Revisiting Isla Nublar and the Jurassic Park Arcade

by Shaun Jex | Feb 7, 2019 | 1990s, Arcade, Reviews, The Story Of...

It’s hard to believe that over 25 years have passed since Jurassic Park hit the theaters. I still remember the thrill of seeing Steven Spielberg’s T-Rex stomp across the screen for the first time, and the simultaneous horror and fascinating of watching the...

Where In the World is Carmen Sandiego?

by Shaun Jex | Feb 2, 2019 | 1980s, Reviews, The Story Of...

Last month, Carmen Sandiego debuted on Netflix. My kids, 11 and 5 respectively, both love the show and have already watched the entire first season. It’s a fantastic reimagining of the franchise, and it sent me on something of a journey back in time. It is the early...

Double Dare!

by Shaun Jex | Jan 31, 2019 | 1980s, 1990s, Reviews, The Story Of...

If you were not fortunate enough to grow up in the 80s and 90s, you missed out on the golden age of Nickelodeon. Shows like You Can’t Do That On Television, Legends of the Hidden Temple, Hey Dude, Doug, Ren & Stimpy, Hey Arnold, and Are You Afraid of the Dark are...

Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse

by Shaun Jex | Jan 27, 2019 | 1990s, Reviews, The Story Of...

I make no secret of my love for all things Disney. If you’ve read my pieces with any regularity, you know I’ve written about a fair number of Disney based games, ranging from titles for the Nintendo Game & Watch to NES classics built around the Disney Afternoon...

Convention Update: June – August 2018 – By Old School Gamer Staff

by Old School Gamer | Jan 26, 2019 | 2010s, Arcade, Events, Reviews

Convention Update: June – August 2018 TOO MANY GAMES – OAKS, VIDEO GAME SUMMIT – CHICAGO IL, REPLAYFX – PITTSBURGH, CLASSIC GAME FEST – AUSTIN, LETS PLAY GAMING – IRVING, GAME ON EXPO – PHOENIX, LONG ISLAND RETRO GAMING...

Kool-Aid Man for the Atari 2600

by Shaun Jex | Jan 23, 2019 | 1980s, Reviews, The Story Of...

Once upon a time, though you may not believe it, sugary, marshmallow filled breakfast cereals used to come with a toy hidden inside them. So did Cracker Jack, before they replaced it with a crumby sticker. In those way back times you could get all sorts of treasures...