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What We Found in the Vault

Pixelated collage of classic NES shmup box art featuring Gun Nac, Star Soldier, and The Guardian Legend with retro Nintendo branding and explosions in space.

Retro NES Shmup Rankings: 10 Must-Play Shoot ’Em Ups from the 8-Bit Era

Explore the best of 8-bit gaming with our NES blog collection—featuring classic game reviews, collector tips, and top...

Retro pixel art of Link alongside NES box art for The Legend of Zelda and Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, with the title 'NES Zelda Games' in bold text.

Retro Origins – The History of The Legend of Zelda NES Games

If you're a fan of classic gaming, there’s no ignoring the impact of the Legend of Zelda NES games. If you're a fan...

The 10 Best NES RPGs – Dragon Warrior, Final Fantasy, and More on Nintendo Entertainment System

Top 10 NES RPGs of All Time – Classic 8-Bit Role-Playing Games You Must Play

For many retro gamers, the Nintendo Entertainment System was where our love of role-playing games (RPGs) began. For...

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

What it is - How to Find the Elusive Nintendo NES to Famicom Adapters

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

Famous video game characters including Mario, Sonic, Pac-Man, Lara Croft, Spyro, and Ryu – iconic gaming mascots from different eras

Why Retro Gaming Is So Popular – 10 Reasons It’s Back in a Big Way

Discover how retro games shaped gaming history with their unique challenges, design choices, and difficulty compared...

Sony PlayStation Vita handheld console promotional image with Uncharted: Golden Abyss gameplay and slogan Never Stop Playing

Buying a PlayStation Vita in 2025 – The Complete Retro Gamer’s Guide

Explore our PlayStation Vita guides, reviews, and tips to help you get the most out of Sony’s powerful handheld...

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...

Colorful 90s-style graphic with bold retro lettering saying 'Back to the 90s', surrounded by nostalgic icons like a cassette tape, high-top sneaker, and pixel shapes – evoking the era of classic Legend of Zelda SNES and Game Boy games

The Legend of Zelda: Complete Guide to Every 90s Game

The Legend of Zelda is one of the most iconic video game series of all time. With over 51 million copies sold during...

This in-depth guide explores the best PlayStation 1 game compilations every retro collector should own.

Disc Collection Picks: Best Video Game Compilations from the PS1 Library

The PlayStation 1 is one of the best consoles for collecting retro game compilations, offering killer anthologies,...

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?...