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...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Dan Loosen

by Todd Friedman | Apr 5, 2024 | 2000s, 2010s, Columns, Events

On the heals of the 2024 Midwest Gaming Classic we look back at my interview with Dan Loosen. This interview was done on December 3rd, 2015.  Thanks to Dan for giving his time for the Interview.  Hope you enjoy and be sure to go to the Midwest Gaming Classic this...

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...

Video Game Trading Card – RIP Mike Begum

by Todd Friedman | Mar 22, 2024 | 2000s, 2010s, Arcade

On March 19th, 2024. with a sad and heavy heart, Mike Begum, a competive Street Fighter player, has passed.  Mike, better known as BrolyLegs, was an American professional fighting game player primarily known for competing in Street Fighter. Begum’s accolades as...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight “Rewind” – Patrick Hickey, Jr.

by Todd Friedman | Mar 17, 2024 | 1980s, 1990s, 2010s, Interviews

This week we look back an interview I did with Patrick Hickey, Jr. on October 17th, 2019. Since 2019, Patrick has done so many incredible things with his retro gaming books and his newest adventure, the comic book genre. All of his published books can be seen...

Atari Partners with Alan-1

by Old School Gamer | Mar 12, 2024 | 2010s, 2020s, Press Release

Atari Partners with Alan-1 to Bring New Atari Recharged Games to Arcades Nationwide Tooele, UTAH – March 12, 2024 – Alan-1, Inc. (alan-1.com), a video game studio and manufacturer of coin-operated arcade game cabinets, is thrilled to announce a new partnership...