Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Tom Asaki

by Todd Friedman | Jan 7, 2025 | 1980s, 2000s, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Tom Asaki who is displayed on card number 1046, from the Superstars of 2014 Collection.  As one of the founding members of the U.S. National Video Game Team, Tom is one of the original players at the Twin Galaxies arcade in the...

The Ultimate U.S. Games/Vidtec/Atari 2600 Tier List – ALL RELEASED GAMES RANKED

by GenX Grownup | Jan 4, 2025 | 1980s, 1990s, GenX Grownup, Podcast of the Week

During this renaissance of Atari 2600 games in the wake of the release of the 2600+, prices for those decades-old cartridges continue to climb. So it’s even more important now to know the caliber of the game inside the increasingly-expensive little plastic boxes. In...

Berzerk: An Arcade Dream Come True

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Jan 3, 2025 | 1980s, Atari, Early IBM DOS, Early IBM DOS Intro, GenX Grownup, Heritage Auctions, Indie, Indy Tools By Platform, Stern

Berzerk is one of the first video games in the history of the industry to truly live up to its name. A 2D shooter that inspired classic games the likes of Robotron 2084 and Smash TV, it was a massive success in arcades across the United States well before iconic games...

Montezuma’s Revenge – The 40th Anniversary Edition

by Old School Gamer | Jan 2, 2025 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Early IBM DOS, Early IBM DOS Intro, Press Release, Stern

Montezuma’s Revenge – The 40th Anniversary Edition resurrects a timeless classic on Steam for PC in January 2025 Independent developer and publisher Eastasiasoft Limited announced today that platforming adventure classic Montezuma’s Revenge is coming to Steam on...

HAPPY NEW YEAR from OLD SCHOOL GAMER MAGAZINE!

by Old School Gamer | Dec 31, 2024 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Gaming

All of us at Old School Gamer Magazine want to wish you and your family a Happy New Year. 2025 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. Be sure to sign up to get Old...

RetroAchievements Put a Modern Spin on Classic games

by Matthew Owen | Dec 30, 2024 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, Console/Handheld

The evolution of video games has brought about controversial additions like constant online connectivity and battle passes, but some of these newer features are actually quite good. Take for instance the modern achievement system, popularized in 2005 with the release...