A review of Chantey for the Chromatic

by William Schwartz | May 1, 2025 | 2020s, Console/Handheld, Gaming, Indie Built-Retro Inspired, Reviews

  I’ve never been a fan of open world game design. The reason is simple- I get lost very easily. This is probably why I tend to prefer retro games over modern ones in the first place, open world design being better facilitated by more advanced hardware....

Old School Gamer Magazine Exclusive: Andreas Heldt Talks ‘Pilot Sports’

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | May 1, 2025 | 2020s, Console/Handheld, Gaming, Indie Built-Retro Inspired, Interviews

Old School Gamer Magazine chats with Andreas Heldt, founder and CEO of Z-Software, who discusses the recent release of Pilot Sports on PS5. About Pilot Sports: Originally released on Nintendo Switch and PS4 Release also on PC & Xbox 1, Pilot Sports brings vibrant...

Retro Review: Undertow (360)

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | May 1, 2025 | 2000s, Gaming, Indie Built-Retro Inspired, Opinions, Reviews

Who remembers back in January 2009, when 360 owners were given a free game after the Live system succumbed to an overload of new gamers over the Christmas holiday. That free game was “Undertow.” For those who got it for free, there were mixed feelings about the game’s...

Project S-11 Remix Challenge Enters Its Final Four Weeks

by William Schwartz | Apr 19, 2025 | 1990s, 2000s, 2020s, Console/Handheld, Events, Gaming

  On March 1st, Paragon 5 opened up its remix contest for the classic Game Boy Color game Project S-11, which has recently seen a rerelease for the Chromatic by ModRetro. The original 8-bit soundtrack, by Finnish composers Jonne Valtonen and Aleksi Eeben, has a...

High Score Hoards: Retro Competitions with Real Rewards

by Old School Gamer | Apr 18, 2025 | Gaming

The intersection of retro gaming aesthetics and modern social casino mechanics has generated a unique subculture of competitive online platforms. These environments borrow heavily from the spirit of arcade leaderboards, but with an added layer of incentive—real-world...

A review of Final Fantasy VI from Boss Fight Books

by William Schwartz | Apr 14, 2025 | 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, 2020s, Console/Handheld, Gaming, Reviews

  Today, video game music is the stuff of orchestras. You can easily find your favorite songs played by serious professionals on YouTube. While there are many arguments for Final Fantasy VI’s importance in the annals of gaming history, Sebastian Deken makes...