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My interest in analyzing games began in arcades during the early 80’s. While waiting to play I chatted with other players. But I learned the most simply by …
For me, my first video game job was the best job ever. I was Nintendo of America’s original game master (and don’t let anyone tell you different). This is the true story of how it came to be.
In the summer of 1982 the Spot Tavern in Renton, WA […]
On December 22, 1983 Judge Sweet handed down the judgment. The court’s decision dismissed Universal’s complaint of trademark infringement and unfair competition. Nintendo had prevailed due to skilled and expert counsel. An excerpt of the summary judgment reads as follows:
“A hearing was conducted on August 8, […]
Leaving for New York City
And so on August 7th I got on a plane for my first trip to New York City. I even got to bring my girlfriend Mona. Upon landing we took a taxi to the Helmsley Palace. It was an elegant hotel in midtown Manhattan overlooking Central Park. Traveling on company […]
It’s not everyday a video game player can say, “I played Donkey Kong in a courtroom.” But that’s what I did. And it wasn’t just any courtroom. It was in U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York presided by Judge Robert W. Sweet. Universal’s complaint was over a […]
