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    Default free classic gaming book for online review

    see link for details

    http://www.jeffspega.com/



    I mean, umm, Gary Shandling

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    I read the preview and I assume you're looking for honest criticism, so here's my take as someone who's also writing a book about old school games: Your condescension towards Intellivision owners reminds me an awful lot of the mocking I had to endure for preferring the Gamecube when the "hardcore" gamers decided it was lame. You need to remember that every system has fans and good games are good games regardless of platform. Don't alienate your audience or you may lose them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by retroguy View Post
    I read the preview and I assume you're looking for honest criticism, so here's my take as someone who's also writing a book about old school games: Your condescension towards Intellivision owners reminds me an awful lot of the mocking I had to endure for preferring the Gamecube when the "hardcore" gamers decided it was lame. You need to remember that every system has fans and good games are good games regardless of platform. Don't alienate your audience or you may lose them.
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    For shame Garry Shandling, breaking tradition like this.

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    last chance for a free book!

    http://www.jeffspega.com/

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    I put some Spega on my pasta last night. Tasted like tomato plated on sugar.

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    Quote Originally Posted by portnoyd View Post
    I put some Spega on my pasta last night. Tasted like tomato plated on sugar.
    ("c'mon Dave, give me a break")
    SPEGA!

    Tron and Robotron available at online retailers and classic game stores 11/11/11

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    While I absolutely want a copy, and enjoyed the preview I've read, I don't know if I could give a fair review.

    I can be pretty critical of grammatical and typographical errors, but when it comes to content I'm probably too forgiving.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bloodreign View Post
    For shame Garry Shandling, breaking tradition like this.
    dammit the magic is dead

    DEAD
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    Quote Originally Posted by J'orfeaux View Post
    dammit the magic is dead

    DEAD
    I was thinking the same thing.

    And on so many levels.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jeff Spega View Post
    ("c'mon Dave, give me a break")
    One break, coming up!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZvK-o7g5mY

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