by Cat DeSpira
In Clio Genesee County, Michigan, in the Thetford Township Cemetary, Michael Leroy "Pac Man" Luther slumbers for eternity beneath the marble likeness of an arcade game he loved so much. Find a Grave listing According to Jeff Smith of Lapeer, Michigan, an arcade aficionado who shared the photo with me and whose older brother … Continue reading Pac-Man Headstone in Michigan
As a historical researcher constantly on the make for video and/or images that afford a rare non-commercial glimpse back at arcade games and the real "arcade scene" of the 70's and 80s, I often use YouTube to peruse people's vintage home videos. I've found a lot of fresh and never-before-seen images of the early days … Continue reading Woman in a Red Beret: 1988 Home Movie Shows Possible Police Shooting