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Lionsgate and Stern Pinball Launch Full Line of John Wick Pinball Machine Accessories
[embedded content] In collaboration with Lionsgate, Stern Pinball, Inc., announces a full line of John Wick pinball machine accessories compatible with the Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition (LE) models. Raise the stakes of the John Wick pinball experience with these...
‘TerrorBytes: The Evolution of Horror Gaming’ Creeps Into Final Pre-Sale
The documentary series, releasing in April, offers a combined 5.5 hours runtime across five episodes and features 50+ horror and game industry legends. March 13, 2025 – After a stellar 9.1 out of 10 average rating from a backer review of a rough-cut episode,...
What!? Not the same Auction? Time for an ‘Encore’
There is a new app platform I have signed up for and will be selling video games and perhaps sports cards in the future. It is called " Encore". CLICK HERE FOR MY PAGE This new app is really catching on for video game buyers and sellers. It is unique as it is not...
UFO 50 is a Retro Inspired Indie Gem
Ambitious, addictive, and appropriately challenging, UFO 50 is a modern godsend for retro gaming fans.
Arcade 92 – It’s Time to Play Again!
The Mission: We bring people together by providing a place to connect through a multigenerational video gaming experience. I was fortunate enough to have met and interviewed the owner of “Arcade 92” in Flower Mound, TX. I will have his full interview published in the...
KHInsider adds hundreds of new soundtracks in the last week
The video game music repository KHInsider has had a huge week. Visitors going to the main page at downloads.khinsider.com today were greeted by a massive list of 71 games that had been added on March 11th. But visitors scrolling down further may have...
![Yoomp! OCS – HOT NEWS : Amiga version of Yoomp!64 has finally arrived! [Update]](https://i0.wp.com/www.oldschoolgamermagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/yomp.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
Yoomp! OCS – HOT NEWS : Amiga version of Yoomp!64 has finally arrived! [Update]
Even more HOT gaming news, as we've just been contacted by Saberman, that Zbigniew Ross, author of Yoomp!64, has finally released a port of the game over to the Commodore Amiga. Now some of you might remember this title when it had a previous feature on...
Retro Review: Rollers of the Realm Review: RPG + Pinball= Awesomeness
You’re going to die more times than you can count in “Rollers of the Realm,” but that’s not going to stop you from playing, for hours. Games that blend genres are beginning to pop up more often than even nowadays, as game creators have proven all they need is an...
Super Mario: The All Star Video Game Changer HAPPY MAR10 DAY!
Forty years ago, Super Mario jumped out of his debut role-he was the nameless carpenter "Jumpman" in the classic game Donkey Kong-and into a realm of his own with the 1985 release of Super Mario Bros. Video games have never been the same. In this spectacular new...
First Person Shooter: The Definitive FPS Documentary
CLICK HERE TO BE A PART OF THE FPS ARMY The ultimate celebration of the FPS genre. Join us as we revisit the greatest ever FPS games, guided by the developers who created them. Limited edition numbered run, only available until August 1st. Digital Release: 31st...
X-Out: Resurfaced – A 90’s Shoot ’em up is getting a modern overhaul this Feb 20th!
Shoot em ups have never gone out of fashion, there's something to be said about blasting waves of enemies on screen, while collecting wicked power ups and listening to that thumping soundtrack. Thankfully one such team likes to keep the shoot em up goodness flowing,...
Docsters Digger – A Bonus C64 game released with Mancave in 2019 gets a Plus/4 port by 220 Volt Team (220V)
During 2019 Psytronik Software released(link) a C64 game by Megastyle called ' Mancave '; a game which follows the hilarious adventures of Richard Morningwood who has the unfortunate task of gathering up the pages of some rather naughty magazines that have been nabbed...
A review of Silent Hill 2 from Boss Fight Books
One neat aspect of Boss Fight books is that despite their all having the same basic premise, the exact content of these books differs widely from author to author, and the Silent Hill 2 book by Mike Drucker is no exception. As expected, the book deals with the...
Random Stuff: New Pinball Machine from Barrels of Fun Coming Soon?; Stern Pinball John Wick Accessories Reveal & MORE Rumors
Another article so soon? A couple of odds and ends have dropped since my last post and I’m sitting in my car, many towns from home waiting for my youngest son who is at club lacrosse practice so I’ve got time. First up, we have Barrels of Fun, maker of the Labrynth...
ROLAND RETIRES – Arnold’s return with an adventure to the “Old School” for the Amstrad CPC!
If you owned an Amstrad CPC back in the day, you would've played at least one Roland game from the Amsoft pack. Either Roland Ahoy, Roland on the Ropes, Roland in the Caves or even one of the rarer titles in my personal collection, Roland on the Run. So named for...
Turner Pinball Begins Production of Ninja Eclipse – Big Sale at American Pinball
The new manufacturer Turner Pinball recently announced that it has begun production of the 100 unit run of its first game Ninja Eclipse. The Company shared a couple of pictures of the games on its production line and the branded wrench and ratchet strap that is is...
Retro Review: Mario Vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars Review: A Reason to Dust Off Your 3DS and Wii U
“Mario vs. Donkey Kong” series may not be Nintendo’s most-heralded franchise, it is now forever entrenched in the company’s history as the first game to use any type of cross-play feature. For that reason alone, Nintendo enthusiasts may want to check it out, but even...
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Gunther Vinson
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Gunther Vinson who currently is displayed on card number 3980, from the Superstars of 2021 Collection. Gunther is a true gaming junkie, who has been in the marketing profession for over 20 years. His love for gaming helped...
A Review of Elland: The Crystal Wars
While Dune as a franchise today seems fairly self-evident, historically the concept of sand worms and spice hasn't lent itself well to adaptations. Such is the case with Elland: The Crystal Wars, a game that was cancelled at 95% completion, and is so obviously...
![Tetris Championship Edition – A brilliant MOD of the classic Tetris 2 on the ZX Spectrum [UPDATE]](https://i0.wp.com/www.oldschoolgamermagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Clipboard02.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
Tetris Championship Edition – A brilliant MOD of the classic Tetris 2 on the ZX Spectrum [UPDATE]
Oh joy of joys, if you loved the 1984 game of Tetris or the 1989 game of Columns , you'll be pleased to know a brand new puzzle overhaul of Tetris 2 by František Fuka has been released for the ZX Spectrum. This excellent game that was originally released for the ZX...
Retro Review: Fossil Fighters: Frontier: Whole Lot of Digging’ Goin’ On
You have to be a pretty naive gamer to say that “Fossil Fighters: Frontier” is a one-of-a-kind experience, but you’d have to be incredibly ignorant to say it doesn’t deliver in spite of being derivative. Immersed in solid atmosphere and a kid-friendly story that...
STERN OF THE UNION ADDRESS – FEBRUARY 2025
The Stern of the Union Address, your monthly resource for news, information and highlights on all things Stern Pinball. Without further ado my fellow pinheads: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: The Tyrant’s Eye: We scored a critical hit at this year’s CES show with the debut of...
Atari 2600 Keystone Kapers from Activision | The Third Time REALLY IS the Charm!
Atari 2600 Keystone Kapers from Activision | The Third Time REALLY IS the Charm! Kitchen designed the game after working on Atari 2600 games Space Jockey and a port of Donkey Kong. He wanted to develop a game similar to the latter game, and began developing what would...
Snow Bros. 2 Special Confirmed for Nintendo Switch
On February 26th, the Swedish company Clear River Games confirmed the upcoming release of Snow Bros. 2 Special for the Nintendo Switch this coming April 10th. The news follows up the release of Snow Bros. Wonderland last November, which released on the Nintendo...
