Billy & Walter Go To The Library of Congress By Walter Day

by Old School Gamer | Dec 28, 2017 | 1970s, 1980s, Console/Handheld, Magazine Preview

I once calculated that I had spent more than 1,000 hours writing the 1st edition of the Twin Galaxies’ Official Video Game & Pinball Book of World Records. I started on Thanksgiving Day 1996 and worked diligently until the 984- page volume was finished in October,...

Keep Calm and Insert Coin: Old As Pong

by Brad Feingold | Dec 26, 2017 | 1970s, Arcade

So I will admit, there have been a small handful of women I have dated.  And sometimes I like to see if they share the same interests as me.  Be it video games, movies, Legos, etc. I mean, my current wife and my kids love Legos.  That really makes me kick myself when...

Recognition from Free Play Florida

by Old School Gamer | Dec 26, 2017 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, Events

Just received a nice picture from our friends at Free Play Florida, recognizing us for best Retro Gaming Magazine.    We look forward to seeing you all in Orlando again next year in November!

Galloping Ghost Arcade in Chicago and Phoenix IV

by Old School Gamer | Dec 25, 2017 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, Magazine Preview

For this inaugural issue of Old School Gamer, I went to the what must be the largest single collection of arcade machines in the world… Galloping Ghost Arcade in Brookfield (Chicago area), Illinois. Bursting at the seams with over 600 games operating at one time...

Classic Game Fest and the National Video Game Museum Coverage in Old School Gamer

by Old School Gamer | Dec 21, 2017 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, Events, Magazine Preview

Classic Game Fest – Members of the Old School Gamer crew (even before we were the Old School Gamer Crew) drove 14 hours for the Classic Game Fest in Austin TX. We had previously gone to Midwest Gaming Classic, CES and other events but never another classic...

Snail Against Squirrel for the Atari 2600

by Ric Pryor | Dec 20, 2017 | 1970s, 1980s, Console/Handheld

Something like 400 games were released for the Atari 2600 in North America during its commercial life. Another 50 or so, at least officially, weren’t. Bizarre games with thought-provoking titles like Hell Driver, Dead Ray, Hole Hunter and Square Game. While...