The Art Director of Majora’s Mask Joins the Nightmare Busters Adventure!

by Todd Friedman | Jun 2, 2025 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Press Release

Pix’n Love Games and Aurora Game Studio are thrilled to announce that the legendary Takaya Imamura is joining the Nightmare Busters Rebirth project! KICKSTARTER  Takaya Imamura, the renowned designer who spent over three decades at Nintendo, is now part of the...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Tony Hawk

by Todd Friedman | May 30, 2025 | 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Columns, Console/Handheld

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Tony Hawk who currently is displayed on card number 3522, from the Superstars of 2021 Collection.  There is no talk about skateboarding without mentioning the name Tony Hawk. His popularity in skateboarding was as big as any...

The Latest on American Pinball; When Will We See Cuphead?

by Knapp Arcade | May 29, 2025 | 1980s, 1990s, KnappArcade, Pinball

American Pinball (AP) recently sent out an update to its distributors at what is a crucial time for the company as it transitions to new leadership. AP told distributors that it is working to grow its business with contract manufacturing for arcade, redemption and...

“Arcade 92” – The Full Interview

by Todd Friedman | May 28, 2025 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Interviews

This month’s Old School Gamer Magazine has been shipped.  In the issue, I interview the owner of Arcade 92, Michael Lepsch. The article is a short version of the interview I did with him back in March of 2025.  Here is the full interview with all the questions...

Operation Steel Rain – This WIP mech platformer for the Amiga looks rather cool (+DEMO) [update]

by Indie Retro News | May 25, 2025 | 1990s, 2000s, Indie Built-Retro Inspired

Even though it’s still Jan, already we’ve had so many Amiga game news stories, that at times I could hardly keep up! Games such as Bad Dudes vs DragonNinja, Castlevania AGA, Tracker Hero and WIZONK are just some of the ones I’ve featured already....

Harrier Attack Reloaded – An enhanced classic for the Amstrad CPC Plus by Chris Perver

by Indie Retro News | May 24, 2025 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, Indie Built-Retro Inspired

I never thought I’d see the day that an Amsoft game, more especially Harrier Attack, would be getting an enhanced edition. It is one of the best games I have ever played on the Amstrad CPC 464, and to see it remade for the Amstrad CPC Plus by Chris Perver fills...