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What We Found in the Vault

Console Wars SNES vs PlayStation – Comparing the Best RPGs from Each Classic Gaming Era

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...

ClayFighter Sculptor’s Cut box art – rare Blockbuster-exclusive N64 game with unique characters and purple label packaging.

Expert Insight: The Truth About Blockbuster Exclusive Video Games

The current generation of gamers has probably never even heard of Blockbuster Video. The current generation of gamers...

Screenshot of Splatterhouse on the TurboGrafx-16 showing Rick in a hockey mask fighting gory monsters in a dark, blood-soaked level

Expert Recap: Best Retro Horror Games – Scary Titles from the ’80s and ’90s

Most retro gaming fans have a closet full of widely-known platformers, RPGs, and party games. And why wouldn’t they?...

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 logo for Nintendo NES cheat cartridge with electric green border

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...

Red Dead Redemption PS3 box art – Regular vs Game of the Year vs Greatest Hits versions

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...

Joel compared to traditional video game heroes, illustrating the evolution of protagonist morality

Gaming Ethics: How The Last of Us Changed Complex Protagonists

Joel from The Last of Us redefined video game heroes by forcing players to become complicit in morally ambiguous...

Post-apocalyptic video game characters from The Last of Us, Death Stranding, and Mad Max – immersive narrative-driven action games

Gaming Evolution – The Rise of Immersive Storytelling in Video Games

Explore in-depth analysis of video game storytelling, design mechanics, player choices, and the emotional experiences...

Claw grip hand position on a PlayStation controller – alternative gaming control style for competitive players

Gaming Perspectives – How Morality and Viewpoints Shape Gameplay

Explore how first-person, third-person, and hybrid perspectives shape the way we play, experience stories, and...

Essential Sega Saturn Accessories – Backup Memory Cartridge and Sega Saturn Logo

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,...