That 70’s Show, or The Pinball Wizard Breaks Out! – By Bill Donohue

by Old School Gamer | Oct 8, 2019 | 1970s, Arcade

From the Writer Formerly Known as The Jaded Gamer Editor’s note: In order to capture the entire zeitgeist of the decade in question, I had to attempt a simulation of my mindset at that time. As a result, I’ve had several “beverages,” I’ve driven the neighborhood crazy...

Remakes Announced for House of the Dead 1 & 2

by Brendan Meharry | Oct 7, 2019 | 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Arcade

Polish publisher Forever Entertainment, who you might know for their remakes of Panzer Dragoon and its sequel (available exclusively on the Nintendo Switch soon) has confirmed reports that they’re also remaking the light gun shooters, House of the Dead and House of...

Evercade Gets Ready To Release the Technōs Collection 1

by Old School Gamer | Oct 5, 2019 | 2010s, Arcade, Press Release

Evercade is getting ready to release their next cartridge of epic porportions for the Nintendo Entertainment System.  Like previous cartridges that were created from other companies, this one will will be no exception to the rule for adding arcade classics to your...

Arcade1Up Gets a New High Score with Black Series Arcade1Up PAC-MANTM and Street Fighter IITM Head to Head Gaming Tables

by Old School Gamer | Oct 5, 2019 | 2010s, Arcade, Press Release

Arcade1Up is celebrating New York Comic Con with special deals and has opened pre-sales for a special edition of their Arcade1Up PAC-MANTM and Street Fighter IITM Head to Head Gaming Tables, which are available for order now on Arcade1Up.com Black Series Arcade1Up...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Donald Hayes

by Todd Friedman | Oct 3, 2019 | 1970s, 1980s, 2010s, Arcade, Columns

This weekend the International Video Game Hall of Fame will be inducting its new members into the Class of 2019.  One of these inductees is Donald Hayes.  Donald has been on the scene since the early 1980’s.  Today he will be part of the Class of 2019 in...

Colossal Cave Adventure 1976 – By Ken Horowitz

by Ken Horowitz | Oct 1, 2019 | 1970s, Arcade, Magazine Preview

As gamers, we fondly remember certain titles that defined specific periods in our lives. Some of us grew up with one console or computer that became synonymous with our childhood or adolescence. That kind of impact is remarkable and likely beyond the scope of what the...