Hit Frequency vs RTP: What Players Should Understand

by Old School Gamer | Jun 17, 2026 | Gaming

Most Australian players who research slots before playing know about RTP. Fewer have looked into hit frequency, and that gap matters. The two figures measure different things, work together rather than in isolation, and together give a much clearer picture of how any...

Retro Interview: Zack Johnson Talks ‘West of Loathing’

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Jun 15, 2026 | 2010s, Gaming, Indie, Indie Built-Retro Inspired, Interviews

Old School Gamer’s Patrick Hickey Jr. brings out a classic out of his archive and chats with “West of Loathing” developer Zack Johnson to get the skinny on the nifty western RPG that actually plays a bit like “Skyrim.” Old School Gamer:...

Retro Review: Typoman: ‘Braid’ meets ‘Scrabble’

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Jun 9, 2026 | 2010s, Gaming, Reviews

Charming, yet dark, German developer Headup Games’ “Typoman” blends the puzzle and platforming genres into polished pulp of passion, forging the type of title that could work on any console, but thanks to the Wii U GamePad, is a perfect fit on Nintendo’s fledgling...

The forgotten casino games of 8-Bit home computers

by Old School Gamer | Jun 4, 2026 | Gaming

When most people picture their Apple II or Commodore 64, what really comes to mind are the space shooters and text adventures. These were the early occasions of escapism in its newest form – a digital form. Sometimes, it was casino games.  8-bit home computers...

Rich Casino 2026: Crypto Bonus, Live Dealer, and Nearly Two Decades for Australian Players

by Old School Gamer | Jun 3, 2026 | Gaming

Since 2008, Rich Casino has kept Australian players coming back. The catalogue has grown, the VIP tiers have expanded, and crypto options arrived along the way. What stayed constant is the AU$10 minimum deposit and a Curaçao eGaming licence covering every session. The...

It’s 2026, But Casino Classics Continue to Attract New Generations of Players

by Old School Gamer | Jun 1, 2026 | Gaming

Online casino gaming continues to evolve at a rapid pace. From immersive live dealer tables to narrative-driven slot machines, countless innovative mechanics have been introduced to keep players engaged. Yet despite all this technological progress, traditional casino...