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What We Found in the Vault

  • Pile of NES cartridges with bold red text overlay reading "Collector's Guide to Fake Video Games.

    Collector's Guide: Counterfeit Video Games, Reproductions, and Homebrew Explained

    As the retro video game market continues to surge, so does the risk—counterfeit games, reproduction cartridges, and...

  • 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...

  • 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, Ranked

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

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • Image of Mario jumping with text that reads 'The Best 90s Mario Games

    90s Mario Ranking: The 5 Best Super Mario Games of the Decade

    The 1990s gave us some of the most iconic Mario games across the NES, SNES, and N64. Relive the top 90s Mario...

  • Pile of NES cartridges with bold red text overlay reading "Collector's Guide to Fake Video Games.

    Collector's Guide: Counterfeit Video Games, Reproductions, and Homebrew Explained

    As the retro video game market continues to surge, so does the risk—counterfeit games, reproduction cartridges, and...

  • Early Indicators of Counterfeit N64 Games: Key Features to Monitor

    Expert Guide: How to Identify Authentic N64 Games & Spot Fakes

    The popularity of retro gaming has caused a serious rise in counterfeit N64 games. Genuine titles, such as Clay...

  • ClayFighter Sculptor’s Cut box art – rare Blockbuster-exclusive N64 game with unique characters and purple label packaging.

    Expert Insight: The Truth About Blockbuster Exclusive Video Games

    The current generation of gamers has probably never even heard of Blockbuster Video. The current generation of gamers...