by Old School Gamer | Feb 16, 2024 | 1980s, 1990s, 2010s, Lists
Everyone has those old games laying around their parents’ loft that nobody plays anymore. But the real question is are they worth anything? Crucial has crunched the numbers to determine which video games have held their value or increased the value since its release!...
by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Jan 11, 2024 | 2010s, 2020s, Gaming, Lists, Opinions
The 3DS is now retro. Yes, we said it. With its retirement last year from the eShop and this April marking the end of its online services, Old School Gamer takes a look back at five great 3DS games you may have missed. *Note: Some of these titles use online functions...
by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Dec 27, 2023 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Gaming, Lists
With the holidays over and the cold weather upon us, going season is in full swing. So curl up on the couch with your favorite handheld and get your fight on with some of our favorites. Tekken Dark Revolution: Why We Love It: Tekken Dark Resurrection for the PSP is...
by Jason Russell | Oct 4, 2023 | 1990s, Columns, Console/Handheld, Lists, Opinions
It’s already been seven years since Nintendo delivered the NES Classic Edition to the masses, causing an unexpected major market demand while creating a new niche in the process. They followed this up with the similarly successful Super NES Classic Edition a...
by Patrick Hickey Jr. | May 1, 2023 | 1980s, 1990s, Arcade, Console/Handheld, Lists
We here at Old School Gamer love our retro games, but now we’re going to hit you with some opinion that may break your heart. Some of the games you remember as being so much fun? Yeah- they’re not. They never were. Spoiler Warning Ahead: These Games Aren’t As Good As...
by Patrick Hickey Jr. | May 1, 2023 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, Columns, Gaming, Interviews, Lists
Over the course of writing seven books on video game history, I’ve interviewed hundreds of game developers, many of which have dropped mountains of knowledge on the industry. For me, it’s essentially one of the reasons why I’m here- to share the behind-the-scenes...