by Scott Dyer | Apr 19, 2024 | 2000s, Gaming, Opinions
Modding video game components is a daunting yet rewarding way to reconnect with classic games. Inspired by my article, Modding Made Easy, I’ll start with the basic tools and show off one of my favorite starter projects in this article. Perhaps my chronicles might...
by Old School Gamer | Apr 14, 2024 | 1990s, 2000s, Opinions
In crafting this list, I’ve curated a selection of my personal favorites, encompassing both the expected and the more unconventional choices. As a non-traditional console gamer, my journey through the realm of video game titles has diverged from the mainstream,...
by Old School Gamer | Mar 27, 2024 | 1990s, 2000s, Opinions
Having owned every Final Fantasy up to this point, I didn’t want to miss this one. Sneaking food at work during the day, and ramen packets at night would allow a broke 19-year-old to buy this masterpiece. It was all worth it. Final Fantasy X took graphics,...
by Scott Dyer | Mar 11, 2024 | 1990s, 2020s, Gaming, Opinions, Reviews
Battletoads and Double Dragon: The Ultimate Team, released in 1993 on the Nintendo Entertainment System, is a satisfying beat ‘em up that combines Rare’s Battletoads and Technos Japan’s Double Dragon franchises. Now, you’re probably scratching your head and thinking,...
by Scott Dyer | Feb 20, 2024 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2020s, Console/Handheld, Opinions
In recent years, the world of video game modifications, or “modding,” has exploded significantly. Nowadays, you can modify components, consoles, controllers, and memory cards! Whether it’s changing out the shell of your controller to that perfect shade of cherry...
by Todd Friedman | Feb 10, 2024 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Opinions
Everyone knows the story of Tetris… most everybody. Tetris is a puzzle video game created in 1985 by Alexey Pajitnov, a Soviet software engineer. It has been published by several companies for multiple platforms, most prominently during a dispute over the...