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Pac-Man Atari 2600 Logo – iconic 1980s maze arcade game

1980s Gaming Guide – The Video Games That Defined a Generation

Relive the golden age of gaming with our deep dives into the most iconic 1980s video games, from arcade legends to...

1990 Handheld Console of the Nintendo Game Boy and Games

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...

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

Atari Collector Guide – The Most Valuable Atari 2600 Games

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

Image of Mario jumping with text that reads 'The Best 90s Mario Games

90s Mario Ranking: The 5 Best Super Mario Games of the Decade

The 1990s gave us some of the most iconic Mario games across the NES, SNES, and N64. Relive the top 90s Mario...

Famous video game characters including Mario, Sonic, Pac-Man, Lara Croft, Spyro, and Ryu – iconic gaming mascots from different eras

Why Retro Gaming Is So Popular – 10 Reasons It’s Back in a Big Way

Discover how retro games shaped gaming history with their unique challenges, design choices, and difficulty compared...

1990 Handheld Console of the Nintendo Game Boy and Games

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...

The Legend of Zelda Oracle series logo – Game Boy Color puzzle and action adventure games

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...

Screenshot from a Mario Party GameCube minigame showing four characters competing, with the text “Best GameCube Party Games” overlayed

Couch Co-Op Guide: The Best Multiplayer Nintendo GameCube Games to Play

The GameCube was built for couch co-op fun. From chaotic racers to wild mini-games, its party titles still hold up...

Red Dead Redemption PS3 box art – Regular vs Game of the Year vs Greatest Hits versions

Game Labels Explained – Black Label vs Greatest Hits & Player’s Choice

This guide breaks down the differences between Black Label, Greatest Hits, Player’s Choice, and other game...