Classic Game Room

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Classic Game Room

The Classic Game Room HD title card.
Genre Video game reviewer, Sketch comedy
Created by Mark Bussler, David Crosson
Starring Mark Bussler (1999-), David Crosson (1999-2000)
Theme music composer Tom Myers
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 10
Production
Editor(s) Mark Bussler
Location(s) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Running time Varies, usually 2-9 minutes per episode
Production company(s) Inecom, LLC
Distributor YouTube (2008-2013)
Dailymotion (2012-present)
Broadcast
Picture format 1080p WMV / FLV / MOV
Original run Original series: November 7, 1999- October 23, 2000
Revived series: February 28, 2008 – present
External links
Website

Classic Game Room (commonly abbreviated CGR) is a video game review show produced, directed, edited and hosted by Mark L. Bussler of Inecom, LLC. The show reviews both retro and modern video games, along with gaming accessories, pinball machines, and minutia such as gaming mousepads and food products. The site broadcast its reviews via video-sharing website YouTube, under the screen name 'Lord Karnage' until late 2013, when they moved to Dailymotion, citing issues with YouTube. Usage of their own website, which has its own rating and comments system, is encouraged.

History

Originally titled The Game Room[1] and presented by Mark Bussler[2] and David Crosson, it was the first professional video game review show on the internet. Founded by Bussler, it launched on November 7, 1999 on the internet startup website FromUSAlive.[3]

At first, the presenters planned to review mainly then-modern games, but after a segment on older games proved to be popular, the show began reviewing earlier titles. The show was run on a tight US$50 budget, so improvised special effects were used.[4]

However, the low-budget nature of the show led to slow episode production rates, and when revenue failed to cover the costs of running the show, The Game Room was canceled on October 23, 2000.[3][5] Tokyo Xtreme Racer 2 for the Sega Dreamcast was the last game to be reviewed on the show.[5]

The show returned as Classic Game Room HD (HD standing for Heavy Duty according to Bussler)[6][7] on February 20, 2008, now only hosted by Mark Bussler himself, however, in the Captain America and the Avengers review for the Genesis, Dave appeared at the end of the episode, when Mark asked him what he thought of the game.[8] In early 2012, some Classic Game Room episodes have been co-hosted by Derek and TJ, both from the Classic Game Room Undertow series.[9] In late 2013, Classic Game Room left YouTube. As of now, episodes are posted on Dailymotion, which are then embedded on their website. As of December 2013, all new YouTube videos are posted to redirect viewers to their website to view full reviews.

CGR Interviews

Bussler has also conducted a number of interviews with people involved with the video game industry, as part of the CGR Interviews series, such as his interview with Tommy Tallarico, founder of the Video Games Live concert series.[10] In addition, Bussler has been interviewed for the forthcoming The Art of Community book.[11]

DVD

A film, Classic Game Room - The Rise and Fall of the Internet's Greatest Video Game Review Show was released on August 28, 2007, on DVD. It is 100 minutes long and featured footage from a number of the original reviews and commentary from Bussler and Crosson. The film was directed by Mark Bussler.[3] Bussler has also directed and produced a number of other films, many of which have been historical documentaries, such as 2005's Expo: Magic of the White City.[12]

References

  1. ↑ "Cool Interview with Game Room's Mark Bussler". J2games.com. Retrieved 2013-11-15. 
  2. ↑ "Interview with Mark Bussler on Movie Addict Headquarters via". Blogtalkradio.com. 2007-08-28. Retrieved 2013-11-15. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Mark Bussler (2007). Classic Game Room: The rise and... (DVD). Inecom LLC. 
  4. ↑ Sega-16.com - Interview: Mark Bussler at the Wayback Machine (archived May 1, 2008)
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Projectgames.com at the Wayback Machine (archived March 2, 2001)
  6. ↑ Loaded Cartridge Interview with Mark Bussler
  7. ↑ "Destructoid interview with Classic Game Room's Mark Bussler". Destructoid.com. Retrieved 2013-11-15. 
  8. ↑ "Classic Game Room - CAPTAIN AMERICA and the AVENGERS review for Sega Genesis". YouTube. 2012-09-19. Retrieved 2013-05-06. 
  9. ↑ "Classic Game Room - CHOPLIFTER HD review". YouTube. 2012-01-18. Retrieved 2013-05-06. 
  10. ↑ "hlopshop.com". hlopshop.com. Retrieved 2013-05-06. 
  11. ↑ "Second Edition Community Interviews: Mark Bussler, Classic Game Room". Art Of Community Online. Retrieved 2013-05-06. 
  12. ↑ Mark Bussler. IMDb.com

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