Three Tips on Game Design From Area 51’s Jim Stiefelmaier

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | May 1, 2024 | 1990s, 2000s, Interviews

Jim Stiefelmaier, known for his work on the Gex series before getting involved in the PS2/Xbox version of Area 51 and the sequel Area 51:Blacksite, shares some tips for anyone looking to build a team to make a video game. 1: Surround yourself with excellence and...

Heads up NES gamers! Sam’s Journey by Knights of Bytes is now available for the NES

by Indie Retro News | May 1, 2024 | 1990s, 2000s, Indie, Indie Built-Retro Inspired

When Knights of Bytes released Sam’s Journey for the Commodore 64 back in 2017 it was a huge hit! Indie Retro News awarded Sam’s Journey game of the year 2017 as this game really surpassed all our expectations, delivering us a huge epic adventure that...

Lost Twins II confirms Xbox Release

by Old School Gamer | Apr 23, 2024 | 2000s, 2020s, Press Release

[Islamabad, 23rd April  2024] — Playdew has officially announced that the beloved ‘Lost Twins II’’ game will be making its way to Xbox consoles. With this confirmation, comes a visually stunning trailer that offers a glimpse into the immersive world...

Spring Break Backlog Binge List

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Apr 23, 2024 | 2000s, 2010s, Columns

With Spring Break underway, Old School Gamer takes a look at five games from previous console generations you need to revisit! Game of Thrones: Episode One: Iron From Ice: Make no bones about it, great games, just like great television or film, live and die on great...

Apogee’s Hexen-Inspired Fantasy FPS “Wizordum” Unleashes Episode 2 This Summer

by Old School Gamer | Apr 22, 2024 | 1990s, 2000s, 2020s, Press Release

DALLAS – April 22nd, 2024 – Wizordum, the retro first-person spellcaster developed by Emberheart Games and published by Apogee Entertainment, wages war against wickedness with the upcoming release of Episode Two on PC via Steam and GOG this Summer. Tune...

Amstrad CPC 40th Anniversary with Roland Perry Pt 1

by Old School Gamer | Apr 22, 2024 | 2000s, 2010s, Podcast of the Week

Join us on a special journey back in time with Roland Perry, the visionary tech consultant behind the legendary Amstrad CPC, as we celebrate 40 incredible years of this iconic machine. In this not-to-be-missed episode, Roland takes us from his early days tinkering...