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Glen’s Retro Show – by Ryan Burger

by Ryan Burger | September 12, 2026 | 2000s, 2010s | 0 Comments

Let’s start this out by telling you that Glen Planamento is one of the nicest people I have ever met in the ten years that I’ve been actively involved in the retro gaming community. I have had the pleasure of being his friend for a couple of years now and have been...

Doom Video Games: How One Doomed Space Marine Changed Gaming Forever

by Old School Gamer | September 11, 2026 | 1990s, 2000s, Press Release | 0 Comments

Doom Video Games How One Doomed Space Marine Changed Gaming Forever Author: Mat Bradley-Tschirgi Highlights Includes over a dozen new interviews with game designers, programmers, Doom enthusiasts, and more! Features thoughtful analysis of over 30 Doom games, ports,...

Arthurian Golden Axe? Review key for Blades & Battles (Arcade Beat ’em Up)

by Todd Friedman | September 11, 2026 | 1990s, 2000s, Press Release | 0 Comments

Doth thine heart yearn for the glory days of 90s arcades, when conquering evil demanded a friend on the couch, blistered thumbs, and a battle-ready broadsword? https://www.qubytegames.store/allgames/blades-%26-battles Picture this: King Arthur meets the raw, visceral...

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I Don’t Have Much Time, Should I Use A Guide?

by Ben Magnet | Apr 29, 2021 | 2020s, Console/Handheld, Gaming, Opinions | 0 Comments

As us retro gamers grow older our free time becomes harder and harder to get. Be it a job, a family, or a combination of the two, finding time to play games is a god send for some of us. When we do have the time to play games we make every second count because who...

Arcade Versions of Popular R-Type Series Coming to iiRcade

by Old School Gamer | Apr 28, 2021 | 1980s, 2020s, Arcade, Press Release | 0 Comments

iiRcade Inc., the ultimate connected arcade machine that allows gamers of all ages to play their favorite retro and modern games in arcade style at home, is adding R-Type and R-Type II as well as Armed Police Unit Gallop, officially licensed by Tozai, Inc. and Irem...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Łukasz Dziatkiewicz

by Todd Friedman | Apr 25, 2021 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2010s, 2020s, Columns, Pinball | 0 Comments

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Łukasz Dziatkiewicz who currently is displayed on card number 3170, from the Superstars of 2019 Collection. Łukasz is a freelance journalist, President of the Polish Pinball Association (PSF), IFPA Polish Country Director and...

Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know Defender?

by Derek Slaton | Apr 24, 2021 | 1980s, Atari 2600 Encyclopedia, Columns | 0 Comments

Release Date: 1981 Publisher: Atari Controller: Joystick Players: 1 - 2 Genre: Shoot’em Up Alternate Title: N/A Model #: CX2609 Rarity: 1 Programmer: Bob Polaro You are in control of the Universal Space Ship Defender and are tasked with protecting the planet from an...

Robot Invader’s Popular 3D Platformer, Wind-up Knight 2, Now Available for iiRcade

by Old School Gamer | Apr 21, 2021 | 2020s, Arcade, Press Release | 0 Comments

iiRcade Inc., the ultimate connected arcade machine that allows gamers of all ages to play their favorite retro and modern games in arcade style at home, is pleased to announce that Wind-up Knight 2, officially licensed by Robot Invader, is now available in...

Piepacker Launches Online Retro Gaming Platform with Video Chat on Kickstarter

by Old School Gamer | Apr 21, 2021 | 2020s, Console/Handheld, Press Release | 0 Comments

Piepacker, the new free social gaming platform that allows users to play officially licensed retro games with friends online, today launched on Kickstarter. At the crossroads of online multiplayer gaming and video chatting, Piepacker is a...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Ralph D’Amato

by Todd Friedman | Apr 18, 2021 | 1980s, 2000s, 2010s, 2020s, Columns, Interviews | 0 Comments

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Ralph D’Amato who is displayed on card number 3142, from the Superstars of 2019 Collection. Ralph is the producer and member of the development team that created the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater video game franchise. He produced the...

From Arcade to Console: How Street Fighter Influenced Arcade Gaming

by Old School Gamer | Apr 13, 2021 | 1990s, 2000s, Arcade, Gaming | 0 Comments

While Street Fighter is a legendary franchise today, with some of the largest eSports tournaments behind it, it’s interesting looking back on the early days of arcade gaming. Consoles brought Street Fighter to the living room, but the arcade days hold plenty of...

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