
As a child of the 80’s I played any arcade game I came in contact with. It didn’t matter what it was – if I had a quarter in my pocket and the time to play it, my hands were steeled and ready to mash buttons to fight the onslaught of galaxy invaders, wild animals, cartoonish gremlins, or hulking brutes. Sure, I had my favorites along the way, but generally speaking, I was indifferent to which glowing cabinet ate my money as long as it delivered a challenge.
Growing up and studying art and design has truly made me appreciate the visual aesthetics of things in this world. While I certainly enjoy playing arcade games, I have found through my collecting experiences that I actually enjoy the hobby more than the games themselves. What does that mean, you ask? Well, the hunt is certainly thrilling, but when it comes to placing games in my permanent collection or selling games to a buyer I enjoy the restoration process the most.
It all started when I raided an operator’s basement back in April, 2008. Read the rest of this entry »







