Acknowledgments

Bill Loguidice

I'd like to thank literary agent Matt Wagner, Focal Press representatives Chris Simpson and Anai's Wheeler, and technical editor Alexandra (Alyx) Hall, for all of their help before and during production of this book. Of course, I can't forget my co-author and friend, Matt Barton, whose talent and drive help to keep me on my toes. There's no one I'd trust to partner with on challenges like this book more. I'd also like to thank fellow Armchair Arcade editor Mark Vergeer for providing comments and supplying us with the invader images for our cover, and a whole range of our members and friends for their input during the writing of this book, including “Rowdy Rob,” “Calibrator,” “yakumo9275” (Stu), “CkRtech,” “steve,” and “davyK.” The discussions with you guys were a big help! Finally, I'd like to thank my family for being there for me through all the trials and tribulations, especially my wife Christina, who was a huge help with the book, particularly with the Super Mario Bros. and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater chapters, and my daughters, Amelie and Olivia. I love you all more than anything!

Matt Barton

I'd like to thank everyone at Armchair Arcade for their support and assistance during this project. I also appreciate Simon Carless and Christian Nutt of Gamasutra for recommending our great reviewer, Alyx, who has been a great help. I'm also indebted to my colleagues Patty Remmell and Dennis Jerz, who helped with The Sims and Zork chapters, respectively. Of course, no one has done more to make this project than my long-time collaborator and friend Bill Loguidice. It seems like only yesterday when Bill and I were writing those lengthy posts on the forums of RetroGaming Radio!