Retro Gaming Articles & Opinions

SNES shmups are notorious for technical innovation and brutal difficulty. Here are the 10 shooters actually worth your time to play.

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.

In over 15 years, buyers only joked about the NES expansion port. They say it was a great place to hide joints. Most Nintendo console ports ended up unused.

From nostalgic remasters to bold sequels, explore how classic video games evolve across generations while balancing fan expectations and fresh innovation.

My employees get excited when they find a Famicom adapter. However, 90% of NES collections lack them. Here's how to spot the rare ones using the weight test and screw count method.

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

My dad called into Swap Shop radio to track down Rygar, I saved paper route money to buy Tecmo Bowl in 1989, and I still own that original complete-in-box copy today

When Resident Evil first launched, choosing Chris or Jill wasn’t a statement. It was about the gameplay I preferred, like grenade launchers or lockpicking.

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.