World Video Game Hall of Fame  Reveals 12 Finalists (Public May Vote in “Player’s Choice” Ballot, Extended to Two Weeks)

by Old School Gamer | Mar 25, 2020 | 2020s, Events, Press Release

ROCHESTER, New York—Which video games will make it into the World Video Game Hall of Fame this May? Can NBA Jam dunk on the competition? Will Guitar Hero play its way into history? Can Frogger cross the road to the finish line? Will Centipede eat up its competitors?...

The Walter Day Report: THE MAKE TRAX WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP: A Legendary Arcade Game Finally Wins Some Respect: By Walter Day – the Man, the Myth, the Legend!

by Walter Day | Feb 25, 2020 | 1980s, Arcade, Columns, Events

W alter Day always had a dream to organize a Make Trax World Championship. He had been the world record holder of the game during the 1982-1983 period and it was a dream that circled in his mind for nearly 40 years, looking for a place to land. Make Trax is considered...

Coins Detected in Pocket Galaga: Versus Armando Gonzalez, Mike Thompson, and Jordan Dorrington – by Steve DeLuca

by Old School Gamer | Feb 19, 2020 | 1980s, Arcade, Columns, Events

Welcome to another installment of a column dedicated exclusively to Old School Gamers and Old School Games from the Golden Age of gaming. These gamers, back in the day, had to physically use a coin or token to start a video game. The earning of these coins was mostly...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Robin Mihara

by Todd Friedman | Feb 8, 2020 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Columns, Events

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Robin Mihara, who currently is displayed on card number 286, from the Superstars of 2012 Collection.  Robin is one of the top Tetris players in the world.  His preference is the NES version and has been playing since its...

Convention & Event Update: September / October 2019 OTTUMWA, IA / PORTLAND, OR / CHICAGO, IL – By Old School Gamer

by Old School Gamer | Dec 31, 2019 | 2010s, Events, Magazine Preview, Reviews

The Hall of Fame weekend event started on Friday, October 3rd, with “Ottumwa’s Old School Pinball and Arcade” hosting a 1980’s Vinyl night. This event would be open to the public and, based on the package you purchased, you would be able to play games, meet some of...

Convention & Event Update: July-August 2019 – By Old School Gamer Staff

by Old School Gamer | Oct 15, 2019 | 2010s, Events, Magazine Preview, Reviews

Austin, Phoenix, St. Louis, Long Island, Ames, Pittsburgh, Chicago & Cleveland VIDEO GAME SUMMIT CHICAGO, IL BY RYAN BURGER Some events we go for the crowds, some for the spread of games, and some events we go to meet new people. Friends of Old School Gamer have...