Why Paradroid For the C64 Was So Awesome!

by John McNichol | Nov 9, 2023 | 1970s, 1980s, Columns, Console/Handheld

The Commodore C64 was a great little machine for its day, and its games were worthy successors to the Atari games which came before it. One game will always stand out for me as particularly enjoyable, due to its innovative concept, progression, style, and overall...

Atari Revitalizes a Crown Jewel of the 80s Arcade Era with Berzerk: Recharged, Available Now on PC and Consoles

by Old School Gamer | Nov 9, 2023 | 1980s, 2020s, Arcade, Console/Handheld

NEW YORK, Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Atari® — one of the world’s most iconic consumer brands and interactive entertainment producers — is delighted to announce the launch of its latest retro-charged reimagining of a beloved gaming classic, Berzerk:...

Fusion

by Old School Gamer | Nov 2, 2023 | Console/Handheld

Old School Gamer Magazine Exclusive: Inside Pickleball: Smash

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Nov 1, 2023 | 2020s, Console/Handheld, Indie, Indie Built-Retro Inspired, Interviews, The Story Of...

Old School Gamer Magazine chats with Tobi Saulnier, CEO (1stPlayable, a 1PXL studio) who lets us know why you got to play Pickleball: Smash on Switch, PS4/5 and Xbox this Fall. About PickleBall: Smash: Pickleball: Smash arrives this November for PlayStation®5,...

November 9 Sixth Generation and Beyond Video Games Showcase Auction

by Heritage Auctions | Oct 27, 2023 | 1990s, 2000s, Console/Handheld, Heritage Auctions

Video Games — Auction Preview by Brett Weiss The sixth generation of video game consoles is one of the best, comprising four legendary systems from four iconic companies: the Sega Dreamcast, the Sony PlayStation 2, the Nintendo GameCube, and the Microsoft Xbox. We’re...

Antsream’s Top 10 Pick of Horror Games Available Now.

by Antstream Blog | Oct 27, 2023 | 1980s, 1990s, Antstream, Console/Handheld, Retro Computing

In the dim glow of a CRT monitor, the eerie flickering of pixels and haunting chiptune melodies combine to create a spine-tingling atmosphere. It’s a scene familiar to anyone who has ventured into the world of retro horror video games. These classics, birthed in...