b'SPLURGE FOR THE HOLIDAYSThe Fur Saloncoats - hats - scarves - ponchos - capes - glovesCustom & Ready MadeStorageCleaningA collection of Activision and Atari-produced cartridges for the Atari 2600 gameGlazingconsole. Alterationsleast three or four of the systems andof the systems, we now have secondary Cold storage20 of the games that are in his muse- power supplies and video cables stored15 Village Plaza, South Orange | 973-763-2283um came from me, says Jeremy. Hein the closet, says Chris. If you want and Wendy should at least name theto take the Xbox outside, you can grab bathroom after me. the appropriate power cable and video Jeremy recalls a very distinct child- cable without having to disconnect allEVERYONE hoodmemoryplayingtheinfamousthe power cables inside.E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial video gameThe outdoors has also served as anDESERVES A HOMEmade for the Atari 2600. Its one ofopportunity for Quinn to have social-those games that I played to death,ly-distantplaydateswithhisfriendsWe wake up every single day motivated to change lives. Putting he says. Its a famously terrible vid- and neighbors. And Chris isnt kiddingclients needs and wantsrst is our highest priority. As listing agents eo game that was made in about fivearound when he describes being ablewe specialize in getting sellers the highest bid in the shortest weeks by one dude. But when youreto customize the gaming experience. amount of time. As buyer agents we are laser focused on getting 7 years old, you dont know that. AndWe had a kid from down the streetour buyers the best deal possible by aggressively negotiating on because there was no Internet or gam- and his mom had mentioned that hetheir behalf.ing discussion forum, I had no one toreally likes racing cars. So we were able tell me that. I just thought I was ter- to set up three different systems withIf youre looking to buy, sell, invest or improve your credit so you rible at it, because I would get stuck indifferent racing games from over thecan jump into the real estate game, call us today. a pit and have no idea how to get out. years, says Chris. We had Burnout: Speaking of young gamers, JeremyParadise on the PlayStation 3 and then hasbondedwithhis7-year-oldsonPole Position II. I brought out Enduro over the Xbox and many other con- on the [Atari] 2600 and Mario Kart.soles.Henry,whosasecondgraderWhat he doesnt tell you is that the at Seth Boyden Elementary School, ismuseumscrowningachievementis currently taking a deep dive into Tonyan opportunity for Chris to show his Hawks Pro Skater.generosity of spirit and passions in a If games are a way for [Henry] towaythatgiveshiscommunitywell-engage with part of his brain that ordi- deserved joyful engagement, which is narily wouldnt get activated, Im all forespecially important during these ex-that, says Jeremy. And I keep a care- tremely stressful times.ful eye over what he watches. Im notSo whats next for GP@SOVGM? going to play Grand Theft Auto withWerenotanonprofitorganization him. We dont let him play Fortnite orwithfullaccreditationoftheVideo anything that involves firing a gun. GameMuseumsofAmericaSoci- BRIGHTENING LIVES, EVERY Jeremycreditshiswife,authoretywhichiftherereallywereoneCLIENT, EVERY HOME, EVERY TIME.Katharine Houston-Voss, for indulg-would probably be run by me, he ing their proclivities. Katharine willsays with the hint of a devilish smile. tell you that shes a gaming widow,Its an active museum. Its somewhatLuis & Camille Estrellahe says. I miss him, responds Katha- a piece of performance art. Calling it rine. But the alone time is priceless. a museum helps give you a focus onBrightest Shine HomesSohowdoesavideogamemu- what to do with all this stuff.Luis: 917-602-0293 lestrella@kw.comseum feature its exhibitions during aDonny Levit is a writer and MaplewoodCamlle: 973-932-5637 camilleestrellahomes@kw.com pandemic?Wecallitthemuseumresident and grew up on a steady diet ofbshproperties.comannex,saysChris,referringtotheFrogger and Space Invaders. He is the Donnells yard and area surroundingauthor of Rock n Roll Lies, 10 Stories. theirgarage.Themuseumnowfea- You can hear him DJ his indie rock show tures a stash of small tube TVs thatUnder the Influence and his jazz show181 Maplewood Avenue| Maplewood, NJ 07040can make their way outside. For mostKind of Pool on Bone Pool Radio. feature story /15'