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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...

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...

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...

Visual Guide for Identifying Counterfeit Pokémon DS Games

Collector's Guide: How to Spot Fake Pokémon DS Games – Real vs Counterfeit

I popped in a Pokémon DS game that wouldn’t load. The pins looked clean, so I started to suspect it might be a fake....

Pile of NES cartridges with bold red text overlay reading "Collector's Guide to Fake Video Games.

Counterfeit Guide – Video Game Reproductions & Homebrew Explained

As the retro video game market continues to surge, so does the risk—counterfeit games, reproduction cartridges, and...

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...

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?...

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...

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