NEO-GEO Fighting Game Franchises – by Brian Lesyk

by Brian Lesyk | Sep 2, 2026 | 1990s, 2000s, Other Magazines Preview

When it comes to the fighting genre of video games, no other platform’s total library is more dense in said category than that of the Neo Geo AES home console. Of the 118 officially-licensed games released for the AES, a whopping 51 fall under the category of fighting...

The Rise of Primal Rage – by Todd Friedman

by Todd Friedman | Aug 31, 2026 | 1990s, 2000s, Magazine Preview

Released in 1994 by Atari Games, Primal Rage emerged during one of the most competitive eras in arcade gaming history. Fighting games dominated arcades in the early-to-mid 1990s, fueled by the massive success of titles like Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter II. Into...

Walter Day’s Gaming Superstars: Volume Two – by Todd Friedman

by Todd Friedman | Aug 30, 2026 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2020s, ESports

WALTER DAY’S GAMING SUPERSTARS: VOLUME TWO On Sale! Paperback NOW Available! For a limited time, Volume two of the Walter Day Gaming Superstars hardcover book will be the low price of $25.68. The newly released paperback is being sold for $17.99 To Order Book...

The Bloody History of MK finishes – by Matt Owen

by Matthew Owen | Aug 29, 2026 | 1990s, 2000s, Magazine Preview

It’s no secret that Mortal Kombat is violent by and large the most graphic fighting game series ever created. Full of blood and gore, it pushed the limits on what was acceptable for video game violence in the ‘90s, eventually leading to the formation of the ESRB...

Super Smash Siblings – by Noah LaPointe

by Noah LaPointe | Aug 27, 2026 | 1990s, 2000s, Magazine Preview

It’s strange to think about now, but for a long time, nobody really knew what to make of the Super Smash Bros. series. Not regarding critical reception—the games were beloved practically from day one—but in how to classify them. Nowadays, no one bats an eye if you...

Introducing the Alien Breed 35th Anniversary Collection

by Old School Gamer | Aug 26, 2026 | 2000s, 2010s, Press Release

Featuring the six Alien Breed games released for the Commodore Amiga, with new games modes, couch & online co-op, save states, dual stick controls, and an immersive virtual museum. Available September 24 on Steam, GoG, Epic Games Store, Playstation, and Xbox....