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What We Found in the Vault

Lickitung holding a Nintendo Switch Zelda cartridge, referencing the taste test method used to spot fake game cartridges.

How to Spot Fake Nintendo Switch Games: Cartridge Authentication Guide

The Nintendo Switch has become a fan favorite, thanks to its wide variety of games that cater to players of all ages...

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...

Pixelated video game background with blue RPG-style text box that reads “Life Lessons From Video Games,” symbolizing real-life wisdom gained through classic gaming.

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...

Close-up of Nintendo Game & Watch Ball handheld console showing gameplay screen with juggler character

Lost Gems: Learn the History of Handheld Consoles Before the Game Boy

Whether it lived in your backpack or under your pillow, handheld consoles were more than just portable — they were...

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....

NES Four Score Adapter for Nintendo Multiplayer Gaming

Multiplayer Throwback: Best 4 Player NES Games That Support the NES Four Score

When most people think back to the Nintendo Entertainment System, they think of hit games like Super Mario Bros 3 on...

NES Cartridge Variants: How to Spot 5-Screw vs 3-Screw from the Bottom

NES Cartridge Screws Explained: 5-Screw vs 3-Screw Variants & Why They Matter

In 1985, Nintendo released the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in North America, forever changing the video game...

NES Collector Guide – How to Identify First-Print NES Games

From identifying rare first prints to spotting fake cartridges, our NES blog dives deep into the history, collecting...

Side-by-side comparison of 60-pin Famicom board, Famicom to NES adapter, and 72-pin NES board showing internal converter structure

NES Famicom Adapter: 60-Pin Games List & How to Find Them

Explore the hidden world of NES to Famicom adapters secretly embedded in early Nintendo cartridges and learn how to...

Nintendo NES console comparison – Top Loader vs original Front Loader Toaster model

NES Guide – Do It! Buy a Real Nintendo NES Console

Discover the best Nintendo NES games, accessories, collecting tips, and console guides—all in one place for retro...