The Wonderful Worlds of SMW Central

by William Schwartz | May 25, 2024 | 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, 2020s, Console/Handheld

Super Mario World is a classic of gaming. The launch title of the Super Famicom, the vibrant sprites and slick control were next generation in every sense of the word when it premiered in Japan in 1990, slowly migrating to other regions over the next two years. Gamers...

Revisitng the Best Fallout 3 and Fallout New Vegas DLC

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | May 5, 2024 | 2010s, Reviews

It’s crazy to think that it’s been over a decade since Fallout 3 and Fallout New Vegas. Getting a ton of attention from new gamers since the Amazon Prime streaming show was released, all of a sudden a new generation wants to play Fallout 3 and New Vegas. In this...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Brian Morris

by Todd Friedman | May 5, 2024 | 2000s, 2010s, 2020s, Interviews

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Brian Morris, who currently is displayed on card 4084, from the Superstars of 2022 Collection. Coach Brian is Esports coach for Canute schools in Canute, Oklahoma. Brian has coached gamers who have won championships in...

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...

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...

Nintendo Switch 2 Console Release Next Month!

by Old School Gamer | Apr 1, 2024 | 2010s, 2020s, Console/Handheld

UPDATE 4/1/2024 3.45 AM – Sources can now corroborate the earlier reports that the Switch 2 is now set for a May 2024 release. The console’s launch was moving into early next year – but in a surprise move – is designed to ensure Switch...