What We Found in the Vault

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...

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...

Best NES Light Gun Games – Classic NES Zapper Games Worth Playing Again
Explore the world of original Nintendo Entertainment System games with our NES blog—covering retro reviews, NES...

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...

Best Retro Superhero Games – Batman, X-Men, and More Classics You Can Still Play Today
A nostalgic deep dive into the best retro superhero video games, spotlighting timeless Batman and X-Men titles that...

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?...

Game Genie Power: The 10 Best NES Games to Use Cheat Codes On
Unlock hidden cheats, weird glitches, and infinite lives with these must-try NES Game Genie codes for your favorite...

Gothic Gaming Guide: The 10 Best Retro Castlevania Games You Need to Play Today
Castlevania didn’t just make waves—it helped define an entire genre. Its blend of platforming and exploration gave...

Multiplayer Throwback: Best 4 Player NES Games That Support the NES Four Score
When most people think back to the Nintendo Entertainment System, they think of hit games like Super Mario Bros 3 on...

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...