How I broke my Chromatic and ModRetro fixed it

by William Schwartz | Apr 22, 2026 | 1990s, 2000s, 2020s, Console/Handheld, Gaming

  My particular nostalgia gaming fixation is rechargeable batteries, of the AA or AAA variety. I have memories of going to my grandparents’ house in Iowa every summer with just a Game Boy to keep me company. And my grandparents, now dearly departed, bless...

Gaming on the Original iPhone 2G: Three Tiny Games

by William Winter | Apr 22, 2026 | 2000s, 2010s, 2020s, Atari, Console/Handheld, Gaming

  To me, there is something deeply satisfying about powering on an iPhone 2G in 2026 and finding that it still works.I keep my original iPhone on a display shelf, still connected to power, keeping the battery charged. It actually still has its original battery,...

Sports Trends in Indonesia 2026: Digital Growth, Fan Behavior, and Online Engagement

by Old School Gamer | Apr 21, 2026 | Gaming

Indonesia Sports Trends 2026: Digital Fans, Data, and Live Platforms Sport in Indonesia now moves on the phone first and the broadcast second. DataReportal’s 2026 country profile puts the market at 230 million internet users, 331 million cellular mobile connections,...

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...

How 90s Arcade Spirit Lives On in Today’s Mobile Apps

by Old School Gamer | Apr 19, 2026 | Gaming

Why Arcade Design Still Matters Today If you walked into an arcade in the 1990s, you didn’t need instructions. The screen told you everything with bright visuals, simple controls, and instant action. That same thinking sits behind many of today’s biggest mobile games....

One of My Own – Original Game Boy Still Holds The Best Memories

by William Winter | Apr 15, 2026 | 1980s, Console/Handheld, Gaming

  When I think back to my original Nintendo Game Boy, I don’t just remember a piece of gaming hardware. I remember a specific time in my life, a season, a university campus, and a particular version of myself. The Machine I was at the University of Arizona...