Perry Rodgers: Roger Clemens MVP Baseball: A Grand Slam of Perspective

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | May 10, 2024 | 1990s, Interviews, The Story Of...

The early ‘90s were a different time for Sports games than today. Back then, you didn’t need a license of a professional sports league to sell copies. You just needed to create something fun to play- and different. As a result, the market was flooded with sports...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Brian Morris

by Todd Friedman | May 5, 2024 | 2000s, 2010s, 2020s, Interviews

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Brian Morris, who currently is displayed on card 4084, from the Superstars of 2022 Collection. Coach Brian is Esports coach for Canute schools in Canute, Oklahoma. Brian has coached gamers who have won championships in...

Three Tips on Game Design From Area 51’s Jim Stiefelmaier

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | May 1, 2024 | 1990s, 2000s, Interviews

Jim Stiefelmaier, known for his work on the Gex series before getting involved in the PS2/Xbox version of Area 51 and the sequel Area 51:Blacksite, shares some tips for anyone looking to build a team to make a video game. 1: Surround yourself with excellence and...

Apogee Software – by Todd Friedman

by Todd Friedman | Apr 6, 2024 | 1980s, 1990s, Interviews

3D Realms is an American video game publisher and developer originally based in Garland, Texas and currently based in Aalborg, Denmark. It is a passionate team of creative thinkers and visionary risk-takers pushing the game industry we love forward. Their passion for...

Old School Gamer Magazine Exclusive: Chris Totten Talks Kudzu on the Switch

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Apr 5, 2024 | 2020s, Console/Handheld, Indie, Indie Built-Retro Inspired, Interviews

Old School Gamer Magazine chats with Chris Totten, Founder, Pie for Breakfast Studios, who discusses the release of Kudzu on the Nintendo Switch. About Kudzu: Take control of Max, a serious go-getter and the best student of master gardener Zoen, who has just gone...

How Dragon’s Lair Gave Birth to Brain Dead 13

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Apr 4, 2024 | 1990s, Interviews, The Story Of...

Dragon’s Lair is considered a legendary title in video game history, but Brain Dead 13,  while not nearly as iconic was a blast in its own way and a title that fans of animated FMV games will totally enjoy. The game’s developer, David Quesnelle admits the arcade scene...