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We at Old School Gamer have worked with this publisher/author on several of his books and enjoy reading them each time they come out. Check out more information on it at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/microzeit/redo-from-start-volume-ii REDO FROM START – Volume II An oral history of the COMMODORE pioneers | Canada & Europe An oral history and richly illustrated…
Sega does… If you’ve played a modern 3D video game recently, then you will almost certainly have noticed an effect known as “dithering”, which allows an object to become semi-transparent when it obscures your view of the action. While it’s certainly effective, the dithering effect can often look somewhat ugly, which has led many to…
“A castle-defence roguelite”. There have been video games in the past where the natural order of things is reversed, with Bullfrog’s Dungeon Keeper being perhaps the most obvious. Instead of assuming a heroic role, you were tasked with creating a hazard-filled catacomb to entrap foolish heroes – and the upcoming ReVamp aims to follow in…
“Everything that made the original special is intact”. Cinemaware’s debut, Defender Of The Crown, was truly groundbreaking when it launched on the Amiga back in 1986. Designed by Kellyn Beeck, with gorgeous pixel artwork by James D. Sachs and a rousing score composed by Jim Cuomo, it was one of the first games to reinforce…
“It was acquired, filled with gambling ads, ravaged by AI, and then killed”. If you’re familiar with the world of British video game journalism, then the name VideoGamer will be instantly recognisable. Founded all the way back in 2004 by Adam McCann and Tom Orry, VideoGamer helped kickstart the careers of many popular writers and…
“I use AI to write code faster”. If you owned a 3DS, then you’ll be aware of just how amazing StreetPass was (and still is, if you’re truly dedicated). Having a portable system that could wirelessly communicate with other users while you’re out and about was a genuine joy, and to this day, I’m staggered…
GenAI is making us question everything. We live in a world where Generative AI images are making us second-guess everything we see online, and that now extends to artwork innocently posted to mark the anniversary of famous video game characters. Yesterday, the official Rare social media account posted an image of Conker and Berri to…
Restoring old arcades rarely follows a set plan, yet these projects keep appearing across cities and towns. What starts as a few people fixing up a forgotten space often becomes a bigger effort as neighbors, friends, and even strangers join in. Without official rules or blueprints, these grassroots collaborations breathe new life into vintage arcades—and…
When you look at a vintage arcade cabinet, you’re seeing more than a list of classic games. Each machine carries evidence of its long journey—scratched control panels, swapped-out buttons, and faded marquees that whisper stories of decades spent on the floor. For collectors and fans, what matters isn’t just which games are on the screen….
As search engine algorithms grow increasingly sophisticated, business owners are turning to AI SEO services to enhance their online visibility and drive traffic. However, with a myriad of options available, determining which service aligns best with company objectives can be a daunting task. Recent statistics show a surge in AI-driven SEO solutions, with businesses reporting…