Retro Gaming Articles & Opinions

Explore reviews, strategies, and insights on retro video game sequels and remasters, highlighting how classic franchises like Fire Emblem, Mario Kart, Call of Duty, and Final Fantasy balance nostalgia with innovation.

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.

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.

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.

You need a Sega CD, Genesis, 32X, three AC adapters, and a power strip to play two games - I'm getting confused just writing about the hookup nightmare that killed Sega's console.

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.

I sunk 120 hours into Elden Ring. Felt like eating too much junk food after. But after 30 years of gaming, I still say video games are not a waste of time.

Explore how karma morality systems in video games shape storytelling, player choices, and emotional engagement through ethical decision-making. 

The TurboGrafx-16 was an underdog in the console wars. Still, its collection of arcade-quality shooters makes it my second-favorite system ever, behind the NES.