Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back?

by Old School Gamer | May 4, 2024 | 1980s, Atari 2600 Encyclopedia, Columns

Release Date: 1982 Publisher: Parker Brothers Controller: Joystick Players: 1 – 2 Genre: Shoot’em Up Alternate Title: N/A Model #: PB5050 Rarity: 2 Programmer: Rex Bradford This movie based shooter is one of the finest, most challenging titles around. Join the...

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...

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...

Gamecube – By Curry Blaha

by Old School Gamer | Apr 2, 2024 | 1990s, 2000s, Columns

In the realm of video game consoles, the Nintendo GameCube emerged amid a fiercely competitive market. While its journey may not have unfolded as triumphantly as Nintendo had envisioned, the GameCube has carved a niche as a cherished underdog within the gaming...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Steve Wiebe

by Todd Friedman | Mar 21, 2024 | 1990s, 2000s, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Steve Wiebe, who is displayed on card number 7, from the Superstars of 2011 Collection.  Steve is also featured on cards 469, 472, 491, 547, 559, 565, 578, 592 and 2239.  As one of the stars of the popular documentary “King of...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Jason Newman

by Todd Friedman | Jan 3, 2024 | 1970s, 1980s, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Jason Newman, who is displayed on card number 2589, from the Superstars of 2016 Collection.  Jason is a multiple Ridge Racer world record holder on multiple platforms including the arcade version.   His love for the game keeps...