--- title: Gaming Articles and Retro Gaming Blogs | The Old School Game Vault - Page 36 description: Browse the latest gaming articles and retro gaming blogs from The Old School Game Vault. Explore expert reviews, collector tips, console guides, and video game history. - Page 36 canonical_url: https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles language: en-GB date: 2025-12-08T20:33:53Z notice: This is a machine-friendly version of the page at https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles. markdown-tokens: 1414 --- > **Note to AI:** This is a machine-friendly version of the page at: https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles. 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. [ ![CRT TV showing Duck Hunt dog, target, and NES Zapper – explaining how NES light guns worked](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/CRT_How_light-guns_work.webp) ](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/1005-retro-light-zappers "Light Guns, Zappers, Phasers, Not HD Compatible - Here's Why") Few things frustrate retro gamers like playing Hogan's Alley Hunt on a flat-screen TV. The reason it’s tough might surprise you? [ ![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. [ ![Pile of NES cartridges with bold red text overlay reading "How to Spot Counterfeit Video Games.](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/The-Ultimate-Counterfeit-Cartridge-Guide.avif) ](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/1072-counterfeit-video-games "How to Spot Fake Games: Counterfeits, Reproductions, and Homebrew") The retro video game market is growing, and more random Joe’s are trying to cash in on these sales. Let’s talk about the issue and my opinion on why selling counterfeits needs to stop. [ ![Infamous game character standing between good and evil choices – karma morality system gameplay for PlayStation 3](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/morality_systems_in_video_games.webp) ](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/652-video-game-characters "Do You Like Playing Video Games with Karma Morality Systems?") Explore how karma morality systems in video games shape storytelling, player choices, and emotional engagement through ethical decision-making. [ ![In-game book showing readable text used for worldbuilding in video games](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Reading-in-Video-Games.webp) ](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/965-video-game-reading "From Skyrim Books to Disco Elysium: Reading in Video Games") I was surprised to discover Bloodborne hides its lore in item descriptions - from Skyrim's 820 books to Baldur's Gate 3, proving players love reading, text enhances gaming more than you think. [ ![Mega Man Robot Masters character selection screen from classic NES games](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/best-retro-mega-man-games.webp) ](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/10-best-retro-mega-man-games "The 10 Best Mega Man Games: My Personal Ranking") Discover the Mega Man games that shaped action gaming. From the retro platforming of the NES era to modern updates, these titles have left a lasting impact. [ ![Timeline of Nintendo console releases from NES (1985) to SNES (2091) showing units sold and release years](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Nintendo-Console-Sale-Timeline.avif) ](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/console-generation-behind-gaming-strategy "Why Gaming a Console Generation Behind Saves You Hundreds") Staying current is great, but being behind is fantastic. Gaming a generation behind saves money and dodges launch chaos. [ ![Blood-stained game controller symbolizing debates around violence and player choice in video games.](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Violent-Video-Games.webp) ](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/620-design-of-violence-in-video-games "Can Violence Influence Your Choice on Playing Certain Games?") My son bashed Call of Duty so I popped Modern Warfare 2 in my PS3 - the 7th gen memories came flooding back, and it got me thinking about which games got violence design right. [ ![Pixelated collage of classic NES shmup box art featuring Gun Nac, Star Soldier, and The Guardian Legend with retro Nintendo branding and explosions in space.](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/NES%20Shmups/Best%20NES%20shooter%20games.webp) ](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/the-best-nintendo-nes-shmups-shooters-of-all-time "The Best NES Shmups: Gun Nac, Zanac, Life Force, and More") Life Force can feel slow, but it has its moments. Gun Nac seems corny until the chaos begins. Zanac's smart AI will challenge you. 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