by Brian Lesyk | Mar 29, 2024 | Console/Handheld
The March ’99 announcement of the upcoming PlayStation 2 console instantly triggered a mental countdown timer for me. I knew I had to keep my finger on the proverbial pulse to ensure I could reserve one at my local EB Games store. I asked the store’s team to keep me...
by Old School Gamer | Mar 27, 2024 | 1990s, 2000s, Opinions
Having owned every Final Fantasy up to this point, I didn’t want to miss this one. Sneaking food at work during the day, and ramen packets at night would allow a broke 19-year-old to buy this masterpiece. It was all worth it. Final Fantasy X took graphics,...
by Old School Gamer | Mar 25, 2024 | 1990s, 2000s, Reviews
The PlayStation 2 was an amazing leap for gaming in the 2000s. Despite the transition from the original ‘FAT’ PS2 to the Slim in America, we saw fewer variations or limited editions. The introduction of DVD/CD Rom, internet, and backward compatible...
by Old School Gamer | Mar 4, 2024 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, Pinball
Chicago, Illinois is the pinball capital of the world. Stern Pinball, American Pinball, Jersey Jack Pinball and Chicago Gaming Company are all based in the neighboring suburbs, allowing local arcades to feature the latest and greatest games. The Pinball Expo, the...
by Old School Gamer | Mar 3, 2024 | 1990s, 2000s, Magazine Preview
In the 90s, Nintendo, Sega, and Sony held elaborate competitions that defined an era of eSports, with regional city qualifiers awarding a trip to a spectacular main event. A generation of gamers rose to the challenge, hoping to prove themselves as the best in the...