Pac-Man – by By Jason C. Gares

by Jason Gares | Apr 22, 2026 | 1980s, 2020s, Magazine Preview

..swimming against a 1980 tide of space shooters and war games. “Around the time that we launched Pac-Man, video arcades were filled with games where you shoot aliens… it was for men,” he recalled, speaking to WIRED magazine.. “If women and couples were going to come...

Galaga – by GenX George

by GenX Grownup | Apr 21, 2026 | 1980s, 2020s, Magazine Preview

On the surface, it’s straightforward: one ship, descending waves of alien insects, and a single fire button… but underneath that simplicity is a rhythm that feels almost musical. The swooping enemy patterns, the slight delay on your shots, and that delicious risk of...

Five Retro Games No One Played But Should Have

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Apr 21, 2026 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s

Retro Games…we love them, but we have missed so many. By just playing our favorites, there are countless other gems that never managed to grab our eyes. In this exclusive Old School Gamer Magazine post, author Patrick Hickey Jr. gives us five retro games we need to...

Old School Gamer Magazine at Saluki Con

by William Schwartz | Apr 20, 2026 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Arcade, Arcade Spotlight, Atari, Console/Handheld, Events, Gaming, The Story Of...

  Earlier this year, I had a realization. The SIU Student Center, like so many buildings that have been around a long time, has a bunch of old CRTs in storage. What if, instead of just letting them sit there collecting dust, they could be brought out to serve...

DOUBLE BABOON NINJA – This upcoming Arcade game by Danlabg for the Amiga looks fab [BETA UPDATE]

by Indie Retro News | Apr 20, 2026 | 1980s, 1990s, Indie Built-Retro Inspired

Fancy playing a new Commodore Amiga game that smacks of high quality, is fun to play, and well worth keeping an eye on as developments progress, then this game called ‘Double Baboon Ninja’ by Danlabg is just the game for you. An upcoming Arcade game in...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Howard Scott Warshaw

by Todd Friedman | Apr 18, 2026 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Howard Scott Warshaw who currently is displayed on card number 208, from the Superstars of 2012 Collection.  Howard is a true pioneer in the gaming industry. As one of the original Atari programmers for the Atari 2600, Howard...