John Andersen
@johnandersen.bsky.social
Video game history - researching how the games we love to play were made. Documentaries, game historian, writer, movies. Opinions are my own. LGBTQ ally. BLM. Portfolio!: linktr.ee/johnandersen
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Some new scans for you to start off your 2026, including another Sega company profile.
👇 In this thread 👇
👇 In this thread 👇
January 12, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Some new scans for you to start off your 2026, including another Sega company profile.
👇 In this thread 👇
👇 In this thread 👇
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Save the Games 2.0 Call for Papers is open! The symposium will be held at The Strong in Rochester, NY on July 29 and 30. The deadline for submissions if February 20, 2026! www.museumofplay.org/save-the-gam...
January 12, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Save the Games 2.0 Call for Papers is open! The symposium will be held at The Strong in Rochester, NY on July 29 and 30. The deadline for submissions if February 20, 2026! www.museumofplay.org/save-the-gam...
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A development room inside SIMS Co., Ltd. circa late 1991. SIMS was established in June 1991 as a joint venture between Sega and former former Representative Director and President of Sanritsu Electric, Mamoru Shigeta. Sega held a 67% interest, and Shigeta had the rest. Image: MD Fan.
January 11, 2026 at 4:07 AM
A development room inside SIMS Co., Ltd. circa late 1991. SIMS was established in June 1991 as a joint venture between Sega and former former Representative Director and President of Sanritsu Electric, Mamoru Shigeta. Sega held a 67% interest, and Shigeta had the rest. Image: MD Fan.
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This all starts today!
And speaking of MagFest...anyone attending should absolutely come to my panel on Sega's R360 at 8:30 PM on the night of Saturday the 10th! Also come by the @enerjax.bsky.social booth where I'll be helping out the entire event! Copies of Gameplay Harmonies will be on sale there too!
January 8, 2026 at 7:26 PM
This all starts today!
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this is kind of a wild ask but does anyone know how to get in touch with former Atari and Activision programmer Matthew Hubbard?
January 7, 2026 at 7:04 PM
this is kind of a wild ask but does anyone know how to get in touch with former Atari and Activision programmer Matthew Hubbard?
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With David Rosen's death, bad information about Sega as a company is starting to re-emerge across the internet.
I will try to give a very condensed version of the Sega corporate shenanigans here as to clear some of the air. 🧵
I will try to give a very condensed version of the Sega corporate shenanigans here as to clear some of the air. 🧵
January 8, 2026 at 8:49 PM
With David Rosen's death, bad information about Sega as a company is starting to re-emerge across the internet.
I will try to give a very condensed version of the Sega corporate shenanigans here as to clear some of the air. 🧵
I will try to give a very condensed version of the Sega corporate shenanigans here as to clear some of the air. 🧵
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Are you at MAGFest? Want to try some preserved keitai games? You're in luck! Come to the Museum/LAN Room and look for @unabandonware.bsky.social's table with 20+ Japanese feature phones! Unabandonware is one of the foremost keitai game preservationists, and she'd love to tell you all about them!
January 8, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Are you at MAGFest? Want to try some preserved keitai games? You're in luck! Come to the Museum/LAN Room and look for @unabandonware.bsky.social's table with 20+ Japanese feature phones! Unabandonware is one of the foremost keitai game preservationists, and she'd love to tell you all about them!
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Anybody going to MAGfest? I'll be giving a talk on Saturday at 2:30pm in Panels 5, titled "Fun with Hardware Logic: A DIY TTL Primer"!
I'll be teaching the basics of digital logic electronics, showing some examples, and hopefully recruiting the next generation of hardware weirdos!
I'll be teaching the basics of digital logic electronics, showing some examples, and hopefully recruiting the next generation of hardware weirdos!
January 8, 2026 at 4:14 AM
Anybody going to MAGfest? I'll be giving a talk on Saturday at 2:30pm in Panels 5, titled "Fun with Hardware Logic: A DIY TTL Primer"!
I'll be teaching the basics of digital logic electronics, showing some examples, and hopefully recruiting the next generation of hardware weirdos!
I'll be teaching the basics of digital logic electronics, showing some examples, and hopefully recruiting the next generation of hardware weirdos!
David Rosen, one of the founders of SEGA, passed away on December 25th, 2025 at the age of 95.
His leadership brought us countless arcade and home console games from Japan, he was a true trailblazer and innovator. Rest in peace to an absolute gaming legend.
www.theguardian.com/games/2026/j...
His leadership brought us countless arcade and home console games from Japan, he was a true trailblazer and innovator. Rest in peace to an absolute gaming legend.
www.theguardian.com/games/2026/j...
January 7, 2026 at 6:56 PM
David Rosen, one of the founders of SEGA, passed away on December 25th, 2025 at the age of 95.
His leadership brought us countless arcade and home console games from Japan, he was a true trailblazer and innovator. Rest in peace to an absolute gaming legend.
www.theguardian.com/games/2026/j...
His leadership brought us countless arcade and home console games from Japan, he was a true trailblazer and innovator. Rest in peace to an absolute gaming legend.
www.theguardian.com/games/2026/j...
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alex kidd: high-tech world, screenshot, sega master system (1987) www.mobygames.com/game/8366/al...
January 6, 2026 at 11:42 AM
alex kidd: high-tech world, screenshot, sega master system (1987) www.mobygames.com/game/8366/al...
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Clockwork Aquario for TWO DOLLARS? Everybody buy it.
Also Cannon Dancer, Air Twister, Shadow of the Ninja Reborn, a bunch of Cottons...there's a lot of good stuff for cheap.
Also Cannon Dancer, Air Twister, Shadow of the Ninja Reborn, a bunch of Cottons...there's a lot of good stuff for cheap.
January 6, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Clockwork Aquario for TWO DOLLARS? Everybody buy it.
Also Cannon Dancer, Air Twister, Shadow of the Ninja Reborn, a bunch of Cottons...there's a lot of good stuff for cheap.
Also Cannon Dancer, Air Twister, Shadow of the Ninja Reborn, a bunch of Cottons...there's a lot of good stuff for cheap.
The PlayStation 2 Anthology book set I had a hand in proofreading is now available from Geeks-Line Publishing. 1200+ pages of PS2 history, its hardware origins, tons of accessories, reviews of 4,380 games, unreleased titles!
Spread the word! More info:
www.geeksline-publishing.com/our-books/78...
Spread the word! More info:
www.geeksline-publishing.com/our-books/78...
January 5, 2026 at 4:55 AM
The PlayStation 2 Anthology book set I had a hand in proofreading is now available from Geeks-Line Publishing. 1200+ pages of PS2 history, its hardware origins, tons of accessories, reviews of 4,380 games, unreleased titles!
Spread the word! More info:
www.geeksline-publishing.com/our-books/78...
Spread the word! More info:
www.geeksline-publishing.com/our-books/78...
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Aw man 😞 Rest in peace Mr Cheifet, host of Computer Chronicles: obits.goldsteinsfuneral.com/stewart-chei...
What a legend. His work in both presenting and preserving the early days of computer history has been (and will continue to be) deeply appreciated! My condolences to his family and friends.
What a legend. His work in both presenting and preserving the early days of computer history has been (and will continue to be) deeply appreciated! My condolences to his family and friends.
Stewart Cheifet Obituary December 28, 2025 - Goldsteins Funeral
View Stewart Cheifet's obituary, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.
obits.goldsteinsfuneral.com
December 31, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Aw man 😞 Rest in peace Mr Cheifet, host of Computer Chronicles: obits.goldsteinsfuneral.com/stewart-chei...
What a legend. His work in both presenting and preserving the early days of computer history has been (and will continue to be) deeply appreciated! My condolences to his family and friends.
What a legend. His work in both presenting and preserving the early days of computer history has been (and will continue to be) deeply appreciated! My condolences to his family and friends.
Happy New Year everyone!!!!🎉🥳🎊
January 1, 2026 at 5:23 AM
Happy New Year everyone!!!!🎉🥳🎊
Must stop watching Unsolved Mysteries reruns. 😩#NewYearsResolution
December 31, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Must stop watching Unsolved Mysteries reruns. 😩#NewYearsResolution
Recent photos of the Nintendo Kanda office demolition via @GameLabo_sansai on X.
Someone commented: "I didn't really understand how to play with the Famicom yet, so my little brother and I stuffed clay into the Famicom, and Dad took it to Nintendo Kanda near his workplace to get it fixed!" 😖
Someone commented: "I didn't really understand how to play with the Famicom yet, so my little brother and I stuffed clay into the Famicom, and Dad took it to Nintendo Kanda near his workplace to get it fixed!" 😖
December 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Recent photos of the Nintendo Kanda office demolition via @GameLabo_sansai on X.
Someone commented: "I didn't really understand how to play with the Famicom yet, so my little brother and I stuffed clay into the Famicom, and Dad took it to Nintendo Kanda near his workplace to get it fixed!" 😖
Someone commented: "I didn't really understand how to play with the Famicom yet, so my little brother and I stuffed clay into the Famicom, and Dad took it to Nintendo Kanda near his workplace to get it fixed!" 😖
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40th Anniversary: Penguin-kun Wars for the Famicom was released on Christmas Day 1985. It was programmed by Tomoshige Hashishita at Pax Softnica. It was originally contracted to Home Data, which subcontracted it to Pax Softnica's parent company Pax Electronica Japan. www.famitsu.com/news/202009/...
『ぺんぎんくんWARS』移植から、ディスクシステム『バレーボール』『新・鬼ヶ島』……住む家すら失ったところから這い上がりゲームを作った、その歩み、その想い【ゲームの思い出談話室・第4夜】 | ゲーム・エンタメ最新情報のファミ通.com
愛するゲームの思い出を持ち寄り、気が済むまで語っていただくゲームの思い出談話室“Hello, my friend”。第4夜のテーマは『ぺんぎんくんウォーズ』、『バレーボール』、『ふぁみこんむかし話 新・鬼ヶ島』。ファミコン、ディスクシステム当時のゲーム開発、その歩みや背景について橋下友茂氏にお話していただきます。
www.famitsu.com
December 28, 2025 at 7:41 AM
40th Anniversary: Penguin-kun Wars for the Famicom was released on Christmas Day 1985. It was programmed by Tomoshige Hashishita at Pax Softnica. It was originally contracted to Home Data, which subcontracted it to Pax Softnica's parent company Pax Electronica Japan. www.famitsu.com/news/202009/...
So no love or recognition for SEGA on this one? The mysteries and wonders of licensing. 😞
December 28, 2025 at 4:02 PM
So no love or recognition for SEGA on this one? The mysteries and wonders of licensing. 😞
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Went to the Capcom museum exhibit today, was really fun. Lots of original artwork and fun interactive displays to check.
Importantly, you could point and laugh at the US cover art for some games XD
Importantly, you could point and laugh at the US cover art for some games XD
December 26, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Went to the Capcom museum exhibit today, was really fun. Lots of original artwork and fun interactive displays to check.
Importantly, you could point and laugh at the US cover art for some games XD
Importantly, you could point and laugh at the US cover art for some games XD
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My author's copies arrived! Im so happy that it's finally done. Copies hit Amazon, Barnes & Noble online, and others Dec. 30!
December 26, 2025 at 5:46 PM
My author's copies arrived! Im so happy that it's finally done. Copies hit Amazon, Barnes & Noble online, and others Dec. 30!
Merry Christmas, don’t forget the donuts, comic books and toque eh?
youtu.be/1DTwLqR071M
youtu.be/1DTwLqR071M
Twelve Days of Christmas performed by Bob and Doug McKenzie
YouTube video by VinnyG113
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December 24, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Merry Christmas, don’t forget the donuts, comic books and toque eh?
youtu.be/1DTwLqR071M
youtu.be/1DTwLqR071M
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Art from this BurgerTime arcade cabinet is actually coming to Heritage as part a Pinball and Arcade art showcase in February. The description isn't as clear as it could be, but I think this is the original ink rendering seen on the side of the cabinet: entertainment.ha.com/itm/movie-tv...
December 20, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Art from this BurgerTime arcade cabinet is actually coming to Heritage as part a Pinball and Arcade art showcase in February. The description isn't as clear as it could be, but I think this is the original ink rendering seen on the side of the cabinet: entertainment.ha.com/itm/movie-tv...
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In 2016 I wrote an article for Pro(c) magazine (RIP) about the process I went through to find Randy Glover, creator of the best game for the best computer (Jumpman on the Atari 8-bit). I'm not sure they ever published it. Here is Finding Randy, online for the first time. archive.org/details/save...
Finding Randy Glover : Kay Savetz : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
Kay Savetz describes the process of finding Randy Glover, creator of the classic computer game Jumpman, for an interview.
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December 18, 2025 at 7:33 PM
In 2016 I wrote an article for Pro(c) magazine (RIP) about the process I went through to find Randy Glover, creator of the best game for the best computer (Jumpman on the Atari 8-bit). I'm not sure they ever published it. Here is Finding Randy, online for the first time. archive.org/details/save...
Many years ago I went on a search for the creator of the 1982 arcade game BurgerTime. I located him as part of my own research project that unfortunately was postponed. His name is Yuji Gondo. Here is a list of games designed by Mr. Gondo presented here for the first time as part of my research. A🧵
December 17, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Many years ago I went on a search for the creator of the 1982 arcade game BurgerTime. I located him as part of my own research project that unfortunately was postponed. His name is Yuji Gondo. Here is a list of games designed by Mr. Gondo presented here for the first time as part of my research. A🧵