Retro Review: Tembo the Bad Ass Elephant: Game Freak Calls in the Big Peanuts

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Jan 1, 2026 | 2010s, 2020s, Indie, Reviews

Even if some gameplay choices end up uneven at times, Tembo the Badass Elephant is a blast. With a look that’ll remind you of several different cartoon network shows and simple, but immersive gameplay, “Tembo the Badass Elephant,” is a blast. Thanks to a budget price...

Maiden of the Dark Fully Funded With A Week To Go

by William Schwartz | Nov 27, 2025 | 2020s, Console/Handheld, Indie, Indie Built-Retro Inspired

  On November 26th, the Maiden of the Dark Kickstarter campaign hit a key benchmark. With 136 backers promising $10,195, the independent Game Boy title has officially hit its fundraising goal and is now set to deliver the game and assorted extras to supporters in...

Old School Gamer Magazine Exclusive: K.C. Apostolakis Talks Chantey

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Nov 2, 2025 | 2020s, Gaming, Indie, Indie Built-Retro Inspired, Indy Tools By Platform, Interviews, The Story Of...

Old School Gamer Magazine chats with Chantey developer K.C. Apostolakis about the pirate-themed RPG on the Modretro Chromatic. Old School Gamer Magazine: What was it like to develop Chantey? What did you learn? K.C. Apostolakis: I began development on Chantey during...

Retro Review: ‘5 Star Wrestling’ (PS3)

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Nov 1, 2025 | 2010s, Indie, Indie Built-Retro Inspired, Reviews

On the surface, Serious Parody’s “5 Star Wrestling” isn’t even a B+ player. It’s uglier than Bastion Booger and its load times sometimes make Haystacks Calhoun look like Juventud Guerrera. But just like former WWE Champion Daniel Bryan, it’s got something special....

Five Games You’ll Love on the ModRetro Chromatic

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Nov 1, 2025 | 2020s, Gaming, Indie, Indie Built-Retro Inspired

If you haven’t checked out the ModRetro Chromatic, it’s an awesome way to experience Game Boy and Game Boy Color games. With a 1-to-1 screen, amazing sound and updatable carts, it’s a great way to experience new titles and relive some amazing memories. In this...

Vice: Magic City Mayhem Campaign Launching on Kickstarter September 30th

by Brad Feingold | Oct 4, 2025 | 1980s, 2020s, Gaming, Indie, Press Release

What do you get when you cross Zelda with Grand Theft Auto? One awesome retro game, and it’s launching September 20th on Kickstarter. Vice: Magic City Mayhem is a top-down 8-bit retro action/adventure game inspired by Zelda with a GTA: Vice City theme. You play...