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retroshaun
03-19-2010, 08:27 AM
Hi everyone!
I'm a British guy transplanted to the US through work. I have moved around a fair bit and "settled" in the bay Area for the past 4 years working for Lucasfilm in games and movie development. I collect arcade cabs (classic era - 70s through mid 80s) and any and all home computers and consoles up to the end of the 80s. I'm a regular California Extreme and Classic Gaming Expo attendee and looking forward to this years shows. Been listening to Retro Gaming Roundup since its inception and also Retro Gaming Radio since the first episode. Emulation wise I started my obsession way back with Sparcade (anyone remember that?) and never really got out of it. I have been gaming since the mid 70s, my first home machine being a "Pong" clone (who didn't have one back in the day?) and I seem to recall my first arcade experience being Space Invaders.

Cheers!

oldgames
03-19-2010, 08:56 AM
Welcome aboard RetroShaun!

fnd
03-19-2010, 08:01 PM
Hi and welcome Retroshaun

I see you are here in the Mecca of Early VideoGames. I frequent most of the
Flea Markets, Yard sales, Thrift stores and Pawn shops in the area (Fremont) .
I dont collect arcade cabs, not yet anyway, but if I run across any in the area
I will be sure to let ya know.

Dennis
AKA FND

GameGavel
03-19-2010, 08:28 PM
Welcome Retroshaun. Glad to have you here in this community. I hope you are a regular around here and glad you are enjoying the podcast. :CB

phaxda
03-20-2010, 12:16 PM
Great, more competition and a Brit at that! Just what I need. :)

Welcome to the 'Gavel. Maybe I will see you around!