by Ben Magnet | Oct 5, 2022 | 2020s, Console/PC/Handheld, Events, Gaming
The music from the Final Fantasy series has always been special. The first official video game concert held in the US was a Final Fantasy show at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles in May of 2004. While not the first video game concert to be held ever, it...
by Old School Gamer | Oct 4, 2022 | Gaming
It may seem strange to envision a world without the Super Mario Brothers franchise, but that was indeed a reality prior to 1981. Over 40 years ago, the world was introduced to Mario through the original Donkey Kong. From this moment on, the character became a global...
by Old School Gamer | Oct 3, 2022 | Gaming
With over 141 million registered users, Minecraft has become one of the most popular games ever. The game revolves around building, exploring, and survival. Even considering its humble beginnings as an indie title with a limited scope, Minecraft has grown to be much...
by Old School Gamer | Oct 3, 2022 | Gaming
It’s hard to find a gamer who hasn’t experienced the adrenaline rush of victory after beating an unbeatable level or the rage of defeat after being caught and punished for breaking the rules. Cheaters in video games are a common phenomenon that has been around since...
by Old School Gamer | Sep 26, 2022 | Gaming
Slot games have become a firm favourite in the casinos both online and offline. Whether you’re a player at an online casino UK or you prefer an in-person experience, slots offer a great combination of high winning opportunities and thrill of the game. But do you know...
by Jason Russell | Sep 15, 2022 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Arcade, Console/PC/Handheld, Gaming, Home Consoles
As amazing as it seems, it’s been 6 years now since Nintendo revitalized the retro plug & play mini industry with the NES Classic Edition (released November 2016). In the time since many, many brands have followed suit – everyone from arch-rival Sega...
