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Here is something else some of you may be interested in knowing as an FYI as it involves some ex Atari game designers with more coming on board soon to start making new games: Http://www.retroactionentertainment.com

See you there Wonder.

Panel schedules will be posted outside of each of the two panel rooms. Look right when you get there so you don't miss something. Also, I'd love to meet some of you. I'll be working the ticket counter most of the day on Friday and then in our RETRO Magazine booth Sat and Sun. Stop by and say "hey".

CGE is less than a week away! Here is a look at the CGE 2014 Show Program courtesy of RETRO Magazine: http://bit.ly/cgeguide

To any of our subscribers over here on AA I wanted to just say that the summer lull is over and RETRO Issue #4 is wrapped and at the printers and should be then off to the mailhouse by the end of next week. Summer and E3 slowed the entire team down but we hope to be back on track for delivering the final two magazines of our inaugural year. Here is a sneak peek of what some of you can expect in your mailboxes soon: http://issuu.com/markkaminski/docs/retro_issue_4_issuu/1 If you aren't yet receiving RETRO then you can subscribe here: http://www.readretro.com/subscribe Choose Option 1 if you want a print subscription and use promo code longliveretro for a nice discount.

Hey Guys, Thinning out the collection some and have some nice 2600 CIB's up for auction: http://www.gamegavel.com/listview.cgi?search=1&seller=socalmike

Here is a free digital flip through of our 2nd issue featuring the Art of Atari article. http://issuu.com/markkaminski/docs/retro_issue_2_digital/1?e=7425532/8666716 Subscribe to have RETRO mailed to your home at http://www.readretro.com/subscribe

Getting ready to release our 4th issue on the world. Going to be a great issue! Here is a preview: http://readretro.com/features/retro-magazine-issue-4-preview-special-subscription-offer/

Hey Guys! Yes, we have verified the two highest bidders are in fact, real people. But that really is all I can do, as I can't determine their actual financial means. They did register with correct info and a valid phone #. If you have been watching since the auction started, you would have noticed that some bids were cancelled straight away due to the fact the bidder registered with obviously bogus information. At this point we still don't know if the high bidder will follow through or not. We do have a few other bidders who we know have the means to make a fair offer on this should the sale fall through. I hope for Michael's sake we can use the awareness of this auction to ultimately sell his collection.

It's hard to believe that RETRO Issue #3 is now shipping! Here is a 16 page preview of what you can expect. http://issuu.com/markkaminski/docs/retro_issue_3_preview

Time is flying! Already publishing our third issue of RETRO! Are you a subscriber yet? Also, some big news as RETRO has been approved by Barnes and Noble for national distribution. We hope to have this all set up by the release of our 4th issue in July! Check out our issue #3 preview and also score some great print or digital subscription discounts! Come join us! http://readretro.com/news/retro-magazine-issue-3-preview-special-subscription-offer/

The Insanity Begins! http://www.gamegavel.com/item.cgi?show_item=940332

Issue #2 is now shipping to subscribers. New subscribers will begin with issue #3, May/Jun 2014. Subscribe here: https://checkout.subscriptiongenius.com/ReadRetro.com/ Order back issues of #2 on GameGavel.com - http://www.gamegavel.com/item.cgi?show_item=0000916191 The premier issue is SOLD OUT! Here is a preview of #2: http://issuu.com/markkaminski/docs/retro_issue_2_issuu_preview

It is with great pleasure that Classic Gaming Expo (CGE) 2014 is announced to be held at the Riviera hotel and casino in Las Vegas NV Sept 12-14! While allot of new features are being added and improvements made to bring CGE attendees a bigger and better CGE with a commitment to repeat performance, CGE is and will remain the same CGE that is the big happy family reunion environment we all love. What will be the same? One of the things that sets CGE apart from other expos is the large and diverse alumi VIP presence, that will be as it always was, our past vendors and exhibitors will be invited to return as well as new vendors and exhibitors. The Video Game History Museum (VGHM) and auction will continue to be a core part of the expo and will be staffed by Joe Santulli, Sean Kelly, and John Hardie just as it always has been. Pricing is also largely unchanged! Vendor pricing is the same as previous years and weekend passes have seen only a nominal change which we have more than made up for with some great room rates and special features! What will change? The VGHM has grown so much that the CGE services staff simply could not opperate both with the attention due, and a new crew mostly made up of RetroGaming Roundup staff has stepped up to help run the expo they love as much as you do. The most obvious change is that a whole extra day has been added to CGE in recognition that many of you arrive in town on Friday and have been left to your own devices. Extended hours! CGE will be open extended hours after the vendor section has closed so that you can spend more time with great gaming and the fellowship that is CGE. More games! The arcade section and console sections now have dedicated department heads who will be expanding those areas with more games and events! The lobby of the Riviera features approximately 40 pinball and video games provided by the Pinball Hall of Fame in addition to the free-play arcade located in the CGE expo hall! If you have ever attended CGE as a guest, alumni or vendor, if you have fond memories of a great year at CGE, or you always wanted to attend CGE; this is your year! So spread the word to every gamer you know and start checking the website and facebook for updates on registration, alumni, and all the other important matters! Visit http://www.cgexpo.com for more information and to register. If you are interested in exhibiting as a vendor click here (spots are filling up fast!) http://cgexpo.com/vendorinfo.php Speaking on behalf of the entire CGE team, we hope to see you all there this fall!

Are you referring to the Apple Newstand? I believe it will begin with the premier.

RETRO Magazine will have five of these to give away soon! Keep on the lookout for how to win one in the near future. Looking great Bill, can't wait to read it. Still finishing up CoCo too! Look for a Vintage Game Consoles ad in our Mar/Apr issue of RETRO.

RETRO now in iTunes App Store - Apple Newstand: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/retro-video-game-magazine/id818640896?ls=1&mt=8

Use your same subscription Genius username (email) and password to download your pdf here: http://www.readretro.com/print Let me know if that works formyou Mike

We will have digital for sale again shortly.

I will send you one Dan. Hopefully this weekend if it all comes together.

Yes, all will be wrapped. Glad you guys are enjoying the mag. #2 is going to be a great followup