Tetris – by Todd Friedman

by Todd Friedman | Feb 10, 2024 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Opinions

Everyone knows the story of Tetris… most everybody. Tetris is a puzzle video game created in 1985 by Alexey Pajitnov, a Soviet software engineer. It has been published by several companies for multiple platforms, most prominently during a dispute over the...

Atari Sets Celebrity Game Show in Motion

by Old School Gamer | Feb 8, 2024 | 1970s, 1980s, 2020s, Press Release

Feb. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Atari — one of the world’s most iconic consumer brands and interactive entertainment producers — today announced the company has enlisted executive producers Jay Blumenfield and Tony Marsh to create a game show, tentatively...

That’s Incredible! by Walter Day

by Walter Day | Feb 6, 2024 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, The Story Of...

Twin Galaxies’ fame had become international and many game manufacturers considered Twin Galaxies to be the premiere organization that represented the interests of the player. When That’s Incredible contacted numerous game manufacturers with the idea for a video game...

Double Dragon Neon is Peak 80s

by Scott Dyer | Feb 2, 2024 | 1980s, 2010s, 2020s, Console/Handheld, Gaming, Opinions

Double Dragon Neon (released in 2012 on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 and currently available on Steam and the Nintendo Switch) is an exaggerated re-imagining of the classic beat ’em up series that started in the arcades in 1987. The game is a hilarious tribute...

“Zelda WiiU” | Another Zelda Podcast S6 E14

by Old School Gamer | Jan 29, 2024 | 1980s, 2010s, 2020s, Podcast of the Week

David and Kady get together to talk about the making of Breath of the Wild CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO PODCAST     DIRECTED AND PRODUCED BY DAVID GEISLER | WRITTEN BY DAVID GEISLER AND KADY ROBERTS | EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: DAVID GEISLER | EDITOR: DAVID GEISLER |...

Bid now in Heritage Complete in Box Video Game Auction February 8

by Old School Gamer | Jan 26, 2024 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Heritage Auctions

The NES takes center stage in our February 8th Complete in Box Showcase Auction! If you’re looking to fill holes in your black box collection, we’ve got you covered with such classic titles as Balloon Fight, Duck Hunt, Excitebike, Ice...