New Smurfs 3D Platformer coming October 24th

by Todd Friedman | Oct 9, 2024 | 1980s, 2020s, Press Release

The Smurfs – Dreams launches across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One | Series, and PC on October 24. THE SMURFS: DREAMS The fate of the Smurf Village rests in your dreams: dive into a fantastic journey to save it! Discover enchanting...

Tour of Stern Pinball Factory – by Jarrod Kailef

by Jarrod Kailef | Oct 9, 2024 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, Pinball

Walking into the Stern Pinball Factory just outside Chicago was an experience that left me in awe. Stern Pinball, a company that dominates the market with their self-estimated 90% share of all pinball machines sold today, operates an incredible facility that blends...

The World of Nintendo – by Matt Owen

by Old School Gamer | Oct 9, 2024 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, Columns

Growing up in the 80s and 90s, playing video games was fun, but visiting the Nintendo section of a store to check out new gaming goodies was often just as exciting. Entranced by fiber optic in-store signage, interactive kiosks, and no shortage of flashy displays, the...

A Look at the Animation for Stern Pinball’s Upcoming The Uncanny X-Men Pinball Machine

by Knapp Arcade | Oct 8, 2024 | 1980s, KnappArcade, Pinball

Wow, every time I turn around there’s another new pinball teaser dropping lol. A few minutes ago, Stern Pinball shared a second teaser for its upcoming Jack Danger-designed cornerstone pinball machine The Uncanny X-Men.   This one shows off the game’s...

Montezuma’s Revenge – The 40th Anniversary Edition

by Old School Gamer | Oct 7, 2024 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, Press Release

Montezuma’s Revenge – The 40th Anniversary Edition resurrects a timeless classic for consoles and PC Now available to wishlist on Steam, physical pre-orders open this week for Nintendo Switch Hong Kong – October 7, 2024 – Independent developer and publisher...

The Summer of Pinball – by Matt Owen

by Old School Gamer | Oct 7, 2024 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, Pinball

Ever since the first flipper was placed on a playfield back in 1947, pinball has been a great way for players to come together, have some fun, and socialize over accessible games. Over the past century or so, the popularity of pinball has spiked and receded in wild...