Atari and Fig

by Old School Gamer | Sep 19, 2017 | 1970s, 1980s, Console/Handheld

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (SEPTEMBER 18, 2017) – Atari®, one of the world’s most recognized publishers and developers of interactive entertainment via its subsidiary, Vagabond Production Corp., and Fig, the community publisher behind such games as Phoenix Point, Pillars...

New NES and Genesis Games? Mega Cat Studios Has You Covered

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Sep 16, 2017 | 1980s, 2010s

With the resurgence of retro games, thanks to the NES Classic, more gamers than ever have gone back to their pixel roots. But what if you’re looking for new games for your favorite retro consoles? While there are a plethora of homebrew developers out there,...

SUPERBRIEF: Zork

by Kristopher Purzycki | Sep 15, 2017 | 1970s, 1980s, Console/Handheld

Opening one of the most legendary of computer games, this seemingly dull pair of statements embodies much of what makes Infocom’s Zork so wonderful. Among the many text adventures that were published at the time, the brainchild of Tim Anderson, Marc Blank, Bruce...

There are Many Retro Game Rooms, but this is Mine

by Brendan Meharry | Sep 15, 2017 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s

Since I’ve only been collecting retro games since 2011, my collection is far from complete and comprehensive. However, I have amassed approximately 550 titles over my gaming infused life so it’s not small by any means – kind of a weird in-between, if anything. Its...

New Retro Game Subscription Box Service Set Up Fans of Retrogaming

by Old School Gamer | Sep 12, 2017 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, Console/Handheld

Retrobitgame.comis a new web based subscriptions box service that delivers original classic games to your door every month. Retrobit Game is a new retro and classic games subscriptions box, set up by a group of retro gamers and collectors. The service offers other...

SNES and NES Classic Editions are going to be plentiful?

by Old School Gamer | Sep 12, 2017 | 1980s, 1990s, Console/Handheld

Due to incredible demand for the upcoming Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Super NES Classic Edition system, Nintendo plans to ship the retro-inspired product into 2018. Originally, shipments were announced to cease at the end of this calendar year. In addition,...