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Gaming on 8-bit Atari – by Bill Lange
From its debut in 1979, the Atari 8-bit computer family set a new standard for home computing by combining cutting-edge graphics, rich sound capabilities, and a design philosophy rooted in arcade gaming expertise. Powered by a trio of custom chips - ANTIC, GTIA, and...
8-bit Commodore Gaming – by Marcus Albers
When Commodore Business Machines decided to move from typewriters and calculators to microprocessors, it was a decision that would change home computing forever. After Commodore’s lukewarm introduction of the PET/CBM II series of computers, they quickly progressed to...
A review of Untitled Goose Game from Boss Fight Books
While Untitled Goose Game itself has only a dubious association with the concept of a retro game (it came out in 2019), the Boss Fight book by James O'Connor posits the indie title as part of an unusual gaming tradition- by which I mean Australia. Yes,...
Commodore – Retcoming a brand – by Brian Lesyk
Right now, you’re wondering what retcoming is. Being as the term was first coined only moments ago by yours truly, I’ll be happy to explain. It’s a made up word, of course, because as Thor so deftly proclaimed in 2018’s Avengers: Infinity War, Peri Fractic (Christian...
International Video Game Hall of Fame to Announce 2025 Class of Inductees!
Ottumwa, IA – September 18th, 2025 –The International Video Game Hall of Fame (IVGHOF) is proud to announce it will officially reveal their highly-anticipated Class of 2025 Inductees on September 25th, 2025. This exciting announcement will coincide with the...
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OutRun Amiga Edition – A vastly superior version of a classic racer has arrived on the Amiga! (UPDATE)
In 1986 Sega released one of the greatest racers of our time, it just had to be Out Run. An Arcade racer designed by Yu Suzuki, that was not only a commercial success, but became one of the best selling games of its time. A game that featured incredible graphics,...
Why Xevious Still Pleases
Originally released in 1982, Xevious is one of the first vertical shooters in video game history. Released on a plethora of consoles over the past 40 years like Nintendo, Game Boy Advance and Sony PlayStation and even X-Box Live Arcade, Xevious is a title that every...
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Steven Schaefer
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Steven Schaefer who currently is displayed on card number 4712 from the Superstars of 2025 Collection. Steven is a world record holder on the NES game Dr. Mario. He is also a wizard at puzzle games on home consoles. Other...
Reflections on Pokémon Concierge Season 2 Episode 4
The final episode of Pokémon Concierge isn't really about a Pokémon per say, although Arcanine fans will no doubt enjoy the big fire dog's moment in the spotlight. Like Sealeo, Arcanine is another case of artistic license being taken with the Pokémon's in-game...
Reflections on Pokémon Concierge Season 2 Episode 3
There isn't really anything new in the third episode relative to the second episode. The main point of interest remains Sealeo, although now, Pokémon Concierge is more concerned with Uncle Dan, the old, retired guy who now works at the resort solely because...
H.E.R.O. Is Back – A homage to H.E.R.O with new levels for the C64
Sometime back we mentioned the classic game of H.E.R.O was being overhauled for the C64 as a vastly superior version of a classic game that was first released way back in the 1980's for the Atari 800/2600, 7800, ColecoVision, C64, C128, and ZX Spectrum. Sadly it looks...
Cyberpunk Run-and-Gun Neon Inferno Delayed Until November 20, 2025
Philadelphia, PA – September 11, 2025 – Independent games publisher Retroware and developer Zenovia Interactive have announced a new release date for their upcoming cyberpunk run-and-gun title, Neon Inferno. Originally slated for October 2, the game will now launch...
Reflections on Pokémon Concierge Season 2 Episode 2
It's sort of a cliche that everyone has a different favorite Pokémon. To be clear, some Pokémon are clearly a lot more popular than others, but why there's a popularity gap between Pokémon often comes down to a fairly arbitrary matter of exposure. Pikachu, for...
Sega Dreamcast Birthday Sale
On September 9, 1999, the Sega Dreamcast launched in North America and forever changed the gaming landscape. More than two decades later, the Dreamcast is still alive thanks to indie developers who continue to create new titles and thanks to publishers like VGNYsoft,...
Kirby’s N64 Debut Had the Best Feature of the Franchise
As Kirby and the Crystal Shards celebrates 25 years, let us not forget Power Combos, the forgotten feature that made the game so dang fun.
Five Forgotten Games From the Wii U and PS4 Era Worth Playing
Looking for something fun to play that won’t break the bank? We have a handful of suggestions below that’ll definitely get your retro gaming heart pumping. NES Remix (Wii U): Powered by a myriad of classic games and aided by frenetic button-mashing and beat the clock...
Pengo – A classic Arcade game from 1982 has arrived on the MSX 2
Way back in 1982, Coreland published by Sega released the Arcade game of 'Pengo', A maze like game in which playing as a penguin, you must survive each round by eliminating all Sno-Bees and Sno-Bee eggs with sliding blocks, while optionally lining up the three diamond...
A Mortal Kombat II AGA project for the Amiga via Scorpion Engine is in the works!
Trawling through Facebook looking for some fresh Wednesday news, and I've just found out through the Scorpion Engine Facebook page, that RetroRic (Wardner) is working on a Mortal Kombat II AGA project. A new development that is being created using Earok's Scorpion...
Reflections on Pokémon Concierge Season 2 Episode 1
Earlier today, Netflix released the second season of the stop motion animated series Pokémon Concierge to little fanfare. At just four episodes, making a whopping total of eight twenty-minute vignettes of life as an island resort for Pokémon, it's easy to see...
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Allen Staal
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Allen Staal who currently is displayed on card number 392, from the Superstars of 2012 Collection. You can also see Allen on card numbers 1754, 2139, 2173, 2467, and 2597. Allen is a huge Donkey Kong fan, as well as a...
The AVGN is back... in 8-bits!! Experience the ULTIMATE NERD RAGE in Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit! The all-new action platformer set in the AVGN universe is coming soon for ALL modern platforms and the ACTUAL NES. The modern version from Program Ancer, features an...
Retro Review: Jurassic World Wii U: One of the Best Lego Games, Ever
Powered by some of the best visuals in a Lego game to date and the awesome duality of playing with both the iconic characters from the series and dinosaurs, “Lego Jurassic World” is a beast of a game with plenty to see and do. Colorful, smart and more often than not...
Old School Gamer Magazine Exclusive: Tazaki Ryoh Talks ‘The Good Old Days’
Old School Gamer Magazine chats with The Good Old Days developer Tazaki Ryoh about his newest game coming this Fall to the Nintendo Switch. About The Good Old Days: The Good Old Days is a heartfelt tribute to the golden age of youth, blending the charm of 1980s...
