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What We Found in the Vault

Atari 2600 console with joystick and money icon – illustrating the high value of rare Atari games for collectors

Most Valuable Atari 2600 Games – 5 That Are Worth More Than Your Car

Discover the rarest and most valuable Atari 2600 games worth thousands, plus tips on console pricing, collector...

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...

Final Fantasy IV Advance Game Boy Advance cartridge with review label – The Old School Game Vault retro RPG review.

RPG Rewind: Final Fantasy IV GBA Review – Classic Gameplay on the Game Boy Advance

Originally released as Final Fantasy II on the SNES, this classic was reimagined as Final Fantasy IV Advance on the...

Final Fantasy VI Advance Game Boy Advance cartridge with review badge – Retro RPG review by The Old School Game Vault.

RPG Rewind: Final Fantasy VI GBA Review – Masterpiece Gameplay on the Game Boy Advance

I became a Final Fantasy fan back in 1997 with the release of Final Fantasy VII—and I’ve played every mainline...

golden sun gba review by the old school game vault

RPG Rewind: Golden Sun’s Epic GBA Story – A Narrative Review of the RPG Classic

As someone who’s been buying and selling retro GBA games for over 18 years, I’ve revisited each title not just as a...

Advance Wars GBA cartridge with The Old School Game Vault logo and bold red Review text overlay

Tactical Throwback: Advance Wars Review – Strategic Fun Awaits on the Game Boy Advance

Advance Wars for the Game Boy Advance is a landmark title in the history of handheld gaming. Released in 2001, it...

Fire Emblem GBA cartridge with review label – Tactical RPG review by The Old School Game Vault for Game Boy Advance collectors and fans.

Tactical Throwback: Fire Emblem GBA Review – Game Boy Advance Gameplay Guide

Fire Emblem for the Game Boy Advance is a legendary tactical RPG that continues to captivate fans decades after its...

Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon GBA cartridge with review overlay – Tactical RPG review by The Old School Game Vault.

Tactical Throwback: Shining Force GBA Review – A Classic Tactical RPG Experience

Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon is a classic turn-based strategy RPG on GBA that still holds up with...

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...

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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