A classic console gets a high-def upgrade as Retro-Bit releases its RES Plus Console

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

OMONA, CA, August 1, 2017 – With demand at an all-time high for classic video games, Retro-Bit®, a leading retro-gaming brand announced its new RES™ Plus console for $39.99 will be available August 10.  A premium top-loading video game console for all your favorite...

NAMCO Museum coming to Switch!

by Old School Gamer | Jul 27, 2017 | 1980s, Console/Handheld

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Galaga is finally getting an origin story!

by Old School Gamer | Jul 22, 2017 | 1980s, Arcade, Console/Handheld

SAN DIEGO, Calif., July 22, 2017 (Newswire.com) – The legendary game Galaga is finally getting an origin story. Swedish and Los Angeles-based producer The Nuttery Entertainment have entered into an exclusive option agreement with BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment to...

Nintendo is bundling a never-before-released game with the SNES Classic

by Old School Gamer | Jun 27, 2017 | 1980s, Console/Handheld

Like it did with the original NES last year, Nintendo has announced plans to revive the Super Nintendo as a mini, plug-and-play game console preloaded with a handful of fan-favorite SNES games. The Super NES Classic Edition itself is a miniaturized model of the...

AtGames® Announces Fall 2017 Sega Genesis Classic Gaming Hardware Lineup

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

El Segundo, CA, June 9, 2017 (Newswire.com) – ​AtGames® Digital Media Ltd., a leader in interactive entertainment products, today announced their latest classic gaming releases: Sega Genesis Flashback, Classic Game Console, and Ultimate Portable Game Player....

The Dreamcade Replay Plays Your Favorite Games From Any Classic Console

by Old School Gamer | Apr 15, 2017 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, Console/Handheld

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA , March 29, 2017 (Newswire.com) – Dream Arcades, a leader in retro video gaming technology, today announced the CART (Cartridge Analysis & Recognition Tool) application. An exciting new tool for the upcoming Dreamcade Replay, the...