Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Howard Scott Warshaw

by Todd Friedman | Nov 3, 2024 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Howard Scott Warshaw who currently is displayed on card number 208, from the Superstars of 2012 Collection.  Howard is a true pioneer in the gaming industry. As one of the original Atari programmers for the Atari 2600, Howard...

Splatterhouse (Turbografx-16)

by JasonBreininger | Oct 24, 2024 | 1980s, 1990s, Arcade, Columns, Console/Handheld, Reviews

Do you want head smashing, gut splashing, grotesque monstrosity pummeling action this Halloween? If the answer is yes (and of course it is), then Splatterhouse is your game of choice. Splatterhouse is a diabolical, gruesomely violent game for the Turbografx-16/PC...

Soundtrack Showdown: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (NES, 1988) vs. Friday the 13th (NES, 1989)

by Old School Gamer | Oct 23, 2024 | 1980s, Audio, Columns, Console/Handheld, Reviews

It’s that time of year again! Halloween is upon us, and with it inevitably comes the horror genre. Whether it’s movies, games, music, or an overall aesthetic, Halloween is one of the most festive holidays of the year. Two horror franchises that have seen...

TI’s Field Guide of Collecting – by Tristan Ibarra

by Old School Gamer | Oct 15, 2024 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2020s, Columns

This column / article / retrospective or whatever you want to call it is a reflection on why and how we collect video games. Each time we’ll cover a different collector and discuss various (sometimes) polarizing topics that affect us. COLLECTOR PROFILE: Aaron Gum...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Don Hodges

by Todd Friedman | Oct 10, 2024 | 1980s, 1990s, 2010s, Arcade, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Don Hodges, who currently is displayed on card number 753, from the Superstars of 2014 Collection.  Don is a classic arcade gamer who has analyzed program code for games such as Pac-Man, Dig-Dug, Defender, and Galaga. He may be...

The World of Nintendo – by Matt Owen

by Old School Gamer | Oct 9, 2024 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, Columns

Growing up in the 80s and 90s, playing video games was fun, but visiting the Nintendo section of a store to check out new gaming goodies was often just as exciting. Entranced by fiber optic in-store signage, interactive kiosks, and no shortage of flashy displays, the...