As Ellen and I were waiting outside the gate, there was a familiar person sitting on the other side of the planter from us, Keith Robinson, President, Programmer & Game Designer of Intellivision! I had to go talk to him.
It's not often I get to meet an icon of the early days of video games!
I got a chance to meet the key people that brought us Tron: Richard Taylor, Steven Lisberger and Frank Serafine (hidden behind me).
Signed by Steven Lisberger, Frank Serafine and Richard Taylor! w00t!
A view of the stage from The Rooftop Grill.
Waiting patiently for our meal.
Heading down to our box seat.
The view behind us. Keith Robinson was just six rows back!
Ellen doing well so soon after her surgery.
There was a cosplayer costume competition before the concert. The Pong trio was my favorite.
The rest of the competition from the costume competition
Last minute arival on stage, Kirby. Also the winner.
It was down to three people, kirby and the two in front.
The concert started with an opening act from famous electronic recording artist Brian “BT” Transeau previewing selections from his new album “This Binary Universe.” Legendary guitarists Steve Vai and Dweezil Zappa performmed along with the orchestra, as well as live electronic drumming by Irwin.
Powered my Mac!
The orchestra steps in.
Jack Wall conducts the orchestra with a little retro opening.
A kid was selected to come on stage and play a round of Space Invaders. To move the ship, the kid would actually walk left and right and press a the single button he was holding to fire.
Tommy Tallarico was trying to teach the kid how to play. There is no hope for the Halo generation . . .
The Good Year blimp was there to provide the clock for the game of Space Invaders.