by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Feb 8, 2019 | 1990s, 2000s, Arcade, The Story Of...
Finish Him! Two epic words that cemented the work of Ed Boon, John Tobias and the rest of the team behind Williams’ Mortal Kombat in pop culture lore forever. However, thanks to a plethora of gore and fatalities that provided unparalleled fun—and controversy,...
by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Feb 6, 2019 | Indie Built-Retro Inspired
Old School Gamer Magazine chats with Phil Gonzáles, Co-Founder of Meteorbyte Studios, who gives us an update on the nifty roguelike and what’s next for it in 2019. About Woodpunk: Woodpunk is a fast-paced roguelike retro shooter, set in an alternate Medieval Era with...
by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Feb 5, 2019 | Indie Built-Retro Inspired
Old School Gamer chats with Andrew Aversa (Lead Developer, Impact Gameworks) to find out what makes his new Nintendo Switch RPG, Tangledeep so much more than an ode to the SNES era. About Tangledeep: Inspired by classic SNES-era RPGs, Impact Gameworks’ stunning...
by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Jan 14, 2019 | 1990s, Arcade, Indie Built-Retro Inspired
For decades, the R-Type series has been heralded by gamers and critics alike for being a revolutionary shooter. At the same time, its difficulty often has left casual gamers in the dust. Its newest edition, R-Type Dimensions Ex, silences any naysayers, with an awesome...
by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Jan 10, 2019 | Indie Built-Retro Inspired
Old School Gamer Magazine chats with Horizon Shift ‘81 Creator Paul Marrable to find out what makes the retro shooter a special one. Encapsulating so many fun moments from the Atari 2600 era of gaming, Marrable’s indie title is an absolute gem. Old School Gamer...