What We Found in the Vault

The Evolution of Storytelling in Video Games with Immersive Narratives
Explore in-depth analysis of video game storytelling, design mechanics, player choices, and the emotional experiences...

Video Game Sequels & Remasters, Balancing Nostalgia and Innovation
Explore reviews, strategies, and insights on retro video game sequels and remasters, highlighting how classic...

Why Bloodborne Is So Hard — And Why We Love It
Explore why Bloodborne’s punishing difficulty and brilliant design make it one of the most rewarding and addictive...

Collector's Guide: Counterfeit Video Games, Reproductions, and Homebrew Explained
As the retro video game market continues to surge, so does the risk—counterfeit games, reproduction cartridges, and...

RPG Rewind: Final Fantasy IV GBA Review – Classic Gameplay on the Game Boy Advance
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 – Masterpiece Gameplay on the Game Boy Advance
I became a Final Fantasy fan back in 1997 with the release of Final Fantasy VII—and I’ve played every mainline...

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...

The Evolution of Storytelling in Video Games with Immersive Narratives
Explore in-depth analysis of video game storytelling, design mechanics, player choices, and the emotional experiences...