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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...

Red Dead Redemption PS3 box art – Regular vs Game of the Year vs Greatest Hits versions

Game Labels Explained: Black Label vs Greatest Hits, Player’s Choice & More

This guide breaks down the differences between Black Label, Greatest Hits, Player’s Choice, and other game...

How to spot fake GameCube artwork – visual guide using Pokémon XD case insert with arrows showing misaligned logo and barcode

GameCube Guide – How to Spot Fake Artwork vs Real Collector Inserts

Learn how to spot fake GameCube case artwork with real examples, covering paper quality, spine alignment, barcode...

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,...

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...

Cartoon image showing rare NES games with price tags and “Collector’s Guide” title, styled for retro gamers and collectors

Collector’s Guide: 10 Rarest NES Games Worth Big Money (2025)

Looking for the rarest NES games? From Stadium Events to Little Samson, this guide reveals which Nintendo cartridges...

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?...

quality nintendo nes circle seal vs oval seal

Expert Recap: The Complete Original Nintendo NES Label / Seal Guide

The late 1970s saw the release of the Atari 2600 and the rise of the home gaming console. But by the early 1980s, the...