Retro Review: The Bigs: A Grand Slam on Wii

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Dec 8, 2025 | 2000s, Gaming, Reviews

Considering the intuitive controls of the Nintendo Wii, it was only a matter of time until someone besides Nintendo made a baseball game for the system. While 2K’s The Bigs may not be exactly what hardcore baseball fans are looking for, as its focus is more on arcade...

Manall’s Final Fantasy Sees the End of an Era with 3.5+ Release

by William Schwartz | Dec 7, 2025 | 1980s, 2010s, 2020s, Gaming

  On December 5th, Manall Lockhart released the final update to her Manall’s Final Fantasy project, bringing it up to version 3.5+. The modification for the first Final Fantasy game for the NES has been an ongoing project since 2017. While far from the only...

Classic Gaming Insights from Old School Gamer Magazine

by Old School Gamer | Dec 5, 2025 | Gaming

There’s something magical about firing up an old NES cartridge. That familiar beep, the pixelated graphics that somehow look better than you remember – it’s pure nostalgia fuel. Old School Gamer Magazine gets this completely, and they’ve been...

Games That Pay: Your Guide to Earning from Classic Games

by Old School Gamer | Dec 4, 2025 | Gaming

Discover the Best Games That Pay and Turn Your Downtime Into Real Earnings Play and Get Paid There’s something oddly comforting about scrolling through game lists at midnight, wondering which ones are legit, which ones are scams, and which ones might actually put a...

How to Increase Gaming Alertness and Stay Sharp in Games

by Old School Gamer | Dec 4, 2025 | Gaming

Boost Reflexes, Sharpen Focus, and React Faster With Proven Techniques for Peak Gaming Performance All of a Sudden, Victory is Yours In gaming, everything is decided by milliseconds. If you’re trying to flick to a headshot in an FPS, keep pace with a lightning-fast...

Are Cryptocurrencies Safer for Online Betting? A Look Into Modern Crypto Casinos

by Old School Gamer | Dec 4, 2025 | Gaming

Online betting has undergone many changes over the last decade, moving from using traditional payment methods to the new cryptocurrency options. People who bet on sports online are now using digital wallets more and more—but is this change a good one? Does it make...