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,...
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,...
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...
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....
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...
by Old School Gamer | Apr 13, 2026 | Gaming
Retro design has moved well beyond a simple nod to older players. In 2025 and 2026, it has become one of gaming’s most reliable ways to cut through noise, connect generations, signal identity and make familiar ideas feel current again. Gaming is now old enough to have...