Catching up with Buckner and Garcia

by Magazine Writer | Nov 2, 2019 | 1980s, Other Magazines Preview

“I’ve got a pocket full of quarters and I’m headed to the arcade.” Do those words sound familiar? If you’re a child of the ’80s, they should. They’re the opening of Jerry Buckner and Gary Garcia’s hit song, Pac-Man Fever, from the...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Zach Sharpe

by Todd Friedman | Nov 2, 2019 | 1980s, 1990s, 2010s, Columns, Pinball

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Zach Sharpe, who is displayed on card number 341, from the Superstars of 2012 Collection.  Zach has had a major impact in the world of pinball as a player, writer and as an organizer.  Zach was at one time in charge of the...

Rant: Gamers Today are Spoiled When It Comes to Ports

by David Oxford | Oct 31, 2019 | 1980s, 1990s, 2010s, Arcade

We’re doing something a little different today: A guest column! Here with something to say is someone we’ll call “Grumpy Monkey.” Wait, no, that’s too on the nose. We’ll just call him “Kranky Cong.” Take it away, KC!...

Dragon’s Lair Arcade Machine Replica in Sixth Scale

by Old School Gamer | Oct 30, 2019 | 1980s, Arcade, Press Release

New Wave Toys is proud to announce the latest addition to our RepliCade Amusements mini arcade line: Dragon’s Lair x ReplICade! This 12 inch replica arcade machine Looks, Plays and Controls just like the vintage 1983 Dragon’s Lair Arcade Machine! This...

Do Movies and Video games create an unholy mix? By Damien Quicksilver

by Magazine Writer | Oct 29, 2019 | 1980s, Other Magazines Preview

Well, here’s the “movie” issue of Classic Gamer Magazine. I guess the focus is the blissful union between movies and video games. Wait a minute! BLISSFUL UNION? Generally, I’d say that movies and video games are like oil and water – they don’t quite mix. No,...

5 Retro Games You Can Still Play Today

by Old School Gamer | Oct 28, 2019 | 1980s, 1990s, Gaming

Games have evolved beyond recognition, with impressive animations and cinematography. However, there are still some amazing retro games that have more than stood the test of time. Indeed, they have blazed the way for the industry and are still some of the most loved....