Retro Gaming Articles & Opinions

 Discover how a game that barely sold in 1997 turned into one of the most talked-about and successful franchises in gaming history.

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.

The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) is more than just a console.

Enemy leveling systems can make or break an RPG. Oblivion proved what happens when you get it wrong. Final Fantasy XII's T. rex shows what getting it right looks like.

Don't get scammed on eBay. Use our hands-on checklist for serial codes, shell colors, and fonts. This article helps you identify fake Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver cartridges.

Reflecting on GTA IV in 2026, I want to share my views. Its open world, sharp satire, and mission design are notable. Despite the game's ambition, I never connected with it.

 I bought a box of Switch games and got a JoJo Siwa cartridge in a Zelda case. Here's how to spot it before it happens to you.

Video games weren't always meant to be finished. You didn't "complete" Pong; you played a match and moved on. But somewhere between the arcade era and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's 90-hour average playthrough, the purpose shifted: games became something to finish. So how did we get here, and is longer actually better?

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.