The Video Game of Life – by Chris Tang

In the 90s, Nintendo, Sega, and Sony held elaborate competitions that defined an era of eSports, with regional city qualifiers awarding a trip to a spectacular main event. A generation of gamers rose to the challenge, hoping to prove themselves as the best in the world! While the 1990 Nintendo World Championships is the best-known…

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Chicago Pinball – By Alissa Anderson

Chicago, Illinois is the pinball capital of the world. Stern Pinball, American Pinball, Jersey Jack Pinball and Chicago Gaming Company are all based in the neighboring suburbs, allowing local arcades to feature the latest and greatest games. The Pinball Expo, the world’s longest-running pinball event, is also held in the Chicago suburbs and annually draws…

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