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A review of the Tetris My Play Watch

by William Schwartz | November 7, 2026 | 1980s, 2020s, Console/Handheld, Gaming, Reviews | 0 Comments

I have to be honest. When I first heard of the concept of the My Play Watch, I was skeptical. Wristwatches aren't exactly the best fit for gaming. They're certainly not a great fit for Tetris, a game famous for requiring often precise movements, something which...

Growing Up Gaming: What Life Was Like for a Gamer Kid in the ’80s and ’90s Part 1

by Chris Martin | November 6, 2026 | 1980s, 1990s, Arcade, Gaming, GenX Grownup | 0 Comments

When you walked through the doors of a store in 1988, video games did not live in a big, uniform storefront advertising the latest releases, and there were no midnight releases. They were physical, chaotic, and awesome. If you wanted a new release, you went to the...

Trapped on Doomed Hardware: The Strange, Brilliant Legacy of Lucienne’s Quest

by Chris Martin | November 3, 2026 | 1990s, Console/Handheld | 0 Comments

When you walked into a game store in the mid-90s looking for a legitimate, awesome Japanese RPG to play on whatever console you had, your options were surprisingly slim. The SNES was winding down its legendary run, the Sony PlayStation was still finding its footing...

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Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know Frostbite?

by Derek Slaton | Dec 25, 2020 | 1980s, Atari 2600 Encyclopedia, Columns | 0 Comments

Release Date: 1983 Publisher: Activision Controller: Joystick Players: 1 - 2 Genre: Arcade Alternate Title: N/A Model #: AX-031 Rarity: 4 Programmer: Steve Cartwright This game just missed out on being an all-time classic on the 2600. You are Frostbite Bailey, an...

Ghosts ‘N Goblins Resurrection and Capcom Arcade Stadium coming to Nintendo Switch in early 2021

by Old School Gamer | Dec 23, 2020 | 2020s, Console/Handheld, Press Release | 0 Comments

Today at The Game Awards 2020, Capcom announced Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection and Capcom Arcade Stadium, two new titles for the Nintendo Switch™ system that pay homage to some of Capcom’s most revered arcade classics. Providing a modern take on a...

Fatal Fury: First Contact Review

by Mike Mertes | Dec 23, 2020 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Initially released in 1999 on the Neo Geo Pocket Color, Fatal Fury: First Contact impressed anyone in North America who was lucky enough to give SNK's handheld a try. Like other handheld titles on the platform, SNK's morphed its long-established fighters from...

iiRcade Adding 1930’s Noir-Era Survival Horror Game, White Night, to Game Library

by Old School Gamer | Dec 22, 2020 | 2020s, Arcade, Press Release | 0 Comments

iiRcade Inc., the ultimate connected arcade machine for gamers of all ages to own and play their favorite retro and modern arcade games at home, is pleased to announce that White Night, officially licensed by Playdigious, is...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Gustavo “Gus” Rodrigueztr

by Todd Friedman | Dec 20, 2020 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, 2020s, Columns | 0 Comments

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Gustavo "Gus" Rodriguez, who currently is displayed on card number 3494, from the Superstars of 2020 Collection. Considered an ICON of game culture in Mexico and Latin America, Gus is the founder of the prestigious Club...

Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know Chopper Command?

by Derek Slaton | Dec 19, 2020 | 1980s, Atari 2600 Encyclopedia, Columns | 0 Comments

Release Date: 1982 Publisher: Activision Controller: Joystick Players: 1 - 2 Genre: Shoot’em Up Alternate Title: N/A Model #: AZ-015 Rarity: 2 Programmer: Bob Whitehead This is one of the finest shooters in the 2600 catalog. Take control of a heavily armed...

Positive Effects of Video Games on Educational Achievements

by Old School Gamer | Dec 18, 2020 | Console/Handheld | 0 Comments

Technology photo created by freepik - www.freepik.com Are we doing a disservice to our children by letting them play video games uncontrollably? Not really. The opinion surrounding gaming is split, with some people viewing it as an acceptable form of entertainment,...

iiRcade Announces Addition of Japanese Role Playing Games from KEMCO

by Old School Gamer | Dec 16, 2020 | 2020s, Arcade, Press Release | 0 Comments

iiRcade Inc., the ultimate connected arcade machine for gamers of all ages to own and play their favorite retro and modern arcade games at home, is pleased to announce that Asdivine Dios and Tears Revolude, two officially licensed Japanese...

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