Latest Issue of Old School Gamer going online NOW!

by Old School Gamer | Dec 13, 2017 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Arcade, Console/Handheld

We are proud to release the 2nd issue of Old School Gamer.  This issue is bonus length of 64 pages to include all the coverage we had to pack in.  Please check it out now by clicking here –...

Keep Calm and Insert Coin: Doin’ Some Hard Drivin’

by Brad Feingold | Dec 12, 2017 | 1980s, Arcade

Driving games have come a long way in the video game industry.  From the old black and white driving games to Pole Position, Out Run, and even Crusin’, they just keep getting better and better. But I will be perfectly honest, I really am not a fan of them....

Keep Calm and Insert Coin: Flicked Off

by Brad Feingold | Dec 9, 2017 | 1980s, Arcade, Console/Handheld

This is not going to be a very long blog, but I was driving to Wendy’s for a Frosty and passed a Faraway grocery store that used to be an arcade and also used to be a Safeway.  But the Safeway part reminded me of a grocery store that I used to go to in Arizona...

Data East Classics BurgerTime, Bad Dudes, and Karate Champ are Now Available in Mini Arcade Form

by Old School Gamer | Dec 4, 2017 | 1980s, Arcade, Console/Handheld

TORRANCE, CA – Dec. 4, 2017 – My Arcade, manufacturer of retro gaming products and classic console accessories, has licensed the rights for classic titles from legendary arcade game developer, Data East. The centerpieces of the collaboration will be a...

Keep Calm and Insert Coin: Sucked Into a Black Hole

by Brad Feingold | Dec 2, 2017 | 1970s, Arcade

So over the Thanksgiving weekend, I was honored to be part of one of Iowa’s largest video game and pinball auctions.  These auctions happen twice a year.  Normally during Easter weekend and Thanksgiving weekend.  I’m not going to get in depth about the...

Billy Mitchell coming to SoCal!

by Old School Gamer | Dec 1, 2017 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, Arcade, Console/Handheld

Billy Mitchell will be coming to the Retro City Festival in January – http://retrocityfestival.com.  And Old School Gamer will be there giving out issue #2 of our magazine. “THE KING OF KONG” BILLY MITCHELL The star of King of Kong and history’s most...