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What We Found in the Vault

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....

The Mystery Bottom Port under an original Nintendo NES Console

Nintendo Hardware Guide – What Are the Bottom Ports on N64 & NES?

Uncover the mystery behind Nintendo’s unused expansion ports and how they evolved from the NES to the Wii era of...

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...

Pokémon Red Blue and Yellow Game Boy box art — first generation Pokémon games that launched a global success

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...

Scooby Doo investigates a fake Pokémon Yellow Game Boy cartridge with magnifying glass – guide

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...

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...

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...

90s Pokémon Mania – Retro Gaming Craze of the Late 1990s

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...

Batman and X-Men retro video game characters – classic superhero gaming artwork

Retro Heroes – The Best Superhero Games You Can Still Play Today

A nostalgic deep dive into the best retro superhero video games, spotlighting timeless Batman and X-Men titles that...

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