Five Namco Games We’d Love to See Get the Modern Treatment

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Jan 4, 2022 | Lists

Namco was a powerhouse for decades in the arcades and consoles, but for over a decade, their star has dimmed. In this exclusive Old-School Gamer list, we share five Namco games we’d love to see come back from the dead. Pac-Man: The classic maze gameplay, but in VR or...

Retro Review of 2021.

by Ben Magnet | Jan 2, 2022 | 2020s, Console/Handheld, Gaming, Lists, Opinions

It’s hard to say wether or not 2021 will be looked back on fondly yet.  Sure things have gotten a little better since the pandemic began, but things are still not completely the same.  However us Retro gamers got some good and bad surprises throughout the year....

Five Superheroes That Deserve Better Games

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Dec 11, 2021 | Lists

Superheroes are everywhere and have been involved in video games since the beginning of the industry. That doesn’t mean every character has gotten a fair shake though. Check out our list to see which of your favorites deserves better video game treatment. Aquaman: The...

Five Sega Genesis Games Every Gamer Should Own

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Dec 4, 2021 | 1990s, Lists

If you love the Sega Genesis, here are five games that you’ve got to have on your console.  NHL 94: Why? It’s still, to this day, quite possibly the greatest hockey game ever released. Even with better visuals and deeper modes from its younger brothers and sisters,...

Five Underrated 8-Bit Sports Games

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Dec 1, 2021 | 1980s, 1990s, Lists

Sports games truly blossomed on 16-bit consoles, but there were plenty of gems on the Nintendo Entertainment System. Here’s a handful to keep you busy this holiday season. RBI Baseball 2: Gone forever were those adorable sprites and that’s probably the thing that took...

Five NES Games That Deserve A Modern Remaster

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Nov 19, 2021 | 1980s, 1990s, Lists

The remaster fad has been prevalent in gaming for nearly a decade but the question remains as to why so many amazing games from the past are forgotten. Does the world really need a Last of Us, Spyro, Crash or Final Fantasy VII remaster? In this exclusive Old School...