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Game Over: Tim Baldarramos' Farewell Message to Gaming
Tim Baldarramos hangs up the Joystick for maybe the last time??
6/29/2008 |
 At left is Tim Baldarramos and his daughter in New York City during last year's Microsoft Pac-Man world Championships.
Tim Baldarramos, Twin Galaxies' 1983 Pac-Man World Champion, hangs up the Joystick for maybe the last time.
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Tim McVey and Todd Rogers at VGS 2008
VGS Stars include Trickman Terry, Sushi-X, Rogers and, McVey,
6/28/2008 |
 Lombard, IL -- June 28, 2008 -- Numerous gaming celebrities will be making appearances at this years Video Game Summit 2008.
Among the gaming greats are Tim McVey -- the Twin Galaxies superstar who earmed immortal fame by being the first player to ever score 1 Billion points on a video game. Plus, Todd Rogers ("The King of Video Games"), Sushi-X and Trickman Terry, two legendary icons from the Golden Age of Electronic Gaming Monthly magazine (EGM).
All these superstars were also members of the legendary U.S. National Video Game Team at some time in their careers -- a status that they still enjoy today as life-time members.
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Pin Maine IA, June 27-29, 2008
Annual Pinball Event Will Feature Three Big Pinball Championships
6/27/2008 |
 June 27, 2008 -- Saco, Maine -- The New England Pinball Championship, sponsored by The Boston Pinball Association, is scheduled for
June 27 - 29, 2008, in Saco, Maine.
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David Nelson Promoted to Chief Referee
Senior Referee, USNVGT Team Captain becomes Top Scorekeeper
6/15/2008 |
 Derry, NH - June 15, 2008 - David Nelson, a Retail Store Manager during the day in Derry, NH, takes over the top position in Twin Galaxies as Blaine Locklair takes a leave of absence to care for his family.
David's long history with Twin Galaxies and his expertise in gaming knowledge are going to be used to develop programs that honor both the classic gaming community and the newest generation of gaming consoles.
David has been a member of Twin Galaxies since 2000, and his career with Twin Galaxies has made him well prepared for his new role.View more articles in Press Releases |
Video Game Summit is Chicago's Premier Classic Event
Scheduled for Lombard, Illinois, on Saturday, July 12, 2008
6/12/2008 |
| Lombard, IL - July 12, 2008 - The Video Game Summit is Chicago's premier classic gaming event. View more articles in Press Releases |
Northwest Pinball and Gameroom Show This Weekend
Join hundreds of pinball fans at the Seattle Center, June 6-8, 2008
6/6/2008 |
 Dozens of pinball machines from all eras will be set up for free play with paid admission - play at your leisure or compete in an International Flipper Pinball Association (IFPA) sanctioned tournament. The event will also feature seminars and autograph sessions with pinball designers, raffles and mini-tournaments.View more articles in Press Releases |
Tony Temple Still Missile Command Champ
Guinness World Records Acknowledges Tony's Status
6/5/2008 |
 Fairfield, Iowa - June 5, 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
6/4/2008 |
 Twin Galaxies' Official Video Game & Pinball Book of world Records - 2nd Edition.
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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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