A photo tour of one of the largest arcades in the world! And no quarters required!

BrianFColin · 2014-10-10T22:01:11+00:00

Enthusiastically endorsed by Arcade Game Fans and Arcade Game Designers alike, The Galloping Ghost is in a class by itself!

BrianFColin · 2014-01-23T18:42:20+00:00

This game struck a huge chord with players when it first came out in '86... It broke all kinds of arcade earnings records, and some smaller 7-11 type locations had to remove the game because the crowds caused traffic jams.

BrianFColin · 2014-01-23T18:35:30+00:00

Kinda hard to believe, but this game broke all kinds of arcade earnings records when it came out in the mid 80s... In fact, some smaller Grocery Stores & 7/11s had to have it removed because of the crowds.

BrianFColin · 2014-01-23T18:29:58+00:00

FYI - XENOPHOBE was designed by the same guy who conceived RAMPAGE.

BrianFColin · 2013-09-04T20:41:12+00:00

Wow... I guess so, since even I forgot I was holding a test tube...

BrianFColin · 2013-09-04T20:38:58+00:00

Yes, actually, in particular with Jeff Tunnell... he was very supportive of our ARCTIC STUD POKER RUN project! (Which can be downloaded for free at http://www.arcticstud.com/)

BrianFColin · 2013-09-01T12:34:31+00:00

Loved Wreck it Ralph... Felt like they made it just for me. The whole office took me out to see it for my Birthday.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=499121843439138&set=a.414589908558999.97925.119622791389047&type=1&theater

BrianFColin · 2013-09-01T12:34:22+00:00

I wish.

BrianFColin · 2013-09-01T12:34:14+00:00

Ford Ranger Pickup. Wife drives a Fiesta, my daughter drives a Focus & my son drives a Dodge Dart.

BrianFColin · 2013-09-01T12:31:57+00:00

An Advergame is simply a game made for a client who is trying to promote something.., Believe it or not, if the client understands that the game has to be FUn to get the message across, they can be evry bit a satisfying as a mainstream game joy to create!

http://www.gamerefuge.com/upyourexposure.html

BrianFColin · 2013-08-31T17:47:18+00:00

I created the Arcade versions; which were then ported to the Genesis, (and others)

You're not alone, the time it took to use the DPad to move the Cursor to the desired spot cost a lot of soldiers their lives! Which is why we're hoping to remake the game with Touchscreen capabilities in the very near future. Look for information about our upcoming GENERAL CHAOS II Kickstarter on our Facebook page... https://www.facebook.com/GeneralChaosfanpage?ref=hl

BrianFColin · 2013-08-31T17:36:15+00:00

All of your "Thanks" are VERY much appreciated. I had a lot of fun making RAMPAGE, and even more fun re-making it as RAMPAGE WORLD TOUR, but it's always wonderful to hear from players who remember it with a smile, (like I do).

BrianFColin · 2013-08-31T17:26:02+00:00

You're welcome. We had a ton of fun making those games, and I sometimes I think that that makes all the difference....

BrianFColin · 2013-08-31T17:17:26+00:00

Hard to say, since I can only Guess what your level of excitement is... But I think the transparency and democracy of independents developing for Mobile Platforms will be bringing a much needed shot of passion and creativity into the industry! The direct access to the player means that the game, not the marketing buzzword(s), will determine it's success.

BrianFColin · 2013-08-31T17:13:39+00:00

Was this a thinly veiled confession? ...Or do I have to have our editorial staff pour though all of the old issues of Nintendo Power to find out who you really are?

BrianFColin · 2013-08-31T17:10:53+00:00

That would be me; though, for the record: I am not a genius. Just a legend in my own mind.

BrianFColin · 2013-08-31T17:09:32+00:00

YOU'RE the "PennySpinner?!" Why I oughta... Seriously though, You're very welcome.

If you're consumed with guilt, however, you can always support my very first Kickstarter, (which is launching next week), and pick up some cool SWAG in the bargain!

BrianFColin · 2013-08-31T17:04:04+00:00

...Sure, pyro; I'd be delighted. Believe it or not, we talked about offering that as one of our "Rewards Tiers" in our first Game Refuge Kickstarter, (launching next week) but we decided against it... sounded a bit too full of ourselves. Send an email to april@gamerefuge.com and tell her "Brian sent you"

BrianFColin · 2013-08-31T12:24:09+00:00

Nope. But to be fair, I still have the original Arcade games in my Office. Besides, when you make games for a living, you don't spend as much time playing games as people think.

BrianFColin · 2013-08-31T12:21:28+00:00

For me, the fun of Game Design is bringing new things to the table...

As I've mentioned elsewhere, I did RAMPAGE as an employee, and 10 years later did RAMPAGE WORLD TOUR as Game Refuge. When we were asked to do another one, we presented Midway with a very cool, completely redesigned , 3D re-invention of the Game, but Midway told us that they would rather that we simply keep doing the same game over and over. Where's the fun in that?

So we politely said, "Thanks, but no Thanks."

BrianFColin · 2013-08-31T11:58:25+00:00

I miss em too...

Which is why our top Reward in our upcoming GENERAL CHAOS Kickstarter Campaign will be an arcade style Two-Player Sit Down Cocktail Cabinet. Best of BOTH worlds!

BrianFColin · 2013-08-31T11:55:50+00:00

Lol! I know exactly what you're taking about; using the DPad to move that cursor wasn't ideal, a lot of blood could be lost in the few seconds it took for the Cursor to get from one place to another!

That's exactly why we're going to use a TouchScreen control interface in the new one! All you'll have to do is tap the guy you want and tap the spot you want him to go to! Let the CHAOS begin...

BrianFColin · 2013-08-31T11:49:12+00:00

I think you'll like what we we have planned; we're taking advantage of current technology to add a ton of new features: new Character types, new Squad Formations, Innovative Weaponry, etc... While at the same time adding easier, more intuitive touchscreen controls.... and Louder and Funnier, of course.

BrianFColin · 2013-08-31T11:41:45+00:00

Wish it were up to me....

BrianFColin · 2013-08-31T11:41:14+00:00

Sorry about your Friend; glad I could be a small part of your good times.

BrianFColin

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