What We Found in the Vault
Collector's Guide: How to Spot Fake GBA Games – Pokémon Emerald Real vs Fake
Fake Pokémon games have become increasingly common in the used gaming market in recent years. Updated 03-28-2025 In...
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....
Collector's Guide: Ultimate Nintendo 64 Guide – Games, Console Tips & More
Travel back in time and experience the golden age of gaming with the Nintendo 64 Console. This system brought back...
Console Wars: SNES vs PlayStation – Which Has the Better RPGs
From Chrono Trigger to Final Fantasy VII, the SNES and PS1 both defined RPG greatness — now it's time to settle which...
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...
Expert Guide: How to Identify Authentic N64 Games & Spot Fakes
The popularity of retro gaming has caused a serious rise in counterfeit N64 games. Genuine titles, such as Clay...
Expert Guide: How to Use the N64 GameShark Pro v3.1+ for Cheats
In past articles, we explored how cheat devices like Game Genie and GameShark opened up hidden possibilities in retro...
Expert Insight: The Truth About Blockbuster Exclusive Video Games
The current generation of gamers has probably never even heard of Blockbuster Video. The current generation of gamers...
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...