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

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...

Exploring the authenticity of Pokémon GBA games: A guide to spotting fake and counterfeit cartridges.

Collector's Guide: How to Spot Fake GBA Games – Pokémon Emerald Real vs Fake

Fake Pokémon games have become increasingly common in the used gaming market in recent years. Updated 03-28-2025 In...

Fake Pokémon Crystal Game Boy Color cartridge with incorrect label art and 'It's a Fake' warning overlay.

Collector's Guide: How to Tell if Pokémon Crystal Is Real vs Fake Game

Retro gaming can be tricky, especially for collectors. If you’ve picked up a Pokémon Crystal cartridge, you need to...

Pokémon Guide – How to Spot a Fake Pokémon Yellow Cartridge

Learn how to spot counterfeit Pokémon Yellow Game Boy cartridges with this hands-on comparison of a genuine cart...

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...

Fake Pokémon Crystal Game Boy Color cartridge with incorrect label art and 'It's a Fake' warning overlay.

Collector's Guide: How to Tell if Pokémon Crystal Is Real vs Fake Game

Retro gaming can be tricky, especially for collectors. If you’ve picked up a Pokémon Crystal cartridge, you need to...

Pokémon Guide – How to Spot a Fake Pokémon Yellow Cartridge

Learn how to spot counterfeit Pokémon Yellow Game Boy cartridges with this hands-on comparison of a genuine cart...

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

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...

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

8-Bit Spotlight: Contra NES Video Game 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,...

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