Where’s Walter!

by Todd Friedman | Sep 9, 2019 | 1970s, 1980s, Arcade, Columns

In celebration of the Galaxies of Gaming event at Ottumwa Old School Arcade in Quincy Place Mall on Sunday, October 6th, 2019, cutouts of Walter Day have been placed in 16 local businesses. From September 5th to October 6th, pick up a passport at any of the...

Pig Eat Ball Coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on October 18

by Old School Gamer | Sep 9, 2019 | 2010s, Arcade, Indie Built-Retro Inspired

Charlestown, IN –September 5, 2019– Independent studio Mommy’s Best Games announces the simultaneous release of multi-awarded Pig Eat Ball on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in October 18, 2019. Pig Eat Ball is an insane 2D action puzzle adventure...

A (Current) Golden Age of Retro Gaming

by Ben Magnet | Sep 8, 2019 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, Arcade

This past Wednesday I saw the newest Nintendo Direct.   Yes they had a whole bunch of news on their current lineup of games that are coming out but then there was a message for those who are Nintendo Switch Online Members.  Starting on September 5 they will be adding...

SNK Announces the Neo Geo Arcade Stick Pro

by Brendan Meharry | Sep 8, 2019 | 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Arcade

SNK has really been making the rounds recently, haven’t they? Not only have they released new games such King of Fighters XIV and SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy, their take on the mini-throwback console craze, the Neo Geo Mini, has been a resounding success. SNK is...

Disney’s Classic Aladdin and the Lion King Video Games Return with Digital and Retail Collection This Fall

by Old School Gamer | Aug 30, 2019 | 1990s, 2010s, Arcade

  Games will include new features and enhancements, and physical copies will be available for pre-order starting today for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®4 system and Xbox One   EDISON, NEW JERSEY – Aug. 28, 2019 – On Oct 29, the 16-bit magic of Disney’s...

Whipseey and the Lost Atlas Swings to Consoles, PC Today

by Old School Gamer | Aug 28, 2019 | 2010s, Arcade, Console/Handheld, Indie Built-Retro Inspired

SYDNEY – Aug. 27, 2019 – Whipseey and the Lost Atlas, the whipping retro platformer from developer Daniel A. Ramirez and publisher Blowfish Studios, is now available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Steam for Windows PC. The adventure begins when young...