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What We Found in the Vault

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...

1990 Handheld Console of the Nintendo Game Boy and Games

90s Handheld Consoles: Ranking the Best Portable Gaming Systems

Discover the top handheld gaming consoles of the 1990s and their lasting impact on portable play. Key takeaways from...

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...

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?...

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...

CRT TV showing Duck Hunt dog, target, and NES Zapper – explaining how NES light guns worked

NES Guide – Why Light Guns Like the Zapper Don’t Work on HDTVs

This article explains why classic light guns like the NES Zapper only work on CRT TVs and how modern tech struggles...

Top 10 retro video game consoles featuring logos from Sega, NES, PlayStation, Nintendo 64, Game Boy Advance, and TurboGrafx-16.

Nostalgia Ranked: The 10 Best Retro Gaming Consoles

From pixelated adventures to unforgettable boss battles, retro gaming connects generations through nostalgia and...

Colorful 90s-style graphic with bold retro lettering saying 'Back to the 90s', surrounded by nostalgic icons like a cassette tape, high-top sneaker, and pixel shapes – evoking the era of classic Legend of Zelda SNES and Game Boy games

Retro Deep Dive: The Legend of Zelda in the 1990s – Complete Guide to Every 90s Zelda Game

The Legend of Zelda is one of the most iconic video game series of all time. With over 51 million copies sold during...

Super Nintendo Super Scope 6 box art with SNES Super Scope light gun accessory and The Old School Game Vault logo

SNES Guide – Everything About the Super Scope Light Gun

The SNES Super Scope turned the humble light gun into a bazooka-sized blaster, delivering over-the-top 90s gaming fun...

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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