What We Found in the Vault
GTA Retrospective – Why Grand Theft Auto IV Didn’t Win Me Over
A critical review of Grand Theft Auto IV that explores why this beloved open-world title may not live up to the hype....
Horror Icons – Video Game Characters So Scary They Belong in a Movie
Horror video games create a deeper sense of fear than movies by making players confront terrifying monsters,...
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...
Mech Games – The 10 Best Giant Robot Battles of All Time
Explore the best mech games of all time, from classic strategy titles to explosive action shooters, and relive the...
Pokemon Crystal Real vs Fake: How to Authenticate Cartridges
Retro gaming can be tricky, especially for collectors. If you’ve picked up a Pokémon Crystal cartridge, you need to...
Pokémon Success – Secrets Behind Gaming’s Biggest Franchise
Pokémon’s success stems from its mix of gameplay, iconic characters, social connection, and smart marketing that keep...
Pokemon Yellow Real vs Fake: How to Authenticate Cartridges
Learn how to spot counterfeit Pokémon Yellow Game Boy cartridges with this hands-on comparison of a genuine cart...
Retro Console Review: Sega Dreamcast – Why It’s One of the Best
The Sega Dreamcast is often considered one of the most innovative retro gaming consoles of all time—and here at The...
Retro Console Wars - The Sega Saturn vs DreamCast?
Compare Sega’s Saturn and Dreamcast consoles—two 90s icons that defined Sega’s rise, fall, and lasting retro gaming...