Modding 101: The Tools of the Trade

by Scott Dyer | Apr 19, 2024 | 2000s, Gaming, Opinions

Modding video game components is a daunting yet rewarding way to reconnect with classic games. Inspired by my article, Modding Made Easy, I’ll start with the basic tools and show off one of my favorite starter projects in this article. Perhaps my chronicles might...

Asteroids – By Eugenio Angueira

by Eugenio Angueira | Apr 8, 2024 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, Gaming

In November 1979, Atari, Inc released a monochromatic vector game to the arcades with the name Asteroids. The game, programmed by Lyle Rains and Ed Logg, is a multi-directional shooter in which the player controls a vessel that appears in the middle of an asteroid f...

Five Amazing Gremlin Games – by Patrick Hickey Jr.

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Apr 4, 2024 | 1990s, 2000s, Gaming

Players in the United States will recognize the Gremlin logo for a few cult favorites on the Sony PlayStation on 16-bit consoles, but players in the United Kingdom will remember them for so much more. Gremlin Graphics wounded by Ian Stewart and Kevin Norburn in 1984....

Unveiling the Economic Dynamics within World of Warcraft: A Deep Dive

by Old School Gamer | Mar 19, 2024 | Gaming

In the sprawling, virtual world of Azeroth, economic prowess can be just as crucial as martial strength for those seeking to make their mark. World of Warcraft (WoW), a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed by Blizzard Entertainment, is...

Bitcoin and gaming: the latest news in the fusion ecosystem

by Old School Gamer | Mar 13, 2024 | Gaming

Bitcoin’s current trade value is the result of the price rollercoaster of the past few years, with losses and gains in relatively short succession, one after the other. The approval of ETFs on January 10th has opened the door to a new era in the history of...

Battletoads & Double Dragon: The Unexpected Crossover We Didn’t Know We Needed

by Scott Dyer | Mar 11, 2024 | 1990s, 2020s, Gaming, Opinions, Reviews

Battletoads and Double Dragon: The Ultimate Team, released in 1993 on the Nintendo Entertainment System, is a satisfying beat ‘em up that combines Rare’s Battletoads and Technos Japan’s Double Dragon franchises. Now, you’re probably scratching your head and thinking,...