The Retro Room Games Achieves First Stretch Goal for Annalog

by William Schwartz | Mar 26, 2026 | 2020s, Console/Handheld, Indie Built-Retro Inspired

  The Kickstarter for Annalog only launched on Tuesday, but the NES game has already achieved its initial $7000 goal and then some. The Retro Room Games has confirmed that it has hit its first stretch goal of $10,000 with 28 days left to go in the campaign....

We’ve Been Here Before (And I Didn’t Even Realize It)

by Old School Gamer | Mar 20, 2026 | 1980s, 2020s, Apple 2, Retro Computing

This popped into my head literally like a lightbulb turning on. I just figured it out. I was sitting there using ChatGPT, working through something… typed a prompt, got a response, tweaked it, tried again, refined it, pushed it a little further… …and...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Walter Day

by Todd Friedman | Mar 17, 2026 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, ESports

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Walter Day who is displayed on card number 95, from the Superstars of 2011 Collection.   Walter is also featured on cards 108, 523, 539, 591, 775, 1000, 1021, 1859, 2133, 2149, 2261, 2292, 2321, 2390 and 2462 (And many...

LAST CHANCE: Pre-Order The Steven Universe Season 1 Score!

by Old School Gamer | Mar 15, 2026 | 1980s, 2010s, 2020s

DON’T MISS OUT: Steven Universe: Season 1 (Score from the Original Soundtrack) 4×10” Vinyl Set! PRE-ORDERS CLOSE MONDAY, MARCH 16TH! We at iam8bit, along with Warner Bros. and WaterTower Music, are proud to present Steven Universe: Season 1 (Score from the...

Super Mario: The All Star Video Game Changer HAPPY MAR10 DAY!

by Todd Friedman | Mar 10, 2026 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Opinions

Forty years ago, Super Mario jumped out of his debut role-he was the nameless carpenter “Jumpman” in the classic game Donkey Kong-and into a realm of his own with the 1985 release of Super Mario Bros. Video games have never been the same. In this...

CRKD Announces PS3 Compatible Gibson Les Paul Guitar Controllers

by William Schwartz | Mar 5, 2026 | 2000s, 2010s, 2020s, Console/Handheld

  The gaming hardware company CRKD announced earlier today the upcoming release of two new Gibson Les Paul Guitar Controllers. The Ebony Encore and Alpine White variants join the Cherry Sunburst and Blueberry Burst pro editions which were released last year. CRKD...