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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...

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...

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....

Final Fantasy IV Advance Game Boy Advance cartridge with review label – The Old School Game Vault retro RPG review.

RPG Rewind – Final Fantasy IV GBA Review & Classic Gameplay

Originally released as Final Fantasy II on the SNES, this classic was reimagined as Final Fantasy IV Advance on the...

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...

Lickitung holding a Nintendo Switch Zelda cartridge, referencing the taste test method used to spot fake game cartridges.

Collector's Guide: Tips to Spot Fake Nintendo Switch Games & Counterfeit Cartridges

The Nintendo Switch has become a fan favorite, thanks to its wide variety of games that cater to players of all ages...

Post-apocalyptic video game characters from The Last of Us, Death Stranding, and Mad Max – immersive narrative-driven action games

Gaming Evolution – The Rise of Immersive Storytelling in Video Games

Explore in-depth analysis of video game storytelling, design mechanics, player choices, and the emotional experiences...

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...

Indie games inspired by retro classics – modern developers reviving nostalgic game design.

The Art of the Retro Remix – How Modern Indie Games Honor the Past

Why games that look 30 years old keep winning awards—and how they're actually better than the originals [Updated...

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