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Niko Bellic in Grand Theft Auto IV with "Overrated?" text questioning the game's legacy and critical acclaim

GTA Retrospective – Why Grand Theft Auto IV Didn’t Win Me Over

A critical review of Grand Theft Auto IV that explores why this beloved open-world title may not live up to the hype....

Terrifying horror video game monster wearing a wooden mask and showing ribbed skeletal body

Horror Icons – Video Game Characters So Scary They Belong in a Movie

Horror video games create a deeper sense of fear than movies by making players confront terrifying monsters,...

How to spot fake GameCube artwork – visual guide using Pokémon XD case insert with arrows showing misaligned logo and barcode

How to Spot Fake GameCube Case Artwork: Insert Authentication

Learn how to spot fake GameCube case artwork with real examples, covering paper quality, spine alignment, barcode...

Mario and Luigi wearing headphones enjoying video game music with text 'How video game music tells the perfect story'

How Video Game Music Tells Stories: Orchestral to Licensed Hits

From sweeping orchestral scores to unforgettable licensed tracks, video game music is now a storytelling powerhouse...

The Legend of Zelda Oracle series logo – Game Boy Color puzzle and action adventure games

Interconnected Gameplay – What It Is and Does It Work?

Explore how interconnected games link progress, story, and rewards across titles — from Mass Effect’s mobile tie-ins...

Top Sega Saturn light gun games with Saturn Virtua Gun and game box art collage

Locked & Loaded: Top SEGA Saturn Light Gun Games That Still Hit Hard

Ranked list of the best Sega Saturn light gun games—console shooters that bring the arcade experience home. CRT...

Mech Arena video game artwork – futuristic combat robots fighting in a sci-fi arena

Mech Games – The 10 Best Giant Robot Battles of All Time

Explore the best mech games of all time, from classic strategy titles to explosive action shooters, and relive the...

Fake Pokémon Crystal Game Boy Color cartridge with incorrect label art and 'It's a Fake' warning overlay.

Pokemon Crystal Real vs Fake: How to Authenticate Cartridges

Retro gaming can be tricky, especially for collectors. If you’ve picked up a Pokémon Crystal cartridge, you need to...

Exploring the authenticity of Pokémon GBA games: A guide to spotting fake and counterfeit cartridges.

Pokemon Emerald Real vs Fake: How to Spot Authentic Cartridges

These six authentication checks will help you identify fake Pokémon Emerald cartridges before detailed inspection....

Nintendo GameCube console and controller with game box art collage in the background and GameCube logo at the top

Retro Console Reasons: Why You Should Own a Nintendo GameCube

The late 1990s and early 2000s produced some of the most beloved retro games in history. Most often, we credit the...

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