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What We Found in the Vault

Collage of the top 10 retro Castlevania video game box covers with bold Castlevania logo and text reading 'The Top Ten Retro Titles'

Gothic Gaming Guide – The 10 Best Retro Castlevania Games

Castlevania didn’t just make waves—it helped define an entire genre. Its blend of platforming and exploration gave...

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...

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...

Pixelated video game background with blue RPG-style text box that reads “Life Lessons From Video Games,” symbolizing real-life wisdom gained through classic gaming.

Life Lessons: What Classic Video Games Taught Us About Real Life

A couple of years back, while visiting with family over Thanksgiving, my cousins and siblings and I started playing...

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...

Close-up of Nintendo Game & Watch Ball handheld console showing gameplay screen with juggler character

Lost Gems: Learn the History of Handheld Consoles Before the Game Boy

Whether it lived in your backpack or under your pillow, handheld consoles were more than just portable — they were...

NES Four Score Adapter for Nintendo Multiplayer Gaming

Multiplayer Throwback: Best 4 Player NES Games That Support the NES Four Score

When most people think back to the Nintendo Entertainment System, they think of hit games like Super Mario Bros 3 on...

NES Cartridge Variants: How to Spot 5-Screw vs 3-Screw from the Bottom

NES Cartridge Screws: 5-Screw vs 3-Screw Differences

Early NES games used 5 flathead screws; later versions switched to 3 security screws, making 5-screw versions more...

Side-by-side comparison of 60-pin Famicom board, Famicom to NES adapter, and 72-pin NES board showing internal converter structure

NES Famicom Adapter: 60-Pin Games List & How to Find Them

Explore the hidden world of NES to Famicom adapters secretly embedded in early Nintendo cartridges and learn how to...

Nintendo NES console comparison – Top Loader vs original Front Loader Toaster model

NES Guide – Do It! Buy a Real Nintendo NES Console

Discover the best Nintendo NES games, accessories, collecting tips, and console guides—all in one place for retro...