--- title: Gaming Articles and Retro Gaming Blogs | The Old School Game Vault - Page 45 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 45 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: 1420 --- > **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. [ ![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. [ ![Duck Hunt dog holding ducks with target background and trees, promoting 10 Best NES Zapper Games – classic NES light gun games](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Nes%20Zapper%20Games/Best%20NES%20Zapper%20Games.webp) ](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/best-nes-zapper-games "The Best NES Light Gun Games Worth Playing With the Zapper") That damn dog - I wish you could shoot the fu\*\*ing dog. Duck Hunt defined the NES Zapper experience, but Freedom Force made you feel like John McClane meets Terminator. [ ![Famous video game characters including Mario, Sonic, Pac-Man, Lara Croft, Spyro, and Ryu – iconic gaming mascots from different eras](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/why-retro-gaming-is-so-huge.webp) ](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/753-retro-gaming-is-growing "Why Is Retro Gaming So Popular? 10 Reasons It's Making a Comeback") Buy a used Xbox 360, and you'll get the Red Ring of Death. Order an old NES off eBay? Dollars to donuts it runs like a dream. Old consoles were built to last. [ ![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. [ ![Bloodborne gameplay screenshot – intense boss battle from FromSoftware’s action RPG](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/bloodborne_Such_a_Difficult_Game.webp) ](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/954-bloodborne-ps4 "Why Bloodborne Is So Hard — And Why We Love It") Explore why Bloodborne’s punishing difficulty and brilliant design make it one of the most rewarding and addictive action RPGs on the PS4. [ ![Final Fantasy Tactics War of the Lions cover art with I Quit sign – review on PSP performance issues](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/final-fantasy-tactics-psp-i-quit.webp) ](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/956-ff-tactics-war-of-the-lions "I Quit Final Fantasy Tactics After 30 Hours: PSP Lag Killed It") A nostalgic yet critical look at Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions for PSP, exploring its tactical brilliance, frustrating performance issues, and better modern alternatives. [ ![Link from The Legend of Zelda in a dimly lit fantasy room.](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Fictional-Video-Games.webp) ](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/from-crpgs-to-baldurs-gate-3 "Big Games, Big Choices: From the First CRPGs to Baldur's Gate 3") From King's Quest to Baldur's Gate 3, the RPGs I keep coming back to share one thing: they make your choices feel like they actually matter. That's harder to pull off than it sounds. [ ![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. [ ![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. ### 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)