Sega Forever Review: Ristar

by Ken Horowitz | Dec 28, 2017 | Console/Handheld, Reviews

Of all Sega’s 16-bit platforming efforts, perhaps the most underrated is Ristar. Released at the tail-end of the Genesis era, the game boasted stellar graphics and level design, as well as an engaging gameplay dynamic in the form of the main character’s stretchable...

Billy & Walter Go To The Library of Congress By Walter Day

by Old School Gamer | Dec 28, 2017 | 1970s, 1980s, Console/Handheld, Magazine Preview

I once calculated that I had spent more than 1,000 hours writing the 1st edition of the Twin Galaxies’ Official Video Game & Pinball Book of World Records. I started on Thanksgiving Day 1996 and worked diligently until the 984- page volume was finished in October,...

Sega Forever Review: Streets of Rage

by Ken Horowitz | Dec 28, 2017 | Console/Handheld, Reviews

I think I’m in the minority when it comes to my preference of the original Streets of Rage over its more popular sequel. I admit the presentation and gameplay isn’t (naturally) as refined, but the game made a much larger impact on me upon its release, and that has...

Old School Gamer is now the official Retro Gaming Magazine for the Retro World Series

by Old School Gamer | Dec 27, 2017 | Arcade, Console/Handheld

Retro World Series and Old School Gamer are now working together to benefit the retro gaming community.  The Retro World Series was founded in 2015 by Hal Hawkins to build a competitive esports gaming competitive network for those that want to experience classic...

Downright Bizarre Games: Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee – He won’t say a word

by Michael Thomasson | Dec 24, 2017 | 1990s, Console/Handheld

Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee Sony Playstation and Nintendo Game Boy 1997 Abe was a simple and content Mudokon janitor and “Employee of the Year” for the biggest meat-processing plant on Oddworld. That was, until he accidently stumbled upon a disturbing revelation while...

System Spotlight Christmas Edition – Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)

by JasonBreininger | Dec 23, 2017 | 1980s, 1990s, Console/Handheld

I am not going to bore anyone with previously well documented historical details, facts, stats and the like for Nintendo’s first home gaming console, the Nintendo Entertainment System. There are hundred of blogs, webpages, YouTube channels and even hardcover...