World of Spells – This first person action game for the 48k ZX Spectrum looks impressive

by Indie Retro News | Dec 23, 2025 | 2000s, 2010s, Indie Built-Retro Inspired

Another ZX Spectrum game worth checking out is the recent release of Jtpl’s fast-paced first-person action game for the classic ZX Spectrum 48K called ‘World of Spells’. A game that the creator says “you can watch in amazement as our silly...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Paige Burger

by Todd Friedman | Dec 20, 2025 | 2010s, Columns, Magazine Preview

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Paige Burger, who is displayed on card number 3105, from the Superstars of 2019 Collection.   Paige is part of the Old School Gamer Magazine crew.   Daughter of the creator and publisher, Paige has made a huge impact on...

Manall’s Final Fantasy Sees the End of an Era with 3.5+ Release

by William Schwartz | Dec 7, 2025 | 1980s, 2010s, 2020s, Gaming

  On December 5th, Manall Lockhart released the final update to her Manall’s Final Fantasy project, bringing it up to version 3.5+. The modification for the first Final Fantasy game for the NES has been an ongoing project since 2017. While far from the only...

Get Your Persona Vinyl for the Holidays!

by Old School Gamer | Dec 6, 2025 | 2010s, 2020s, Console/Handheld

If you’re a fan of Persona and our friends at Atlus, we have EXCELLENT news: Our fan-favorite Megamix records are BACK IN STOCK, and so is the highly-requested PERSONA 5 4xLP BOX SET! Don’t wait! All these items are in-stock and shipping now, so quantities...

Interview with Galaxian World Champion – David Lyne

by Todd Friedman | Dec 6, 2025 | 1980s, 2010s, 2020s, Arcade, Columns

This is an interview done by Galloping Ghost’s superstar and International Video Game Hall of Fame inductee Pete Hahn with World Champion Galaxian player, David Lyne. Pete Hahn: First of all, congrats again on your awesome achievement! How long was your entire...

Retro Review: Abyss Odyssey: Extended Dream Edition: Simple, But Cool

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Dec 1, 2025 | 2010s, Reviews

With a combat and item system that’ll remind you of “Castlevania: Symphony of the Night” and a multi-player mode that borrows from “Super Smash Bros,” “Abyss Odyssey: Extended Dream Edition” is a nifty title that is great for...