Rkaydz Video Game Museum Launches "Acquisition Series"
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ATLANTA - illiNews -- The Rkaydz Video Gaming Museum proudly announces the premiere of its Acquisition Series, a sophisticated digital initiative cataloging and celebrating the most iconic artifacts from gaming's past. Debuting May 6, 2025 on YouTube the series blends museum-grade curation with nostalgic storytelling to bring video game history vividly to life.

Produced by DesktopEpics Entertainment, the Acquisition Series is a stylish and scholarly journey through gaming's past -- part documentary, part digital museum, part community experience.

Gaming History and Digitally Preserved

At the heart of the Acquisition Series is a meticulous presentation style: gloved hands gracefully handle each relic, while a narrated mini-documentary provides historical context, cultural relevance, and technical details. Every item is formally cataloged and numbered into the Rkaydz Collection, offering a polished, cinematic induction of gaming's most beloved systems and accessories.

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"We're treating them like cultural artifacts," said Corey Burkes, Founder of Rkaydz. "Every episode explores how these machines transformed our bedrooms, basements, and imaginations. This is video game historical preservation done with reverence and flair while, if you know me, some snarky fun."

Launch Giveaway: Win SFGE 3-Day Passes

To mark the launch, Rkaydz is hosting a ticket giveaway for the upcoming Atlanta Southern-Fried Gaming Expo, one of the Southeast's largest gaming events, held June 20-22, 2025, in Atlanta. Fans will have the chance to win two 3-day passes by engaging in early episodes and sharing their own gaming memories.

Built-In Giving: Charity With Every View

Charity is woven directly into the show's structure through Boss Level Giving:
For every 1,000 views across all Rkaydz Acquisition Series videos, we donate $1 to gaming related charities helping make gaming accessible for players with disabilities.

Series Format and Schedule

Episodes premiere every Tuesday and Friday, with themes including:

• Major system inductions with in-depth historical context
• Key video games and their cultural impact
• Original packaging, documentation, and promo media
• Comparative analyses across console generations

Each episode runs 5–8 minutes on YouTube, with short-form highlights tailored for TikTok and Instagram. Fans are invited to subscribe, vote on future acquisitions, and connect through:

• YouTube: @Rkaydz
• Instagram: @rkaydzgames
• Website: www.rkaydz.com

About Rkaydz Video Gaming Museum

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Rkaydz is redefining the gaming expo: a curated, immersive journey through video game history, blending museum-quality storytelling with interactive play and a curated marketplace. With a focus on family-friendly design, educational depth, and cross-generational nostalgia, Rkaydz is where video game history comes alive—on screen, in hand, and soon, in person.