What We Found in the Vault

Nintendo Hardware Guide – What Are the Bottom Ports on N64 & NES?
Uncover the mystery behind Nintendo’s unused expansion ports and how they evolved from the NES to the Wii era of...

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...

Pokémon Success – Secrets Behind Gaming’s Biggest Franchise
Pokémon’s success stems from its mix of gameplay, iconic characters, social connection, and smart marketing that keep...

PS1 RPGs – Best PlayStation 1 Role-Playing Games from the Golden Era
Looking to relive the golden era of role-playing games? The PlayStation 1 delivered some of the most unforgettable...

PS1 vs N64: Which Console Left the Better Retro Gaming Legacy?
This article compares the PS1 and N64, concluding that the PS1 won the legacy war, but the N64 remains the better...

Retro Deep Dive: The Legend of Zelda in the 1990s – Complete Guide to Every 90s Zelda Game
The Legend of Zelda is one of the most iconic video game series of all time. With over 51 million copies sold during...

Retro Fighters: The 10 Best PS1 Fighting Games! Our Toughest Titles
Whether you're using a hadouken, avoiding an uppercut, or performing an impressive move, one thing is clear. Numerous...

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...

Retro Gaming Guide: Top Pokémon Games from the 1990s Game Boy Era
Explore the most iconic Pokémon games from the Game Boy and Game Boy Color era—nostalgia, rivals, and legendary...