by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Mar 1, 2026 | 1990s, 2000s, Gaming, Opinions
What makes a villain so great? Is it their demeanor? Their strength? Their disregard for the world? Or is it something else entirely? In no particular order, Old School Gamer Senior Writer Patrick Hickey Jr. breaks down five amazing villains that all possess something...
by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Mar 1, 2026 | 1980s, 1990s, Opinions
I was having a conversation a few days ago with a fan that loves my work in Five Nights at Freddy’s- kid is 18. We started talking games and I find out he’s never played Castlevania or Streets of Rage. I was shocked. So- this piece, which I know is written in a far...
by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Mar 1, 2026 | 2020s, Indie, Indie Built-Retro Inspired, Interviews
Old School Gamer chats with Super Fanger developer Patryk Boczon, who discusses the creative process behind the game and so much more. About Super Fanger, Courtesy of Mega Cat Studios: Get ready for the wildest game of tag yet. Chase down your friends or evade their...
by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Feb 28, 2026 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s
The NHL Series from EA is the only hockey game on current consoles, but once upon a time, there were a ton of options for gamers. Old School Gamer’s Patrick Hickey Jr. breaks down 10 hockey games that influenced the future or made a statement. NHL All-Star Hockey:...
by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Feb 27, 2026 | 2010s, Gaming, Reviews
Fatal Frame: Maiden of the Black Water” may be the best game in the series since the original, but it’s far from a perfect fit on the Wii U. With plenty of ambiance, beautiful visuals and some of interesting usage of the Nintendo Wii U GamePad, “Fatal Frame: Maiden of...