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...

GameShark Returns: The Complete Cheat Code Compendium

by Todd Friedman | Jan 26, 2026 | 1990s, 2010s, Press Release

We hit $50,000 over the weekend – and that means the Compendium officially upgrades to an Expanded Edition. More pages. More codes. More games. More of what made GameShark legendary in the first place. This is only the start of Week 2, and the support so far has...

The Retro Hour – Shadowgate with Dave Marsh

by Old School Gamer | Jan 21, 2026 | 2010s, 2020s, Podcast of the Week

CLICK HERE FOR PODCAST We take a trip back in time to the golden age of point-and-click adventure games with special guest Dave Marsh, the mastermind behind the classic Shadowgate. CLICK HERE FOR PODCAST Beyond Shadowgate Kickstarter: bit.ly/3Xkvp0P Join our Discord...

Retro Review: Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon: Eventually Adorable

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Jan 19, 2026 | 2010s, Gaming, Reviews

Something happens after the first few hours of Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon that you won’t expect, especially if you haven’t played the series before- it becomes engrossingly fun. In spite of some control issues, a weak opening scene and at times awful writing, the...

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:...