eXoDOS and actually playing classic computer games

by William Schwartz | Sep 29, 2025 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Retro Computing

  As you read through the latest print edition of Old School Gamer Magazine, focusing on 8-bit computer gaming, one obvious question may come to mind- how exactly do you play any of these games? The more famous ones might be available via Steam or other modern...

Preserving Legacy Event – Ottumwa, Iowa Nov 7-8, 2025

by Todd Friedman | Sep 29, 2025 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Events

It’s been a while since we have hosted an event here in Ottumwa, The Video Game Capitol of the World! We are pleased to announce our Preserving Legacy 2-day event as we honor Walter Day and his Legacy with the gaming industry and the father of competitive...

Apple for the Students – by Tristan Ibarra

by Old School Gamer | Sep 27, 2025 | 1970s, 1980s, 2010s, 2020s, Console/Handheld

Every Wednesday from 4th to 8th grade there was no school period I enjoyed and looked forward to more than the hour we got to spend in my school’s computer lab. Not only was it a welcome change of pace from the often boring classroom lecture we had to sit through the...

Gaming on 8-bit Atari – by Bill Lange

by Old School Gamer | Sep 23, 2025 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Magazine Preview

From its debut in 1979, the Atari 8-bit computer family set a new standard for home computing by combining cutting-edge graphics, rich sound capabilities, and a design philosophy rooted in arcade gaming expertise. Powered by a trio of custom chips – ANTIC, GTIA,...

A review of Untitled Goose Game from Boss Fight Books

by William Schwartz | Sep 20, 2025 | 2010s, 2020s, Console/Handheld, Reviews

  While Untitled Goose Game itself has only a dubious association with the concept of a retro game (it came out in 2019), the Boss Fight book by James O’Connor posits the indie title as part of an unusual gaming tradition- by which I mean Australia. Yes,...

International Video Game Hall of Fame to Announce 2025 Class of Inductees!

by Todd Friedman | Sep 18, 2025 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Press Release

Ottumwa, IA – September 18th, 2025 –The International Video Game Hall of Fame (IVGHOF) is proud to announce it will officially reveal their highly-anticipated Class of 2025 Inductees on September 25th, 2025. This exciting announcement will coincide with the...