What We Found in the Vault
First-Print NES Games: How to Identify Rare Variants & Values
From identifying rare first prints to spotting fake cartridges, our NES blog dives deep into the history, collecting...
Game Genie Power: The 10 Best NES Games to Use Cheat Codes On
Unlock hidden cheats, weird glitches, and infinite lives with these must-try NES Game Genie codes for your favorite...
Game Label Guide: Black Label vs Greatest Hits & Player's Choice
This guide breaks down the differences between Black Label, Greatest Hits, Player’s Choice, and other game...
Gear Up: The Top Must-Have Sega Saturn Accessories for Retro Gamers
Not all retro accessories were gimmicks—these essential Sega Saturn accessories, from Backup Memory to the Light Gun,...
Gothic Gaming Guide – The 10 Best Retro Castlevania Games
Castlevania didn’t just make waves—it helped define an entire genre. Its blend of platforming and exploration gave...
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...
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...
Life Lessons: What Classic Video Games Taught Us About Real Life
A couple of years back, while visiting with family over Thanksgiving, my cousins and siblings and I started playing...
Locked & Loaded: Top SEGA Saturn Light Gun Games That Still Hit Hard
Ranked list of the best Sega Saturn light gun games—console shooters that bring the arcade experience home. CRT...
Most Expensive NES Games: 10 Rare Titles Worth Money
Looking for the rarest NES games? From Stadium Events to Little Samson, this guide reveals which Nintendo cartridges...