Founded in September 2003, Armchair Arcade is an award winning classic and modern videogame and computer Website that caters to gamers, electronic entertainment enthusiasts, and technophiles. Featured in media outlets throughout the world, Armchair Arcade has become a choice destination for top industry professionals. Our ongoing mission is to chronicle the complete history of videogames and computers. Matt, Bill, Mark, Chris, Christina, and Rob are happy to share their expertise with anyone. If you'd like to book one of us to speak at your conference, provide quotes for your news feature, review your product, or simply chat, contact us for a prompt response. We'd love to hear from you!
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Bill Loguidice, Managing Director About: Mr. Loguidice is a long-time business, technology, staffing, and creative professional, in addition to being a top videogame historian and subject matter expert. He has contributed to countless business, entertainment, and medical periodicals, writing and developing ideas for a variety of subjects. He is the author of Vintage Games and Wii Fitness for Dummies. A videogame and computer collector since before it was trendy, Bill is presently responsible for Armchair Arcade's business operations, as well as general content generation. [LinkedIn] [Facebook] [Twitter] [Amazon Author Page] [blip.tv] [YouTube] [Gamasutra] [Xbox Live: billlog] [PSN: ArmchairArcade] [Steam: Bill_Loguidice] [Wii: 1345 2773 2048 1586]
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Matt Barton, Managing Editor About: Dr. Barton is an associate professor of English at St. Cloud State in Minnesota, in addition to being a top videogame historian and subject matter expert. His research interests are videogames, writing, technology, rhetoric, and philosophy, and he has published in a variety of journals and trade publications. He is the author of Dungeons & Desktops, Vintage Games, and Wiki Writing. Matt is presently responsible for Armchair Arcade's technical and editorial direction, as well as general content generation. [LinkedIn] [Facebook] [Twitter] [Amazon Author Page] [YouTube]
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Mark Vergeer, Editor About: Dr. Vergeer is a practising and licensed psychiatrist (an M.D.). He previously trained and studied at the oldest medical facility in the Netherlands at Leiden University. His interests include psychosis, bipolar disorders (manic depression), personality disorders, music, arts, literature (but also pulp fiction and comics), movies, history (especially archaeology and Egyptology), philosophy, sports, and languages. In addition to his enthusiasm for videogames and computers, Mark brings a critical European perspective to Armchair Arcade. [LinkedIn] [Facebook] [Twitter] [YouTube]
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Chris Kennedy, Editor About: Mr. Kennedy is a computer science graduate of Baylor University who writes software for an engineering and construction firm in Houston, Texas. His interests include home theater, music, arts, sports, literature, electronics, and collecting games. In addition to sharing his thoughts on videogames, Chris adds a critical technical perspective to Armchair Arcade. [LinkedIn] [Facebook] [Twitter]
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Christina T. Loguidice, Editor About: Mrs. Loguidice is a noted medical editor and writer, reporting from several medical conventions annually and managing two oncology publications. Besides overseeing numerous peer-reviewed medical journals, she has an extensive background in STM publishing. She is the author of Wii Fitness for Dummies. Beyond her mastery of games like Super Mario Bros., Christina brings a critical editorial eye to Armchair Arcade. [LinkedIn] [Facebook] [Twitter] [Amazon Author Page] |
Rob Daviau, Classic Gaming and Computing Associate About: Mr. Daviau (a.k.a., MaximumRD) is a collector of classic gaming and computing hardware, software and accessories, and has been interested in videogames since before the Atari 2600, and computing long before the established platforms of Windows/OS X. A long-time contributor and participant of several classic gaming- and computing-related forums, July 29, 2008, saw the debut of Rob's first YouTube video and a channel that has grown to over 1300 members and counting. Rob's excitement about classic gaming shows through in his videos, which are casual, humorous, and fun. What began as a need to share a niche hobby has evolved into a fun, interesting and rewarding past time, meeting friends and allies along the way. Rob brings an enthusiastic Canadian perspective to Armchair Arcade. [LinkedIn] [Facebook] [YouTube]
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Special thanks to Martin Parrot, AKA dragon57, for designing our current logo. |
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