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Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Tony Hawk

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Tony Hawk who currently is displayed on card number 3522, from the Superstars of 2021 Collection.  There is no talk about skateboarding without mentioning the name Tony Hawk. His popularity in skateboarding was as big as any...

The Latest on American Pinball; When Will We See Cuphead?

American Pinball (AP) recently sent out an update to its distributors at what is a crucial time for the company as it transitions to new leadership. AP told distributors that it is working to grow its business with contract manufacturing for arcade, redemption and...

“Arcade 92” – The Full Interview

This month's Old School Gamer Magazine has been shipped.  In the issue, I interview the owner of Arcade 92, Michael Lepsch. The article is a short version of the interview I did with him back in March of 2025.  Here is the full interview with all the questions asked. ...
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Dan Iacovelli

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Dan Iacovelli

Join us tomorrow for the Video Game Summit in Villa Park, IL.   Today we will talk with Dan Iacovelli of Westchester, IL  who began this event 13 years ago.    For more information go to http://www.videogamesummit.net/ Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Dan...

Video Game Summit 2018

Video Game Summit 2018

Video Game Summit, is Chicago’s Premier Video Game Event. The 2018 show will be at The Odeum Expo Center in Villa Park,IL, 7/14/18 show hours are: 10:00am till 6pm(all times central) Remember how much fun you used to have playing Atari, Nintendo and all kinds of games...

Creature Features: Monster Games of the 1980s

Creature Features: Monster Games of the 1980s

I adore the old, black and white monster movies. Films like Frankenstein, King Kong, and even clunkers like Gamera are some of my favorite cinematic experiences. Given the choice between Citizen Kane and Creature from the Black Lagoon, I’ll pick the creature feature...

Pinball…..Not a Easy As You Think!

Pinball…..Not a Easy As You Think!

We have always talked about the retro gaming world and how it has effected us in a positive or negative way.  But there is another level that we have not even tapped the subject on.  The one type of gaming that was there even before the first video games..... Pinball....

Who You Gonna Call?: Remembering Ghostbusters for the C64

Who You Gonna Call?: Remembering Ghostbusters for the C64

VIdeo games made from licensed films are notorious for their sketchy quality. Gameplay and graphics tend to be thrown together slap dash in an effort to capitalize on the film’s popularity before the public has moved on to the next big thing. So, it would be if gamers...

6 Random Games To Play This Summer

6 Random Games To Play This Summer

While summer time is when you can relax and admire the beautiful nature, you can also play some games. Get out of your comfort zone and play some games that you’ve never played before and you might a new genre to fall in love with. It doesn’t matter whether you like...

Keep Calm and Insert Coin: Happy 4th Of July

Well here we are on a very special day.  The Fourth of July!  Independence Day.  There is so much that is happening on a day like today.  Parades fill the streets with candy and road apples from the horses, The neighbors are having a bbq party with a pool and didn't...

Wizball: Sensible Software’s Magnum Opus

Wizball: Sensible Software’s Magnum Opus

The world has been drained of color and the nefarious wizard Zark is to blame. Who can save us from this monochromatic nightmare? Why, Wiz and his cat Nifta of course!  To do so, Wiz must explore the worlds in a Wizball, bouncing his way along as he attempts to set...

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