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What We Found in the Vault

CRT TV showing Duck Hunt dog, target, and NES Zapper – explaining how NES light guns worked

NES Guide – Why Light Guns Like the Zapper Don’t Work on HDTVs

This article explains why classic light guns like the NES Zapper only work on CRT TVs and how modern tech struggles...

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

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

Famous video game characters including Mario, Sonic, Pac-Man, Lara Croft, Spyro, and Ryu – iconic gaming mascots from different eras

Why Retro Gaming Is So Popular – 10 Reasons It’s Back in a Big Way

Discover how retro games shaped gaming history with their unique challenges, design choices, and difficulty compared...

1990 Handheld Console of the Nintendo Game Boy and Games

90s Handheld Consoles: Ranking the Best Portable Gaming Systems

Discover the top handheld gaming consoles of the 1990s and their lasting impact on portable play. Key takeaways from...

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,...

Colorful 90s-style graphic with bold retro lettering saying 'Back to the 90s', surrounded by nostalgic icons like a cassette tape, high-top sneaker, and pixel shapes – evoking the era of classic Legend of Zelda SNES and Game Boy games

Retro Deep Dive: The Legend of Zelda in the 1990s – Complete Guide to Every 90s Zelda Game

The Legend of Zelda is one of the most iconic video game series of all time. With over 51 million copies sold during...

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...

Red Dead Redemption PS3 box art – Regular vs Game of the Year vs Greatest Hits versions

Game Labels Explained: Black Label vs Greatest Hits, Player’s Choice & More

This guide breaks down the differences between Black Label, Greatest Hits, Player’s Choice, and other game...