Atari Makes Universal Movie Deal

by Old School Gamer | Jul 25, 2026 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s

Atari Makes Universal Movie Deal For 10 Iconic Game Properties; First Up Is Original Script By Matt Reilly & Carl Hampe, With Entertainment 360 Producing Partnering with Entertainment 360, Atari has signed a deal with Universal Pictures giving the studio the right...

Gaelco’s lost 90s run-and-gun masterpiece is now available for PC and consoles! Play today!

by Old School Gamer | Jul 17, 2026 | 1980s, 1990s, Press Release

Biomechanical Toy is a frantic, arcade-style 2D side-scrolling run-and-gun platformer built for retro gaming enthusiasts who crave intense, nostalgic challenges. It delivers a highly unique, imaginative dark-fairytale aesthetic centered on biomechanical toys that have...

Sticky Business Coming to Switch Physical!

by Old School Gamer | Jul 16, 2026 | 1990s, 2000s

Super Rare Games is joining Spellgarden Games and Assemble Entertainment to bring you Sticky Business!  Coming exclusively to Nintendo Switch™! Experience the joy of running your own cozy small business: Create stickers, pack orders and hear your customers’ stories....

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Derek Sorrells

by Todd Friedman | Jul 14, 2026 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Derek Sorrells, who is displayed on card number 832, from the Superstars of 2014 Collection.  Derek is also featured on cards 1280, 2158 and 2254.   Derek is an old school gamer who loves arcade machines.  He grew up in the...

Why Comix Zone Remains One of Sega’s Most Unique Experiments.

by Mark Taylor | Jul 13, 2026 | 1990s, Console/Handheld, Gaming

  In the mid-1990s, the video game industry engaged in a frantic, creative arms race. As the 16-bit era waned and 32-bit technology loomed, developers desperately pushed the boundaries of gaming. Amidst this innovation, Sega released a title that felt less like a...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Patrick Hickey, Jr.

by Todd Friedman | Jul 13, 2026 | 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Patrick Hickey, Jr. who is displayed on card number 3258, from the Superstars of 2019 Collection. Patrick Hickey, Jr., is the founder and editor-in-chief of ReviewFix.com and a lecturer of English and journalism at Kingsborough...