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Catslevania – Thelen’s upcoming Castlevania game for the Atari XL/XE VBXE looks stunning!
Here we are with another shout out for this classic game called Castlevania, as I have been informed through Facebook, that Thelen is still working on a pretty stunning looking Castlevania game for the Atari XL/XE VBXE called Catslevania. A new version of the game,...
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...
Old School Gamer Magazine Exclusive: Inside ‘Basketball Classics’
Old School Gamer Magazine chats with Basketball Classics co-creator Josh Marchant who details what makes the game so special and a part of the Acclaim family. Old School Gamer Magazine: What makes this game a special one for you? Josh Marchant: Lots of reasons! Dave...
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...
Getting Games As Gifts.
Getting presents nowadays isn't what it used to be. Mostly because a lot of us retro gamers are now older. Some have families, jobs, responsibilities that take us away from our favorite pastime. Of course with jobs comes the money to buy games we always wanted...
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....
This Day In Video Game History
