What We Found in the Vault

1980s Video Games That Defined a Generation – From Pac-Man to Zelda
Relive the golden age of gaming with our deep dives into the most iconic 1980s video games, from arcade legends to...

RPG Rewind: Final Fantasy IV GBA Review – Classic Gameplay on the Game Boy Advance
Originally released as Final Fantasy II on the SNES, this classic was reimagined as Final Fantasy IV Advance on the...

RPG Rewind: Final Fantasy VI GBA Review – Masterpiece Gameplay on the Game Boy Advance
I became a Final Fantasy fan back in 1997 with the release of Final Fantasy VII—and I’ve played every mainline...

RPG Rewind: Golden Sun’s Epic GBA Story – A Narrative Review of the RPG Classic
As someone who’s been buying and selling retro GBA games for over 18 years, I’ve revisited each title not just as a...

Tactical Throwback: Advance Wars Review – Strategic Fun Awaits on the Game Boy Advance
Advance Wars for the Game Boy Advance is a landmark title in the history of handheld gaming. Released in 2001, it...

Tactical Throwback: Fire Emblem GBA Review – Game Boy Advance Gameplay Guide
Fire Emblem for the Game Boy Advance is a legendary tactical RPG that continues to captivate fans decades after its...

Tactical Throwback: Shining Force GBA Review – A Classic Tactical RPG Experience
Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon is a classic turn-based strategy RPG on GBA that still holds up with...

Nintendo Virtual Boy – What Went Wrong With Nintendo’s Boldest Gamble
The Nintendo Virtual Boy category explores the history, games, hardware, and legacy of Nintendo’s short-lived 3D...

Mario Kart 64 vs Mario Kart Wii – Which Game Is the Best Retro Racer?
Explore our in-depth comparison of Mario Kart 64 vs Mario Kart Wii to see which retro racer truly deserves the crown....

PS1 vs N64: Which Console Left the Better Retro Gaming Legacy?
This article compares the PS1 and N64, concluding that the PS1 won the legacy war, but the N64 remains the better...