by Todd Friedman | May 1, 2026 | 1990s, 2020s, Magazine Preview
While I agree with that, 2 years before Mortal Kombat hit the scene, there was a breakthrough game featuring live-motion capture. This game was Pit Fighter. An underrated game in my opinion, Pit Fighter captures the reality of fighting in a video game. I remember...
by William Schwartz | Oct 11, 2025 | 1990s, 2000s, Magazine Preview
In a retro market typically dominated by high concept\ companies advertising their commitment to nostalgia or cheap Chinese knockoffs, 8BitDo operates in a curious middle ground. Very little is known about the history of the company, save that it was founded in Hong...
by William Schwartz | Feb 3, 2025 | 1990s, Console/Handheld, Magazine Preview
What distinguishes handheld gaming in the modern era? Strictly speaking, most games today are handheld, as mobile games are played on phones. If you want classic games on that platform, you can probably find them. But Epilogue’s suspicion – borne out by the fact...
by Eugenio Angueira | Mar 25, 2023 | 1970s, 1980s, Arcade
In 1980, Stern Electronics released a multidirectional shooter game with the title Berzerk. This game was programmed by Alan McNeil and it was among the first games to use voice synthesis. Mr. McNeil stated he came with the idea of the game after having a dream in...
by Old School Gamer | Sep 30, 2022 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s
Here are the current Top Retro Game Magazines according to FeedSpot Old School Gamer Magazine has been ranked #3. Thanks to everyone for making this a top magazine in the retro gaming world. More exciting features are coming for OSG Magazine, Stay tuned. 1. Retro...