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A Selected History of Maze Games – By Todd Friedman
People of all ages have done some sort of maze or maze game in their life. Whether it’s on a piece of paper, an activity book, or a Halloween corn maze...mazes are all around us. The same can be said for video games past and present. Some would say the...
Escape from PETSCII Castle – A WIP Wolfenstein 3D inspiration but for the Commodore C64 by Jimbo
This week we have been flooded with awesome Amiga games, so to change all that, here's the latest update from Jimbo, his newest of WIP creations for the Commodore C64 called ' Escape from PETSCII Castle'. A Wolfenstein 3D inspiration from the same creator who released...
The Most Influential Baseball Games Ever
With the MLB offseason in full swing, Old School Gamer's Patrick Hickey Jr. counts down the most influential baseball video games of all time. Encompassing nearly 40 years of video game history, America's pastime has a rich legacy in video games. 10: Little League...
Anyone Can Make a Game: Construction tools on the C64
The dream of many a gamer is to turn their big gaming ideas into reality. The 8-bit micros of the 80s came with the tools to do so built in, with BASIC baked into the system. But, even with the extensive manual provided by Commodore for the C64's Microsoft BASIC v2.0,...
Join the Adventure: “Treasures for Hope” Awaits in Sea of Thieves
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, adventure seekers explored digital caverns armed only with their keyboards and imaginations, hunting for treasures described entirely in text. Zork expanded on earlier text-based games like Colossal Cave Adventure by introducing a...
Snowed Under – A new charity game from Allan Turvey amp; Andy Johns for the ZX Spectrum
When it comes to announcing something from Allan Turvey, it's usually a new game that's just been announced such as the case with Asteroids RX, Percy Penguin or even Terrapins. But this time he's decided to do something different, as in relation to the upcoming...
Limited Run Games opens preorders for Capcom Arcade Stadium Vol. 1
On January 9th, Limited Run Games formally opened pre-orders for the physical release of Capcom Arcade Stadium Vol. 1, a compilation that will bring 32 classic Capcom arcade games to modern consoles. This particular compilation is not new. It is already...
Top 10 Nintendo Entertainment System Retro Games Of All Time
How often do you play games that are quite old, but still relevant and nostalgically appealing to you? Surely everyone has a couple or three games that are pleasant to remember, noting any events associated with them, or just to note how far ahead of time the game...
Duck Hunt: The Ultimate Shooter – By Todd Friedman
If you ask a gamer to name some popular shooter titles, they will tell you games like Call of Duty, Doom, Halo, Grand Theft Auto and Goldeneye. Before all of these hit the shelves, Nintendo had a vision of providing a shooter game with the new Nintendo Entertainment...
Catslevania – Thelen’s upcoming Castlevania game for the Atari XL/XE VBXE looks stunning!
Here we are with another shout out for this classic game called Castlevania, as I have been informed through Facebook, that Thelen is still working on a pretty stunning looking Castlevania game for the Atari XL/XE VBXE called Catslevania. A new version of the game,...
Syrion – The Time of The Dragon – A charming ZX Spectrum platformer by sisko_MSX
This week has been a little overwhelming with all the news; as soon as I'm about to say I'm done for today, along come even more games that I just had to mention. From Mixelslab's awesome Amiga game called 'Creeping Me Out Hex Night' to the recent hot news story...
The Video Game Crash of 1983
About This Episode Four decades ago, just when video games seemed to be the next big thing, the bottom dropped out. Compounding problems like market confusion, consumer confidence, and game quality to name just a few, nearly demolished a seemingly unstoppable new...
Typing in Dreams: How a generation learned to code by accident
For years, software was distributed on cartridges, cassette tapes, or diskettes. While programs were available via modem from BBSes, downloading in general wasn't as ubiquitous as it is today. As 8-bit microcomputers gained popularity, one of their big selling points,...
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Jeff Lee
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Jeff Lee, who is displayed on card number 2119, from the Superstars of 2015 Collection. Jeff is also featured on trading card 2374. Jeff is an extraordinary talented artist in the video game community, most known of course,...
Why did we forget Bump ‘n’ Jump?
The 1982 arcade game Bump 'n' Jump has a lot of points in its favor. Especially compared to other games of its era, Bump 'n' Jump is...very fast-paced. The premise is simple enough. You play a car. Unlike normal cars, this one can jump very high. Which is...
Deathflood Curse of Oak Island by Windigo Productions is another C64 game that’s worth checking out!
We have been spoilt by some pretty decent looking games this month, from Sherwood (C64 Collector’s Edition) by Griffonsoft, to Zezito in the Glittering Caves by Iapetus. Well here with another great game to keep you occupied throughout this month, and it's Deathflood...
Old School Gamer Magazine Exclusive: Inside ‘Basketball Classics’
Old School Gamer Magazine chats with Basketball Classics co-creator Josh Marchant who details what makes the game so special and a part of the Acclaim family. Old School Gamer Magazine: What makes this game a special one for you? Josh Marchant: Lots of reasons! Dave...
Retro Review: Tembo the Bad Ass Elephant: Game Freak Calls in the Big Peanuts
Even if some gameplay choices end up uneven at times, Tembo the Badass Elephant is a blast. With a look that’ll remind you of several different cartoon network shows and simple, but immersive gameplay, “Tembo the Badass Elephant,” is a blast. Thanks to a budget price...
HAPPY NEW YEAR from OLD SCHOOL GAMER MAGAZINE!
All of us at Old School Gamer Magazine want to wish you and your family a Happy New Year. 2026 is an exciting time at Old School Gamer. Thanks to all of you who has supported us over the years. We couldn't have done it without you....
Final Days for Merch Voucher with Midwest Gaming Classic Ticket Order!
Hey everyone, Quick reminder - purchase your MGC ticket within the next 58 or so hours and we'll send you a voucher good for $10 off any pre-order MGC merchandise or workshop tickets shortly after the new year! You can use these coupons to pre-order our yearly shirt,...
General Chaos 2 MAJOR SNAFU – Kickstarter Coming Soon
"As a true General Chaos Fan, you know that the Road to "General Chaos MAJOR SNAFU" has had more than it's share of twists & turns. "Nonetheless, we've never given up on the dream, so we have been slowly and quietly working on it whenever, and wherever, we can....
Best Retro Games to Play on a Snow Day
Baby, it’s cold outside. With the Northeast being plummeted with snow and hundreds of schools closed, it’s the perfect time to curl up with a retro classic. From the NES to the Dreamcast, Old School Gamer gives you some great picks to warm you up. NHL 94…25?: The guys...
Classic ‘Bubble Bobble’ gets a rather nice C64 remaster by Dave’s Retro Forge
If you were a huge fan of Taito's Bubble Bobble in the Arcades or at home, then you'll be pleased to know that as of right now, you can download Dave Retro Forge's graphically superior version of 'Bubble Bobble Remastered' for the Commodore 64. A new version which is...
Toxic Crusaders
The Toxic Crusaders are back to defend Tromaville against the evil Dr. Killemoff and his army of Radiation Rangers. With local co-op, you can grab up to four friends and take on the forces of Smogula across a variety of vibrant pixel-art levels. Choose from seven...
