Review of The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters (2007) by Brandon G — 25 May 2010

Funny documentary. Crazy to see how serious these guys are about classic arcades.

This review of The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters (2007) was written by Brandon G on 25 May 2010.

The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters has generally received very positive reviews.

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