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The Jaded Gamer – by By Bill Donohue
I realized a long time ago that video games were great for releasing a lot of pent-up emotions which prevented me from ending up in jail, or worse… Malicious ramblings from the man who’s played it all you plaster some pedestrians to the pavement, you’re brain dead!...
Will We Ever See a Marvel Slots Comeback?
If you were around online casinos in the early 2010s, you probably remember the fond memories of the ubiquitous Marvel slot machines. Titles like Iron Man, The Avengers, The Incredible Hulk, and Thor: The Mighty Avenger were more than just games, they were a journey...
Unofficial SNK vs CAPCOM for the C64 gets even stronger with this new release!
We've been told through Facebook that Jon Eggelton and Gianluca Alberico has released the final version of their previously announced Stronger Edition of the 2023 Commodore 64 and Commodore 128 unofficial hit of 'SNK vs CAPCOM'; a C64 game that was developed using...
Street Figther II vs. The ‘ar ‘TIST’ – by Jeff Peters
If you’ve lived in California, you drove. The uniqueness of your personal transportation said a lot about who you were, since you spent most of your day relegated behind the wheel, and that car was indeed an extension of you. The average person accumulates about...
Arcades & Love Songs – Private Party Interview with “Garcade” Owner Tom Connor
Just a few miles away from Disneyland, a private arcade party and screening of Arcades & Love Songs with Walter Day took place at a private residence in Fullerton, CA on August 30, 2025. What made this screening special was the private arcade (AKA “Garcade”) that...
Kirby’s Pinball Land and the last stand of hi-score based gameplay
One of the big growing pains of the third generation of video games was the longtime hi-score mechanic, or more specifically, its slow move to irrelevance. As NES games started to trend toward level variety, as opposed to gradually increasing difficulty in...
How a NHL Game Could Have Worked on the Nintendo 3DS
The Nintendo DS and the 3DS sadly did not feature a single hockey game. The last time EA made a mobile hockey game on a Nintendo console goes way back to the GBA, when they released a pretty awesome version of NHL 2002. But that doesn’t mean it couldn’t have been...
FLASHBACK! Legendary DK Rap Composer – Nintendo Life
Legendary DK Rap Composer Disappointed He's Missing From Mario Movie Credits The Super Mario Bros. Movie is finally out and we are preparing for the internet to soon become awash with hidden references and spoiler talk. One of the film's aspects immediately brought to...
Midwest Gaming Classic Update and Pinball If You Can’t Wait!
Hey everyone, We've been hard at work behind the scenes on the 2026 Midwest Gaming Classic, and I figure it's time to share some of them with you! First up, tickets are on sale and we've had a great response already, with our VIG tickets having already sold more than...
Arcade to Console – by Eugenio Angueira
It was 1982. I walked into my local arcade and there was this game I had not seen there before. That game was Dig Dug, a game that mesmerized me the moment I set eyes on it and a game that I still love to this day. Dig Dug was a Namco game that Atari distributed in...
Vice: Magic City Mayhem Campaign Launching on Kickstarter September 30th
What do you get when you cross Zelda with Grand Theft Auto? One awesome retro game, and it's launching September 20th on Kickstarter. Vice: Magic City Mayhem is a top-down 8-bit retro action/adventure game inspired by Zelda with a GTA: Vice City theme. You play as...
The Atari Gamestation Go is Here!
Experience the evolution of retro gaming. https://www.facebook.com/MyArcadeRetro/videos/787980237152748/?extid=NS-UNK-UNK-UNK-IOS_GK0T-GK1C&ref=sharing&mibextid=wwXIfr The Atari Gamestation Go features a stunning 7" display, HDMI output, and unique controls...
The Angry Video Game Nerd – by Brian Lesyk
In the interest of complete transparency, it must be expressly understood that my adoration for The Angry Video Game Nerd (AVGN) knows no bounds. THE @!#?@! MAKING OF THE ANGRY VIDEO GAME NERD 8-BIT How i learned to @!#?@! love the nerd Created by YouTuber and video...
Every Mega Man 3 Robot Master Ranked
Now that Mega Man 3 is 35 years old, we figured there’s no better time than the present to whip up a definitive list of every robot master.
Arcade Gun Game Memories – by Mat Bradley-Tschirgi
Operation Wolf, T2 Arcade Game, Mad Dog McCree, House of the Dead As someone who grew up in the 80s and 90s, arcade games were not a hard thing to find. Whether it was in a NAMCO GUNCON (PS1 & ARCADE) grocery store, at a pizza parlor, or at a dedicated arcade,...
Old School Gamer Magazine Exclusive: Daniel Jones Talks Quartercade
Old School Gamer Magazine chats with Quartercade creator Daniel Jones, who discusses the new console and its arrival on IndieGogo later this month. Check it out Below: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-quartercade-the-budget-gaming-console/coming_soon Old School...
MODERN LIGHT GUN DEVELOPMENT and REVIEW – by Ryan Burger
Kickstarter is an amazing website. It helps bring to light new ideas from people and companies that want to release something but funding and research support through its unique system. In this case, Tassei Denki/Dashine Electronics, which is a company behind many...
The Plumber Who Saved Video Games Turns 40
In 1985, one lone Italian plumber rescued the video game industry from certain collapse. This is how Mario saved video games from extinction.
eXoDOS and actually playing classic computer games
As you read through the latest print edition of Old School Gamer Magazine, focusing on 8-bit computer gaming, one obvious question may come to mind- how exactly do you play any of these games? The more famous ones might be available via Steam or other modern...
Preserving Legacy Event – Ottumwa, Iowa Nov 7-8, 2025
It's been a while since we have hosted an event here in Ottumwa, The Video Game Capitol of the World! We are pleased to announce our Preserving Legacy 2-day event as we honor Walter Day and his Legacy with the gaming industry and the father of competitive E-Sport as...
Apple for the Students – by Tristan Ibarra
Every Wednesday from 4th to 8th grade there was no school period I enjoyed and looked forward to more than the hour we got to spend in my school’s computer lab. Not only was it a welcome change of pace from the often boring classroom lecture we had to sit through the...
How Three JRPG Legends Created a Timeless Classic
In the world of Japanese role-playing games, there are few titles as beloved and timeless as Chrono Trigger. We can thank the “Dream Team”.
Apple II Gaming Firsts – by Jarrod Kailef
Most people remember the Apple II for classrooms, word processors, and maybe Oregon Trail, but that is only half the story. From 1977 through the late 80s, the Apple II was also a serious game machine. It launched careers, birthed franchises, and set blueprints for...
Bad Dudes – Burger Edition – Data East’s most popular classics is getting a NEO-GEO remake
I've just found out by looking through the itch io website, that OzzyOuzo is currently working on a new remake of Bad Dudes Vs. Dragon Ninja (a.k.a. Dragonninja) by Data East for the NEO GEO. In fact they have stated that this isn't just a remake, but a tribute to a...
