blaine Locklair were interviewed as part of the nostalgic look at the creation of the game, the immense popularity it has received and the ongoing interest this game continues to garner.
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Twin Galaxies to Attend 10th Annual Classic Video Game and Pinball Tournament
Guinness World Records™ and Twin Galaxies Seek Newest World Champions
5/23/2008 |
 Weirs Beach, NH, 2/15/2008 -- The annual International Classic Videogame & Pinball Tournament is quickly approaching and 2008 marks the 10th year for this historic event. The tournament will take place from Thursday, May 29th through Sunday, June 1st, 2008. Tournament hours are Thursday Noon-10pm, Friday and Saturday 10am-11pm and Sunday 10am-5pm. Admission is $30 and includes 200 game tokens. Registration will be at the door only. The annual event is held at the Funspot Family Entertainment Center on Route 3 in Weirs Beach, NH. Funspot is the largest arcade in the world and home to The American Classic Arcade Museum.View more articles in Press Releases |
The Grandfathers of Video Gaming #1
From the author of The Strange and Rare of Gaming, a look back at gaming’s roots
5/17/2008 |
 I’m sure you’re probably freaking out right about now, so let me clarify what’s going on. What you have here in front of you is a new series of articles by yours truly. Now, I’m sure you’re probably thinking to yourself “Hey, isn’t this the guy who writes bad articles about weird games? Why would he make us suffer more?”
Well, I’d love to take this opportunity to write about some of the very first video games - games that probably should receive much more credit than they get. Forget huge multi-million dollar ad campaigns, celebrity voice actors, and state-of-the-art graphics because these games were first. View more articles in Feature Articles |
What a Combo!
Meet Aaron Clark, former Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2 Champion
5/5/2008 |
 It takes a lot to be a successful World-Class gamer – skill, dedication, and determination come to mind. One man who truly demonstrates these traits is Aaron Clark of England, a winner in Twin Galaxies’ Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2 Combo Contest and a long time World Record holder in the same game. Although his record score was eventually surpassed, Aaron’s style and accomplishments are worth celebrating today.View more articles in Player Interviews |
Guitar Hero National Championships
Too Many Games and TG Look for Nation's Best Guitarists
5/4/2008 |
 Reading, Pennsylvania -- May 4, 2008 -- TooManyGames.com is holding a Video Game Convention at the Greater Reading Expo Center in Reading, Pennsylvania on Sunday, May 4, 2008, and is holding tournaments on all versions of Guitar Hero.
And, Twin Galaxies will be verifying the resulting high-scores for inclusion in its world-famous Online Database. Plus, the results will be sent off to the Guinness World Records - Gamer's Edition for consideration for the forthcoming 2009 edition.
At left is Twin Galaxies poster #113, created by the Hoose Family.
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Tony Temple Still Missile Command Champ
Guinness World Records Acknowledges Tony's Status
5/1/2008 |
 Fairfield, Iowa - March 23, 2008 - Yes, in case you were wondering, Tony Temple is still the world champion on Missile Command.
The Missile Command listing in the newly-released Guinness World Records - Gamer's Edition 2008 has caussed a little bit of confusion, but a little bit of extra information directly from Guinness World Records clears things up and cements his status as the "official" Guinness World Records Missile Command champion.
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Arcade Volume Now Available
Twin Galaxies' Official Video Game & Pinball Book of world Records - 2nd Edition
4/29/2008 |
 Twin Galaxies' Official Video Game & Pinball Book of world Records - 2nd Edition.
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Twin Galaxies "High-Score" Certificates
Players with registered "high-scores" can obtain certificates
4/29/2008 |
 Twin Galaxies "High-Score" Certificates are available for players who have registered scores in the Twin Galaxies online database.
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The Strange and Rare of Gaming #4
Wage "Spiritual Warfare" and meet the Panasonic M2
4/28/2008 |
 A fourth, steaming hot helping of The Strange & Rare of Video Gaming is about to be served. Are you ready? Featured in this installment are Spiritual Warfare (NES, Gameboy, PC, Sega Mega Drive) and the Panasonic M2.View more articles in Feature Articles |
Guinness Gamer's Edition 2008 Book Review
New TG, Guinness book featured in LA Times review
4/26/2008 |
 Gaming trivia? Yeah, bring it on.
Check out this new review of the 2008 Gamer's World Record book. Does it make the grade? View more articles in Twin Galaxies in the News |
Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown This Weekend!
5th yearly installment of the event promises family-friendly fun in Golden, Colorado
4/24/2008 |
 At the Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown, pinball fans play over 100 modern and electromechanical pinball machines and video games set on freeplay. No Quarters Needed.
Come celebrate the event's 5-year anniversary this weekend in Golden, Colorado, just minutes from downtown Denver. View more articles in Press Releases |
USA Today - 25 Years Ago Today
Today, Twin Galaxies Champions Appeared in USA Today 25 Years Ago
4/22/2008 |
| Fairfield, Iowa -- April 22, 2008 -- At a time when the Golden Age of Arcade Gaming was at its height, USA Today published a listing of Twin Galaxies' top arcade records.
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Twin Galaxies Featured in "Frag"
indieWIRE review of new film screened at AFI Dallas 2008
4/21/2008 |
 It's become increasingly clear over the past year that a new [genre] has emerged in the documentary realm. Videogame players, now a multi-generation phenomenon with a subculture as dense as any other, are held under the anthropological microscope of the camera lens in a flurry of strong works. Last year's Slamdance Film Festival surveyed arcade champions in "King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters," this year's South by Southwest Film Festival contained the RPG profile "Second Skin," and now AFI Dallas brings the world premiere of "Frag," quite possibly the best of the bunch. View more articles in Twin Galaxies in the News |
Twin Galaxies, Guinness Share Gaming Records With the World
From NewsOK.com, powered by The Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, OK
4/16/2008 |
 Think your video game scores are the best? Find out just how far you need to go in the "Guinness World Records — Gamer's Edition 2008.”
The book includes profiles of top gamers and game producers, information on top-selling games, and lots of other trivia and tidbits. View more articles in Twin Galaxies in the News |
Twin Galaxies Featured at GameTap.com
Missile Command part of “Tapped In” Presentation
4/11/2008 |
 Take a trip back through time with Twin Galaxies and GameTap! On April 11, 2008, GameTap.com, a division of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., added a new feature video to their popular video series, “Tapped In”, featuring the classic 1980 Atari arcade game Missile Command. Twin Galaxies Chief Referee Blaine Locklair was interviewed as part of the nostalgic look at the creation of the game, the immense popularity it has received and the ongoing interest this game continues to garner.
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Twin Galaxies To Attend Barcade Event With Guinness World Records
April 10, 2008 Event Searches For New Champions On Classic Games
4/10/2008 |
 Are you interested in getting into the next edition of the Guinness World Records: Gamer's Edition? Here's a great chance! On April 10, 2008 Guinness World Records and Barcade are hosting an event in celebration of the release of the first Guinness World Records: Gamer's Edition book. Twin Galaxies Senior Referee Terence O'Neill will be attending the event and will be assisting with verifying scores collected at the contest for inclusion on the Twin Galaxies Scoreboard and the next edition of the GWR gamer's Edition.View more articles in Press Releases |
A New Pac-Man Kill Screen Player Emerges
Jon Stoodley of Egremont, England Joins the Pac-Man Elite as the #2 Player in the World
4/6/2008 |
 For over a quarter of a century, Twin Galaxies has collected scores for the 1980 arcade classic Pac-Man. Today, a new kill screen score from over 25 years ago has been found and added to the Twin Galaxies scoreboard.
Back in 1982, then 14 year old Jon Stoodley was one of the premier Pac-Man players of the Golden Age of Video Game Arcades. Jon was so good, in fact, that he could reach the kill screen - a nearly five hour playing marathon that culminates in the game ending due to the inability of the game to advance any further than level 256. Jon was also an avid reader of Computer & Video Games Magazine at the time, and remembered reading that they were looking for the best arcade gamers in the world to submit their scores to the magazine.View more articles in Feature Articles |
Twin Galaxies Goes to Planet ComiCon
Video Game Collector Magazine and TG Team up to Create Contests and Fun
4/3/2008 |
 April 3, 2008 -- Overland Park, KS -- Video Game Collector Magazine and Twin Galaxies will share a booth together at Planet ComiCon, the Midwest's largest comic book show this weekend, creating video game contests and unveiling the new Guinness World Records- Gamer's Edition, which was released last mnonth.
Shawn Paul Jones, of Video Game Collector Magazine and Walter Day of Twin Galaxies will announce the contest titles at the show. They are expected to be on classic home consoles but may include something very new, too.
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The Strange and Rare of Video Gaming #3
Moonwalk with Michael, save the world with Aerosmith, and get familiar with the AT&T; Edge
3/31/2008 |
 The Strange and Rare of Video Gaming is here once again and to celebrate my recent move out of my parent’s attic we’re going to change up this article a bit. This time around you’re going to get an extra helping of strange. Strange like that time some friends told me chicks dig assertive men and that I should take the initiative and ask the girl I like out…man the school bus driver was ticked.
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Check Out The Twin Galaxies Gift Shop!
Visit The Official Twin Galaxies Store for Great Gifts and Collectables
3/28/2008 |
 Dear Twin Galaxies Visitors,
The staff of Twin Galaxies hopes you are enjoying 2008.
Twin Galaxies is honored to serve the worldwide gaming community and
hope you get the chance to participate in the many contests that we
plan for this coming year.
Since Twin Galaxies offers its services to the gaming community as a
free gift, we pay our expenses through the sale of merchandise like
the high-score certificates, T-shirts, mugs and record books found at
the links found within this message. Just click on the story link above.
Any purchase helps us continue making our programs available, as we
have for the last 26 years.
Hope you find something here that makes a great gift for that special someone.
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Midwest Gaming Classic, March 29-30, 2008
Twin Galaxies To Conduct Contest at Sixth Annual Event in Milwaukee
3/28/2008 |
 Oconowoc, WI - March 29-30, 2008 -- Midwest Gaming Classic enjoys its seventh year as the Midwest's premiere classic gaming event.
Twin Galaxies' Walter Day will attend the event, giving a public presentation on Saturday at 2:00PM. Plus TG will conduct a high-score contest on the classic arcade game, Rally-X.
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