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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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Video Game of the Day – March 18th – Yomawari: Night Alone

by Video Game of the Day | Mar 18, 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...

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

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On the Road to Pinball Pete’s By Chris Larson

by Magazine Writer | Mar 17, 2020 | Arcade, Other Magazines Preview | 0 Comments

One hour east to go, and the road was wide open - it was relaxing and nervous, like Easy Rider meets Gilda Radner. We were inching our way toward Ann Arbor, MI behind an endless racetrack of travelers, and trapped in our own thoughts. The mental confinement didn't...

Five Games Ideal For Social Distancing

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Mar 17, 2020 | 1990s, 2000s, Lists | 1 Comment

Being forced to stay inside because of the Corona Virus is no joke as Federal restrictions have put bans on the number of people who can gather publicly, as well as closing places such as theaters and bars. With that being said, many are reconnecting with their old...

Video Game of the Day – March 16th – Phantasie

by Video Game of the Day | Mar 16, 2020 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Arcade | 0 Comments

Video Game of the Day – March 15th – Murder by Numbers

by Video Game of the Day | Mar 16, 2020 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Arcade | 0 Comments

Music Reviews: Sonic Boom

by Magazine Writer | Mar 15, 2020 | 1990s, Other Magazines Preview | 0 Comments

No, it’s not an ode to Street Fighter II’s Guile, but rather a focused compilation of Sonic the Hedgehog melodies created by Spencer Nilsen, a music composer, arranger, and producer best known for his work on first-party Sega CD games. Yet Sonic Boom, which...

Should I Buy Gaming Headset Or Headphones For PC Gaming?

by Old School Gamer | Mar 15, 2020 | 2020s, Console/Handheld | 0 Comments

Thinking about the CPU, monitor, and video card combo that you’re about to buy so your games appear right how you wanted them to, you can easily forget about the sound. And once you decide to buy an audio system, it can be difficult to choose between gaming headphones...

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