Ultima VI – IX by Andrea Contato and Jarrod Kailef

by Jarrod Kailef | Apr 2, 2023 | 1990s, 2000s, Gaming, Opinions

In March of 1988, Richard Garriott was already hard at work on Ultima VI – The False Prophet. Following the same general game design strategies he had used previously, the new Ultima was to have an improved and more powerful engine, expanded gameplay, and new...

Five Retro Baseball Games You Need to Try to Kick off Baseball Season

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Apr 1, 2023 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s

Baseball season is upon us so try out these five retro classics that’ll instill an even bigger love for America’s pastime. Hardball 99: A dark horse classic on the PlayStation. Play it for the historic teams, but stay for the player editor. RBI Baseball: If you have...

Five Retro Series That Deserve Modern Remakes

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Apr 1, 2023 | 1980s, 1990s, Lists

PAX East 2023 showed us that there’s a need for retro sports and beat-em-ups, but what other games and genres deserve a fresh new coat of paint? Old School Gamer shares their thoughts on what titles would find a new audience with a modern remake. Adventure: The Atari...

That Video Game Podcast

by Old School Gamer | Mar 30, 2023 | 1980s, 1990s, Console/Handheld, Podcast of the Week

TVGP Episode 803: Yavin-4: Where the Ewoks Live This week we chat about some video games! Sorry, I’m too sick to type up these notes. It’s like a surprise! Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS CLICK HERE FOR PODCAST Featuring: Michael “Boston” Hannon,...

The Age of Darkness – by Bill Lange

by Old School Gamer | Mar 29, 2023 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Pinball

The Ultima series of computer role playing games (CRPGs) are set in a fantasy world of combat, magic, and mystery. The first trilogy in the series, Ultima I: The First Age of Darkness (1981), Ultima II: The Revenge of the Enchantress (1982), and Ultima III: Exodus...

Feature documentary Ghostlord and the Quest for Dark Presence launches on Kickstarter

by Old School Gamer | Mar 28, 2023 | 1990s, 2020s, Press Release

BROOKFIELD, IL (March 28, 2023) – Year of the Phoenix Productions is leveling up their documentary project Ghostlord and the Quest for Dark Presence with a Kickstarter campaign running through April 28th. The film delves into the life of Doc Mack (aka Ghostlord),...