What We Found in the Vault

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?...

Expert Recap: The Complete Original Nintendo NES Label / Seal Guide
The late 1970s saw the release of the Atari 2600 and the rise of the home gaming console. But by the early 1980s, the...

Game Genie Power: The 10 Best NES Games to Use Cheat Codes On
Unlock hidden cheats, weird glitches, and infinite lives with these must-try NES Game Genie codes for your favorite...

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...

GameCube Guide – How to Spot Fake Artwork vs Real Collector Inserts
Learn how to spot fake GameCube case artwork with real examples, covering paper quality, spine alignment, barcode...

Gear Up: The Top Must-Have Sega Saturn Accessories for Retro Gamers
Not all retro accessories were gimmicks—these essential Sega Saturn accessories, from Backup Memory to the Light Gun,...

Gothic Gaming Guide – The 10 Best Retro Castlevania Games
Castlevania didn’t just make waves—it helped define an entire genre. Its blend of platforming and exploration gave...

How-To Guide – Format Sega CD Model 2 Memory & Clear Internal RAM
Discover guides, tips, and fixes for the Sega CD — from formatting RAM to maintaining your console, keeping your...

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...

Locked & Loaded: Top SEGA Saturn Light Gun Games That Still Hit Hard
Ranked list of the best Sega Saturn light gun games—console shooters that bring the arcade experience home. CRT...