Protecting your retro video game boxes

by Todd Friedman | Aug 7, 2020 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, Columns, Opinions

I was organizing my video games the other day and came across an unopened Pokemon SoulSilver with Pokewalker Accessory in box. I looked up what an unopened box would be and to my surprise saw a range between 250 -350 dollars on Ebay.  I wanted to make sure this game...

Biggest Changes from Classic WoW to Classic Burning Crusade

by Old School Gamer | Aug 5, 2020 | 1990s, 2000s, Console/Handheld, Gaming

Classic WoW has been a huge success for Blizzard, attracting new and returning fans of the game in their thousands! We’re now in phase 4 out of 6 of Classic WoW and racing through the much-loved old content. This has led fans to ask, “what’s...

How Casino Games Have Featured In Video Games Throughout Time

by Old School Gamer | Aug 4, 2020 | 1980s, 1990s, Console/Handheld, Gaming

Image: Pexels  Developers recognise the entertainment value of incorporating casino games into their own titles. Some games get it wrong by bombarding players with loot crates — tedious tack-ons, which ruin immersion and squeeze every penny from your pockets. Others...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Hector Rodriguez

by Todd Friedman | Aug 1, 2020 | 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Columns, Console/Handheld

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Hector Rodriguez who is displayed on card number 253, from the Superstars of 2012 Collection.  Hector is also displayed on cards 300F and 2134.  Hector is a true competitive gamer and has a very successful gaming resume.   He...

Video Game of the Day – August 1st – Dragon Slayer

by Video Game of the Day | Aug 1, 2020 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Arcade

Video Game of the Day is a daily show available on Amazon Alexa devices and here on this website. Each day, we briefly discuss the history of a single game, randomly chosen. If you would like to listen on your daily flash briefing, you can enable Video Game of the Day...

Video Game of the Day – July 30th – Path of Exile

by Video Game of the Day | Jul 30, 2020 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Arcade

Video Game of the Day is a daily show available on Amazon Alexa devices and here on this website. Each day, we briefly discuss the history of a single game, randomly chosen. If you would like to listen on your daily flash briefing, you can enable Video Game of the Day...