Nintendo stock surges due to robust earnings projections & strong game sales

by Old School Gamer | Dec 27, 2023 | 1990s, 2010s, Columns

Nintendo stock has continued to soar overnight on the back of a strong earnings report in which the company disclosed that they have now sold over 132.46 million Nintendo Switch systems and have over 28 million Nintendo Switch Online paid subscribers. Nintendo shares...

Power Retail Awards 2023

by Todd Friedman | Dec 19, 2023 | 2010s, 2020s, Reviews

Tell us all about your favorite retailer or tabletop cafe! GAMA Power Retail Awards recognize the best of the best from around the world. You can find out more (or see past winners) at https://www.gama.org/page/power-retail-awards . NOMINATION GUIDELINES Nominations...

Are video gamers mini crazy? Let me count the ways.

by Todd Friedman | Dec 16, 2023 | 1980s, 1990s, 2010s, 2020s, Arcade, Columns

I have been wanting to discuss this many time but never had the chance to until now.  I wanted to voice my opinion on how the gaming world is going mini crazy.  I am indeed am one of those gamers.  I can’t help but collect all the new mini versions of the same...

Nintendo Gadgets We Wished Existed – Based On Actual Patents

by Todd Friedman | Dec 13, 2023 | 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Opinions

5 Nintendo Gadgets We Wish Existed, Based on Actual Patents They say that the book is humankind’s greatest invention — durable, navigable, versatile and non-reliant on external power sources or connectivity. Perhaps gaming’s equivalent invention is the deck of cards —...

Retro Service Antstream On Sale! Plus Backbone Controller On Sale!

by Old School Gamer | Dec 12, 2023 | 2010s, 2020s, Antstream

Antstream is offering 25% off a standard 12 month subscription for Mobile, PC, Web, TV and others! – https://www.antstream.com/backbone Backbone One transforms your phone into the ultimate gaming console. For a limited time, Backbone is offering a 30% discount...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Patrick Hickey, Jr.

by Todd Friedman | Dec 9, 2023 | 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Patrick Hickey, Jr. who is displayed on card number 3258, from the Superstars of 2019 Collection. Patrick Hickey, Jr., is the founder and editor-in-chief of ReviewFix.com and a lecturer of English and journalism at Kingsborough...