Eric Ginner
Golden Age Gamer
Class of 2015 Inductee
Eric was listed in the 80’s Guinness Books for high scores on Moon Patrol and Crystal Castles.
In 1982, Eric won the National Centipede contest.
He was in the original Life Magazine photo taken on Main Street in Ottumwa, Iowa, in 1983.
Eric wrote for Joystick magazine.
He worked for Atari Corp. for 10 years starting in 1983, making games for the Lynx.
Eric worked at a couple of small companies making home computer and console games with Franz Lanzinger and Mark Robichek.
He is currently living the retired life and doing iOS programming as a hobby.
23 credits on 14 games at Mobygames:
Article about Eric and Mark Robichek from Blip Magazine:
Twin Galaxies Records and Achievements:
Article about the Centipede Contest:
https://allincolorforaquarter.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-atari-50000-centipede-fiasco.html