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...

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...

RPG Rewind – Final Fantasy IV GBA Review & Classic Gameplay
Originally released as Final Fantasy II on the SNES, this classic was reimagined as Final Fantasy IV Advance on the...

RPG Rewind – Final Fantasy VI GBA Review & Gameplay Masterpiece
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 GBA Review: An Epic RPG Adventure
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
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 & 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 & Classic RPG Fun
Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon is a classic turn-based strategy RPG on GBA that still holds up with...

90s Mario Ranking: The 5 Best Super Mario Games of the Decade
The 1990s gave us some of the most iconic Mario games across the NES, SNES, and N64. Relive the top 90s Mario...

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....