Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Robin Mihara

by Todd Friedman | Feb 8, 2020 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Columns, Events

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Robin Mihara, who currently is displayed on card number 286, from the Superstars of 2012 Collection.  Robin is one of the top Tetris players in the world.  His preference is the NES version and has been playing since its...

Convention & Event Update: September / October 2019 OTTUMWA, IA / PORTLAND, OR / CHICAGO, IL – By Old School Gamer

by Old School Gamer | Dec 31, 2019 | 2010s, Events, Magazine Preview, Reviews

The Hall of Fame weekend event started on Friday, October 3rd, with “Ottumwa’s Old School Pinball and Arcade” hosting a 1980’s Vinyl night. This event would be open to the public and, based on the package you purchased, you would be able to play games, meet some of...

Convention & Event Update: July-August 2019 – By Old School Gamer Staff

by Old School Gamer | Oct 15, 2019 | 2010s, Events, Magazine Preview, Reviews

Austin, Phoenix, St. Louis, Long Island, Ames, Pittsburgh, Chicago & Cleveland VIDEO GAME SUMMIT CHICAGO, IL BY RYAN BURGER Some events we go for the crowds, some for the spread of games, and some events we go to meet new people. Friends of Old School Gamer have...

FLASHBACK Returns… to Apple Store and Google Play.

by Old School Gamer | Aug 16, 2019 | 1990s, Events

Paul Cuisset presents a new FLASHBACK adaptation for mobile users. Following the 25th anniversary of the license and its Nintendo Switch port in 2018. Already available on more than 10 platforms the anthology action-adventure game FLASHBACK is making its way to...

TAITO’S 80’s cult Bubble Bobble gets sequel exclusively for Nintendo Switch

by Old School Gamer | Aug 16, 2019 | 2010s, Arcade, Events

After more than 10 years, a sequel to the iconic video game classic will finally be released exclusively for Nintendo Switch via ININ Games and Strictly Limited Games. Bubble Bobble 4 Friends Official Site YouTube Trailer Press Pack & Trailer   Stuttgart,...

Convention & Event Update: May – June 2019 – By Old School Gamer Staff

by Old School Gamer | Jul 31, 2019 | 2010s, Arcade, Events, Magazine Preview

CINCICLASSIC CINCINNATI, OH BY BRIAN SZAREK On May 18th, 2019, Old School Gamer Magazine was proud to be a part of the CinciClassic Retro Convention, located in the Cincinnati, OH suburb of Ft. Thomas, KY. We had a double booth set up on the far wall, so we had a...