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?...

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

Retro Disasters – The Worst Video Games Based on Movies (NES & SNES)
A hilarious look at the worst retro video games based on movies, where classic films were turned into bizarre and...

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...

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...

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...

Buying a PlayStation Vita in 2025 – The Complete Retro Gamer’s Guide
Explore our PlayStation Vita guides, reviews, and tips to help you get the most out of Sony’s powerful handheld...

Collector's Guide: How to Spot Fake Pokémon DS Games – Real vs Counterfeit
I popped in a Pokémon DS game that wouldn’t load. The pins looked clean, so I started to suspect it might be a fake....

Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions (PSP) – Why I Quit Playing
A nostalgic yet critical look at Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions for PSP, exploring its tactical brilliance,...

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...