What We Found in the Vault

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...

Lost Gems: Learn the History of Handheld Consoles Before the Game Boy
Whether it lived in your backpack or under your pillow, handheld consoles were more than just portable — they were...

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...

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...

Portable Video Games – How Mobile Play Is Redefining Where We Game
Discover how casual, portable, and mobile gaming are changing where and how we play. The landscape of gaming has...

Retro Console Reasons: Why You Should Own a Nintendo GameCube
The late 1990s and early 2000s produced some of the most beloved retro games in history. Most often, we credit the...

Retro Console Spotlight: Nintendo GameCube History & Best Games Guide
The Nintendo GameCube didn’t win its generation, but it delivered unforgettable games and remains a fan favorite...