Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Dan Loosen

by Todd Friedman | Apr 24, 2026 | 2000s, 2010s, Columns, Events

On the heals of the 2026 Midwest Gaming Classic we look back at my interview with Dan Loosen. This interview was done on December 3rd, 2015.  Thanks to Dan for giving his time for the Interview.  Hope you enjoy and be sure to go to the Midwest Gaming Classic this...

Old School Gamer Magazine at Saluki Con

by William Schwartz | Apr 20, 2026 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Arcade, Arcade Spotlight, Atari, Console/Handheld, Events, Gaming, The Story Of...

  Earlier this year, I had a realization. The SIU Student Center, like so many buildings that have been around a long time, has a bunch of old CRTs in storage. What if, instead of just letting them sit there collecting dust, they could be brought out to serve...

Galaga: The Race to 10,000,000 (REWIND)

by Todd Friedman | Feb 15, 2026 | 1980s, Arcade, Columns, Events

With multiple Galaga records falling recently and many new players and competitions being introduced, there has also been a drive to something no one thought imaginable as recently as 3 years ago – 10,000,000 (that’s TEN MILLION) points on Tournament Settings. Armando...

Midwest Gaming Classic – 2026 Exclusive Dated Shirt Revealed!

by Todd Friedman | Jan 24, 2026 | 1980s, 2000s, 2020s, Events

This is the ONLY shirt that we sell with the event dates on it, and it is ONLY available via pre-order! If you’re interested in it, you can get it on our site now here: https://www.midwestgamingclassic.com/attend/ I’m really excited about this one –...

Old School Gaming at L.A. Comic Con 2025

by Brian Chansy | Oct 13, 2025 | 2000s, Arcade, Console/Handheld, Events, Gaming

Located in the same convention center as the ever-popular Anime Expo, L.A. Comic Con is an annual convention celebrating pop culture, including video games. Besides tournaments of more recent games (e.g., Street Fighter 6), the convention had something for Old School...

Arcades & Love Songs – Private Party Interview with “Garcade” Owner Tom Connor

by Brian Chansy | Oct 6, 2025 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, Arcade, Arcade Spotlight, Atari, Events, Interviews

Just a few miles away from Disneyland, a private arcade party and screening of Arcades & Love Songs with Walter Day took place at a private residence in Fullerton, CA on August 30, 2025. What made this screening special was the private arcade (AKA “Garcade”) that...