Remembering the CD-Based Consoles Before the PSone

by Brendan Meharry | Sep 2, 2017 | 1980s, 1990s

The fifth generation of consoles is mainly associated with the rise of 3D graphics. While important and no doubt defining, none of that would have been possible without the inclusion of CD-ROM’s. 3D graphics were around beforehand of course; it was quite common on...

Keep Calm and Insert Coin: Eat Me!

by Brad Feingold | Sep 2, 2017 | 1980s, Arcade

What triggers a good memory?  A smell, a taste, a sight, or even a sound.  Our senses are our most important factor in our lives.  If you smell ribs, you may remember the fair.  If you see a logo, you remember the product.  If you smell a fart, you remember that...

Preview Issue of Old School Gamer Now ONLINE!

by Old School Gamer | Sep 1, 2017 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Arcade, Console/Handheld

The preview issue of Old School Gamer Magazine is online, all 4 pages of it.  Written to give you a tease of what we plan on doing, some of the articles that are in process and more.  Check it out by clicking on the magazine to your right!

4 Retro Gaming Documentaries Definitely Worth Your Time

by Johnny Nieves | Sep 1, 2017 | 1970s, 1980s, 2010s

Video games and movies historically do not have the best track record. From as early as 1986, the movie industry has tried to capitalize on the gaming “fad” with quick cash grabs like the Super Mario Bros. movie and Double Dragon. Luckily, there are more...

Atari 2600 Returns as New Compact Handheld and Innovative Plug and Play TV Joystick with 50 Classic Atari® Games Built-In

by Old School Gamer | Sep 1, 2017 | 1970s, 1980s, Console/Handheld

One of the most iconic video games consoles, the Atari 2600 is returning as a handheld console and innovative plug and play TV joystick in time for Christmas 2017. The ‘Atari “Retro” Handheld’ features the immortalised “wood” effect...

Atari Box is going to crowdfund

by Old School Gamer | Sep 1, 2017 | 1980s, Console/Handheld

The buzz on Ataribox continues to grow, and we can’t wait to share more news in the weeks ahead. Ataribox will first be made available via a crowdfunding campaign this Fall 2017 with shipments planned to start in Spring 2018. Why Crowdfunding? Amazing brands are...