World Video Game Hall of Fame Reveals 12 Finalists

by Old School Gamer | Mar 23, 2019 | 2010s, Events

ROCHESTER, New York—Which video games will make it into the World Video Game Hall of Fame this May? Will Centipede devour the competition? Can Mortal Kombat fight its way to victory? Will Microsoft Windows Solitaire play its cards correctly? Can Super Mario Kart speed...

Atari VCS 2019: More Power is Coming to the Atari VCS

by Brad Feingold | Mar 21, 2019 | 2010s, Events

Hello Fans! The team entered the year 2019 with a lot of great momentum and excitement around the Atari VCS project, confident in our direction and progress. Atari is working with some of the top talent and companies in the business, all helping to implement the...

The Eagerly-Awaited Sega and Retro-Bit Collaboration Sees Success in the Gaming Community Before its March and April Release

by Brad Feingold | Mar 18, 2019 | 2010s, Events

Pomona, CA – Since announcing their partnership with Sega® at CES 2018, the gaming community and media outlets have been waiting in anticipation for the launch of the gaming industry’s most sought-after controllers. Retro-Bit® is proud to announce their line of six...

Video Game Industry Veteran and Former Atari COO, Todd Shallbetter, Joins Medical Video Game Company, Level Ex

by Old School Gamer | Mar 6, 2019 | 2000s, Events

Shallbetter to lead video game studio’s strategic partnership efforts  CHICAGO, ILLINOIS  (MARCH 6, 2019) — Level Ex, creators of industry-leading video games for doctors, announced today the hiring of former Atari Chief Operating Officer, Todd Shallbetter, as Senior...

Convention Update: Sept-Oct 2018 – Old School Gamer Staff

by Old School Gamer | Feb 27, 2019 | 2010s, Events, Magazine Preview

RETRO WORLD EXPO, GALAXIES OF GAMING, PORTLAND RETRO GAMING EXPO RETRO WORLD EXPO HARTFORD, CT BY RYAN BURGER Held at the Connecticut Convention Center in downtown Hartford, the Retro World Expo is an event for anyone in the Northeast that is into retro gaming! It is...

Collector’s Edition of R-Type Dimensions EX announced for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4!

by Old School Gamer | Feb 8, 2019 | 2010s, Events

Strictly Limited Games announces Collector´s Edition of R-Type Dimensions EX for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. The strictly limited boxed versions will be available for pre-orders from February 24th. Stuttgart, February 7th, 2019 – Stuttgart-based publisher...