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About the Authors

Jon-Paul C. Dyson

Jon-Paul is a gamer, former computer programmer, and historian. He is Vice President for Exhibit Research and Development at Strong National Museum of Play and Director of the International Center for the History of Electronic Games.

Now Playing: Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Stick Wars, and anything my kids are playing

First Game Ever Played: Dungeon (on a PDP-11)

High School Legacy: Chess champion

Eric Wheeler

Eric is a gamer, teacher, and curator. He is Curator at Strong National Museum of Play and Curator of the International Center for the History of Electronic Games.

Now Playing: Classic arcade games in the Videotopia exhibit currently at the museum; MLB ‘09: The Show (PS3)

First game Ever Played: Haunted House for Magnavox Odyssey

High School Legacy: “The Elf” on a dedicated team of Gauntlet players. “I’ve not seen such bravery!”

Shannon Symonds

Shannon is a gamer and collections management specialist. She has a background in journalism and Japanese cultural studies, holds a master’s degree in history, and has taught as an adjunct at the State University of New York College at Brockport.

Now Playing: Final Fantasy XI, Age of Empires: Mythologies, Bejeweled Twist

First Game Ever Played: Super Mario World