by Old School Gamer | Jan 9, 2026 | 1980s, 1990s, Gaming, Lists
How often do you play games that are quite old, but still relevant and nostalgically appealing to you? Surely everyone has a couple or three games that are pleasant to remember, noting any events associated with them, or just to note how far ahead of time the game...
by Ben Magnet | Dec 26, 2025 | 2020s, Console/Handheld, Gaming, Opinions
Getting presents nowadays isn’t what it used to be. Mostly because a lot of us retro gamers are now older. Some have families, jobs, responsibilities that take us away from our favorite pastime. Of course with jobs comes the money to buy games we always...
by Shaun Jex | Nov 16, 2025 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s
In retrospect, the concept behind Disney’s TaleSpin cartoon was hilariously bizarre. It took several of the principal characters from the 1967 animated film The Jungle Book, and placed them in a world that was a mix between Indiana Jones and Casablanca, with just a...
by Old School Gamer | Oct 6, 2025 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Opinions
Legendary DK Rap Composer Disappointed He’s Missing From Mario Movie Credits The Super Mario Bros. Movie is finally out and we are preparing for the internet to soon become awash with hidden references and spoiler talk. One of the film’s aspects...
by Chris Cavanaugh | Oct 26, 2024 | 1980s, Arcade, Atari, Console/Handheld, Gaming
As the nights grow darker and Halloween draws near, it’s time to revisit some classic spooky retro games. Fancy graphics are not required since there’s something uniquely eerie about the atmospheric simplicity of retro games. So ignore the doorbell, dim the lights,...