Two New Publishers Announced for the Evercade

by Brendan Meharry | May 25, 2019 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Arcade

The Evercade is an interesting new retro handheld we’ve been closely following at OSGM HQ for the last month or so. Starting off as something mysterious, it was soon revealed to be a completely self-contained console that would play retro games – but most importantly,...

Learning Without Boundaries: Online Games in Today’s World

by Old School Gamer | May 21, 2019 | 1990s, 2000s, Console/Handheld, Gaming

Videogames have had a fair share of controversy whilst they have gained popularity but with 46 million units of Microsoft Xbox One being sold in just 2018 alone, there is no sign of this slowing down. With a number of educational benefits also associated with multiple...

PAC-MAN or PUCKMAN? Old School Games in Other Names

by Old School Gamer | May 20, 2019 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, Gaming

It’s common knowledge that Pac-Man was once known as PUCKMAN. It made sense, of course, as the titular character resembles a hockey puck, but the ‘U’ and ‘K’ had to go as some no-good kids were getting creative with a certain rhyming word. There is also some...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Bobby “Q43” Wilson

by Todd Friedman | May 20, 2019 | 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Bobby (Q43) Wilson, who conveniently displayed on card number 43, from the Superstars of 2011 Collection.  Bobby is also on other “43” trading cards such as 1043, 1143, 1243, 1343, 1943.   Bobby can also be seen on card number...

Old games: Top 5 PC Classics that are still worth playing

by Old School Gamer | May 13, 2019 | 1990s, 2000s, Gaming

No matter how far technology and game developing has come, there are some “retro” games that are still worth it. While you can always play games on the Golden Nugget casino, we’re sure you are looking for something more. The 5 Retro Games You Will Love Here you will...

The Last Official Release: Game Boy Color – Hamtaro: Ham-Hams Unite! (2003)

by Brendan Meharry | May 12, 2019 | 1990s, 2000s

Before we proceed, I must warn you; I’m a filthy liar. The game in the title above is not the final game on the Game Boy Color, but instead, only the last in the Western world. I’ve done this before with Japanese consoles and handhelds, but I still feel it’s well...