Recognition from Free Play Florida

by Old School Gamer | Dec 26, 2017 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, Events

Just received a nice picture from our friends at Free Play Florida, recognizing us for best Retro Gaming Magazine.    We look forward to seeing you all in Orlando again next year in November!

Galloping Ghost Arcade in Chicago and Phoenix IV

by Old School Gamer | Dec 25, 2017 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, Magazine Preview

For this inaugural issue of Old School Gamer, I went to the what must be the largest single collection of arcade machines in the world… Galloping Ghost Arcade in Brookfield (Chicago area), Illinois. Bursting at the seams with over 600 games operating at one time...

System Spotlight Christmas Edition – Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)

by JasonBreininger | Dec 23, 2017 | 1980s, 1990s, Console/Handheld

I am not going to bore anyone with previously well documented historical details, facts, stats and the like for Nintendo’s first home gaming console, the Nintendo Entertainment System. There are hundred of blogs, webpages, YouTube channels and even hardcover...

Classic Game Fest and the National Video Game Museum Coverage in Old School Gamer

by Old School Gamer | Dec 21, 2017 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, Events, Magazine Preview

Classic Game Fest – Members of the Old School Gamer crew (even before we were the Old School Gamer Crew) drove 14 hours for the Classic Game Fest in Austin TX. We had previously gone to Midwest Gaming Classic, CES and other events but never another classic...

Snail Against Squirrel for the Atari 2600

by Ric Pryor | Dec 20, 2017 | 1970s, 1980s, Console/Handheld

Something like 400 games were released for the Atari 2600 in North America during its commercial life. Another 50 or so, at least officially, weren’t. Bizarre games with thought-provoking titles like Hell Driver, Dead Ray, Hole Hunter and Square Game. While...

Old School Gamer Issue #1 with Midwest Gaming Classic and Hyperkin!

by Old School Gamer | Dec 18, 2017 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, Events, Magazine Preview

Old School Gamer Issue #1 came out in October/November and is available for free digital access by clicking here!  Thanks to our advertisers who help to bring Old School Gamer Magazine to you, including the Midwest Gaming Classic -April 14th and 15th, 2017 –...