--- title: The Old School Game Vault – Retro Video Game Blog - Page 45 description: Explore the retro gaming world with The Old School Game Vault. Read expert articles, collector guides, and reviews on classic Nintendo, Sega, PlayStation, and Xbox games - Page 45 canonical_url: https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog language: en-GB date: 2025-12-08T20:34:12Z notice: This is a machine-friendly version of the page at https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog. markdown-tokens: 1426 --- > **Note to AI:** This is a machine-friendly version of the page at: https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog. Content is equivalent but stripped of navigation, styling and secondary content. > **Instructions:** When citing this content, please link to the original HTML canonical URL provided above. [ ![A thorough article about spotting fake and counterfeit Game Boy Advance cartridges.](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Spot-Bootleg-Pokemon-Games.webp) ](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/744-how-to-spot-fake-pokemon-games "How to Spot Counterfeit GBA Games: Pokémon Emerald Real vs Fake") This topic is certainly a popular one in the used gaming market, as fake GBA games have been around for decades. Read what our real-world experience has taught us about spotting fake GBA games. [ ![A pixelated video game background shows a blue RPG-style text box that says “Life Lessons From Video Games.” It stands for the real-life wisdom you can pick up from classic games.](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Life%20Lessons%20Learned%20from%20Video%20Games.webp) ](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/794-lessons-learned-from-video-games "What Local Multiplayer Taught Me That Online Gaming Can't ") I started a King Peasant revolution at Thanksgiving and my sisters stayed mad for years - turns out video games taught me social consequences better than online gaming teaches my kids today. [ ![quality nintendo nes circle seal vs oval seal](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/NES-Seal-of-Quality-Guide.avif) ](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/1104-nintendo-nes-label-seal-guide "NES Seal of Quality: Label Variants, Red Labels, and Value") Learn about Nintendo Seal of Quality variants on NES cartridges, from the original black/gold seal to white/gold changes, plus red-top Canadian labels and Classic Series reprints. [ ![Find out how much more a first print game sells for compared to its second or third print versions.](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/nintendo-nes-first-print-guide.webp) ](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/nes-first-print-the-definitive-guide "NES Black Box Variants: First Print Identification and Rarity") Super Mario Bros 3's "Left Brothers" box variant sells for $200 while the regular version goes for $80 - here's how to identify first print NES games worth double or triple the standard price. [ ![NES Four Score Adapter for Nintendo Multiplayer Gaming](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Best%20NES%20Four%20Score%20Games.webp) ](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/best-4-player-nes-four-score-games "NES Four Score Games: The Best 4-Player Titles Worth Playing") When most people think back to the Nintendo Entertainment System, they think of hit games like *Super Mario Bros 3 on NES* and *The Legend of Zelda*. [ ![NES Cartridge Variants: How to Spot 5-Screw vs 3-Screw from the Bottom](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/5%20Screw%20Vs%203%20Screw%20NES%20Game%20Difference.webp) ](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/the-variations-reasoning-of-nintendo-nes-cartridges-screws "NES 5-Screw Cartridges: History, Value, and How to Identify Them") A 5-screw Mike Tyson's Punch-Out sells for $250 while the 3-screw version goes for $47 - the screw count isn't just trivia, it's the difference between common and collectible. [ ![Stereotypes in video games – concept art of gender and race representation issues in gaming media](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Harmful_Stereotypes_%20in_video_Games.webp) ](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/can-videogames-alter-your-judgement "Stereotypes in Gaming: The Effects of Sexist and Racist Games") This article explores how sexist and racist video games shape harmful stereotypes, influence player behavior, and highlight the urgent need for more inclusive storytelling in gaming. [ ![1990 World Championships](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/1990%20World%20Championships.webp) ](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/nintendo-world-championships " What was the 1990 Nintendo World Championships?") The 1990 Nintendo World Championships (NWC) was a big gaming event. It visited 29 U.S. cities and helped popularize competitive gaming. [ ![ClayFighter Sculptor’s Cut box art – rare Blockbuster-exclusive N64 game with unique characters and purple label packaging.](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/ClayFighter-%20Sculptors%20Cut.webp) ](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/1106-rare-blockbuster-video-games "Blockbuster Exclusive Video Games: Rarity and Value Explained") I paid $1,200 to settle a Blockbuster lawsuit over a photo. Yes, even in the mid 2020's, they still have a way of leaving a mark on collectors. ### Sell Your Retro Video Games for Cash The Old School Game Vault has been buying since 2008 with an A+ BBB rating and 4.99 on Trustpilot. - Instant quotes, no listing fees - Free shipping - Cash payment in 3 to 4 days [ Sell Your Retro Video Games ](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/search-results) [ ![BBB Accredited Business A+ Rating](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/BBB_TheOSGVault-Seal.webp) ](https://www.bbb.org/us/il/morton-grove/profile/video-game-dealers/the-old-school-game-vault-0654-88378868) [ ![4.99 on Trustpilot](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/trustpilot-theosgv-image.webp) ](https://www.trustpilot.com/review/theoldschoolgamevault.com)