Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Eric Tessler

by Todd Friedman | Apr 16, 2018 | 2000s, 2010s, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Eric Tessler who currently is displayed on card number 519, from the Superstars of 2013 Collection.  He is also featured on cards 533, 1493, 2061, 2080, 2226 and 2282.   Eric is the primary supporter of the Walter Day Trading...

Billy Mitchell Official Statement

by Old School Gamer | Apr 15, 2018 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Arcade

At the Midwest Gaming Classic today, Billy Mitchell made this official statement to Old School Gamer Magazine. Note: Billy Mitchell is on the advisory board of this magazine. photos available below for usage with attribution to Old School Gamer Magazine –...

Why Does the Official Nintendo Seal of Quality End Up on Bad Games?

by David Oxford | Apr 12, 2018 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s

“This game sucks! So why does it have the Official Nintendo Seal of Quality on it?”, or some variation thereof, is a common refrain from within the gaming community that has been around for… well, perhaps as long as the seal itself. A common...

Keep Calm and Insert Coin: The Race to the Finish

by Brad Feingold | Apr 9, 2018 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, Arcade

Folks, as you may or may not have been aware, I have been away from the computer for a little while trying to get things back together in life.  It was like someone took a video game apart and said put it together.  For someone who has never done that, it was very...

Remembering the Nintendo Ultra 64 Dream Team: Acclaim

by David Oxford | Apr 5, 2018 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s

The first member of the Nintendo Ultra 64 Dream Team we’re going to take a look at is none other than Acclaim, the self-proclaimed “Masters of the Game.” While Acclaim’s reputation over the ensuing years hasn’t held up especially well, at...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Tim Kinzy

by Todd Friedman | Mar 21, 2018 | 2000s, 2010s, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Tim Kinzy, who is displayed on card number 2422 from the Superstars of 2016 Collection.  His documentary film trading card is featured on card number 2495.  Tim is one half of the team that directed, produced and edited the...