Would you like a computer game with that? by Mat Bradley-Tschirgi

by Old School Gamer | Nov 21, 2024 | 1980s, 1990s, Magazine Preview, Other Magazines Preview

It’s hard to overstate how central going to a video store to rent video games was as part of being a gamer in the ‘80s and ‘90s. Whether it was a local mom-and-pop small business, a small rental selection in a grocery store, or a mainstream chain like Blockbuster...

Video Game Rentals in the 1990’s – By Patrick Hickey Jr.

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Nov 19, 2024 | 1980s, 1990s, Magazine Preview

Remember renting games? If you’re reading this magazine, you do. And you miss it—we know you do. So take a trip down memory lane with us on some of our best and worst experiences with renting video games. THE BEST: Mutant League Hockey Unlike NHLPA 93 or even NHL 94...

BLOCKBUSTER EXCLUSIVE GAMES – by Matthew Owen

by Matthew Owen | Nov 17, 2024 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, Magazine Preview

Throughout the ’90s and well into the ’00s, Blockbuster was the place to be. This magical movie and video game rental store was an icon in every neighborhood, housing a seemingly endless supply of entertainment. The walls and displays were packed with VHS...

Be Kind, Rewind! Blockbuster Video by Todd Friedman

by Todd Friedman | Nov 15, 2024 | 1980s, 1990s, Magazine Preview

Blockbuster Video has a very special place in my heart. Not just because I rented during the best era of video games, but also because it’s where I first met my wife. She was looking for a movie for the night, and I was looking for Donkey Kong for the Nintendo...

Babbage’s, Software Etc, and More! by Ryan Burger

by Ryan Burger | Nov 13, 2024 | 1980s, 1990s, Magazine Preview

Back in the 1970s, you bought your video games at Sears, which, according to Nolan Bushnell, “The first three years it as exclusive to them. After that, e opened it up to several other retailers.” You would buy your computer software at an Apple dealer, Radio Shack,...

The Zelda Clock – The Untold Story

by Todd Friedman | Jul 28, 2024 | 1980s, 2010s, Magazine Preview

The Legend of Zelda Clock This is a cool but sad story of a classic game and how it became a permanent keepsake in my collection as well as my life long memory.    One of my favorite games of all time is original The Legend of Zelda for the NES.   I remember when it...