Power Retail Awards 2023

by Todd Friedman | Dec 19, 2023 | 2010s, 2020s, Reviews

Tell us all about your favorite retailer or tabletop cafe! GAMA Power Retail Awards recognize the best of the best from around the world. You can find out more (or see past winners) at https://www.gama.org/page/power-retail-awards . NOMINATION GUIDELINES Nominations...

Are video gamers mini crazy? Let me count the ways.

by Todd Friedman | Dec 16, 2023 | 1980s, 1990s, 2010s, 2020s, Arcade, Columns

I have been wanting to discuss this many time but never had the chance to until now.  I wanted to voice my opinion on how the gaming world is going mini crazy.  I am indeed am one of those gamers.  I can’t help but collect all the new mini versions of the same...

Nintendo Gadgets We Wished Existed – Based On Actual Patents

by Todd Friedman | Dec 13, 2023 | 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Opinions

5 Nintendo Gadgets We Wish Existed, Based on Actual Patents They say that the book is humankind’s greatest invention — durable, navigable, versatile and non-reliant on external power sources or connectivity. Perhaps gaming’s equivalent invention is the deck of cards —...

Retro Service Antstream On Sale! Plus Backbone Controller On Sale!

by Old School Gamer | Dec 12, 2023 | 2010s, 2020s, Antstream

Antstream is offering 25% off a standard 12 month subscription for Mobile, PC, Web, TV and others! – https://www.antstream.com/backbone Backbone One transforms your phone into the ultimate gaming console. For a limited time, Backbone is offering a 30% discount...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Patrick Hickey, Jr.

by Todd Friedman | Dec 9, 2023 | 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Patrick Hickey, Jr. who is displayed on card number 3258, from the Superstars of 2019 Collection. Patrick Hickey, Jr., is the founder and editor-in-chief of ReviewFix.com and a lecturer of English and journalism at Kingsborough...

Atari enters into an agreement to acquire Digital Eclipse

by Old School Gamer | Nov 1, 2023 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Atari

PARIS, FRANCE (October [31], 2023 – 8.00 am CET) – Atari® (the “Company”) — one of the world’s most iconic consumer brands and interactive entertainment producers — is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Digital...