Syrion – The Time of The Dragon – A charming ZX Spectrum platformer by sisko_MSX
This week has been a little overwhelming with all the news; as soon as I'm about to say I'm done for today, along come even more games that I just had to mention. From Mixelslab's awesome Amiga game called 'Creeping Me Out Hex Night' to the recent hot news story...
The Video Game Crash of 1983
About This Episode Four decades ago, just when video games seemed to be the next big thing, the bottom dropped out. Compounding problems like market confusion, consumer confidence, and game quality to name just a few, nearly demolished a seemingly unstoppable new...
Typing in Dreams: How a generation learned to code by accident
For years, software was distributed on cartridges, cassette tapes, or diskettes. While programs were available via modem from BBSes, downloading in general wasn't as ubiquitous as it is today. As 8-bit microcomputers gained popularity, one of their big selling points,...
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Jeff Lee
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Jeff Lee, who is displayed on card number 2119, from the Superstars of 2015 Collection. Jeff is also featured on trading card 2374. Jeff is an extraordinary talented artist in the video game community, most known of course,...
Why did we forget Bump ‘n’ Jump?
The 1982 arcade game Bump 'n' Jump has a lot of points in its favor. Especially compared to other games of its era, Bump 'n' Jump is...very fast-paced. The premise is simple enough. You play a car. Unlike normal cars, this one can jump very high. Which is...
Deathflood Curse of Oak Island by Windigo Productions is another C64 game that’s worth checking out!
We have been spoilt by some pretty decent looking games this month, from Sherwood (C64 Collector’s Edition) by Griffonsoft, to Zezito in the Glittering Caves by Iapetus. Well here with another great game to keep you occupied throughout this month, and it's Deathflood...
Retro Review: Tembo the Bad Ass Elephant: Game Freak Calls in the Big Peanuts
Even if some gameplay choices end up uneven at times, Tembo the Badass Elephant is a blast. With a look that’ll remind you of several different cartoon network shows and simple, but immersive gameplay, “Tembo the Badass Elephant,” is a blast. Thanks to a budget price...
HAPPY NEW YEAR from OLD SCHOOL GAMER MAGAZINE!
All of us at Old School Gamer Magazine want to wish you and your family a Happy New Year. 2026 is an exciting time at Old School Gamer. Thanks to all of you who has supported us over the years. We couldn't have done it without you....
Final Days for Merch Voucher with Midwest Gaming Classic Ticket Order!
Hey everyone, Quick reminder - purchase your MGC ticket within the next 58 or so hours and we'll send you a voucher good for $10 off any pre-order MGC merchandise or workshop tickets shortly after the new year! You can use these coupons to pre-order our yearly shirt,...
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...