What We Found in the Vault

Quick Answer: 5 Terrible Nintendo NES Games That Should Never Be Played
Skip these stinkers unless you're collecting for comedy—or enjoy suffering. Skip these stinkers unless you're...

Quick Answer: Does Blowing Into NES Cartridges Actually Work? The Retro Gaming Myth Explained
If you grew up with the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), chances are you’ve blown into a game cartridge more...

Retro Console Review: Sega Dreamcast – Why It’s One of the Best
The Sega Dreamcast is often considered one of the most innovative retro gaming consoles of all time—and here at The...

Retro Console Wars - The Sega Saturn vs DreamCast?
Console Wars: The Sega Saturn and the Sega Dreamcast were two machines that enjoyed as many similarities as they did...

Retro Disasters – The Worst Video Games Based on Movies (NES & SNES)
A hilarious look at the worst retro video games based on movies, where classic films were turned into bizarre and...

Retro Fighters: The 10 Best PS1 Fighting Games! Our Toughest Titles
Whether you're using a hadouken, avoiding an uppercut, or performing an impressive move, one thing is clear. Numerous...

Retro Games vs Modern Games – Why Old Games Were So Hard
Explore why retro games were so hard compared to modern titles, uncovering the design choices, difficulty curves, and...

Retro Horror Classics – 10 Survival Games That Still Haunt Us
Before horror games leaned into cinematic cutscenes and ray tracing, they were grittier, slower, and arguably more...

Retro NES Games – 4 Iconic Titles Worth Playing in 2025
A nostalgic look at four classic NES games—Ikari Warriors, Batman, Rygar, and Tecmo Bowl—that still deliver timeless...

Retro NES Shmup Rankings: 10 Must-Play Shoot ’Em Ups from the 8-Bit Era
Explore the best of 8-bit gaming with our NES blog collection—featuring classic game reviews, collector tips, and top...