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Christmas NiGHTS into Dreams promotional artwork – Sega Saturn holiday video game

Christmas Games – 10 Best Video Games for a Holiday Gaming Guide

Discover the best Christmas video games—from retro holiday classics to modern festive events—that bring seasonal...

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Collector’s Guide: 10 Rarest NES Games Worth Big Money (2025)

Looking for the rarest NES games? From Stadium Events to Little Samson, this guide reveals which Nintendo cartridges...

Console Wars SNES vs PlayStation – Comparing the Best RPGs from Each Classic Gaming Era

Console Wars: SNES vs PlayStation – Which Has the Better RPGs

From Chrono Trigger to Final Fantasy VII, the SNES and PS1 both defined RPG greatness — now it's time to settle which...

This in-depth guide explores the best PlayStation 1 game compilations every retro collector should own.

Disc Collection Picks: Best Video Game Compilations from the PS1 Library

The PlayStation 1 is one of the best consoles for collecting retro game compilations, offering killer anthologies,...

Screenshot of Splatterhouse on the TurboGrafx-16 showing Rick in a hockey mask fighting gory monsters in a dark, blood-soaked level

Expert Recap: Best Retro Horror Games – Scary Titles from the ’80s and ’90s

Most retro gaming fans have a closet full of widely-known platformers, RPGs, and party games. And why wouldn’t they?...

First-Print NES Games: How to Identify Rare Variants & Values

From identifying rare first prints to spotting fake cartridges, our NES blog dives deep into the history, collecting...

8 PlayStation Hidden Gems You’ve Probably Never Played, but Should!

Forgotten PlayStation Picks: Best PS1 Hidden Gems You’ve Probably Never Played

The PlayStation 1 library runs deep — and some of its best games flew under the radar. Discover hidden gems that...

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Game Genie Power: The 10 Best NES Games to Use Cheat Codes On

Unlock hidden cheats, weird glitches, and infinite lives with these must-try NES Game Genie codes for your favorite...

Red Dead Redemption PS3 box art – Regular vs Game of the Year vs Greatest Hits versions

Game Label Guide: Black Label vs Greatest Hits & Player's Choice

This guide breaks down the differences between Black Label, Greatest Hits, Player’s Choice, and other game...

Joel compared to traditional video game heroes, illustrating the evolution of protagonist morality

Gaming Ethics: How The Last of Us Changed Complex Protagonists

Joel from The Last of Us redefined video game heroes by forcing players to become complicit in morally ambiguous...