General Chaos 2 MAJOR SNAFU – Kickstarter Coming Soon
"As a true General Chaos Fan, you know that the Road to "General Chaos MAJOR SNAFU" has had more than it's share of twists & turns. "Nonetheless, we've never given up on the dream, so we have been slowly and quietly working on it whenever, and wherever, we can....
Best Retro Games to Play on a Snow Day
Baby, it’s cold outside. With the Northeast being plummeted with snow and hundreds of schools closed, it’s the perfect time to curl up with a retro classic. From the NES to the Dreamcast, Old School Gamer gives you some great picks to warm you up. NHL 94…25?: The guys...
Classic ‘Bubble Bobble’ gets a rather nice C64 remaster by Dave’s Retro Forge
If you were a huge fan of Taito's Bubble Bobble in the Arcades or at home, then you'll be pleased to know that as of right now, you can download Dave Retro Forge's graphically superior version of 'Bubble Bobble Remastered' for the Commodore 64. A new version which is...
Toxic Crusaders
The Toxic Crusaders are back to defend Tromaville against the evil Dr. Killemoff and his army of Radiation Rangers. With local co-op, you can grab up to four friends and take on the forces of Smogula across a variety of vibrant pixel-art levels. Choose from seven...
P.T. – Haplo’s Horror game released for the Commodore 64
Even more Halloween games to get through as looking through the itch io website, we've found out that the developer of Haplo. Who was behind games such as Tenebra, Ooze: The Escape, and Nixy and the Seeds of Doom has released the Commodore 64 horror game called 'P.T'....
Hidden Palace releases a bevy of Sonic prototypes on Christmas Day
On Christmas Day, for their usual festive stream, Hidden Palace once again released a bevy of surprise content in collaboration with Last Minute Continue. The initial release took place on their Twitch Channel here, with the full video now available to watch on...
Late to the Game: Gaming gems that appeared late in the Commodore 64’s life
The Commodore 64 had an exceptionally long life. Introduced in 1982 and not officially discontinued until 1994, the intervening 12 years saw the release of upwards of 10,000 entertainment titles. While European C64 users saw releases right up to the very end, the...
Merry Xmas NES fans, Here’s an Unreleased Version of SimCity!
SimCity fans likely had a slightly better Christmas this week. An unreleased NES version has finally been unleashed onto the city-building enthusiast crowd. Many will be aware of the SNES SimCity variant, but did you know a similar NES version was also in the works?...
HAMSTER Corporation | ACA 500th Title: “Arcade Archives SPACE INVADERS” Releases Dec 25 on Switch, Switch 2, PS4/5, Xbox Series X|S
Announcing Arcade Archives 500th Release Commemorative Title “SPACE INVADERS” HAMSTER Corporation (Head Office: Tokyo-to, Setagaya-ku; CEO: Satoshi HAMADA; referred to below as “HAMSTER”) is happy to announce that “SPACE INVADERS” will be released for Nintendo...
Krikzz releases EverDrive GBA PRO
On December 23rd, Krikzz confirmed that the EverDrive GBA series now has a Pro version. The EverDrive Store of Krikzz has long had a reputation for excellent customizable flash cartridges. The recent Pro series of EverDrives has added new features to the...
World of Spells – This first person action game for the 48k ZX Spectrum looks impressive
Another ZX Spectrum game worth checking out is the recent release of Jtpl's fast-paced first-person action game for the classic ZX Spectrum 48K called 'World of Spells'. A game that the creator says "you can watch in amazement as our silly rubber wonder pumps out a...
Nintendo Switch Review – Taito Milestones
ININ Games together with TAITO are excited to announce TAITO MILESTONES for Nintendo Switch launching April 15th in Europe and North America! The special retro compilation of some true TAITO classics will be available through selected retailers and the Nintendo eShop....
Geeks Line Celebrates the 25th Anniversary of the PS2
Geeks Line Announces the Worldwide Release of PlayStation 2 Anthology: The Tetralogy To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the PlayStation’s launch in North America and Europe, Geeks Line is proud to announce the worldwide release of PlayStation 2 Anthology: The...
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Paige Burger
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Paige Burger, who is displayed on card number 3105, from the Superstars of 2019 Collection. Paige is part of the Old School Gamer Magazine crew. Daughter of the creator and publisher, Paige has made a huge impact on...
The Steam Awards are here, and BOULDER DASH is part of it!
If you enjoy BOULDER DASH's addicting and fascinating gameplay and charming design, now’s the perfect time to show your appreciation. Cast your vote for BOULDER DASH and join our community in celebrating this milestone. Community support is the heartbeat...
Playing the Movies: The Best and Worst Movie Tie-Ins for the Commodore 64
The 1980s to the early 2000s are generally considered the golden age of the movie tie-in video game. If there was an angle to a hit (or potential hit) movie that could be adapted to the arcade or home systems, developers were there to exploit it. Some turned out good,...
“Arcade Archives THE OUTFOXIES” Releases Dec 18 on Switch, Switch 2, PS4/5, Xbox Series X|S
“Arcade Archives THE OUTFOXIES” will be released for Nintendo SwitchTM and PlayStation®4, and also “Arcade Archives 2 THE OUTFOXIES” will be released for Nintendo SwitchTM 2, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. "THE OUTFOXIES" is an action game released by NAMCO...
Trigger Happy Book Review – A Celebration of Video Game Controllers
According to the publisher, Trigger Happy - A Visual Celebration of Video Game Controllers is "the story of 200 of the most important and fascinating game controllers, which gathers everything from stock pads and high-end fightsticks to branded novelty joysticks and...
Good Old Games New Releases
December 17th, 2025 – As the legendary Total War series marks its 25th Anniversary, we’re thrilled to share some incredible news with strategy fans around the world. Starting today, four iconic entries from the franchise are joining the GOG catalog – and the GOG...
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Tetris 1200 (AGA) – The 1988 Arcade version of Tetris for the Commodore Amiga [1.02 UPDATE]
If you remember the 1980's hit game of Tetris then you'll be pleased to know that as of this morning, we have been informed that JOTD has released an update to the 1988 Arcade version of Tetris for the Commodore Amiga 1200. As in the words of the creator "A transcode...
Melatonin Coming to Switch Physical!
Melatonin releases on Nintendo Switch™ in physical format on 11th December! https://superraregames.com/collections/srg-store-new-web?mc_cid=03c9464a93&mc_eid=6f3db5c5ea Super Rare Games is joining Half Asleep to bring you Melatonin! Coming exclusively to Nintendo...
Coming to a sleigh near you…
Less than two weeks left... It's time for your weekly Commodore shipping update! Pallets and pallets of Commodore 64 Ultimates have arrived at our local Commodore hubs worldwide. Every BASIC Beige and Starlight Edition we made is about the leave the nest. All that's...
TANGLEWOOD (SEGA Mega Drive/Genesis) is coming to Nintendo Switch on 16th December
TANGLEWOOD was a Kickstarter success story back in 2018, developed using original equipment and methods from the 1990's. You can learn more about how the game was made from this interview with BBC News. We're super excited to finally be bringing our game to Switch....
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Steve Woita
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Steve Woita, who is displayed on card number 380, from the Superstars of 2012. Steve first came on the scene while working on the Apple II computer. He has also worked on the boards of the Apple III, Apple IIe and the Joyport...
You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Boat!
You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Boat! The 1987 Nintendo Entertainment System Game, Jaws, is back on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch! Limited Run Games Announces Two Jaw-Dropping Physical Editions of the Classic NES Game Apex, North Carolina - December 10, 2025 - Limited...
Montezuma’s Revenge now available for home consoles
As of December 10th, Montezuma's Revenge - The 40th Anniversary Edition is now available for download on the Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, as well as the Microsoft Store. The porting of Montezuma's Revenge to...
A Conversation with Nolan Bushnell, Part 2 PART 2 OF 2 – Competition Thru Amazon Alexa – By Michael Thomasson and Todd Friedman with Ryan Burger
In issue #12, we started an interview with Nolan Bushnell that took us up to the VCS akaAtari 2600. Todd Friedman had also done a recent interview that we brought part of into this article. We pick up when competition in the home video game space kicks up with the...
Buy for Retro Gaming Friends – Or Ask Your Friends to Buy For You!
Looking for the perfect gift for the gamer in your life, or just a special treat for yourself? Level up your holiday shopping with : The Video Game Collector’s Field Guide, 2408 pages across four volumes, is the most comprehensive and beautifully designed guide in...
Retro Review: The Bigs: A Grand Slam on Wii
Considering the intuitive controls of the Nintendo Wii, it was only a matter of time until someone besides Nintendo made a baseball game for the system. While 2K’s The Bigs may not be exactly what hardcore baseball fans are looking for, as its focus is more on arcade...
Super Rare Originals In Steam Animal Fest!
Check out all the Super Rare Originals games coming to Steam Animal Fest below! Discounts are available only for this event, while demos will be still be available after. Five games from Super Rare Originals are included in Steam Animal Fest from November 10th to...
Manall’s Final Fantasy Sees the End of an Era with 3.5+ Release
On December 5th, Manall Lockhart released the final update to her Manall's Final Fantasy project, bringing it up to version 3.5+. The modification for the first Final Fantasy game for the NES has been an ongoing project since 2017. While far from the only Final...
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi: Ewok Adventure
It’s the holiday season, which means it is time to sit down and watch The Star Wars Holiday Special. It has become something of a cult classic since its one and only airing forty years ago. This made for TV masterpiece told the story of Chewbacca, his wife Mallatobuck...
Holy Crap – Raiden Series in a Candy Cab? YES!
Unico Is Bringing You A Candy Cab with My Favorite SHMUP!* It's now the time to make your pre-order for the Nova Blast Raiden Candy Cabinet. Unico is pleased to be in partnership with BLAZEPRO and Seibu. Enjoy the best hit vertical shooter game series from Seibu...
Get Your Persona Vinyl for the Holidays!
If you're a fan of Persona and our friends at Atlus, we have EXCELLENT news: Our fan-favorite Megamix records are BACK IN STOCK, and so is the highly-requested PERSONA 5 4xLP BOX SET! Don't wait! All these items are in-stock and shipping now, so quantities are...
Interview with Galaxian World Champion – David Lyne
This is an interview done by Galloping Ghost's superstar and International Video Game Hall of Fame inductee Pete Hahn with World Champion Galaxian player, David Lyne. Pete Hahn: First of all, congrats again on your awesome achievement! How long was your entire entire...
Christmas With Antstream Arcade
Christmas is a magical time for gamers, and for retro fans it always brings back memories of large boxes under the Christmas tree, gaming treats ready to be unwrapped on a chilly December morning. We’ve all got special Christmas gaming memories – to celebrate this...
Rebel Wars – The Amstrad and ZX Spectrum gets a great action game by Mananuk!
Paleto Jones 2, The Mandarin 2, Black Sea, The Mandarin 2, and many others were all created by Mananuk. A developer that likes creating different gaming styles on a multitude of systems, such as the Amstrad and ZX Spectrum. Well fast forward to today and as a double...
Game Gear vs Lynx: The 8-bit color handheld wars
When it comes to retro handheld gaming, most people will immediately point to the Nintendo juggernaut, the Game Boy. And while it was the clear leader in portable gaming ever since its introduction in 1989, it was far from the only player in the space. But when...
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Axion – A new 3D strategic game is in dev for high end Amiga’s [UPDATE]
Sorry guys and girls it's another high end Amiga requirement for this retro update, as looking through the project.Amiga Game Factory section of EAB, I've come across a new game that's in development called Axion by VirtualAssests for the Commodore Amiga. A new...
Retro Review: Abyss Odyssey: Extended Dream Edition: Simple, But Cool
With a combat and item system that'll remind you of "Castlevania: Symphony of the Night" and a multi-player mode that borrows from "Super Smash Bros," "Abyss Odyssey: Extended Dream Edition" is a nifty title that is great for hours or in 15-minute bursts. At the same...