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In March 2000 I wrote an article for Gamespot about homebrews. Here’s what I had to say about The Core: https://mytestinfo5.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/part-6-promises-promises.pdf

Yes, I am still around. My book on videogame history, Phoenix, is now in its 4th edition. And all of my articles can be found at thegamescholar.com.

Thanks for posting the manual, Edward. Because of problems with the printer, the manual that was supplied with the game was much smaller in dimensions than how it was designed, so it made it much harder to read.

I’m writing a manual, which will be included with the boxed versions.

I believe it was you also. I think it was in a PM which I can't get to from the phone. I'll check the next time I'm on a computer

Truthfully, I don't know if the Kindle edition is in color or not. The file sent was in color, but I have an old monochrome Kindle so there's no way for me to find out. Personally, I'm not a fan of ebooks. Which leads me to other ebook formats. Since I don't read ebooks, I'm not familiar with the different formats. Kindle was easy because Amazon did all the work. Someone sent me information on other formats several months ago but I was too busy to look into it at the time. I guess I should revisit that post. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Tim is cool. We writers all went out to dinner last night and had a great time together. We figure we'll have a great time today whether anyone shows up or not Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Sorry, can't help you with this one. David Winter may know. Out of curiosity, do you know where the Magnavox Odyssey systems were manufactured? I'm my own attempts to look into the history of video gaming I'd love to find people who worked on the original Odyssey whether that was in manufacturing, engineering, marketing, sales, etc.

I got it from an ad sheet that David Winter sent me. By the way, what do you think of the book? I haven't received the hardcover edition yet. PS: It's actually on page 38

I'm working on it and it should be done soon. I'm working on a Kindle version but will explore other formats. I still don't know if it will work because the size of the file may be too large for a Kindle to handle.

Phoenix IV has been completely rewritten and has chapters up to the year 2015 (major events of 2016 are mentioned in the endnotes.). Japanese and European history is included. Over 1000 high-res B&W photos. 828 pages. The book is available from Amazon in North America and Europe. https://www.amazon.com/Phoenix-IV-History-Videogame-Industry/dp/1539031292/ref=s9_simh_gw_g14_i1_r?_encoding=UTF8&fpl=fresh&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=&pf_rd_r=FCHP5R7VQDSAF56A8EF6&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=a6aaf593-1ba4-4f4e-bdcc-0febe090b8ed&pf_rd_i=desktop An autographed copy could be purchased from www.rolentapress.com (U.S. only) A deluxe color edition will be available soon.

It's ironic that this happened today, on Ralph Baer's birthday, since he was responsible for getting Coleco into the videogame business in the first place.

I feel the same way. As a historian, I just want to make sure that all of the facts are correct. Nothing irks me more than revisionist history, which is then deemed to be correct.

From Page 5: "Founded in 1932, Coleco originally stood for Connecticut Leather Company. Moving away from leather supplies, Coleco turned to items such as dolls and tabletop games. With the success of Atari and Pong, Coleco produced their own home Pong console called the Coleco Telstar and immediately experienced their own success as they designed and produced 9 additional Telstar products." Technically, the Telstar was not a "home Pong console" since Pong was a trademark of Atari. It was a home video tennis console, just like the dozens of others that were available.

I'm going to try and get a press pass and attend.

Finally, someone said something I was thinking all along.

The publication of Phoenix IV is getting near and I would like to get people's opinions on what type of binding they would be interested/ Currently, I'm planning two paperback versions: An 800-page (approximate) b&w book would retail for about $40 A 2-volume (approximately 400 pages each) color edition would retail for about $80. In addition, I learned that an 800 (approx) -page b&w HARD-COVER book could be offered for around $60 and an 800 (approx)-page color Hard Cover version could be offered for about $100. I.m thinking of doing a KickStarter for this one, limiting it 100 numbered and signed copies. Any thoughts?

Nolan Bushnell is one of the biggest offenders of revisionism history there is. Practically every thing that he had said, which became part of Atari lore, has been frankly contradicted by Ted Dabney. And Bushnell contradicts himself every time he opens his mouth. And in this interview with Alcorn, Alcorn himself is guilty of revising history. Bushnell is constantly referred as the founder of Atari. No, he was the co-founder. Ted Dabney's name is conveniently never mentioned.

I came on to order and saw I already did! How quickly we forget!

Thanks for the answer. Only had to wait 12 years BTW: The link to my Dragster certificate in the original ost was wrong. Here is the correct one: http://www.rolentapress.com/memorabilia/dragster%20certificate.jpg

Please add me to the list. Loose cart and Manual only.

I want to order but I can't seem to get to www.endlesssnow2600.com/

I'll want a boxed copy.

Hey Everyone, I just released an iOS app based on my book "Phoenix: The Fall & Rise of Videogames" called "VideoGame Toribia." It's aimed at gamers who want to test their knowledge along with those who want to learn more who haven't had the chance to read books like mine (4th edition coming soon). This is achieved via 20 question multiple choice/true or false challenges. You're graded by the time it takes you to answer each question and how many you answer correctly. You can share your scores on the leaderboards too. I'd very much appreciate it if you would support this app. If it's successful we will port it to other platforms such as Android. Info about the app can be found at: http://www.rolentapr...ribia/guide.htm The app can be purchased from the App Store or from https://itunes.apple....615865575?mt=8 Thanks!

The B&N site says that this book was published on September 15, 2012, and that it's the second edition.