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What We Found in the Vault

Best N64 Multiplayer Games featuring character lineup from Super Smash Bros. including Mario, Link, Samus, and Pikachu.

Game Night Picks: Best Multiplayer N64 Games for 2025 – 2 Player & Party Picks

It wasn’t easy for the N64 to earn its prestigious place in video game history. Despite a surprising lack of...

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Gaming Perspective: Jersey Devil PS1 Made Me Question Everything I Loved About the N64

It’s a dark night. Clouds roll across the sky like ominous warnings. In the far corner of Jersey Town, there is a...

Collage of the top 10 retro Castlevania video game box covers with bold Castlevania logo and text reading 'The Top Ten Retro Titles'

Gothic Gaming Guide: The 10 Best Retro Castlevania Games You Need to Play Today

Castlevania didn’t just make waves—it helped define an entire genre. Its blend of platforming and exploration gave...

How to repair an Nintendo 64 reset button in steps from the repair experts at the old school game vault

How To Fix N64 Reset Button: Quickly Repair Nintendo 64 Console

Learn how to fix a stuck Nintendo 64 reset button with this easy 6-step repair guide using simple tools and cleaning...

Mario and Luigi wearing headphones enjoying video game music with text 'How video game music tells the perfect story'

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...

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...

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....

Atari 2600 console with joystick and money icon – illustrating the high value of rare Atari games for collectors

Most Valuable Atari 2600 Games – 5 That Are Worth More Than Your Car

Discover the rarest and most valuable Atari 2600 games worth thousands, plus tips on console pricing, collector...

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...