What We Found in the Vault
Mario Kart 64 vs. Mario Kart Wii - Which One Is Better?
Explore our in-depth comparison of Mario Kart 64 vs Mario Kart Wii to see which retro racer truly deserves the crown....
NES Hidden Gems: Co-op Tanks, Wall-Jumping Batman, and Bo Jackson
My dad called into Swap Shop radio to track down Rygar, I saved paper route money to buy Tecmo Bowl in 1989, and I...
Oregon Trail, Carmen Sandiego, and the Games That Stuck
Before home computers were common, most kids encountered gaming on classroom computers. For a generation of students,...
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...
The 10 Best Mega Man Games: My Personal Ranking
Discover the Mega Man games that shaped action gaming. From the retro platforming of the NES era to modern updates,...
Too Long to Beat? The RPG Length Problem
Video games weren't always meant to be finished. You didn't "complete" Pong; you played a match and moved on. But...
Video Game Music: From 8-Bit Jokes to Grammy Recognition
In 2001, I tried to show my college composer group that video game music was worth serious attention. They gave me...
Video Game Sequels & Remasters: Balancing Nostalgia & Innovation
Explore reviews, strategies, and insights on retro video game sequels and remasters, highlighting how classic...
Which Old Games Are Worth Revisiting? Nostalgia Isn't Enough
I tried replaying Champions of Krynn. I quit after an hour. The split-screen interface was unbearable. But Super...
Why Gaming a Console Generation Behind Saves You Hundreds
Staying current is great, but being behind is fantastic. Gaming a generation behind saves money and dodges launch...
