Let’s Play Gaming Expo Coming Soon – By Brett Weiss

by Brett Weiss | Jul 31, 2019 | 2010s, Arcade, Events

The Let’s Play Gaming Expo, one of the most interactive video game conventions in the country, is returning to Dallas/Fort Worth for an action-packed weekend of alien invading, dot munching, and pixel blasting. The annual, all-ages event will be held August 9-11 at...

Arcade1Up Opens Pre-Sale for the Star WarsTM Home Arcade Game

by Old School Gamer | Jul 26, 2019 | 2000s, Arcade, Events

Now Available for Pre-Order Exclusively at GameStop New York, USA – July 25, 2019 – Arcade1Up has opened pre-sales for the Star WarsTM Home Arcade Game machine through GameStop.com. The Star WarsTM Home Arcade Game from Arcade1Up features the artwork from the...

Just for Qix: Space Panic – The Foundation of All Platformers – By Michael Thomasson

by Michael Thomasson | Jul 16, 2019 | 1970s, Arcade, Columns

Universal’s Space Panic, a rather obscure cult-classic released in 1980, revolutionized game design by introducing novel game mechanics that birthed a new genre. Space Panic is often recognized as the first platform game, as it was the premiere title to include...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Lonnie McDonald

by Todd Friedman | Jul 13, 2019 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Arcade, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Lonnie McDonald who currently is displayed on card number 249, from the Superstars of 2012 Collection.  He is also featured on cards 127 (with Steve Sanders), 589, 905, 1442 and 1465.  Steve is one greatest Joust players.  He...

Numskull Designs Proudly Announce: The Quarter Arcades ‘Galaga™’ Cabinet

by Old School Gamer | Jul 5, 2019 | 2010s, Arcade, Events

        Numskull Designs is incredibly proud to team up with BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment for the second instalment in its Quarter Arcades range! One of the world’s most recognisable, innovative shooters of all time goes back to where it all began...

The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors

by Mike Mertes | Jun 30, 2019 | 1980s, 1990s, Arcade

It’s been many years, but the Ninja Warriors are getting their opportunity to shine once again on modern platforms. ININ Games and Taito have expanded on the SNES edition of this series and is releasing a new version of the Ninja Warriors on the PS4 and Nintendo...