What We Found in the Vault

Best Retro Cowboy Video Games: Classic Wild West Gaming Roundup
The Wild West has always been an intriguing setting for stories. Its rugged terrain, gunslingers, and countless...

Collector's Guide: Counterfeit Video Games, Reproductions, and Homebrew Explained
As the retro video game market continues to surge, so does the risk—counterfeit games, reproduction cartridges, and...

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 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...

Console Wars – Is the Sega Dreamcast Connected to the Xbox?
Explore the connections, rivalries, and legacies of classic gaming consoles, from Sega’s Dreamcast to Microsoft’s...

Dreamcast Guide – 5 Underrated Sega Light Gun Games
Ranked list of all five Sega Dreamcast light gun games, reviewed from worst to best for collectors and retro gaming...

Game Labels Explained: Black Label vs Greatest Hits, Player’s Choice & More
This guide breaks down the differences between Black Label, Greatest Hits, Player’s Choice, and other game...

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...

Nostalgia Ranked: The 10 Best Retro Gaming Consoles
From pixelated adventures to unforgettable boss battles, retro gaming connects generations through nostalgia and...

PlayStation Picks: 15 Best PS2 Games That Still Hold Up Today
The PlayStation 2 shaped gaming history with its unforgettable lineup. Dive into the classics that still stand the...