King Cade and Retro Zone – by Ryan Burger

by Ryan Burger | Mar 31, 2022 | 2020s, Console/Handheld, Events

When an opportunity to get involved in a Mini-Con in Kansas City came up with about 10 days to go before the event, I jumped at it. Contacting Cat, who runs the King Arcade for its owners Billy and Derek,I found out that they had done one of these events before but...

Indie Retro News – C64 Game of The Year Award 2021 – VOTE NOW! (Winner announced 1st Jan 2022)

by Indie Retro News | Dec 31, 2021 | 1970s, 1980s, 2020s, Events, Indie Built-Retro Inspired, Press Release

With one day left for 2021 and something I’ve personally not done on Indie Retro News before, I thought it was about time I also did an Indie Retro News game of the year award for the C64 with the winner being announced at some point on Jan 1st 2022. Yes we may...

Old School Gamer Magazine at the Pinball Expo

by Todd Friedman | Oct 1, 2021 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, Arcade, Events, iiRcade, Magazine Preview

On October 29th and 30th,2021, Old School Gamer Magazine and iiRcade will be guests at the 2021 Pinball/Gaming Expo. Come out to see members of the writing staff and creator Ryan Burger as well as the new iiRcade machine that has been out this past year. Founded in...

Why Fans Of Old Nintendo Franchises Shouldn’t Lose Hope.

by Ben Magnet | Jun 24, 2021 | 2020s, Console/Handheld, Events, Gaming, Magazine Preview, Opinions

Nintendo has a love-hate relationship with retro gamers.  Sometimes Nintendo puts out games from series that are tried and true and almost every new entry is cause for celebration.  Other times they let a series run its course and never speak of it again.  Even with...

Nomination forms “Now Live” for the International Video Game Hall of Fame – Class of 2021

by Todd Friedman | Apr 5, 2021 | 2020s, Events

Submissions for the International Video Game Hall of Fame Class of 2021 are now open.  As the preeminent voice, The International Video Hall of Fame respectfully requests your nominations for our Hall of Fame Induction.  IVGHOF Committees will select winners solely on...

E3: 25 Years of Gaming – by Todd Friedman

by Todd Friedman | Mar 6, 2021 | 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Columns, Events, Magazine Preview

E3, short for the “Electronic Entertainment Expo”, is the largest computer and video game show in the United States. Almost every name in the industry is present during this convention. There are leading pub-lishers, developers and manufacturers represented at this...