NES Top Loader – The last of the NES console.

by Todd Friedman | Oct 18, 2025 | 1980s, 2020s, Magazine Preview, Reviews

It was on my birthday, October 18th, 1985 where console gaming changed forever. The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) hit North America and the consoled world has never looked back.  Millions of NES consoles were purchased, and ten of million number of NES carts...

How a NHL Game Could Have Worked on the Nintendo 3DS

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Oct 6, 2025 | 2010s, 2020s, Columns, Opinions

The Nintendo DS and the 3DS sadly did not feature a single hockey game. The last time EA made a mobile hockey game on a Nintendo console goes way back to the GBA, when they released a pretty awesome version of NHL 2002. But that doesn’t mean it couldn’t have been...

FLASHBACK! Legendary DK Rap Composer – Nintendo Life

by Old School Gamer | Oct 6, 2025 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Opinions

Legendary DK Rap Composer Disappointed He’s Missing From Mario Movie Credits The Super Mario Bros. Movie is finally out and we are preparing for the internet to soon become awash with hidden references and spoiler talk. One of the film’s aspects...

Midwest Gaming Classic Update and Pinball If You Can’t Wait!

by Old School Gamer | Oct 5, 2025 | 1990s, 2020s, Events

Hey everyone, We’ve been hard at work behind the scenes on the 2026 Midwest Gaming Classic, and I figure it’s time to share some of them with you! First up, tickets are on sale and we’ve had a great response already, with our VIG tickets having...

Vice: Magic City Mayhem Campaign Launching on Kickstarter September 30th

by Brad Feingold | Oct 4, 2025 | 1980s, 2020s, Gaming, Indie, Press Release

What do you get when you cross Zelda with Grand Theft Auto? One awesome retro game, and it’s launching September 20th on Kickstarter. Vice: Magic City Mayhem is a top-down 8-bit retro action/adventure game inspired by Zelda with a GTA: Vice City theme. You play...

The Atari Gamestation Go is Here!

by Old School Gamer | Oct 3, 2025 | 1970s, 1980s, 2020s, Press Release

Experience the evolution of retro gaming. The Atari Gamestation Go features a stunning 7″ display, HDMI output, and unique controls like a Trak-Ball and Paddle for an authentic feel. SmartGlow technology lights up the controls you need for each game, making it...