What Made Gaming so Popular in Youth?

by Old School Gamer | May 9, 2019 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, Console/Handheld

A lot of people in the world, especially the youths enjoy playing video games for long hours. More than 97% of American teens play video games at least one time in their lifetime. It is extraordinary to find these kinds of numbers enjoying other forms of activities...

The Wonderful World of Arcade Simulators – By Adam Pratt

by Old School Gamer | May 7, 2019 | 1990s, 2000s, Arcade, Columns

The gaming business loves to abbreviate descriptive terminology. VR is one of those that has made headlines over the past few years, although it is hardly the only “Reality” technology that is worth writing about. You have Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MXR)...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Sean Tagg

by Todd Friedman | May 5, 2019 | 2000s, 2010s, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Sean “Taggsta” Tagg, who currently is displayed on card number 2030, from the Superstars of 2015 Collection.   Sean has hands on been a big part of the Walter Day Collection trading card history. Along with his own card...

Antstream – An On-Demand Retro Streaming Service

by Brendan Meharry | May 5, 2019 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s

Piracy is bad. We all know that, but it can’t be denied that there is a legal grey area when it comes to downloading certain game ROM’s – especially of games you already physically own or those that are considered ‘abandonware’. Other forms of media have had their...

New Evercade Info, Atari Partnership Announced

by Brendan Meharry | Apr 27, 2019 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s

A few weeks ago, we reported on the mysterious Evercade handheld console. Not a whole lot was known then, but in recent days the manufacturer has started releasing new information via email and social media. Straight up, we actually know what the Evercade looks like...

International Video Game Hall of Fame Nomination Forms

by Todd Friedman | Apr 27, 2019 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Arcade, Columns, Events, Pinball

Submissions for the International Video Game Hall of Fame Class of 2019 are now open.  As the preeminent voice, The International Video Hall of Fame respectfully requests your nominations for our Hall of Fame Induction.  IVGHOF Committees will select winners solely on...