I was fortunate enough to catch Woz at CGE 2K4 where he did the keynote that year. I remember him brushing the Breakout topic aside as someone asked about it during the Q/A session. Here's a link where you can grab the audio of his keynote - along with some other audio goodies: http://www.digitpress...

Perspective? well, its pretty obvious really. These numbers are not just indicative of what is happening here in the US, but all over the world. A big reason Sega was finally able to outsell the hugely popular NES was because there was a perceived degree of 'Next Gen-ness' about the Genesis. Gamers ...

Man, I need to find one of these. :D Just saw one go on eBay for dirt cheap. It had the box and even a few games I think for around $10 (~$20 incl. shipping). They don't pop up often, but there seems to be a low demand when they do. Not the most interactive of interactive entertainment :) A similar...

Your descriptions of the arcades of the 80s was spot on guys, you really took me back. I also grew up in Oregon so it was nice to hear you reminisce about some of our old stomping grounds. I think a lot of kids today have a general misconception of the what the arcades of yore meant to us who were t...