CGE 2k2 Keynotes

One of the unique features of Classic Gaming Expo is its two-day schedule of videogaming's icons and legends. The pioneers of our favorite hobby share their experiences about those early days of this industry, their interaction with their associates and management, and the challenge of going where no one had gone before.

Presented here are the recordings from this show.

Activision programming panel: Activision is the company that founded "third party developers" and still exists today.

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Al Alcorn keynote: Atari employee #3 and creator of Pong.

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Atari programming panel: Here are the guys who lit up many a youngster's life in the 1980's and remained in the industry for many years after Atari's rise. If you ever played an Atari system, you've probably played their games.

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Electronic Games magazine panel: All 3 founders of this landmark magazine tell all.

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Intellivision panel: Atari rivals and masterful creative talents made Intellivision a force to be reckoned with. The company is still very much alive and creating their magic on a number of new platforms.
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Rob Newman keynote: Head of Atari/Activision venture to deliver VCS games over FM.

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Steve Wyatt panel: Worked at Atari, Activision, and then later at Telesys as Director of Operations.

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Tom Sloper keynote: Designed Vectrex Spike and Bedlam as well as several Sega home games.  Later became a Producer at companies such as Atari Corp. and Activision.

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Warren Robinett keynote: Create the innovative and ground-breaking Atari VCS game, Adventure.

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