Retro Gaming Articles & Opinions

The PS1 was the console of its time with cutting-edge tech and depth. But today? The N64 flies off the shelf because those games still hold up decades later.

We got in a box of uber rare SNES games -- Chrono Trigger, EarthBound, Zelda. Something felt off right away.

This article explores how boring or repetitive gameplay mechanics can lead players to abandon games, highlighting the importance of engaging design and rewarding experiences. 

Explore why retro games were so hard compared to modern titles, uncovering the design choices, difficulty curves, and timeless challenges that still captivate players today.

Old-school games were brutal by design. Here's why that might have been a good thing.

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.

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.

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

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.