More Love For Metroid Please.

by Ben Magnet | Nov 22, 2020 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2020s, Opinions

This year is the 35th Anniversary for Super Mario and of course Nintendo is going all out on celebrating.  Next year however we see another big anniversary, the 35th anniversary for the Legend of Zelda.  These two mega franchises are the backbone of Nintendo’s...

Five Reasons Why You Must Play ‘Shoot 1UP DX’ on Switch

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Nov 9, 2020 | 2020s, Indie Built-Retro Inspired, Lists

For those who played Shoot 1UP when it was originally released on Steam and Xbox 360, there may seem like little reason to pick the game up on the Nintendo Switch. In this exclusive list, we here at Old School Gamer let you know why it may be the best Shooter on the...

Boom Shakka Lakka! Insert Coin, the Ultimate Midway Games Documentary, Releases November 25 as Part of Alamo Drafthouse On Demand

by Old School Gamer | Nov 6, 2020 | 2020s, Arcade, Press Release, The Story Of...

      NEW YORK, NY Today, Cargo Film & Releasing — a global film sales and distribution agency — is pleased to announce the upcoming digital release of Insert Coin, a documentary focused on the history of Midway Games, a ragtag team of game...

Exploring The New Full Size C64

by Jason Russell | Nov 1, 2020 | 1980s, 2020s, Console/Handheld, The Story Of...

Retro Games LTD Brings Out A Pair Of Not So Mini Retro Minis The era of the mini classic plug ‘n play consoles is firmly upon us but, with a single exception, companies have been slow to bring gaming computers to this red-hot market here in North America.  However,...

Old School Gamer Magazine Exclusive: Inside Saint Kolar

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Nov 1, 2020 | 2020s, Indie Built-Retro Inspired, Interviews

Old School Gamer Magazine chats with Marko Tominić, owner of Red Martyr Entertainment, and game director, writer and narrative designer of Saint Kotar, who discusses the game, the creative process behind it and much more. Old School Gamer Magazine: How was...

Polycade to Launch 6 New Products on Indiegogo

by Old School Gamer | Oct 18, 2020 | 2020s, Arcade, Press Release

              Join us on Indiegogo on October 27 to be first in line to these awesome new products & to get special discounts that won’t be available long. If you’ve been waiting for a discount to get your Polycade...