Playstation 2 Games May Soon Be Practical to Recompile

by William Schwartz | Jan 28, 2026 | 1990s, 2000s, 2020s, Gaming

  The software developer ran-j, also known as Ranieri, has been making rapid progress on their new project to recompile Playstation 2 games. The project, which not so recently ago may have seemed fanciful, has taken on exciting connotations for retro gaming...

Underrated Gems for the Wii

by Old School Gamer | Jan 28, 2026 | 2000s, 2010s, Gaming

For anyone who used to own a Nintendo Wii, it might be discomforting to think of it as a genuine retro console nowadays, as it probably only feels like yesterday that you were joyfully swinging around its Wiimote, but it’s actually been almost sixteen years since it...

Midwest Gaming Classic – 2026 Exclusive Dated Shirt Revealed!

by Todd Friedman | Jan 24, 2026 | 1980s, 2000s, 2020s, Events

This is the ONLY shirt that we sell with the event dates on it, and it is ONLY available via pre-order! If you’re interested in it, you can get it on our site now here: https://www.midwestgamingclassic.com/attend/ I’m really excited about this one –...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Dan Yamnitz

by Todd Friedman | Jan 18, 2026 | 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, 2020s, Arcade, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Dan Yamnitz who currently is displayed on card number 3319, from the Superstars of 2020 Collection. Dan is a multi-world record holder on the arcade version of Pole Position II. He holds the record on all four tracks of the...

The Most Influential Baseball Games Ever

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Jan 12, 2026 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Lists

With the MLB offseason in full swing, Old School Gamer’s  Patrick Hickey Jr. counts down the most influential baseball video games of all time. Encompassing nearly 40 years of video game history, America’s pastime has a rich legacy in video games. 10:...

Limited Run Games opens preorders for Capcom Arcade Stadium Vol. 1

by William Schwartz | Jan 9, 2026 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2020s, Arcade, Console/Handheld, Gaming

  On January 9th, Limited Run Games formally opened pre-orders for the physical release of Capcom Arcade Stadium Vol. 1, a compilation that will bring 32 classic Capcom arcade games to modern consoles. This particular compilation is not new. It is already...