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),...

Eagerly awaited SNK vs CAPCOM for the C64 gets an Alpha release!

by Indie Retro News | Mar 28, 2023 | 1990s, 2000s, Indie Built-Retro Inspired

Once again there’s another C64 game that’s well worth a mention, as thanks to Jon Eggelton and Saberman letting us know through our Indie Retro News Facebook group, we’ve been told that Jon Eggelton and Gianluca Alberico has released an ALPHA version...

Stern Pinball – by Michael Thomasson

by Michael Thomasson | Mar 27, 2023 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, Pinball

In the early 1930s, Sam Stern sold pinball merchandise, parts, and accessories as an operator and distributor. In 1947, Sam boldly asked pinball mogul Harry Williams, of Williams Manufacturing Company, “Why don’t you sell me your company?”. In the end, Sam Stern...