What We Found in the Vault

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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

Grand Theft Auto IV Review – Why This Open-World Classic 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....

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...