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Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Steven Lucas

by Todd Friedman | November 10, 2026 | 1990s, 2010s, Columns | 0 Comments

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Steven Lucas, who is displayed on card number 178, from the Superstars of 2011 Collection. Steven is the 1991 Nintendo Campus Challenge National Champion, in which players contested over Super Mario Bros. 3, Pin-bot and Dr....

The Legend of Zelda on the C64

by Marcus Albers | November 9, 2026 | 1980s, 2020s, C64 Vic20, Console/Handheld | 0 Comments

Emerging from the 80s, two of Nintendo's biggest franchises on its game systems were Super Mario Bros. and Zelda. While neither officially migrated the classic titles from their Nintendo console homes, that has changed in recent years. In 2012, the OG platformer...

Twinkle Tale confirmed for official English language release on Sega Genesis

by William Schwartz | November 9, 2026 | 1990s, 2020s, Console/Handheld, Gaming | 0 Comments

Earlier today, Limited Run Games confirmed that it will be releasing the classic Sega Genesis shooter Twinkle Tale on its original platform, with pre-orders for the game opening up on midnight November 10th and continuing onward through December 20th. The...

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The Last Official Release: Fairchild Channel F – Alien Invasion (1981)

by Brendan Meharry | Oct 4, 2018 | 1970s, 1980s | 0 Comments

Good evening, retro gamers, and welcome back The Last Official Release. Please, get comfortable, find a cosy spot on the couch and reach for that steaming cup of cocoa. We’re about to venture into the world of the last games commercially released for your favourite...

The 7th Guest

by Shaun Jex | Oct 3, 2018 | 1990s, Reviews, The Story Of... | 0 Comments

Murder. Mystery. Mind bending puzzles. Dark visions and demented toy makers. The 7th Guest had it all. It’s the perfect game to remember as we enter the Halloween season. The 7th Guest was developed by Trilobyte and published by Virgin Interactive Entertainment in...

RETROSPECTIVE: Sony Enters N’s Domain With a PlayStation Classic

by Jason Russell | Oct 2, 2018 | Columns, Console/Handheld | 0 Comments

Sony Joins The Retro Classic Trend. While the world collectively watched Nintendo in anticipation of their impending announcement of an N64 Classic Edition mini to follow their vastly successful NES and SNES Classic Editions, it looks like Sony snuck in to steal some...

Soundtrack Review: Donkey Kong Country, Part I (SNES, 1994)

by Adam Johnson | Oct 1, 2018 | 1990s, Columns, Console/Handheld, Reviews | 0 Comments

Ah, Donkey Kong Country. Some of my fondest memories of the Super Nintendo involve this game. I find myself revisiting this game's music at least twice a year, just to tap into that nostalgia from my formative years. From the first few notes of the opening Rareware...

Atari Pong Table Wins Toronto Fall Home Show “Best In Show” Award

by Old School Gamer | Oct 1, 2018 | 1970s, 1980s, Console/Handheld | 0 Comments

Since day one of the premiere of the Atari Pong Table appearance on Kickstarter, Old School Gamer Magazine has developed a very close relationship with the creators and staff of the innovative experience. This past weekend, they received the "Best in Show" award at...

Saturday Morning Cartoons – By Brad Feingold

by Brad Feingold | Oct 1, 2018 | 1980s, Console/Handheld | 0 Comments

Waking up on a Saturday morning in the 80’s was like clockwork to me. In fact, I didn’t even need an alarm clock. While everyone slept at 6AM, I snuck downstairs, poured a bowl of Rice Krispies and added about five huge scoops of sugar, and turned on the tv to watch...

Three Minutes of Geek Extended Edition: Wasteland II Director’s Cut Switch Review: Special

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Oct 1, 2018 | Audio, Reviews | 2 Comments

Patrick Hickey Jr. shares his thoughts on the Nintendo Switch version of Wasteland II, calling it one of the deepest and engaging third-party games on the console to date. ___________________________________________ Patrick Hickey Jr. is the author of the book, “The...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Niklas Nylund

by Todd Friedman | Sep 30, 2018 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Columns | 0 Comments

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Niklas Nylund who works for the Finnish Museum of Games, displayed on card number 2723, from the Twin Galaxies Superstars Collection of 2017. As part of a fundraiser in 2015, this history of Finland gaming is located in...

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