Apogee’s Retro FPS “Wizordum” Divines an April 29 Launch for Ep. 3 + 1.0 on PC
Wizordum, the retro first-person spellcaster developed by Emberheart Games and published by Apogee Entertainment, summons a 1.0 launch for PC via Steam on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, for $19.99. As one of the last surviving mages, traverse seven new levels on a journey...
Zookeeper – Another Commodore 64 game released by Vector5 Games!
Vector5 Games who was behind titles such as Space Station 23, Laserscape, Jump Out, and our personal favorite Santa's Workout has recently released a new Commodore 64 game of 'Zookeeper'. A Columns/Match 3 style of game that has you matching the required amount of...
Ghosts’n’Goblins – Check out this AGA tease for the Amiga, it looks pretty decent!
In 1985 Capcom released one of the greatest side scrolling platform game series we have ever known. It featured a knight, creepy enemies and was rather difficult to the point of frustration. The game I am talking about is none other than ' Ghosts 'N Goblins ', the...
Only Way is Down
Summary Embark on a purr-fectly perilous adventure as this lil kitty cat took an unfortunate cat-nap and ended up stranded sky high! With no way but down, unleash your feline agility and platforming prowess to navigate your descent through the urban jungle in this...
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Eugene Jarvis
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Eugene Jarvis, who is displayed on card number 144 from the Superstars of 2011 Collection. Eugene is also featured on cards 654, 654A, 714 and 1681. Eugene, who started his career in the pinball world has created some of the...
![Forest of Illusion – Mickey is still coming to the Commodore Amiga CD32/1200 and it still looks awesome! [UPDATE]](https://i0.wp.com/www.oldschoolgamermagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/forest.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
Forest of Illusion – Mickey is still coming to the Commodore Amiga CD32/1200 and it still looks awesome! [UPDATE]
If you remember playing Castle of Illusion, World of Illusion or Mickey Mania back in the day, especially on consoles such as the Sega Mega Drive, then you are going to love this latest news story . As we have found out that DomKid, who is behind games such as the...
The Best and Worst Retro Video Game Remakes and Remasters
It seems that more so than ever before, video game remakes and remasters are a dime a dozen nowadays. In theory, these re-released products offer the benefits of new hardware while maintaining the personality of the original game, but we all know that's not always the...
Retro Review: Spider-Man Friend or Foe (360)
“Spider-Man: Friend or Foe” is a tribute to the beat-em-ups of yesteryear that will provide plenty of smiles your first play through. After that, much like the games it gets its inspiration from, it becomes a title that is played in company with friends looking to...
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Leonard Herman
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Leonard Herman, who is displayed on card number 180, from the Superstars of 2011 and who is also featured on cards 514 and 1951. Leonard is the author of the book “Phoenix: The Fall and Rise of Videogames”. The 4th edition...
Get ready for: A Highland Song! 🎵
A Highland Song releases on Nintendo Switch™ in physical format on 27th March! Get ready for a wild adventure as Super Rare Games joins inkle LTD to bring you A Highland Song! THE STORE PAGE Recently nominated for a BAFTA award for Best British Game, this critically...
Stern Releases New Accessories for Venom Pinball Table
On March 18th, Stern Pinball confirmed a full new line of accessories for the Venom pinball table with this trailer posted to YouTube. A Symbiote Containment Topper, Symbiote Tendrils Shooter Knob, Venomized Side Armor and Venom Inside Art Blades are among the...
Potential New Budget Pinball Manufacturer Wonderland Amusements Shares Rendering of Playfield for Debut Game
Hot on the heels of its surprise appearance at the recent Chicago Pinball Expo, where it showed off the prototype cabinet for its planned first pinball machine, this afternoon the potential new pinball manufacturer Wonderland Amusements shared a look at the prototype...
Farm TD
BUILD YOUR TOWERS Many aren't aware, but your farm-animals pack a serious punch! Get access to a varied range of animal towers to prevent the incoming waves of insects from harming your crops. Use stuns and slows to limit the insects' movement, and don't forget to...
Retro Review: ‘Stretchmo’ Review: Adorable and difficult
Old School Gamer’s Patrick Hickey Jr. takes a look back on a forgotten 3DS game He captured our hearts in "Pushmo" and even though he changed his routine a bit in "Crashmo," he eventually returned to his roots in "Pushmo World on the Wii U." Mallo and his pals return...
![Dark Shadows of Sergoth – Custom maps to The Shadows of Sergoth (Amiga) [V1.0 UPDATE]](https://i0.wp.com/www.oldschoolgamermagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sergoth.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
Dark Shadows of Sergoth – Custom maps to The Shadows of Sergoth (Amiga) [V1.0 UPDATE]
If you have an Amstrad or Amiga near by, chances are you would've come across the excellent homebrew Dungeon Crawler ' The Shadows of Sergoth '; a game which blew many of us away with fast coded graphics, deadly monsters and cool loot to find throughout. Although the...
Lord of the Crystal Now Available To Play For the First Time in English
Earlier in these pages, I discussed whether Dungeons and Dragons meets the technical definition of an old school retro video game. Tabletop RPGs, despite having a clear progression to video games, aren't exactly video games themselves. Well, way back in 1989,...
Ladybird – A rather cool Commodore 64 game by Icon64 with publishing by Psytronik!
Looking for some more entertainment this weekend, either through emulation or real hardware, then come and check out Icon64 with publishing by Psytronik's latest Commodore 64 game of 'Ladybird'. A retro-inspired arcade game, in which you must make your way through 16...
‘TerrorBytes: The Evolution of Horror Gaming’ Creeps Into Final Pre-Sale
The documentary series, releasing in April, offers a combined 5.5 hours runtime across five episodes and features 50+ horror and game industry legends. March 13, 2025 – After a stellar 9.1 out of 10 average rating from a backer review of a rough-cut episode,...
What!? Not the same Auction? Time for an ‘Encore’
There is a new app platform I have signed up for and will be selling video games and perhaps sports cards in the future. It is called " Encore". CLICK HERE FOR MY PAGE This new app is really catching on for video game buyers and sellers. It is unique as it is not...
Arcade 92 – It’s Time to Play Again!
The Mission: We bring people together by providing a place to connect through a multigenerational video gaming experience. I was fortunate enough to have met and interviewed the owner of “Arcade 92” in Flower Mound, TX. I will have his full interview published in the...
KHInsider adds hundreds of new soundtracks in the last week
The video game music repository KHInsider has had a huge week. Visitors going to the main page at downloads.khinsider.com today were greeted by a massive list of 71 games that had been added on March 11th. But visitors scrolling down further may have...
![Yoomp! OCS – HOT NEWS : Amiga version of Yoomp!64 has finally arrived! [Update]](https://i0.wp.com/www.oldschoolgamermagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/yomp.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
Yoomp! OCS – HOT NEWS : Amiga version of Yoomp!64 has finally arrived! [Update]
Even more HOT gaming news, as we've just been contacted by Saberman, that Zbigniew Ross, author of Yoomp!64, has finally released a port of the game over to the Commodore Amiga. Now some of you might remember this title when it had a previous feature on...
Retro Review: Rollers of the Realm Review: RPG + Pinball= Awesomeness
You’re going to die more times than you can count in “Rollers of the Realm,” but that’s not going to stop you from playing, for hours. Games that blend genres are beginning to pop up more often than even nowadays, as game creators have proven all they need is an...
Super Mario: The All Star Video Game Changer HAPPY MAR10 DAY!
Forty years ago, Super Mario jumped out of his debut role-he was the nameless carpenter "Jumpman" in the classic game Donkey Kong-and into a realm of his own with the 1985 release of Super Mario Bros. Video games have never been the same. In this spectacular new...
First Person Shooter: The Definitive FPS Documentary
CLICK HERE TO BE A PART OF THE FPS ARMY The ultimate celebration of the FPS genre. Join us as we revisit the greatest ever FPS games, guided by the developers who created them. Limited edition numbered run, only available until August 1st. Digital Release: 31st...
X-Out: Resurfaced – A 90’s Shoot ’em up is getting a modern overhaul this Feb 20th!
Shoot em ups have never gone out of fashion, there's something to be said about blasting waves of enemies on screen, while collecting wicked power ups and listening to that thumping soundtrack. Thankfully one such team likes to keep the shoot em up goodness flowing,...
Docsters Digger – A Bonus C64 game released with Mancave in 2019 gets a Plus/4 port by 220 Volt Team (220V)
During 2019 Psytronik Software released(link) a C64 game by Megastyle called ' Mancave '; a game which follows the hilarious adventures of Richard Morningwood who has the unfortunate task of gathering up the pages of some rather naughty magazines that have been nabbed...
A review of Silent Hill 2 from Boss Fight Books
One neat aspect of Boss Fight books is that despite their all having the same basic premise, the exact content of these books differs widely from author to author, and the Silent Hill 2 book by Mike Drucker is no exception. As expected, the book deals with the...
ROLAND RETIRES – Arnold’s return with an adventure to the “Old School” for the Amstrad CPC!
If you owned an Amstrad CPC back in the day, you would've played at least one Roland game from the Amsoft pack. Either Roland Ahoy, Roland on the Ropes, Roland in the Caves or even one of the rarer titles in my personal collection, Roland on the Run. So named for...
Turner Pinball Begins Production of Ninja Eclipse – Big Sale at American Pinball
The new manufacturer Turner Pinball recently announced that it has begun production of the 100 unit run of its first game Ninja Eclipse. The Company shared a couple of pictures of the games on its production line and the branded wrench and ratchet strap that is is...
Retro Review: Mario Vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars Review: A Reason to Dust Off Your 3DS and Wii U
“Mario vs. Donkey Kong” series may not be Nintendo’s most-heralded franchise, it is now forever entrenched in the company’s history as the first game to use any type of cross-play feature. For that reason alone, Nintendo enthusiasts may want to check it out, but even...
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Gunther Vinson
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Gunther Vinson who currently is displayed on card number 3980, from the Superstars of 2021 Collection. Gunther is a true gaming junkie, who has been in the marketing profession for over 20 years. His love for gaming helped...
A Review of Elland: The Crystal Wars
While Dune as a franchise today seems fairly self-evident, historically the concept of sand worms and spice hasn't lent itself well to adaptations. Such is the case with Elland: The Crystal Wars, a game that was cancelled at 95% completion, and is so obviously...
![Tetris Championship Edition – A brilliant MOD of the classic Tetris 2 on the ZX Spectrum [UPDATE]](https://i0.wp.com/www.oldschoolgamermagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Clipboard02.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
Tetris Championship Edition – A brilliant MOD of the classic Tetris 2 on the ZX Spectrum [UPDATE]
Oh joy of joys, if you loved the 1984 game of Tetris or the 1989 game of Columns , you'll be pleased to know a brand new puzzle overhaul of Tetris 2 by František Fuka has been released for the ZX Spectrum. This excellent game that was originally released for the ZX...
Retro Review: Fossil Fighters: Frontier: Whole Lot of Digging’ Goin’ On
You have to be a pretty naive gamer to say that “Fossil Fighters: Frontier” is a one-of-a-kind experience, but you’d have to be incredibly ignorant to say it doesn’t deliver in spite of being derivative. Immersed in solid atmosphere and a kid-friendly story that...
Atari 2600 Keystone Kapers from Activision | The Third Time REALLY IS the Charm!
Atari 2600 Keystone Kapers from Activision | The Third Time REALLY IS the Charm! Kitchen designed the game after working on Atari 2600 games Space Jockey and a port of Donkey Kong. He wanted to develop a game similar to the latter game, and began developing what would...
Snow Bros. 2 Special Confirmed for Nintendo Switch
On February 26th, the Swedish company Clear River Games confirmed the upcoming release of Snow Bros. 2 Special for the Nintendo Switch this coming April 10th. The news follows up the release of Snow Bros. Wonderland last November, which released on the Nintendo...
FIRST LOOK: Ramp’s Road Trip Pinball Gameplay
Here it is, Hot off the Press, to use a phrase that no one uses any more lol. As I promised in my earlier post about the reveal of the new pinball machine Ramp's Road Trip, I now have exclusive gameplay video for everyone. Paul Fusco, a friend of the game's designer...
Pre-orders now open: Atari Arcade 2 and Tomb Raider Collection 2!
Pre-orders now open! The next two Evercade collections are available to pre-order today from Evercade retailers! Evercade’s Atari Arcade 2 includes 10 brilliant games. Whether you want iconic hits or cult favourites, this is the ideal cart for you. From 80s action...
Bug Fables by Red Art Games
Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling is an adventure-RPG following three heroes, Vi, Kabbu, and Leif, as they embark on an epic quest in Bugaria in search of The Everlasting Sapling, a treasure that can grant immortality! Bug Fables combines colorful platforming with...