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What We Found in the Vault

Lickitung holding a Nintendo Switch Zelda cartridge, referencing the taste test method used to spot fake game cartridges.

How to Spot Fake Switch Games: Cartridge Authentication Guide

The Nintendo Switch has become a fan favorite, thanks to its wide variety of games that cater to players of all ages...

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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...

Mario Kart 64 vs Mario Kart Wii – Retro racing comparison image with N64 and Wii gameplay

Mario Kart 64 vs Mario Kart Wii – Which Game Is the Best Retro Racer?

Explore our in-depth comparison of Mario Kart 64 vs Mario Kart Wii to see which retro racer truly deserves the crown....

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...

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Nintendo Virtual Boy – What Went Wrong With Nintendo’s Boldest Gamble

The Nintendo Virtual Boy category explores the history, games, hardware, and legacy of Nintendo’s short-lived 3D...

PlayStation 1 vs Nintendo 64 console comparison – retro gaming console wars graphic from The Old School Game Vault

PS1 vs N64: Which Console Left the Better Retro Gaming Legacy?

This article compares the PS1 and N64, concluding that the PS1 won the legacy war, but the N64 remains the better...

Which Street Fighter Games cracked our list of the 10 Best PS1 Fighting Games

Retro Fighters: The 10 Best PS1 Fighting Games! Our Toughest Titles

Whether you're using a hadouken, avoiding an uppercut, or performing an impressive move, one thing is clear. Numerous...

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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...

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