Space Invaders – The all time classic game ‘Space Invaders’ arrives on the ZX Spectrum NEXT

by Indie Retro News | Jun 25, 2022 | 1980s, 2020s, Console/Handheld, Indie Built-Retro Inspired

Yet another Space Invaders game has appeared in our Indie Retro News inbox, as we’ve recently informed through Facebook, that the classic game of Space Invaders which was previously in development by SplinterGU for the ZX Spectrum NEXT, has now been released....

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Nikki Greene

by Todd Friedman | Jun 24, 2022 | 1980s, 2020s, Arcade

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Nikki Greene, who currently is displayed on card number 4123, from the Superstars of 2022 Collection. Nikki is an all-around gamer that enjoys anything and everything about gaming. Her love is typically playing arcade or...

Five Games We’d Love to See a Sequel For

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Jun 23, 2022 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, Lists

With the Summer beginning to heat up, we here at Old School Gamer Magazine are searching through our manacles for forgotten treasures. On our hunt, we’ve come across a few games that desperately need a sequel. Check em Out!: MLBPA Bottom of the Ninth: Many Konami...

Castlevania VBXE – Thelen is working on an upcoming Castlevania game for the Atari XL/XE VBXE

by Indie Retro News | Jun 22, 2022 | 1980s, 2020s, Console/Handheld, Indie Built-Retro Inspired

We’ve certainly featured our fare share of Castlevania inspired games over the years, especially the most impressive Castlevania Spectral Interlude for the ZX Spectrum, the upcoming Akumajou Dracula AGA for the Amiga and even Maria Renard’s Revenge, which...

THE MiSTer FPGA by Michael Mertes

by Mike Mertes | Jun 21, 2022 | 1980s, 1990s, Console/Handheld, Magazine Preview

As you read through this month’s issue, chances are the classic computer bug will bite you, and you may find yourself searching for a way to acquire one of those marvelous computing devices from the past. Who wouldn’t want to see the beautiful blue screen...

Golden Axe Tyris Flare Edition – A graphical replacement hack available for the Sega Master System

by Indie Retro News | Jun 20, 2022 | 1980s, 2020s, Console/Handheld, Indie Built-Retro Inspired

In 1989 Sega released the incredible side scrolling, beat ’em up, hack and slash fighter for the Arcades and for the Mega Drive/Genesis. It involved lots of weapon swiping against enemies and big bosses, riding mythical beasts, different levels, picking up...