What We Found in the Vault

Horror Icons – Video Game Characters So Scary They Belong in a Movie
Horror video games create a deeper sense of fear than movies by making players confront terrifying monsters,...

How To Fix N64 Reset Button: Quickly Repair Nintendo 64 Console
Learn how to fix a stuck Nintendo 64 reset button with this easy 6-step repair guide using simple tools and cleaning...

How Video Game Music Tells Stories: Orchestral to Licensed Hits
From sweeping orchestral scores to unforgettable licensed tracks, video game music is now a storytelling powerhouse...

Interconnected Gameplay – What It Is and Does It Work?
Explore how interconnected games link progress, story, and rewards across titles — from Mass Effect’s mobile tie-ins...

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...

Mario Kart 64 vs Mario Kart Wii – Which Game Is the Best Retro Racer?
Explore our in-depth comparison of Mario Kart 64 vs Mario Kart Wii to see which retro racer truly deserves the crown....

Mech Games – The 10 Best Giant Robot Battles of All Time
Explore the best mech games of all time, from classic strategy titles to explosive action shooters, and relive the...

Multiplayer Throwback: Best 4 Player NES Games That Support the NES Four Score
When most people think back to the Nintendo Entertainment System, they think of hit games like Super Mario Bros 3 on...

NES Cartridge Screws Explained: 5-Screw vs 3-Screw Variants & Why They Matter
In 1985, Nintendo released the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in North America, forever changing the video game...