We have seen some huge collections over time right here at GamesYouLoved from all around the world. They are available in all styles and sizes and there may be all the time an attention-grabbing story behind them.
We caught up with Classic Game collector John Hancock about his superb assortment he has amassed over time and discovered why he loves videogames, what he performs and why he collects retro video games
GamesYouLoved – how lengthy have you ever been enjoying video video games?
John – I’ve been enjoying video games for over 35 years. I keep in mind going to the arcades as a small boy enjoying early Atari Arcade video games.
GamesYouLoved –Â what was your first console?
John –Â My first console was a Radio Shack TV scoreboard(Pong Clone).
GamesYouLoved – what gaming period do you like probably the most – 70s, 80s or 90s?
John – I’ve to say that the 90s has the most effective of many worlds. Nes, Snes, Sega Genesis, Neo Geo, and Turbo Grafx have been all hitting their stride throughout this period. While I additionally did like gaming on the Playstation, it truly is the 8 and 16 bit period that I loved probably the most.
GamesYouLoved –Â when did you begin amassing critically?
John – Early to mid 90s I began amassing greater than what I might play.
GamesYouLoved –Â was it straightforward to gather within the early days?
John – Easier, however not straightforward. I drove a whole lot of miles for video games. There have been much less recreation reveals, and ebay was not a factor but. Prices have been cheaper, however much less info at your fingertips made you need to do extra analysis for video games.
GamesYouLoved – is it harder to gather now?
John – Yes it’s for a few causes. There are extra people searching for the identical stuff. Prices has gotten costly for some issues. Other issues are simply not out there. Older video games are a hit or miss of being anyplace aside from ebay.
GamesYouLoved  – inform us about a number of the individuals you might have met by means of your amassing?
John – Met Rick Weis at a Classic Gaming Expo the place we then grew to become associates.
This friendship additionally began the groundwork for online game reveals within the Portland Vancouver Area. This was floor zero for what’s now the Portland RetroGaming Expo.
I’ve met David Crane, Jerry Lawson, Walter Day, Billy Mitchel, Bob Smith, Joe Decuir at a earlier PRGE and offered him an Amiga…one thing that he helped with the design.
Most importantly, I’ve lasting friendships with individuals who now assist me manage the Cowlitz Gamers for Kids Expo.
GamesYouLoved – identify 3 video games you like alot out of your assortment?
John – Robotron 2084, Ghouls N Ghosts, and Rogue Squadron
GamesYouLoved in case you might personal one console solely what would it not be?
John – Sega Genesis
Find out extra about John and his assortment and the issues he helps with the hyperlinks beneath:
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