We’ve Been Here Before (And I Didn’t Even Realize It)

by Old School Gamer | Mar 20, 2026 | 1980s, 2020s, Apple 2, Retro Computing

This popped into my head literally like a lightbulb turning on. I just figured it out. I was sitting there using ChatGPT, working through something… typed a prompt, got a response, tweaked it, tried again, refined it, pushed it a little further… …and...

Neon Horizon – A new racer for the MSX2 as the 40th entry in the MSXDEV25 competition

by Indie Retro News | Mar 19, 2026 | 1980s, 2010s, Indie Built-Retro Inspired

In a record-breaking year for the retro community, developers Norakomi and Wolf have entered a fantastic looking game in the MSX dev competition. Titled as ‘Neon Horizon’. This high-octane 3D scrolling racer has just been registered as the landmark 40th...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Walter Day

by Todd Friedman | Mar 17, 2026 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, ESports

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Walter Day who is displayed on card number 95, from the Superstars of 2011 Collection.   Walter is also featured on cards 108, 523, 539, 591, 775, 1000, 1021, 1859, 2133, 2149, 2261, 2292, 2321, 2390 and 2462 (And many...

LAST CHANCE: Pre-Order The Steven Universe Season 1 Score!

by Old School Gamer | Mar 15, 2026 | 1980s, 2010s, 2020s

DON’T MISS OUT: Steven Universe: Season 1 (Score from the Original Soundtrack) 4×10” Vinyl Set! PRE-ORDERS CLOSE MONDAY, MARCH 16TH! We at iam8bit, along with Warner Bros. and WaterTower Music, are proud to present Steven Universe: Season 1 (Score from the...

Only $15 to go on this $20,000 Kickstarter for a book!

by Old School Gamer | Mar 13, 2026 | 1980s, C64 Vic20

We at Old School Gamer have worked with this publisher/author on several of his books and enjoy reading them each time they come out.  Check out more information on it at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/microzeit/redo-from-start-volume-ii REDO FROM START – Volume...

Super Mario: The All Star Video Game Changer HAPPY MAR10 DAY!

by Todd Friedman | Mar 10, 2026 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Opinions

Forty years ago, Super Mario jumped out of his debut role-he was the nameless carpenter “Jumpman” in the classic game Donkey Kong-and into a realm of his own with the 1985 release of Super Mario Bros. Video games have never been the same. In this...