Digital Press' "Dream Team" Columnists

[digitalpress]

Hey folks,
thought I'd announce it here first! You'll soon be seeing monthly columns from a new team of journalists, each covering very different areas. If you head to the main DP site (click the logo above), you'll see that these feature columns now have a special place along our index bar on the left.

In no particular order:

You may remember Bill Kunkel from his gig with Electronic Games Magazine in the 80's, Sega Visions in the 90's, or his work with dozens of computer games over the past 20 years. He's an insider through and through but one who enjoys sharing his experiences and insights. "The Kunkel Report" will re-live some truly memorable experiences through the eyes of one of gaming's most prolific personalities.


Laura Truchon's "Pressed for Time" will explore the options for those who do not have a whole lot of time to devote to gaming, but need that regular "fix". Games that you can learn as you go, games you can start and finish while your mate is brushing their teeth, games that pass the time when the time is less than a standard television commercial break.


For the arcade game fan who plays arcade games at home, Jess Ragan's "MAMExpose" presents you with the many joys - and pitfalls - of emulation, specifically those found while using our favorite program in the universe: MAME.


Greg Wilcox' "Did YOU Know?" will be your ticket to all that has been hidden from you in the vast universe of video gaming. Whether it be titles released in distant lands, gems that were snubbed by attempts to bring it to the public eye, or simply games your mother told you you couldn't play, Greg is on the case to shine a big bright spotlight on all of the dark corners of gaming.


The charter of Jessen Jurado's "Middle School Gaming" is to provide an in-depth analysis of a specific game. It's not a review, it's a detailed account of the game's history, inspiration, production, and social impact. If there's a magnifying glass around, Jessen's the one holding it. Mainly so he can fry tiny insects.

Much excitement to follow... for now, check out the intros for these "coming soon" features.

[Raedon]

Who are these people? I don't recognize the names.

Man, I feel like a lazy bum around here.. playing games all day while others make all this great content for me to read while blowing off work.

[digitalpress]

Bill Kunkel wrote for Electronic Games Magazine in the 80's and 90's, also Sega Visions and several others.

Laura Truchon is "Atari1g1rl", you can get a sample of her writing style from the last DP Guide, her LORE was our favorite and the first one in the book.

Greg Wilcox is "geelw". He has been writing video gaming fandom for quite some time and more recently has written for "Foul" magazine.

Jess Ragan is "ManekiNeko", he's been writing video gaming fandom since the early 90's, has produced several issues of "The Gameroom Blitz" and has also written for Digital Press in the past.

Jessen Jurado is "tetsu", he's also written for "Foul" magazine, and was the person who brought Adrienne "Achika" Barr to public light.

You can find more details in their columns, which have personal introductions from each of them. I'm kinda surprised you don't recognize ANY of the names, actually!

[Raedon]

I know people by handle only until I meet them face to face. I'm not good with names if I can't put them to a face.. No offence guys/girls.

edit: it also doesn't help that the members photo page only has the handles of the users here.. if it was set up like: Wes "Raedon" Southern, then I'd probably have gotten many of the regulars real first names down by now.

[kainemaxwell]

Great job and congrats to all!

[Raedon]

Currently Laura lives in San Dimas, California

Wow, the home of Bill and Ted.. I wonder if Water Lu - water park is a real thing or movie fluff.

[Six Switch]

Currently Laura lives in San Dimas, California

Wow, the home of Bill and Ted.. I wonder if Water Lu - water park is a real thing or movie fluff.

And home to a song by The Ataris!

[Kid Fenris]

Butta doesn't get his own column? For shame, DP!

[Tetsu]

Jessen Jurado is "tetsu", he's also written for "Foul" magazine, and was the person who brought Adrienne "Achika" Barr to public light.

Actually, Achika brought herself to public light; I just penned the story. Foul had a "How Hardcore Are You?" gamer contest, and she wrote in and submitted pics of her collection.

[NESCollector75]

Currently Laura lives in San Dimas, California

Wow, the home of Bill and Ted.. I wonder if Water Lu - water park is a real thing or movie fluff.

Thought the same thing! I love the movies!

[Bratwurst]

Really keen to have someone as experienced as Bill Kunkel writing contributions like this.

Now it would be a real treat to have someone from the VG&CE, not to detract in any way from the current four folks.

[ianoid]

Nice work. I'm chomping at the bit to read these columns! Are they web only or print?

I feel more obligated to make my column more adherent to it's topic, since those people have staked such excellent claims. I'll have to stray away from the senseless ramblings of ROMPAge.

[geelw]

Jessen Jurado is "tetsu", he's also written for "Foul" magazine, and was the person who brought Adrienne "Achika" Barr to public light.

Actually, Achika brought herself to public light; I just penned the story. Foul had a "How Hardcore Are You?" gamer contest, and she wrote in and submitted pics of her collection.

i think i remember mentioning to her in an e-mail that the magazine was running a little contest, which spurred her to write in, and sir tetsu got to pen her profile for the mag- so in a way, we're all one big happy family here, lol (pass the pasta)...

[Achika]

If you REALLY want the story, maybe I should stand up.

I got some Atari computer games from geelw on bidville, and he sent me some Foul magazines. I was flipping through, seeing the "How Hardcore Are You?" article. I may have emailed geelw asking about it, then he forwarded me to the proper person... fast-forward to me being shuffled between Jessen and Jesse, for articles, pictures, and a list of games I wanted. (I think?). Great contest btw (who got the $200?)

(touch the pasta and I'll stab your hand with my fork! )

Tetsu should be credited for bringing me to DP.

[Tetsu]

The circle is complete. Now I can die like a pioneer in my boots, with the whole sky stretched out before me...

[Achika]

The circle is complete. Now I can die like a pioneer in my boots, with the whole sky stretched out before me...

If you die before sunday, I'm diggin you up.