What We Found in the Vault

Console Wars – Is the Sega Dreamcast Connected to the Xbox?
Explore the connections, rivalries, and legacies of classic gaming consoles, from Sega’s Dreamcast to Microsoft’s...

Counterfeit Guide – Video Game Reproductions & Homebrew Explained
As the retro video game market continues to surge, so does the risk—counterfeit games, reproduction cartridges, and...

Dreamcast Guide – 5 Underrated Sega Light Gun Games
Ranked list of all five Sega Dreamcast light gun games, reviewed from worst to best for collectors and retro gaming...

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...

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,...

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...

GameBoy Guide: How to Tell if Pokémon Crystal Is Real vs Fake Game
Retro gaming can be tricky, especially for collectors. If you’ve picked up a Pokémon Crystal cartridge, you need to...

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...