by Old School Gamer | Jul 30, 2025 | 1980s, 1990s, Magazine Preview
A long time ago, I realized that aging was all in the mind. Fortunately, I’d lost mine earlier… I still don’t trust Mario, though… Mario, Schmario! I’m getting so fed up with that little Italian plumber that every time he blurts out ‘Hey, it’s-a-me, Mario!’ my stomach...
by Brian Lesyk | Jul 28, 2025 | 1980s, 1990s, Magazine Preview
In the late ‘70s, Mattel Electronics’ Intellivision machine was carving out a respectable space among the dense pack of lesser-powered gaming consoles and the deluge of Pong clones that were rapidly flooding the marketplace. Distinguishing itself from the horde, the...
by Todd Friedman | Jul 23, 2025 | 1990s, 2000s, Magazine Preview
What began as a childhood gift evolved into one of the largest personal video game collections in America. This is the story of a man, his consoles, and the lifelong quest to preserve gaming history. It all began in 1980, with a simple gift from a father to his...
by Old School Gamer | Jul 22, 2025 | 1990s, 2000s, Magazine Preview
Simulation games have been a staple of the video game industry for over four decades, giving the player the power to make important decisions on how to manage a given scenario. Utopia, released on the Intellivision in 1981, is recognized by Guinness World Records as...
by Old School Gamer | Jul 21, 2025 | 1990s, 2020s, Magazine Preview
As you’re all probably aware, Limited Run Games is the industry leader in producing and distributing premium physical video games. Founded in 2015, the team has published over 1,000 physical games and soundtracks in addition to winning several awards for their bespoke...
by John Michonski | Jul 20, 2025 | 1990s, 2000s, Magazine Preview
In 1989, SimCity was released for DOS-compatible computers and Macintosh. With this release, millions of people got their first taste of the city-building genre, and one of the most legendary game development careers began. Simple at first glance, SimCity is a game...