MODERN LIGHT GUN DEVELOPMENT and REVIEW – by Ryan Burger

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...

eXoDOS and actually playing classic computer games

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...

Preserving Legacy Event – Ottumwa, Iowa Nov 7-8, 2025

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...

How Three JRPG Legends Created a Timeless Classic

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...

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,...