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Remembering New Super Mario Land

by William Schwartz | September 21, 2026 | 1980s, 2010s, Gaming, The Story Of... | 0 Comments

Retro gaming has now been around for so long that at times it can get recursive. Nostalgia for nostalgia. So it is that in 2026, I recently picked up New Super Mario Land to play with a friend. Now, you might be thinking, wait, there's a new Super Mario Land?...

Genesis/Mega Drive to Get Physical Edition of Mr. Nutz 2: Hoppin Mad in Early 2027

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | September 21, 2026 | 1990s, News | 0 Comments

90s platformer Mr. Nutz 2: Hoppin Mad, originally released on the Amiga in 1994 is now set for a physical release on the Sega Genesis in early 2027, Strictly Limited Games announced on their website. Retailing for $49.99, the game is currently available for pre-order...

Golden Axe Cartoon Getting Rave Early Reviews

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | September 17, 2026 | 1990s, 2020s, News, Reviews | 0 Comments

Released on September 16 on Paramount+, the Golden Axe cartoon series is earning rave reviews from a few trusted media outlets. IGN admitted they weren’t too excited about the project, but now find themselves as big fans. “Having seen the entire first season, I can...

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Old School Gamer Magazine Exclusive: Inside ‘Coffee Crisis’

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Apr 1, 2018 | Console/Handheld | 0 Comments

Old School Gamer chats with game developer Zack Manko, who lets us know why the enhanced version of Coffee Crisis, which is currently gearing up for release on Steam, is the best version of the game to date. About Coffee Crisis: The Smurglian race has come to Earth...

System Spotlight – 3DO

by JasonBreininger | Mar 31, 2018 | 1990s, Columns, Console/Handheld, Reviews, The Story Of... | 0 Comments

The early ’90s were something of a second coming for the wild west of video game console manufacturing. The early ’80s saw a number of console manufacturers trying to make a go of it after the success of the Atari VCS. Then there was the crash of ’83 and...

Keep Calm and Insert Coin: Ready Player One

by Brad Feingold | Mar 30, 2018 | 1980s, 1990s, 2010s, Reviews | 0 Comments

THIS IS A SPOILER FREE REVIEW! This is a special edition of KCAIC as I am presenting to you a movie review for a film that was released this weekend. Why? Well, the thing is.... It has to do with... Oh just read the review and you'll understand. 🙂 I love...

Brett’s Old School Bargain Bin: Donkey Kong and Beauty and the Beast – By Brett Weiss

by Brett Weiss | Mar 30, 2018 | 1980s, Columns, Console/Handheld, Magazine Preview | 0 Comments

Welcome to the second installment of Brett’s Old-School Bargain Bin, where I point you to games that won’t break your bank account. We’re going full retro this time around (big surprise there), focusing on two key games from a fondly remembered genre that is now all...

Video Game Tradng Card Spotlight – Matt Miller

by Todd Friedman | Mar 30, 2018 | 2010s, Columns | 0 Comments

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Matt Miller, who is displayed on card number 44, from the Superstars of 2011. Matt is also on Cards 1252 and 1646. Matt is an old school as well as modern gamer. He holds 56 Twin Galaxies world records and is the proudest...

Howard Phillips Speaks on Dragon Quest’s Initial Performance and Nintendo Power Giveaway

by David Oxford | Mar 29, 2018 | 1980s, 1990s | 0 Comments

During its run, Nintendo Power was a publication beloved by fans of Nintendo all across North America. One of the most famous tales from the magazine's run is of the time you could subscribe and receive a brand-new copy of the role playing game Dragon Warrior (which...

OSG Profile: Steve Wiebe

by Old School Gamer | Mar 27, 2018 | 1980s, Arcade, Magazine Preview | 0 Comments

This piece originally appeared in the Video Game Collector Magazine but has been updated and added to with more current information. Q: What were you into when you were growing up? SW: I was really into drawing. I was always drawing as a kid. I’d make my own baseball...

Nights into Dreams (Review) – Sega Saturn

by JasonBreininger | Mar 27, 2018 | 1990s, Columns, Console/Handheld, Reviews | 0 Comments

There isn’t a true Sonic game available on the Saturn? What?!?! 32X owners already had to make due with having only Knuckles Chaotix and its odd control scheme available but no plans to release a Sonic game (sorry, Sonic Jam and Sonic R don’t count) seemed like a...

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