Neo Geo Pocket Color: Arcading Gaming in Your Pocket?

by Marcus Albers | Jun 28, 2026 | 1990s, 2000s, Arcade, Console/Handheld, Gaming

When you think about mobile gaming in the 80s and 90s, you are more than likely going to be thinking about some version of the Nintendo Game Boy. Nintendo managed to dominate the handheld market, even with a number of competitors, many of whom had superior technical...

Tomb Raider Stories as told by Daryl Baxter – Book 2!

by Old School Gamer | Jun 26, 2026 | Console/Handheld

As just found thanks to Time Extension, we followed through to Mr. Baxter’s site to see more information on his book talking about everyone’s favorite video game treasure hunter (Indiana Jones wins overall but his games aren’t really as popular). ...

Video Scaler for Retro Gamers

by Old School Gamer | Jun 24, 2026 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, 2020s, Console/Handheld

Friend of Old School Gamer, John Hancock did up a cool video on this scaler! John Hancock examines the performance of the Morph 2K analog video scaler across 18 distinct vintage consoles and classic computers. The demonstration explores various connection methods,...

Lord British is coming back to rule his kingdom!

by Old School Gamer | Jun 24, 2026 | 1980s, Console/Handheld

As reported by PC Gamer/Inside Gamer that Ultima is on the way back to it’s creator.  As a big fan of Ultima back in my Apple 2 days I’m excited about this.  There was rumors floating around but nothing this public by any means.  Going back to it’s...

Jersey Jack Pinball and SEGA® Announce the Official Sonic the Hedgehog ™ Pinball Machine

by Old School Gamer | Jun 23, 2026 | Console/Handheld

CHICAGO – June 23, 2026 – Today, Jersey Jack Pinball and SEGA announce Sonic the Hedgehog Pinball, a high-speed adventure ready to electrify the arcade. Players join Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Shadow, Amy and friends as they race through iconic levels, collect rings, and...

A review of The History of Silent Hill

by William Schwartz | Jun 21, 2026 | 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, 2020s, Bookshelf, Console/Handheld, Gaming, Reviews

  Earlier this year, Pen & Sword Books released The History of the Pokémon Games, which I reviewed here. At the same time, they released the much less obviously marketable The History of Silent Hill by Samantha Morris. Similar titles notwithstanding, these...