by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Jul 8, 2019 | 1980s, 1990s
With all the recent talk over the reported Nintendo Switch Mini and what Old School Console will be exalted via ”classic” console, Old School Gamer’s Patrick Hickey Jr. makes the argument for the Game Boy and why a return to glory would serve the Nintendo brand...
by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Jul 1, 2019 | 1980s, 1990s
The Nintendo Switch has proven itself as a venerable next-generation console thanks to the hybrid gaming experience it provides, but it’s also one that pays serious homage to classic franchises. Whether it’s the Nintendo Online service or the bevy of remastered ports...
by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Jun 25, 2019 | 1980s, 1990s
“What If” is a familiar term in video game history. What if this game didn’t play like this? Or what if this developer worked on this game, instead of so and so? While it fuels debate and keeps the conversation going, more often than not, fans’ suggested...
by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Jun 16, 2019 | Console/Handheld
Old School Gamer chats with Ste Wilson; Director, Programmer and Developer at Bare Knuckle Development who discusses the brand’s new shoot-em-up Super Mega Space Blaster Special and how his love and appreciation of retro titles, as well as the need to challenge...
by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Jun 8, 2019 | 2010s, Indie Built-Retro Inspired
Old School Gamer Magazine chats with Jason Yeung, who discusses his new game, Neon Abyss, which is now on Steam Early Access. Old School Gamer Magazine: How was this game born? Jason Yeung: Roguelike games have been in the form of designs similar to Diablo for years....