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What We Found in the Vault

Nintendo GameCube console and controller with game box art collage in the background and GameCube logo at the top

Retro Console Reasons: Why You Should Own a Nintendo GameCube

The late 1990s and early 2000s produced some of the most beloved retro games in history. Most often, we credit the...

Purple Nintendo GameCube console with controller and stacked game cases, set against a retro-themed background with the Nintendo GameCube logo

Retro Console Spotlight: Nintendo GameCube History & Best Games Guide

The Nintendo GameCube didn’t win its generation, but it delivered unforgettable games and remains a fan favorite...

Contra NES title screen – iconic run-and-gun shooter with 2-player co-op and classic 8-bit action

8-Bit Spotlight: Contra NES Video Game Review – Consider Yourself a Hero!

Contra for the NES isn’t just a game—it’s a pulse-pounding trip down memory lane, bringing back the run-and-gun...

Super Mario Bros. 3 NES title screen – iconic platformer that revolutionized the Mario franchise.

8-Bit Spotlight: Super Mario Bros. 3 NES Review – A Timeless Classic

Few games in long-running franchises manage to truly reinvent the formula — and in a legacy series like 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...

NES Metroid password screen – retro video game save system using alphanumeric codes

Retro Games vs Modern Games – Why Old Games Were So Hard

Explore why retro games were so hard compared to modern titles, uncovering the design choices, difficulty curves, and...

Sony PlayStation Vita handheld console promotional image with Uncharted: Golden Abyss gameplay and slogan Never Stop Playing

Buying a PlayStation Vita in 2025 – The Complete Retro Gamer’s Guide

Explore our PlayStation Vita guides, reviews, and tips to help you get the most out of Sony’s powerful handheld...

Visual Guide for Identifying Counterfeit Pokémon DS Games

Collector's Guide: How to Spot Fake Pokémon DS Games – Real vs Counterfeit

I popped in a Pokémon DS game that wouldn’t load. The pins looked clean, so I started to suspect it might be a fake....

Final Fantasy Tactics War of the Lions cover art with I Quit sign – review on PSP performance issues

Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions (PSP) – Why I Quit Playing

A nostalgic yet critical look at Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions for PSP, exploring its tactical brilliance,...

Google Stadia logo and controller – cloud gaming platform by Google

Rise and Fall of Google Stadia – How a Cloud Gaming Revolution Fell Short

A retrospective look at Google Stadia’s ambitious cloud gaming vision, its innovative features, why it failed, and...