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Pac-Man Atari 2600 Logo – iconic 1980s maze arcade game

1980s Gaming Guide – The Video Games That Defined a Generation

Relive the golden age of gaming with our deep dives into the most iconic 1980s video games, from arcade legends to...

Contra NES title screen – iconic run-and-gun shooter with 2-player co-op and classic 8-bit action

8-Bit Spotlight – Contra NES Review: Consider Yourself a Hero!

Contra for the NES isn’t just a game—it’s a pulse-pounding trip down memory lane, bringing back the run-and-gun...

Super Mario Bros. 3 NES title screen – iconic platformer that revolutionized the Mario franchise.

8-Bit Spotlight – Super Mario Bros. 3 NES Review: A Timeless Classic

Few games in long-running franchises manage to truly reinvent the formula — and in a legacy series like Mario,...

Psycho Bandit character shrugging in a desert scene – Borderlands humor and chaotic energy visualized.

Borderlands Gameplay: Why It's Still So Addictive in 2025

Borderlands delivers just enough story to support its wild gameplay, blending humor, chaos, and character-driven...

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...

Google Stadia logo and controller – cloud gaming platform by Google

Cloud Gaming History – The Rise and Fall of Google Stadia

A retrospective look at Google Stadia’s ambitious cloud gaming vision, its innovative features, why it failed, and...

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...

Console Wars SNES vs PlayStation – Comparing the Best RPGs from Each Classic Gaming Era

Console Wars: SNES vs PlayStation – Which Has the Better RPGs

From Chrono Trigger to Final Fantasy VII, the SNES and PS1 both defined RPG greatness — now it's time to settle which...

Screenshot from a Mario Party GameCube minigame showing four characters competing, with the text “Best GameCube Party Games” overlayed

Couch Co-Op Guide: The Best Multiplayer Nintendo GameCube Games to Play

The GameCube was built for couch co-op fun. From chaotic racers to wild mini-games, its party titles still hold up...

Infamous game character standing between good and evil choices – karma morality system gameplay for PlayStation 3

Do You Like Playing Video Games with Karma Morality Systems?

Explore how karma morality systems in video games shape storytelling, player choices, and emotional engagement...

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