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What We Found in the Vault

Claw grip hand position on a PlayStation controller – alternative gaming control style for competitive players

Gaming Perspectives: How Viewpoints and Morality Shape the Way We Play

Explore how first-person, third-person, and hybrid perspectives shape the way we play, experience stories, and...

Niko Bellic in Grand Theft Auto IV with "Overrated?" text questioning the game's legacy and critical acclaim

Grand Theft Auto IV Review – Why This Open-World Classic Didn’t Win Me Over

A critical review of Grand Theft Auto IV that explores why this beloved open-world title may not live up to the hype....

Grand Theft Auto V cover art – action-adventure satire open-world game by Rockstar Games

Grand Theft Auto V: A Flawed Masterpiece that Redefines Gaming

Explore why Grand Theft Auto V is both a technical marvel and a frustrating satire in this deep-dive review of...

Terrifying horror video game monster wearing a wooden mask and showing ribbed skeletal body

Horror Icons – Video Game Characters So Scary They Belong in a Movie

Horror video games create a deeper sense of fear than movies by making players confront terrifying monsters,...

Mario and Luigi wearing headphones enjoying video game music with text 'How video game music tells the perfect story'

How Video Game Music Tells Stories: Orchestral to Licensed Hits

From sweeping orchestral scores to unforgettable licensed tracks, video game music is now a storytelling powerhouse...

Mech Arena video game artwork – futuristic combat robots fighting in a sci-fi arena

Mech Games – The 10 Best Giant Robot Battles of All Time

Explore the best mech games of all time, from classic strategy titles to explosive action shooters, and relive the...

Atari 2600 console with joystick and money icon – illustrating the high value of rare Atari games for collectors

Most Valuable Atari 2600 Games – 5 That Are Worth More Than Your Car

Discover the rarest and most valuable Atari 2600 games worth thousands, plus tips on console pricing, collector...

NES Cartridge Variants: How to Spot 5-Screw vs 3-Screw from the Bottom

NES Cartridge Screws Explained: 5-Screw vs 3-Screw Variants & Why They Matter

In 1985, Nintendo released the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in North America, forever changing the video game...

Nintendo Virtual Boy console with controller and stand – retro 3D gaming system released in 1995

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...