Best old and new apps and games every US sports fan needs to have

by Old School Gamer | May 28, 2019 | 2010s, Console/Handheld

Back in 2016, the number of smartphone users reached 2.1 billion. Interestingly, the rate of ownership will increased by over a third at end of this year, at which time an estimated over three billion people will own a handset across the globe. The growth and...

Knabber Rob – A Reverse Adventure for the Atari 2600

by Ric Pryor | May 24, 2019 | 1970s, 1980s, 2010s, Console/Handheld, Reviews

For the sake of expediency, I’m going to assume that anyone reading this is already familiar with the Atari 2600 game Adventure and not spend a lot of time explaining it. I’m not even going to do the thing where I say I’m not going to explain it but...

Learning Without Boundaries: Online Games in Today’s World

by Old School Gamer | May 21, 2019 | 1990s, 2000s, Console/Handheld, Gaming

Videogames have had a fair share of controversy whilst they have gained popularity but with 46 million units of Microsoft Xbox One being sold in just 2018 alone, there is no sign of this slowing down. With a number of educational benefits also associated with multiple...

What Made Gaming so Popular in Youth?

by Old School Gamer | May 9, 2019 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, Console/Handheld

A lot of people in the world, especially the youths enjoy playing video games for long hours. More than 97% of American teens play video games at least one time in their lifetime. It is extraordinary to find these kinds of numbers enjoying other forms of activities...

Old School Gamer Magazine Exclusive: Loren Lemcke Talks ‘Terror of Hemasaurus’

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | May 3, 2019 | Console/Handheld

Old School Gamer Magazine chats with game developer Loren Lemcke, who discusses the inspirations behind his new game “Terror of Hemasaurus” and how his latest smash hit on the Nintendo Switch, Super Blood Hockey, helped him along the way. Old School Gamer Magazine:...

The Last Ninja for the Commodore 64

by Ric Pryor | Apr 28, 2019 | 1980s, Console/Handheld

No, not the Last Ninja you’re thinking of. You’re probably thinking of the Last Ninja created by Mark Cale and released by System 3 in 1987. It’s an understandable mistake. That Last Ninja was one of the best selling games for the Commodore 64 and...