What We Found in the Vault

RPG Rewind: Final Fantasy VI GBA Review – Masterpiece Gameplay on the Game Boy Advance
I became a Final Fantasy fan back in 1997 with the release of Final Fantasy VII—and I’ve played every mainline...

RPG Rewind: Golden Sun’s Epic GBA Story – A Narrative Review of the RPG Classic
As someone who’s been buying and selling retro GBA games for over 18 years, I’ve revisited each title not just as a...

Tactical Throwback: Advance Wars Review – Strategic Fun Awaits on the Game Boy Advance
Advance Wars for the Game Boy Advance is a landmark title in the history of handheld gaming. Released in 2001, it...

Tactical Throwback: Fire Emblem GBA Review – Game Boy Advance Gameplay Guide
Fire Emblem for the Game Boy Advance is a legendary tactical RPG that continues to captivate fans decades after its...

Tactical Throwback: Shining Force GBA Review – A Classic Tactical RPG Experience
Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon is a classic turn-based strategy RPG on GBA that still holds up with...

The Allure of Persona: Why Social Bonds Make These RPGs So Unique
The Persona video game series combines dungeon crawling RPG combat with deep social simulation, offering a unique and...

The Evolution of Grand Theft Auto – Legacy, Controversy & GTA VI Hype
Grand Theft Auto III reshaped gaming with its groundbreaking open-world design, controversial themes, and lasting...

TurboGrafx Shmup Rankings: The 10 Best Shoot ’Em Ups You Must Play
The TurboGrafx-16 may have flown under the radar, but it delivered some of the most innovative and arcade-accurate...

Video Game Sequels & Remasters, Balancing Nostalgia and Innovation
Explore reviews, strategies, and insights on retro video game sequels and remasters, highlighting how classic...

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...