by William Schwartz | Feb 14, 2026 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, 2020s, Console/Handheld, Gaming, Reviews
The newest entry in the Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Cultures Series, The Legend of Zelda and Philosophy does pretty much exactly what you’d expect. It explains broader philosophical ideas from the perspective of the Legend of Zelda games. But don’t...
by Old School Gamer | Feb 13, 2026 | 1990s, 2010s
Celebrate the landmark game that launched Ubisoft onto the global stage with a charming mix of humor, fun, art, and challenging gameplay. Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition features five versions of the 1995 hit, along with bonus levels, enhancements, and an interactive...
by Indie Retro News | Feb 7, 2026 | 1980s, 2010s, Indie Built-Retro Inspired
Stephen Cakebread’s Geometry Wars originally started as a Project Gotham Racing Easter egg, but from then on turned into a fully fledged eye candy neon top-down multi-directional shooter, with appearances on the DS all the way up to Steam. Well it’s time for the...
by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Feb 1, 2026 | 2010s, Gaming, Reviews
Combining two successful, but strikingly different cult franchises, Nintendo’s free-to-try 3DS game ends up a winner, but only if you have enough space in your gaming heart for both of them. Adding Pokemon to the Picross formula adds a much-needed layer of depth to...
by Todd Friedman | Jan 31, 2026 | 1980s, 1990s, 2010s, Arcade, Columns
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Don Hodges, who currently is displayed on card number 753, from the Superstars of 2014 Collection. Don is a classic arcade gamer who has analyzed program code for games such as Pac-Man, Dig-Dug, Defender, and Galaga. He may be...
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...