6321 W. Dempster St #261, Morton Grove, IL 60053 +1 (312) 423-6583

What We Found in the Vault

Grand Theft Auto III artwork collage – exploring the GTA 3 impact on gaming, open-world design, and morality systems

The Evolution of Grand Theft Auto – Legacy, Controversy & GTA VI Hype

Grand Theft Auto III reshaped gaming with its groundbreaking open-world design, controversial themes, and lasting...

Fire Emblem The Sacred Stones GBA box art – tactical role-playing game for Game Boy Advance

Video Game Sequels & Remasters, Balancing Nostalgia and Innovation

Explore reviews, strategies, and insights on retro video game sequels and remasters, highlighting how classic...

Bloodborne gameplay screenshot – intense boss battle from FromSoftware’s action RPG

Why Bloodborne Is So Hard — And Why We Love It

Explore why Bloodborne’s punishing difficulty and brilliant design make it one of the most rewarding and addictive...

Illustration of a rugged cowboy pointing a revolver with a sunset background and horseback riders silhouetted behind him, promoting a list titled "10 Best Classic Western Games.

Best Retro Cowboy Video Games: Classic Wild West Gaming Roundup

The Wild West has always been an intriguing setting for stories. Its rugged terrain, gunslingers, and countless...

Console Wars – Is the Sega Dreamcast Connected to the Xbox?

Explore the connections, rivalries, and legacies of classic gaming consoles, from Sega’s Dreamcast to Microsoft’s...

Sega DreamCast Console Review by The Old School Game Vault

Retro Console Review: Sega Dreamcast – Why It’s One of the Best

The Sega Dreamcast is often considered one of the most innovative retro gaming consoles of all time—and here at The...

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?...

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...

Illustration of a rugged cowboy pointing a revolver with a sunset background and horseback riders silhouetted behind him, promoting a list titled "10 Best Classic Western Games.

Best Retro Cowboy Video Games: Classic Wild West Gaming Roundup

The Wild West has always been an intriguing setting for stories. Its rugged terrain, gunslingers, and countless...

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...