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What We Found in the Vault

ClayFighter Sculptor’s Cut box art – rare Blockbuster-exclusive N64 game with unique characters and purple label packaging.

Expert Insight: The Truth About Blockbuster Exclusive Video Games

The current generation of gamers has probably never even heard of Blockbuster Video. The current generation of gamers...

Screenshot of Splatterhouse on the TurboGrafx-16 showing Rick in a hockey mask fighting gory monsters in a dark, blood-soaked level

Expert Recap: Best Retro Horror Games – Scary Titles from the ’80s and ’90s

Most retro gaming fans have a closet full of widely-known platformers, RPGs, and party games. And why wouldn’t they?...

Pile of NES cartridges with bold red text overlay reading "Collector's Guide to Fake Video Games.

Fake Video Games: Complete Guide to Spotting Counterfeits

As the retro video game market continues to surge, so does the risk—counterfeit games, reproduction cartridges, and...

Final Fantasy Tactics War of the Lions cover art with I Quit sign – review on PSP performance issues

Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions (PSP) – Why I Quit Playing

A nostalgic yet critical look at Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions for PSP, exploring its tactical brilliance,...

First-Print NES Games: How to Identify Rare Variants & Values

From identifying rare first prints to spotting fake cartridges, our NES blog dives deep into the history, collecting...

Game Genie logo for Nintendo NES cheat cartridge with electric green border

Game Genie Power: The 10 Best NES Games to Use Cheat Codes On

Unlock hidden cheats, weird glitches, and infinite lives with these must-try NES Game Genie codes for your favorite...

Red Dead Redemption PS3 box art – Regular vs Game of the Year vs Greatest Hits versions

Game Label Guide: Black Label vs Greatest Hits & Player's Choice

This guide breaks down the differences between Black Label, Greatest Hits, Player’s Choice, and other game...

Best N64 Multiplayer Games featuring character lineup from Super Smash Bros. including Mario, Link, Samus, and Pikachu.

Game Night Picks: Best Multiplayer N64 Games for 2025 – 2 Player & Party Picks

It wasn’t easy for the N64 to earn its prestigious place in video game history. Despite a surprising lack of...

Joel compared to traditional video game heroes, illustrating the evolution of protagonist morality

Gaming Ethics: How The Last of Us Changed Complex Protagonists

Joel from The Last of Us redefined video game heroes by forcing players to become complicit in morally ambiguous...

Post-apocalyptic video game characters from The Last of Us, Death Stranding, and Mad Max – immersive narrative-driven action games

Gaming Evolution – The Rise of Immersive Storytelling in Video Games

Explore in-depth analysis of video game storytelling, design mechanics, player choices, and the emotional experiences...