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What We Found in the Vault

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...

Purple Nintendo GameCube console with controller and stacked game cases, set against a retro-themed background with the Nintendo GameCube logo

Retro Console Spotlight: Nintendo GameCube History & Best Games Guide

The Nintendo GameCube didn’t win its generation, but it delivered unforgettable games and remains a fan favorite...

Worst retro video games based on movies – Predator NES, Wizard of Oz SNES, and Home Alone SNES adaptations

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...

NES Metroid password screen – retro video game save system using alphanumeric codes

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...

10 Best Retro Horror Games” over a dark, moody background featuring the Scissorman character from Clock Tower on PS1, evoking a classic survival horror atmosphere.

Retro Horror Classics – 10 Survival Games That Still Haunt Us

Before horror games leaned into cinematic cutscenes and ray tracing, they were grittier, slower, and arguably more...

Batman NES intro screen – retro video game screenshot from Nintendo Entertainment System

Retro NES Games – 4 Iconic Titles Worth Playing in 2025

A nostalgic look at four classic NES games—Ikari Warriors, Batman, Rygar, and Tecmo Bowl—that still deliver timeless...

Pixelated collage of classic NES shmup box art featuring Gun Nac, Star Soldier, and The Guardian Legend with retro Nintendo branding and explosions in space.

Retro NES Shmup Rankings: 10 Must-Play Shoot ’Em Ups from the 8-Bit Era

Explore the best of 8-bit gaming with our NES blog collection—featuring classic game reviews, collector tips, and top...

1990 World Championships

Retro Recap: Nintendo 1990 World Championships – A Definitive Look Then and Now

Step back in time to 1990, when the world of gaming was about to be forever changed. Step back in time to 1990, when...

The 10 Best NES RPGs – Dragon Warrior, Final Fantasy, and More on Nintendo Entertainment System

Top 10 NES RPGs of All Time – Classic 8-Bit Role-Playing Games You Must Play

For many retro gamers, the Nintendo Entertainment System was where our love of role-playing games (RPGs) began. For...

Famous video game characters including Mario, Sonic, Pac-Man, Lara Croft, Spyro, and Ryu – iconic gaming mascots from different eras

Why is Retro Gaming So Popular – 10 Reasons It’s Back in a Big Way

Discover how retro games shaped gaming history with their unique challenges, design choices, and difficulty compared...

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