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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?...

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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...

8 PlayStation Hidden Gems You’ve Probably Never Played, but Should!

Forgotten PlayStation Picks: Best PS1 Hidden Gems You’ve Probably Never Played

The PlayStation 1 library runs deep — and some of its best games flew under the radar. Discover hidden gems that...

Best N64 Multiplayer Games featuring character lineup from Super Smash Bros. including Mario, Link, Samus, and Pikachu.

Game Night Picks: Best Multiplayer N64 Games for 2025 – 2 Player & Party Picks

It wasn’t easy for the N64 to earn its prestigious place in video game history. Despite a surprising lack of...

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Gaming Perspective: Jersey Devil PS1 Made Me Question Everything I Loved About the N64

It’s a dark night. Clouds roll across the sky like ominous warnings. In the far corner of Jersey Town, there is a...

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....

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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