Already a registered user? Login Not a registered user yet? Register

Breaking News
The Grandfathers of Video Gaming #1
From the author of The Strange and Rare of Gaming, a look back at gaming’s roots

5/17/2008
I’m sure you’re probably freaking out right about now, so let me clarify what’s going on. What you have here in front of you is a new series of articles by yours truly. Now, I’m sure you’re probably thinking to yourself “Hey, isn’t this the guy who writes bad articles about weird games? Why would he make us suffer more?”

Well, I’d love to take this opportunity to write about some of the very first video games - games that probably should receive much more credit than they get. Forget huge multi-million dollar ad campaigns, celebrity voice actors, and state-of-the-art graphics because these games were first.

View more articles in Feature Articles

What a Combo!
Meet Aaron Clark, former Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2 Champion

5/5/2008
It takes a lot to be a successful World-Class gamer – skill, dedication, and determination come to mind. One man who truly demonstrates these traits is Aaron Clark of England, a winner in Twin Galaxies’ Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2 Combo Contest and a long time World Record holder in the same game. Although his record score was eventually surpassed, Aaron’s style and accomplishments are worth celebrating today.

View more articles in Player Interviews

Guitar Hero National Championships
Too Many Games and TG Look for Nation's Best Guitarists

5/4/2008
Reading, Pennsylvania -- May 4, 2008 -- TooManyGames.com is holding a Video Game Convention at the Greater Reading Expo Center in Reading, Pennsylvania on Sunday, May 4, 2008, and is holding tournaments on all versions of Guitar Hero.

And, Twin Galaxies will be verifying the resulting high-scores for inclusion in its world-famous Online Database. Plus, the results will be sent off to the Guinness World Records - Gamer's Edition for consideration for the forthcoming 2009 edition.

At left is Twin Galaxies poster #113, created by the Hoose Family.

Click on the story link above to learn more about this big event.

View more articles in Press Releases

Lost (In translation)
Is Lost: Via Domus (Xbox 360) ready for primetime?

4/30/2008
As a long time Lost fan I feel obliged to begin this review on a positive note. So here it goes: Lost: Via Domus comes with a hard outer casing that is perfect for balancing wobbly dining room tables in a pinch...

View more articles in Game Reviews

The Strange and Rare of Gaming #4
Wage "Spiritual Warfare" and meet the Panasonic M2

4/28/2008
A fourth, steaming hot helping of The Strange & Rare of Video Gaming is about to be served. Are you ready? Featured in this installment are Spiritual Warfare (NES, Gameboy, PC, Sega Mega Drive) and the Panasonic M2.

View more articles in Feature Articles

Arcade Volume Now Available
Twin Galaxies' Official Video Game & Pinball Book of world Records - 2nd Edition

4/27/2008
Twin Galaxies' Official Video Game & Pinball Book of world Records - 2nd Edition.

Click on story link above to see more details.

View more articles in Press Releases

Guinness Gamer's Edition 2008 Book Review
New TG, Guinness book featured in LA Times review

4/26/2008
Gaming trivia? Yeah, bring it on.

Check out this new review of the 2008 Gamer's World Record book. Does it make the grade?

View more articles in Twin Galaxies in the News

Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown This Weekend!
5th yearly installment of the event promises family-friendly fun in Golden, Colorado

4/24/2008
At the Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown, pinball fans play over 100 modern and electromechanical pinball machines and video games set on freeplay. No Quarters Needed.

Come celebrate the event's 5-year anniversary this weekend in Golden, Colorado, just minutes from downtown Denver.

View more articles in Press Releases

Tony Temple Still Missile Command Champ
Guinness World Records Acknowledges Tony's Status

4/23/2008
Fairfield, Iowa - March 23, 2008 - Yes, in case you were wondering, Tony Temple is still the world champion on Missile Command.

The Missile Command listing in the newly-released Guinness World Records - Gamer's Edition 2008 has caussed a little bit of confusion, but a little bit of extra information directly from Guinness World Records clears things up and cements his status as the "official" Guinness World Records Missile Command champion.

Click on the story link above to learn more.

View more articles in Press Releases

USA Today - 25 Years Ago Today
Today, Twin Galaxies Champions Appeared in USA Today 25 Years Ago

4/22/2008
Fairfield, Iowa -- April 22, 2008 -- At a time when the Golden Age of Arcade Gaming was at its height, USA Today published a listing of Twin Galaxies' top arcade records. Click on the story link above to see the original news clipping.

View more articles in Press Releases

Features
Twin Galaxies Store, Get T-Shirts, Mugs and more!
Twin Galaxies Book of World Records
Twin Galaxies Referees
Newest Scores
Metal Black (World)
133,090
David Magowan
Platform: M.A.M.E.
Variation: TGTS - Single Player
NEW WORLD RECORD!
Blood Bros. (set 1)
93,500
David Magowan
Platform: M.A.M.E.
Variation: 1 Player Only [Points]
Place: 4
China Gate (US)
170,850
Equipe Droid's Brazil
Platform: M.A.M.E.
Variation: 1 Player Only [Points]
NEW WORLD RECORD!
The Pit
16,500
Jared E Oswald
Platform: M.A.M.E.
Variation: TGTS
Place: 5
Pac-Man (Midway)
42,350
Jared E Oswald
Platform: M.A.M.E.
Variation: TGTS
Place: 15
Top WR Holders
1.Tom Duncan
3,621 World Records
2.Mr. Kelly R. Flewin
787 World Records
3.Andrew Pete Mee
575 World Records
4.Troy Whelan
512 World Records
5.Frankie Cardulla
462 World Records
6.Rodrigo Lopes
384 World Records
7.Fabiano G Souza
383 World Records
8.Terence O'Neill
367 World Records
9.Matthew S Leto
344 World Records
10.Marc Cohen
287 World Records
11.Ryan Sullivan
273 World Records
12.Todd Rogers
265 World Records
13.Hector T. Rodriguez
245 World Records
14.William Willemstyn III
211 World Records
15.Ron Corcoran
210 World Records
16.Rocky L Rose
207 World Records
17.Stephen Knox
200 World Records
18.David B Yancey
198 World Records
19.Nik Meeks
182 World Records
20.Mike K Morrow
180 World Records
21.Tee Jester
167 World Records
22.Robert T Mruczek
166 World Records
23.Blaine Locklair
164 World Records
24.Alexander T Trammell
162 World Records
25.Rick Maultra
155 World Records

Unless otherwise specified, All content on the Twin Galaxies web site is © Copyright 2008 by Twin Galaxies, LLC,
All Rights Reserved.
Developed using the ClassicSoft, LLC Web Content Framework. "