SPIRIT OF ’76
In the United States, when we speak of the “Spirit of ’76”, we generally refer to the birth of our nation which dates back to 1776. We picture American colonists marching to the drumbeat of freedom as our new country marks its liberty. And, when we celebrate the occasion in the middle of summer on July 4th, we take pride in the accomplishments of our nation. Now I know it’s not summer and it’s not a time to celebrate the birth of a nation, but we can still celebrate a little, as this Fall issue of Gamers Alliance Report represent a different spirit: the spirit of our 76th issue!
Now, to be precise, this is the 76th issue of Volume 2 of Gamers Alliance Report. We started back in the fall of 1986 and Volume 1 consisted of hard copy issues that were printed and mailed out to our worldwide membership. There were 61 of those! So, if you want to be technical, there have been 137 issues of Gamers Alliance Report! No matter how you slice it, that is a LOT of gaming as we launch our 35th consecutive year (!) of publication. Who would have believed that we could have continued for so long? Not even Covid-19 could stop us from putting out GA Report without interruption. But of course, we wouldn’t be here without the valued contributions and support from our worldwide members over the years.
Over the last 3 and half decades, we have benefited by the finest minds on and about games including noted game designers, talented graphic artists and a host of luminaries in the international gaming community. (I’m tempted to list them all but there’s just too many and I wouldn’t want to leave anyone out! But you – and our appreciative readers – know who you are!) These are the people that put the “Spirit” into Gamers Alliance and make Gamers Alliance Report the spirited publication it remains today!
In this issue of Gamers Alliance Report, the “Spirit” moves us once again as we invest in airlines, crisscross the desert and rediscover Scotland! Greg J. Schloesser shuffles along, Joe Huber makes good and Kevin Whitmore puts the Grand Funk into a Grand Trunk! James Davis dives underwater, Chris Wray is a bit wary while Eric Brosius tries to raise his spirits in quarantine. Chris Kovac finds 1972 a good year and, for Pevans, Ming is the thing! And of course, a whole lot more.
Until next time, Be Well, Stay Safe and Good Gaming!
Herb Levy, President
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