What We Found in the Vault

Nintendo Virtual Boy – What Went Wrong With Nintendo’s Boldest Gamble
The Nintendo Virtual Boy category explores the history, games, hardware, and legacy of Nintendo’s short-lived 3D...

No More - Boring Gameplay Mechanics That Ruin Great Video Games
This article explores how boring or repetitive gameplay mechanics can lead players to abandon games, highlighting the...

PS1 vs N64: Which Console Left the Better Retro Gaming Legacy?
This article compares the PS1 and N64, concluding that the PS1 won the legacy war, but the N64 remains the better...

Retro Deep Dive: The Legend of Zelda in the 1990s – Complete Guide to Every 90s Zelda Game
The Legend of Zelda is one of the most iconic video game series of all time. With over 51 million copies sold during...

Retro Games vs Modern Games – Why Old Games Were So Hard
Explore why retro games were so hard compared to modern titles, uncovering the design choices, difficulty curves, and...

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...

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...

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...

Stereotypes in Gaming: The Effects of Sexist and Racist Video Games
This article explores how sexist and racist video games shape harmful stereotypes, influence player behavior, and...

Switch Essentials: The 10 Best Switch Games Nintendo – Must-Play Titles
The Nintendo Switch stands out with a versatile game library for all kinds of gamers. The Nintendo Switch has...