A look at Brian’s ManCave

by Todd Friedman | Apr 4, 2025 | 1980s, 2000s, 2010s, Columns

Do you remember your first video game / arcade you played and what do you remember about it? I believe it would have been Astrosmash!  On the Intellivision. I know that the Intellivision was our first video game system when I was a kid and I have many memories playing...

Retro Review: ‘Styx: Master of Shadows’ Review: Ten Years Ago And Still a Fun Bargain Bin Experience

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Apr 1, 2025 | 2010s, Console/Handheld, Gaming, Reviews

Although there are times when the stealth gameplay is a blast, the mediocre controls and cliche-filled writing, combined with sloppy A.I. make the diamond that is hidden in “Styx: Master of Shadows” too difficult to find. Stealth games aren’t for everyone. In a...

Apogee’s Retro FPS “Wizordum” Divines an April 29 Launch for Ep. 3 + 1.0 on PC

by Old School Gamer | Mar 28, 2025 | 1990s, 2010s, Indie Built-Retro Inspired

Wizordum, the retro first-person spellcaster developed by Emberheart Games and published by Apogee Entertainment, summons a 1.0 launch for PC via Steam on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, for $19.99. As one of the last surviving mages, traverse seven new levels on a journey...

The Best and Worst Retro Video Game Remakes and Remasters

by Matthew Owen | Mar 22, 2025 | 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, 2020s, Console/Handheld

It seems that more so than ever before, video game remakes and remasters are a dime a dozen nowadays. In theory, these re-released products offer the benefits of new hardware while maintaining the personality of the original game, but we all know that’s not...

Stern Releases New Accessories for Venom Pinball Table

by William Schwartz | Mar 19, 2025 | 2010s, 2020s, Gaming, Pinball, Stern

  On March 18th, Stern Pinball confirmed a full new line of accessories for the Venom pinball table with this trailer posted to YouTube. A Symbiote Containment Topper, Symbiote Tendrils Shooter Knob, Venomized Side Armor and Venom Inside Art Blades are among the...

Retro Review: ‘Stretchmo’ Review: Adorable and difficult

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Mar 17, 2025 | 2010s, Console/Handheld, Opinions, Reviews

Old School Gamer’s Patrick Hickey Jr. takes a look back on a forgotten 3DS game He captured our hearts in “Pushmo” and even though he changed his routine a bit in “Crashmo,” he eventually returned to his roots in “Pushmo World on the Wii...