What We Found in the Vault

Borderlands Gameplay: Why It's Still So Addictive in 2025
Borderlands delivers just enough story to support its wild gameplay, blending humor, chaos, and character-driven...

Do You Like Playing Video Games with Karma Morality Systems?
Explore how karma morality systems in video games shape storytelling, player choices, and emotional engagement...

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...

Gaming Evolution – The Rise of Immersive Storytelling in Video Games
Explore in-depth analysis of video game storytelling, design mechanics, player choices, and the emotional experiences...

Gaming Perspectives – How Morality and Viewpoints Shape Gameplay
Explore how first-person, third-person, and hybrid perspectives shape the way we play, experience stories, and...

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...

GTA Retrospective – Why Grand Theft Auto IV 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....

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...

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...

Nintendo Hardware Guide – What Are the Bottom Ports on N64 & NES?
Uncover the mystery behind Nintendo’s unused expansion ports and how they evolved from the NES to the Wii era of...