Good Deal Games - Classic Videogame Games ARTICLE - Activision Patches ( Atari, Colecovision, Intellivision )
http://www.gooddealgames.com/articles/Activision_Patches.html
I had no idea these existed. I so totally would have had a full set of Starmaster patches. "To obtain any of the coveted Activision patches, a player would need to play a particular game, reach a pre-determined score, and mail a photograph prooving the accomplishment to Activision. Weeks later the Activision patch would arrive in your mailbox compliments of Activision, accompanied by a nice letter from the company congratulating you on your game-playing skills and welcoming you to the club."
Guitar Hero: On Tour: R.I.P. Guitar Hero (2005-2008)
http://kotaku.com/5011292/rip-guitar-hero-2005+2008
"Wiggle Wiggle Wiggle - Yeah!"
BBC NEWS | Technology | Video game giants in $18bn merger
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7123582.stm
"The companies behind Call of Duty and World of Warcraft are merging in a deal which could shake up the global video games industry."