by Brian Lesyk | Oct 3, 2025 | 1990s, 2010s, 2020s, Magazine Preview
In the interest of complete transparency, it must be expressly understood that my adoration for The Angry Video Game Nerd (AVGN) knows no bounds. THE @!#?@! MAKING OF THE ANGRY VIDEO GAME NERD 8-BIT How i learned to @!#?@! love the nerd Created by YouTuber and video...
by Matthew Owen | Oct 2, 2025 | 1990s, Console/Handheld
We love the Blue Bomber. Out of the many excellent NES franchises, Mega Man is a top-tier highlight through and through. While many prop up Mega Man 2 as the best of the bunch, Mega Man 3 deserves just as much love, if not more. First released in late 1990 and keeping...
by Ryan Burger | Sep 30, 2025 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, Magazine Preview
Kickstarter is an amazing website. It helps bring to light new ideas from people and companies that want to release something but funding and research support through its unique system. In this case, Tassei Denki/Dashine Electronics, which is a company behind many...
by William Schwartz | Sep 29, 2025 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Retro Computing
As you read through the latest print edition of Old School Gamer Magazine, focusing on 8-bit computer gaming, one obvious question may come to mind- how exactly do you play any of these games? The more famous ones might be available via Steam or other modern...
by Todd Friedman | Sep 29, 2025 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Events
It’s been a while since we have hosted an event here in Ottumwa, The Video Game Capitol of the World! We are pleased to announce our Preserving Legacy 2-day event as we honor Walter Day and his Legacy with the gaming industry and the father of competitive...
by Matthew Owen | Sep 26, 2025 | 1990s, Console/Handheld
In the world of Japanese role-playing games, there are few titles as beloved and timeless as Chrono Trigger. Responsible for pushing the JRPG genre forward in terms of narrative tropes, accessible gameplay, and thematic tone, its influence is undeniable in the modern...