Point and click adventure games have a certain undeniable charm about them, granting exceptional immersion despite their occasionally clunky controls and obtuse puzzles. In the sea of retro point and clicks, the “MacVenture” franchise stands out, thanks to its brutal difficulty and macabre tone. Originally developed by ICOM Simulations for the Macintosh and later ported […] The post Uninvited: A Vastly Underrated NES Horror Adventure appeared first on Old School Gamer Magazine ..read more

Video Game of the Year. What an attention-grabbing title for a book, and what an accomplishment for a game to be titled as such. Jordan Minor, who works as an editor at PCMag, has put out a book that names his favorite games of the year. Overall, I agree with a large percentage of the […] The post OSG Bookshelf – by Old School Gamer Staff appeared first on Old School Gamer Magazine ..read more

How Will You Play? The latest in our Gold Master Series of interactive documentary games, Tetris® Forever will tell the amazing true story of one of the most legendary games of all time, alongside over 15 different playable games from 40 years of Tetris history. We can’t wait to share Tetris Forever with you later this year […] The post TETRIS® FOREVER News — New Trailer and Game List! appeared first on Old School Gamer Magazine ..read more

The gaming business has doubtlessly experienced an amazing change as many classic arcade games have found their adaptations in the online casino scene. By combining aspects of skill and chance to provide players with a distinctive gaming experience, the nostalgia and excitement of classic arcade games have been reinvented to suit the casino structure. Along […] The post Arcade Games That Have Found Their Adaptation in the Online Casino Sector appeared first on Old School Gamer Magazine ..read more

Back in the 80’s and 90’s, it wasn’t uncommon for nearly every grocery store in North America to have an arcade machine or two in its foyer. With just a handful of quarters, it served as an ideal place where preoccupied parents could temporarily stow their kids while they’d browse the food aisles. Over the […] The post Love at First Fight – by Brian Lesyk appeared first on Old School Gamer Magazine ..read more

When developer id Software first released DOOM for MS-DOS in late 1993, the world was forever changed. Engulfed by this fast-paced frenzy of demon slaying, gamers old and new were enamored with the genre-defining first-person shooter. 10 months later, DOOM II arrived, serving as a perfect sequel that was bigger, better, and bloodier than anything […] The post DOOM II Celebrates 30 Years of FPS Mayhem appeared first on Old School Gamer Magazine ..read more

Growing up in the 90s and early 2000s, I was gifted my first video game console. My Grandfather bought me the first Playstation for my birthday with the original Crash Bandicoot, a naughty dog developer staple. I remember my Grandpa setting up the Playstation console to my clunky television in my bedroom and popping in […] The post Digital Nostalgia appeared first on Old School Gamer Magazine ..read more

Sports games used to be a dime a dozen in the ‘90s. Today, gamers are lucky to have any choice for any sports games as EA, Sony  and 2K essentially own the genre. Old School Gamer Magazine takes a look back on some amazing titles that you may have missed. ABC Monday Night Football: Published ..read more

Growing up in the 80s and 90s, playing video games was fun, but visiting the Nintendo section of a store to check out new gaming goodies was often just as exciting. Entranced by fiber optic in-store signage, interactive kiosks, and no shortage of flashy displays, the simple act of browsing through boxes and basking in ..read more

Today, saying you’re a gamer tends to gather far fewer scoffs than it did in the past – although certainly, there are still some with closed minds that turn their back on this amazing pastime. But there’s no question that gaming has become a far more widely accepted, more appreciated hobby than it used to ..read more