Games That Defined Genres That People Forget

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Sep 18, 2022 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, Lists

We here at Old School Gamer are all about preserving gaming history, so take a look at five games that changed video games forever, that no one talks about anymore. Find them and play them! Parappa the Rapper: Could you imagine the rhythm genre without this one? From...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Johnathan “Fatal1ty” Wendel

by Todd Friedman | Sep 8, 2022 | 1990s, 2000s, 2020s, ESports, Interviews

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Johnathan “Fatal1ty” Wendel, who currently is displayed on card number 3480, from the Superstars of 2020 Collection.  Johnathan is a former professional Esports player of games like Quake and PainKiller. At one time Johnathan...

Five Retro Football Games That Still Rock

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Sep 7, 2022 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s

With NFL season almost here, Old School Gamer counts down five pigskin games over 20 years old that still play great. NFL Gameday 98: The first game to truly dethrone the Madden series, those polygon graphics and awesome AI set a high standard for all the games that...

Coming Soon – SHARPIN Mini V3

by Old School Gamer | Aug 26, 2022 | 2000s, 2020s, Pinball, Press Release

shipping in October You need a 10-11″ Android Tablet to play. (maximum: 296mm x 210mm) What’s included: CNC Cut wood cabinet Button Encoder-Board to connect to your Android Tablet 6 Arcade Buttons Designed Decal Stickers USB C and Micro USB-Adapter The...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Tyler Bushnell

by Todd Friedman | Aug 24, 2022 | 2000s, 2020s, Interviews

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Tyler Bushnell, who currently is displayed on card number 4120, from the Superstars of 2022 Collection.  Tyler is the CEO and co-founder of Polycade, a modern arcade platform designed for in-person social gaming. Polycade...

The International Video Game Hall of Fame Class of Inductees for 2022!

by Old School Gamer | Aug 19, 2022 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, 2020s, Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 18th, 2022 International Video Game Hall of Fame Announces the 2022 Class of Inductees! Ottumwa, IA— August 18th, 2022 — Put down that controller, close your gaming app and give that keyboard a little rest, it’s finally time to pull back...