by Old School Gamer | Jan 14, 2026 | Gaming
Casual players have to give credit where credit is due. Gambling enthusiasts have watched the tournament business grow from small arcades to massive online competitions. Sure, the era of arcade cabinets needs to be celebrated. But those slot machines have come a long...
by Old School Gamer | Jan 11, 2026 | Gaming
I remember my first late-night gaming session clearly. The old TV stand creaked as I pulled out the NES. The cartridge smelled of dust and warm plastic, as if it had stored every battle fought before me. I blew into it the way older kids taught us and slid it into the...
by William Schwartz | Jan 9, 2026 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2020s, Arcade, Console/Handheld, Gaming
On January 9th, Limited Run Games formally opened pre-orders for the physical release of Capcom Arcade Stadium Vol. 1, a compilation that will bring 32 classic Capcom arcade games to modern consoles. This particular compilation is not new. It is already...
by Old School Gamer | Jan 9, 2026 | 1980s, 1990s, Gaming, Lists
How often do you play games that are quite old, but still relevant and nostalgically appealing to you? Surely everyone has a couple or three games that are pleasant to remember, noting any events associated with them, or just to note how far ahead of time the game...
by Old School Gamer | Jan 7, 2026 | Gaming
When the Nintendo Switch was released in early 2017, it was billed as a console that would appeal to both casual and hardcore gamers. And while that’s certainly true, there’s no denying that the Switch has also been a haven for fans of classic gaming. From classic...
by William Schwartz | Jan 2, 2026 | 1980s, Console/Handheld, Gaming
The 1982 arcade game Bump ‘n’ Jump has a lot of points in its favor. Especially compared to other games of its era, Bump ‘n’ Jump is…very fast-paced. The premise is simple enough. You play a car. Unlike normal cars, this one can...