Final Fantasy Tactics Advance: A Really Great Tactics Game

by Ben Magnet | Oct 3, 2019 | 2000s, Console/Handheld

I love tactics games.  To the passing gamer, they may seem boring with the lack of action and constant planning and strategizing.  But to me, it’s an intense chess match where every move matters and the satisfaction of watching a strategy play out perfectly is...

Best Retro Gaming Consoles that are Brought Back to Life in 2019

by Old School Gamer | Sep 28, 2019 | 1990s, 2000s, Console/Handheld

If you are a die-hard fan of old school gaming, you will be pretty excited to find out that there are retro consoles built today and adapted to modern technology. Most of these consoles come with some of the best classic retro games that are extremely fun to play....

Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal: The Best (Pokemon) Sequel Ever Made.

by Ben Magnet | Sep 16, 2019 | 1990s, 2000s, Console/Handheld

What makes a sequel truly great?  In my opinion its when the sequel to a game takes everything that was great about the original and cranks it up to 11 while still improving on what was there.  There have been many sequels to games that have done this and many that...

How Does a VPN Affect Gaming

by Old School Gamer | Sep 15, 2019 | 2010s, Console/Handheld

If you’re reading this, you probably already know a little about Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). But do these essential security and privacy tools help or hinder gamers? There are a lot of myths circulating regarding the way VPN usage affects gaming, with many...

Old School Gamer Issue #12 Now ONLINE! – Coin Up! – By Brian Szarek

by Old School Gamer | Sep 14, 2019 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, Arcade, Console/Handheld

Welcome, everyone, to another wonderfully-themed issue of Old School Gamer Monthly Magazine. Whether you are enjoying this online or in print, there is some amazing content in this issue, which primarily focuses on the 1970s (with a spattering of 1960s and 1980s), the...

Legendary Game Releases That Really Shook The World

by Old School Gamer | Sep 13, 2019 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, Arcade, Console/Handheld

History is littered with magnificent video games that captured the hearts of millions of fans around the world. Yet only a select few titles have managed to achieve truly legendary status by pushing the gaming sector in exhilarating new directions and inspiring...