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  • 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...

  • 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...

  • Boxed Nintendo 64 console set with controller and packaging details, highlighting features like 64-bit graphics and 3D gameplay—ideal for retro game collectors.

    Collector's Guide: Ultimate Nintendo 64 Guide – Games, Console Tips & More

    Travel back in time and experience the golden age of gaming with the Nintendo 64 Console. This system brought back...

  • Mario Kart 64 vs Mario Kart Wii – Retro racing comparison image with N64 and Wii gameplay

    Mario Kart 64 vs Mario Kart Wii – Which Game Is the Best Retro Racer?

    Explore our in-depth comparison of Mario Kart 64 vs Mario Kart Wii to see which retro racer truly deserves the crown....

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • The Legend of Zelda Oracle series logo – Game Boy Color puzzle and action adventure games

    Interconnected Gameplay – What It Is and Does It Work?

    Explore how interconnected games link progress, story, and rewards across titles — from Mass Effect’s mobile tie-ins...

  • 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...

  • How to spot fake GameCube artwork – visual guide using Pokémon XD case insert with arrows showing misaligned logo and barcode

    GameCube Guide – How to Spot Fake Artwork vs Real Collector Inserts

    Learn how to spot fake GameCube case artwork with real examples, covering paper quality, spine alignment, barcode...

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