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What to Expect When You Join a Minecraft Server

by Old School Gamer | September 14, 2026 | 2000s, Console/Handheld, Gaming | 0 Comments

Joining a Minecraft server means entering a version of the game shaped by its owners and players. The controls may feel familiar, but the spawn area, gamemodes, and ways to progress can be quite different from your single-player world. Knowing what to expect makes the...

Supply Chain Issues Delay NEOGEO AES+ Console Release

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | September 14, 2026 | 1990s, 2000s, News | 0 Comments

Those who wanted to get their hands on the upcoming NEOGEO AES+ replica of the original console will have to wait a little longer. According on a release on Plaion UK’s X account, the console won’t be available until September 27, 2027. That ten-month delay comes due...

The History of Resident Evil

by Old School Gamer | September 13, 2026 | 1990s, 2010s, Press Release | 0 Comments

The History of Resident Evil Author: Tommy Keough Highlights Definitive Franchise Chronicle A complete, richly detailed exploration of the Resident Evil series, covering every mainline game, spin-off, remake, and key piece of lore from 1996 to the present day....

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2020 World Video Game Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

by Brad Feingold | Jun 22, 2020 | 2020s, Console/Handheld, Press Release | 0 Comments

Bejeweled, Centipede, King’s Quest, and Minecraft ROCHESTER, New York—The games in the 2020 class of The Strong’s World Video Game Hall of Fame won their place in the esteemed hall by challenging players to solve puzzles, battle giant insects, complete epic quests,...

Space Invaders Invincible Collection Heading West

by Old School Gamer | Jun 22, 2020 | 2020s, Console/Handheld, Press Release | 0 Comments

The most complete collection of Space Invaders Stuttgart, Germany - June 22nd 2020 - TAITO and Strictly Limited Games are very excited to announce the most complete Space Invaders collection on cartridge ever coming to Nintendo Switch. Three limited,...

Launching a New Gameboy game on 2020? What the heck!

by Old School Gamer | Jun 22, 2020 | 1980s, Console/Handheld | 0 Comments

It seems that there are still people who are as enthusiastic as we are! Passionate about consoles and old gaming technology. A very small studio specialized in developing Game Boy games are creating a new game for this 2020 - Where is my body?. After visiting their...

Video Game of the Day – June 21st – Assassin’s Creed: Origins

by Video Game of the Day | Jun 21, 2020 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Arcade | 0 Comments

Video Game of the Day is a daily show available on Amazon Alexa devices and here on this website. Each day, we briefly discuss the history of a single game, randomly chosen. If you would like to listen on your daily flash briefing, you can enable Video Game of the Day...

What is Hardocre?

by Magazine Writer | Jun 21, 2020 | 1980s, Other Magazines Preview | 0 Comments

E3 2008 has come and gone and there is one lingering issue I still cannot wrap my head around. No, I am not talking about Final Fantasy XIII finding its way to the Xbox 360. Nor am I talking about the lack of interest for E3 as of late. I am talking about the terms...

Video Game of the Day – June 20th – Skate.

by Video Game of the Day | Jun 20, 2020 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Arcade | 0 Comments

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Joe Kaminkow

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

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Joe Kaminkow who is displayed on card number 273, from the Superstars of 2012 Collection. He is also featured on trading card number 793. Joe has had an amazing career in the pinball industry. He has worked with such companies...