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What We Found in the Vault

Grand Theft Auto III artwork collage – exploring the GTA 3 impact on gaming, open-world design, and morality systems

The Evolution of Grand Theft Auto – Legacy, Controversy & GTA VI Hype

Grand Theft Auto III reshaped gaming with its groundbreaking open-world design, controversial themes, and lasting...

Post-apocalyptic video game characters from The Last of Us, Death Stranding, and Mad Max – immersive narrative-driven action games

The Evolution of Storytelling in Video Games with Immersive Narratives

Explore in-depth analysis of video game storytelling, design mechanics, player choices, and the emotional experiences...

Fire Emblem The Sacred Stones GBA box art – tactical role-playing game for Game Boy Advance

Video Game Sequels & Remasters, Balancing Nostalgia and Innovation

Explore reviews, strategies, and insights on retro video game sequels and remasters, highlighting how classic...

Bloodborne gameplay screenshot – intense boss battle from FromSoftware’s action RPG

Why Bloodborne Is So Hard — And Why We Love It

Explore why Bloodborne’s punishing difficulty and brilliant design make it one of the most rewarding and addictive...

Console Wars – Is the Sega Dreamcast Connected to the Xbox?

Explore the connections, rivalries, and legacies of classic gaming consoles, from Sega’s Dreamcast to Microsoft’s...

Sega Saturn and Sega Dreamcast consoles side by side under Sega logo – retro console wars image

Retro Console Wars - The Sega Saturn vs DreamCast?

Console Wars: The Sega Saturn and the Sega Dreamcast were two machines that enjoyed as many similarities as they did...

Sega Saturn and Sega Dreamcast consoles side by side under Sega logo – retro console wars image

Retro Console Wars - The Sega Saturn vs DreamCast?

Console Wars: The Sega Saturn and the Sega Dreamcast were two machines that enjoyed as many similarities as they did...

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...

Console Wars SNES vs PlayStation – Comparing the Best RPGs from Each Classic Gaming Era

Console Wars: SNES vs PlayStation – Which Has the Better RPGs

From Chrono Trigger to Final Fantasy VII, the SNES and PS1 both defined RPG greatness — now it's time to settle which...

ClayFighter Sculptor’s Cut box art – rare Blockbuster-exclusive N64 game with unique characters and purple label packaging.

Expert Insight: The Truth About Blockbuster Exclusive Video Games

The current generation of gamers has probably never even heard of Blockbuster Video. The current generation of gamers...

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