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A review of The Echoes of Worlds

by William Schwartz | September 15, 2026 | 2020s, Console/Handheld, Indie Built-Retro Inspired, Reviews | 0 Comments

Earlier this year, Broke Studio provided a physical release of The Echoes of Worlds, based on the Game Boy Studio project of the same name by TC Studio. It's perhaps the most fiendish Game Boy release in recent memory, and I'm not just saying that because one...

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...

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January 1st – Neo ATLAS

by Video Game of the Day | Jan 1, 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...

Ode To Arcade Art, Part 1: Blacklights and Mirrors

by Magazine Writer | Jan 1, 2020 | 1980s, Arcade, Other Magazines Preview | 0 Comments

Walking into a typical mall arcade nowadays results in finding many cookie cutter games. That is, games that have very similar gameplay (the myriad of fighting games and first person shooters), and very similar, bland looking cabinets. In the early days of arcades,...

Five Underrated Indie Gems on the Nintendo Switch You Missed in 2019

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Jan 1, 2020 | 2010s, Indie Built-Retro Inspired, Lists | 0 Comments

With 2019 in the books, Old School Gamer takes you through a handful of awesome, indie (and some retro) experiences on the Nintendo Switch you may have missed, but should still definitely check out. Super Blood Hockey: The Switch is starved for Sports games and this...

Convention & Event Update: September / October 2019 OTTUMWA, IA / PORTLAND, OR / CHICAGO, IL – By Old School Gamer

by Old School Gamer | Dec 31, 2019 | 2010s, Events, Magazine Preview, Reviews | 0 Comments

The Hall of Fame weekend event started on Friday, October 3rd, with “Ottumwa’s Old School Pinball and Arcade” hosting a 1980’s Vinyl night. This event would be open to the public and, based on the package you purchased, you would be able to play games, meet some of...

December 31st – Myst

by Video Game of the Day | Dec 31, 2019 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Arcade | 0 Comments

My Favorite Hedgehog by Henry Hutcheson

by Magazine Writer | Dec 31, 2019 | 1980s, Other Magazines Preview | 0 Comments

From hit video games and cartoons to toys and lunchboxes bearing his image, there's no doubt the Sonic the Hedgehog series has become one of the most popular franchises today. With the upcoming releases of Sonic Adventure 2, and Sonic Square for the Sega Dreamcast,...

Remembering the Console Wars, and SEGA’s Mini Comeback

by Ben Magnet | Dec 30, 2019 | 2010s, Console/Handheld | 0 Comments

The Console War between SEGA and Nintendo is legendary for a reason. Both companies fighting for dominance in the recently resurrected home market. SEGA wanted to prove themselves while Nintendo still wanted to keep their spot at the top. It was also a time when...

December 30th – Phantasy Star II

by Video Game of the Day | Dec 30, 2019 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Arcade | 0 Comments

https://videogameofthedayhome.files.wordpress.com/2019/12/12302019-phantasy-star-ii.mp3Hello and welcome! My name is Katosepe and I’ll be your host for today’s Video Game of the Day. When it comes to classic RPGs, Nintendo was always the clear winner in...

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