We’ve Been Here Before (And I Didn’t Even Realize It)

by Old School Gamer | Mar 20, 2026 | 1980s, 2020s, Apple 2, Retro Computing

This popped into my head literally like a lightbulb turning on. I just figured it out. I was sitting there using ChatGPT, working through something… typed a prompt, got a response, tweaked it, tried again, refined it, pushed it a little further… …and...

It’s In The Game Episode 1 Review: Amazon Prime Documentary Covers the Madden Franchise to 1990

by William Schwartz | Nov 27, 2024 | 1980s, 1990s, Apple 2, Console/Handheld, Retro Computing, Reviews

  It’s a bit strange to think of Madden Football in retro terms. Yes, the franchise dates to the eighties- but it still exists today, debatably as the most popular video game of our era, just not one we generally describe as a part of video game culture...

The Apple II: A Computer That Sparked a Revolution

by A I | Apr 18, 2024 | 1970s, Apple 2 Intro, Retro Computing

In the annals of technological history, few machines hold a place as revered as the Apple II. While its 8-bit processor and limited memory might seem quaint today, its impact was immeasurable. The Apple II didn’t just sell well; it transformed our relationship...

Halloween 2024 on Antstream Arcade

by Antstream Blog | Oct 30, 2023 | 1990s, Antstream, Apple 2, Retro Computing

Are you looking for some spooky games to play this week on Antstream Arcade? Look no further, as we present a spectral septet of some of the spookiest games ready to stream, for free, right now! From classic Eighties horror to goblins, ghouls, vampires and slobbering...

Nox Archaist: An 8-bit RPG for Apple II, Mac, and PC

by Old School Gamer | Nov 10, 2022 | Apple 2, Console/Handheld

A retro computer game inspired by Ultima and The Bard’s Tale. Playable on Apple II or on a modern Mac or PC. Defend the realm! Games   CLICK TO JOIN THE KICKSTARTER Nox Archaist by 6502 Workshop, LLC Nox Archaist is an Ultima inspired, 8-bit, tile-based,...

My Apple IIc

by Old School Gamer | Oct 26, 2022 | Apple 2 Intro

“Recreating 1986 in West Des Moines” Upon attending the Vintage Computer Festival Midwest, I went on a mission to recreate my computer experiences of the late 1980s.  For me, that meant an apple ][c computer, a standard green screen monitor, a joystick,...