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What We Found in the Vault

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...

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?...

Collector's display of various Super Nintendo game cartridges, showcasing authentic SNES games alongside counterfeit copies, highlighting the importance of identifying genuine retro games.

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....

Super Nintendo Super Scope 6 box art with SNES Super Scope light gun accessory and The Old School Game Vault logo

SNES Guide – Everything About the Super Scope Light Gun

The SNES Super Scope turned the humble light gun into a bazooka-sized blaster, delivering over-the-top 90s gaming fun...

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...

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...

NES Metroid password screen – retro video game save system using alphanumeric codes

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...

Top 10 retro video game consoles featuring logos from Sega, NES, PlayStation, Nintendo 64, Game Boy Advance, and TurboGrafx-16.

Nostalgia Ranked: The 10 Best Retro Gaming Consoles

From pixelated adventures to unforgettable boss battles, retro gaming connects generations through nostalgia and...

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