Apple II Gaming Firsts – by Jarrod Kailef

by Jarrod Kailef | Sep 25, 2025 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, Magazine Preview

Most people remember the Apple II for classrooms, word processors, and maybe Oregon Trail, but that is only half the story. From 1977 through the late 80s, the Apple II was also a serious game machine. It launched careers, birthed franchises, and set blueprints for...

Gaming on 8-bit Atari – by Bill Lange

by Old School Gamer | Sep 23, 2025 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Magazine Preview

From its debut in 1979, the Atari 8-bit computer family set a new standard for home computing by combining cutting-edge graphics, rich sound capabilities, and a design philosophy rooted in arcade gaming expertise. Powered by a trio of custom chips – ANTIC, GTIA,...

8-bit Commodore Gaming – by Marcus Albers

by Old School Gamer | Sep 21, 2025 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, Magazine Preview

When Commodore Business Machines decided to move from typewriters and calculators to microprocessors, it was a decision that would change home computing forever. After Commodore’s lukewarm introduction of the PET/CBM II series of computers, they quickly progressed to...

International Video Game Hall of Fame to Announce 2025 Class of Inductees!

by Todd Friedman | Sep 18, 2025 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Press Release

Ottumwa, IA – September 18th, 2025 –The International Video Game Hall of Fame (IVGHOF) is proud to announce it will officially reveal their highly-anticipated Class of 2025 Inductees on September 25th, 2025. This exciting announcement will coincide with the...

OutRun Amiga Edition – A vastly superior version of a classic racer has arrived on the Amiga! (UPDATE)

by Indie Retro News | Sep 15, 2025 | 1990s, 2020s, Indie Built-Retro Inspired

In 1986 Sega released one of the greatest racers of our time, it just had to be Out Run. An Arcade racer designed by Yu Suzuki, that was not only a commercial success, but became one of the best selling games of its time. A game that featured incredible graphics,...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Steven Schaefer

by Todd Friedman | Sep 14, 2025 | 1990s, 2020s, Interviews

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Steven Schaefer who currently is displayed on card number 4712 from the Superstars of 2025 Collection.   Steven is a world record holder on the NES game Dr. Mario. He is also a wizard at puzzle games on home consoles. Other...