What We Found in the Vault

1980s Video Games That Defined a Generation – From Pac-Man to Zelda
Relive the golden age of gaming with our deep dives into the most iconic 1980s video games, from arcade legends to...

90s Handheld Consoles: Ranking the Best Portable Gaming Systems
Discover the top handheld gaming consoles of the 1990s and their lasting impact on portable play. Key takeaways from...

Best Retro Superhero Games – Batman, X-Men, and More Classics You Can Still Play Today
A nostalgic deep dive into the best retro superhero video games, spotlighting timeless Batman and X-Men titles that...

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...

Collector's Guide: How to Tell if Pokémon Crystal Is Real vs Fake Game
Retro gaming can be tricky, especially for collectors. If you’ve picked up a Pokémon Crystal cartridge, you need to...

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...

Disc Collection Picks: Best Video Game Compilations from the PS1 Library
The PlayStation 1 is one of the best consoles for collecting retro game compilations, offering killer anthologies,...

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?...

Forgotten PlayStation Picks: Best PS1 Hidden Gems You’ve Probably Never Played
The PlayStation 1 library runs deep — and some of its best games flew under the radar. Discover hidden gems that...

Game Labels Explained: Black Label vs Greatest Hits, Player’s Choice & More
This guide breaks down the differences between Black Label, Greatest Hits, Player’s Choice, and other game...