What We Found in the Vault

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...

Expert Recap: Best Retro Horror Games – Scary Titles from the ’80s and ’90s
Most retro gaming fans have a closet full of widely-known platformers, RPGs, and party games. And why wouldn’t they?...

Expert Recap: The Complete Original Nintendo NES Label / Seal Guide
The late 1970s saw the release of the Atari 2600 and the rise of the home gaming console. But by the early 1980s, the...

Game Genie Power: The 10 Best NES Games to Use Cheat Codes On
Unlock hidden cheats, weird glitches, and infinite lives with these must-try NES Game Genie codes for your favorite...

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...

Gear Up: The Top Must-Have Sega Saturn Accessories for Retro Gamers
Not all retro accessories were gimmicks—these essential Sega Saturn accessories, from Backup Memory to the Light Gun,...

Gothic Gaming Guide: The 10 Best Retro Castlevania Games You Need to Play Today
Castlevania didn’t just make waves—it helped define an entire genre. Its blend of platforming and exploration gave...

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...

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...