What We Found in the Vault
Pokemon HeartGold & SoulSilver Real vs Fake: Authentication Guide
I popped in a Pokémon DS game that wouldn’t load. The pins looked clean, so I started to suspect it might be a fake....
Pokémon Success – Secrets Behind Gaming’s Biggest Franchise
Pokémon’s success stems from its mix of gameplay, iconic characters, social connection, and smart marketing that keep...
Pokemon Yellow Real vs Fake: How to Authenticate Cartridges
Learn how to spot counterfeit Pokémon Yellow Game Boy cartridges with this hands-on comparison of a genuine cart...
Portable Video Games – How Mobile Play Is Redefining Where We Game
Discover how casual, portable, and mobile gaming are changing where and how we play. The landscape of gaming has...
Retro Disasters – The Worst Video Games Based on Movies (NES & SNES)
A hilarious look at the worst retro video games based on movies, where classic films were turned into bizarre and...
Retro Games vs Modern Games – Why Old Games Were So Hard
Explore why retro games were so hard compared to modern titles, uncovering the design choices, difficulty curves, and...
Retro Gaming Guide: Top Pokémon Games from the 1990s Game Boy Era
Explore the most iconic Pokémon games from the Game Boy and Game Boy Color era—nostalgia, rivals, and legendary...
RPG Rewind – Final Fantasy IV GBA Review & Classic Gameplay
Originally released as Final Fantasy II on the SNES, this classic was reimagined as Final Fantasy IV Advance on the...
RPG Rewind – Final Fantasy VI GBA Review & Gameplay Masterpiece
I became a Final Fantasy fan back in 1997 with the release of Final Fantasy VII—and I’ve played every mainline...
RPG Rewind – Golden Sun GBA Review: An Epic RPG Adventure
As someone who’s been buying and selling retro GBA games for over 18 years, I’ve revisited each title not just as a...