Phoenix IV: Tony Hawk Ride Skateboard

by Leonard Herman | Oct 13, 2017 | 2000s, The Story Of...

Activision released another game with a deluxe controller on November 17 (2009) in North America, and this one had been designed with teens in mind.  Tony Hawk: Ride was the latest in a series of Tony Hawk-branded skateboard games, and was the first to feature its own...

The Nintendo 64 Controller: What Was With That Weird Thing?

by David Oxford | Oct 5, 2017 | 1990s, 2000s

Over the course of the history of the video game industry, few controllers — first-party controllers, especially — have ever been able to measure up to the sheer strangeness of the accessory Nintendo revealed as its input device for what was then known as...

The show that kicked our retro in the rear has moved!

by Old School Gamer | Sep 19, 2017 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, Arcade, Console/Handheld

Fellow Gamers, I’m extremely excited to be writing to you to inform you that we just released the Midwest Gaming Classic web site for 2018, and we have BIG news! The Midwest Gaming Classic will be moving from our long-time home of the Sheraton Milwaukee...

There are Many Retro Game Rooms, but this is Mine

by Brendan Meharry | Sep 15, 2017 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s

Since I’ve only been collecting retro games since 2011, my collection is far from complete and comprehensive. However, I have amassed approximately 550 titles over my gaming infused life so it’s not small by any means – kind of a weird in-between, if anything. Its...

Downright Bizarre: Conker’s Bad Fur Day – Not Your Everyday Family Game.

by Downright Bizarre Games | Sep 12, 2017 | 2000s

Conker was originally conceived to be sweet, charming, and family-friendly. However, after an early build received criticism for being “too cute,” the developer retooled the game in defiance for an adult audience. Since the game packaging still paraded rather adorable...

Old School Games/Retro available in a discount bundle through Humble Bundle CHEAP!

by Old School Gamer | Sep 12, 2017 | 1990s, 2000s, Console/Handheld

This bundle is a triple threat. Capcom and SEGA and ATLUS all bundled into one? Yes, this all-star trio of publishers has assembled an awesome collection of games. Grab DEAD RISING®, Citizens of Earth, Renegade Ops Collection, Sonic Generations Collection, Resident...