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Expert Recap: The Complete Original Nintendo NES Label / Seal Guide

The late 1970s saw the release of the Atari 2600 and the rise of the home gaming console. But by the early 1980s, the...

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Expert Tips: Combating Counterfeits – How to Spot Fake SNES Games

Collecting Super Nintendo games can be exciting, but can quickly turn to disappointment if you're not careful....

8 PlayStation Hidden Gems You’ve Probably Never Played, but Should!

Forgotten PlayStation Picks: Best PS1 Hidden Gems You’ve Probably Never Played

The PlayStation 1 library runs deep — and some of its best games flew under the radar. Discover hidden gems that...

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Game Labels Explained: Black Label vs Greatest Hits, Player’s Choice & More

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

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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...

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GameCube Guide – How to Spot Fake Artwork vs Real Collector Inserts

Learn how to spot fake GameCube case artwork with real examples, covering paper quality, spine alignment, barcode...

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Gaming Perspective: Jersey Devil PS1 Made Me Question Everything I Loved About the N64

It’s a dark night. Clouds roll across the sky like ominous warnings. In the far corner of Jersey Town, there is a...

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Horror Icons – Video Game Characters So Scary They Belong in a Movie

Horror video games create a deeper sense of fear than movies by making players confront terrifying monsters,...

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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...

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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...