Why won’t your NES Zapper work on modern TVs? 
It’s not broken—it just needs a CRT!
We explain how light gun tech worked, why Duck Hunt only runs on old tube TVs, and what your options are today 
https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/1005-retro-light-zappers
On this day, June 23rd, 1991, Sonic the Hedgehog 
was released on the #SEGA #Genesis. Developed by #SonicTeam, this lightning-fast platformer changed #gaming forever with its iconic loops, speed, and style.
Players raced through vibrant zones to stop Dr. Robotnik and free their animal friends. With legendary music by #MasatoNakamura and revolutionary level design, #Sonic became the face of SEGA and a #popculture phenomenon.
From Genesis to #Switch, #iPhone to #Arcade, Sonic’s legacy spans over 30 platforms! Today we celebrate the blue blur that redefined the genre 
Released on this day in 1999: #Descent3 for Windows. 
The third entry in the #Descent series built on its signature #SixDegreesOfFreedom movement, letting players fly and rotate freely in all directions, both inside claustrophobic tunnels and in large outdoor areas.
It introduced a new fully 3D engine, advanced lighting, smarter enemy AI, and more varied mission objectives. The game also featured robust #Multiplayer modes like deathmatch, teamplay, capture the flag, and the unique "monsterball".
A technical leap forward and a cult classic among fans of #PCGaming and #RetroGames.
Xenoblast – Retro-Shooter der alten Schule!
Vertikal, schnell und fordernd: Xenoblast bringt klassisches Shoot'em'up-Feeling auf den ZX Spectrum – ganz ohne S.E.U.D.-Baukasten!
Mit sieben handgemachten Levels, cleveren Gegnerwellen und einem einzigartigen Bosskonzept ist hier echtes Können gefragt. Kein Frust, dafür viel Flow!
#ZXSpectrum #Xenoblast #RetroGaming #ShootEmUp #VerticalShooter #SpectrumLove #OldSchoolGaming #Cronosoft #8BitGaming
Game Mechanics That Still Shape Today’s Hits:
Modern titles owe a lot to the classics. The popular #Metroidvania genre stems directly from Metroid and Castlevania. And the level design of Super Mario Bros. is still taught in #GameDesign courses for its clarity and pacing. #OldSchoolGaming laid the foundation for so much of what we play today.
Remember When the PS2 Was the King of RPGs?
There was something magical about popping in a PS2 disc, hearing that iconic startup sound, and diving into a
I just wrote up a list celebrating some of the best and most underrated PS2 RPGs—the ones that made us fall in love with turn-based battles, epic soundtracks, and ridiculous boss fights.
Check it out here: https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/1010-ps2-rpg-video-games
https://www.wacoca.com/games/1004318/ Drawing to a Close – Let’s Play Suikoden III – Episode 47 ##gamereview ##GamingNostalgia ##oldschoolgaming #108Stars #ClassicRPG #EpicRPG #FantasyGaming #GamePlaythrough #GameSoundtrack #GamingLegends #IconicRPG #JRPG #konami #Let'sPlay #PerreminPlays #pixelart #Playstation2 #PlayStation1 #PS1Gaming #PS2Gaming #retrogaming #RPG #RPGAdventure #RPGCommunity #StrategicBattles #SUIKODEN #Suikoden1&2 #SuikodenII #SuikodenIII #VideoGameStory #幻想水滸伝III
https://www.wacoca.com/games/999702/ Beginning of the End? – Let’s Play Suikoden III – Episode 45 ##gamereview ##GamingNostalgia ##oldschoolgaming #108Stars #ClassicRPG #EpicRPG #FantasyGaming #GamePlaythrough #GameSoundtrack #GamingLegends #IconicRPG #JRPG #konami #Let'sPlay #PerreminPlays #pixelart #Playstation2 #PlayStation1 #PS1Gaming #PS2Gaming #retrogaming #RPG #RPGAdventure #RPGCommunity #StrategicBattles #SUIKODEN #Suikoden1&2 #SuikodenII #SuikodenIII #VideoGameStory #幻想水滸伝III
Old-school gamers, rejoice! Secret Passages #1 just dropped on Kickstarter, serving up a nostalgic feast for lovers of 80s and 90s tabletop glory. With 100 pages of original art and deep dives into classics like HeroQuest and Vampire: The Masquerade, this isn't your average trip down memory lane. Back it now and help keep those beloved worlds alive! https://tinyurl.com/ba2c3zjj #Kickstarter #TTRPG #OldSchoolGaming #TabletopGames #RetroGaming #Wargaming #RPG #TabletopWargaming #OldHammer
Game codes you'll remember for a lifetime 
From classic cheats to legendary secrets, which ones do you still remember? 
I just finished my first tournament game of AD&D at #Cauldron2024 as a player. Our whole group survived and we finished early with some treasure left behind. At sunday the winning group will be announced.
#OSR #OldSchoolGaming #ADandD
Myst, the groundbreaking adventure game developed by Cyan, made waves upon its release in 1993. Its immersive gameplay and stunning visuals transported players to a surreal island filled with intricate puzzles. Myst became the best-selling PC game of the 1990s, revolutionizing the adventure genre and leaving a lasting impact on gaming culture.
#MystGame #RetroGaming #90sNostalgia #ClassicPCGames #AdventureGames #OldSchoolGaming #GamingHistory #1990sTech
This is a series that did side-scrolling action platforming right. Continuing the adventure in Diddy’s Kong Quest (1995), you play as Diddy and the newly added Trixie with her set of moves giving Donkey Kong Country 2 a fresh new spin from the first game.
Final Fantasy II was my most anticipated game om the SNES. Years of owning the first game on the NES and playing it so many times, I was excited to begin a new adventure in the 16-bit era.
#FinalFantasyIV #SNES #RetroGaming #VideoGames #RPG #Nintendo #SquareEnix #NobuoUematsu #JRPG #GamerLife #GamingCommunity #ClassicGaming #FinalFantasy #RolePlaying #OldSchoolGaming #FantasyAdventure #GameReview #SuperNintendo #ClassicRPG #GamingMemories #16Bit
Monty Python Holy Grail: what actually happens most of the time. #OldSchoolGaming #GamerMovies"
Lufia II: The Rise of the Sinistrals, released for the SNES on Aug 31, 1996, is a masterful sequel that surpasses its predecessor in every way.
One of my favorite games I own on the SNES.
Hello #FrontchillFam! We're back tonight with more #MajorasMask with @h47 ! See you at 7PM PST on #twitch !
