FG: Were games better in the "good old days"?
TT: I think games were simpler and easier to enjoy back then. I personally dislike games that come with a 500-page manual. Of course the realism in today's games is a lot better.

FG: Describe Dreamcast in five words.
TT: Tekken 3 is better than Virtua Fighter 3.

FG: What's the most overrated game ever?
TT: Mario 64 or Zelda 64.

FG: What's the most underrated game ever?
TT: Treasures of the Deep for the PlayStation. Great graphics, great sound, interesting gameplay, but never really got recognised and didn't sell very well.

FG: Have you ever lied to an arcade attendant to get a free credit?
TT: No, but I used to be an arcade attendant and I would always give free games to cute girls or have people give me tokens to get free games, then sell the tokens and keep the money.

FG: Who in the games industry do you most admire?
TT: David Perry, president of Shiny Entertainment and Phil Harrison, vice president of third-party development for Sony. They're young, intelligent, powerful, friendly and despite what people say, really down to earth.

FG: What was the first videogame you ever played?
TT: Pong of course.

FG: Have you ever cancelled a date to play a videogame?
TT: No, but I've had videogame projects cancelled because of too many people going on dates!

FG: What videogame websites do you have bookmarked?
TT: www.elecplay.com and www.tallarico.com

FG: Did you ever own a Jaguar?
TT: No, I much prefer Italian sports cars. Oh, you mean the game system! Well of course, the only reason I bought it and the CD add-on unit was for the cool light show music thingy it came with. Great for parties! Never actually played a game on it though.

FG: What game are you most looking forward to playing?
TT: Messiah and Metal Gear Solid 2.

FG: What's the first game you look for in an arcade?
Star Wars Trilogy. Wow! It's too short though.

FG: Ever play videogames in the nude?
TT: Yes, with the right girl and a Dual Shock Controller you can have loads of fun!