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Brett Weiss

Brett Weiss, Video Game Specialist

A gamer since 1975 and a professional writer since 1997, gaming historian and national columnist Brett Weiss is the author of 12 books, including “The NES Omnibus,” “The SNES Omnibus,” the “Classic Home Video Games” series, and “The 100 Greatest Console Video Games: 1977-1987.” Weiss, who was seen in the documentary “Playing With Power: The Nintendo Story,” appears frequently at gaming conventions as a guest author. He has written for numerous publications, including AntiqueWeek, Filmfax, Fangoria, Game Room, Game Informer and Old School Gamer Magazine. He wrote for The Comics Buyer's Guide for 14 years and The Fort Worth Star-Telegram for a decade. A former comic book store manager (Lone Star Comics) and owner (Fantastic Comics & Cards), Weiss is the host of the YouTube show, Tales from a Retro Gamer.


NES Video Game Covers with Comic Book Art

nes captain america

From Superman to Batman, Silver Surfer, and Spider-Man, we love NES video game boxes with comic book art. Here are a few favorites from famous comic book artists John Romita Sr., José Luis García-López, Carmine Infantino, Neal Adams and more.

Video Games — Collecting Guide by Brett Weiss

The Dreamer Collection Auction Has PS1 Titles Across Genres

zena game

Our exclusive Dreamer Collection Video Games Showcase Auction is more than a month away–it debuts March 17 to be precise, with bidding beginning approximately Feb. 17–but we are already super excited about the sale.

Video Games — Auction Preview by Brett Weiss

What Makes Sonic the Hedgehog Worth a Quarter Million Dollars?

What makes a copy of Sonic the Hedgehog for Sega Genesis worth $240,000? After all, 15 million copies were made. Video Game Specialist Brett Weiss explains it’s a combination of popular demand and rarity.

Video Games — Auction Results by Brett Weiss

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