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What We Found in the Vault

Illustration of a rugged cowboy pointing a revolver with a sunset background and horseback riders silhouetted behind him, promoting a list titled "10 Best Classic Western Games.

Best Retro Cowboy Video Games: Classic Wild West Gaming Roundup

The Wild West has always been an intriguing setting for stories. Its rugged terrain, gunslingers, and countless...

Fake Pokémon Crystal Game Boy Color cartridge with incorrect label art and 'It's a Fake' warning overlay.

GameBoy Guide: How to Tell if Pokémon Crystal Is Real vs Fake Game

Retro gaming can be tricky, especially for collectors. If you’ve picked up a Pokémon Crystal cartridge, you need to...

Sega CD Model 2 startup screen with Sega CD logo and version information

How-To Guide – Format Sega CD Model 2 Memory & Clear Internal RAM

Discover guides, tips, and fixes for the Sega CD — from formatting RAM to maintaining your console, keeping your...

Exploring the authenticity of Pokémon GBA games: A guide to spotting fake and counterfeit cartridges.

Pokemon Emerald Real vs Fake: How to Spot Authentic Cartridges

Fake Pokémon games have become increasingly common in the used gaming market in recent years. Updated November -2025...

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

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 & Gameplay Masterpiece

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 GBA Review: An Epic RPG Adventure

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

Sega 32X console with Sega CD attachment under blue background reading Hey Sega What Is This Mess?

Sega 32X: How Sega Destroyed Its Own Console in Just One Year

The Sega 32X: A Masterclass in How to Destroy Your Own Console. Whether it was the lackluster game library, poor...

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

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 & Gameplay Guide

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

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