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PS1 vs N64: Which Console Left the Better Retro Gaming Legacy?

This article compares the PS1 and N64, concluding that the PS1 won the legacy war, but the N64 remains the better...

Best PS2 RPGs list – iconic PlayStation 2 role-playing games that defined the golden era of gaming

PS2 RPG Guide – Discover the Best PlayStation 2 Role Playing Games

Relive the golden age of PlayStation 2 with our definitive list of the best PS2 RPGs—featuring timeless adventures,...

Luigi looking shocked with text overlay saying "Terrible NES Games" – humorous retro-style image referencing bad Nintendo titles

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...

Cartoon of Superman blowing into a Nintendo NES cartridge with a "Busted" stamp and the phrase "blow me" – referencing the retro gaming myth about cartridge blowing

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...

Nintendo GameCube console and controller with game box art collage in the background and GameCube logo at the top

Retro Console Reasons: Why You Should Own a Nintendo GameCube

The late 1990s and early 2000s produced some of the most beloved retro games in history. Most often, we credit the...

Purple Nintendo GameCube console with controller and stacked game cases, set against a retro-themed background with the Nintendo GameCube logo

Retro Console Spotlight: Nintendo GameCube History & Best Games Guide

The Nintendo GameCube didn’t win its generation, but it delivered unforgettable games and remains a fan favorite...

Colorful 90s-style graphic with bold retro lettering saying 'Back to the 90s', surrounded by nostalgic icons like a cassette tape, high-top sneaker, and pixel shapes – evoking the era of classic Legend of Zelda SNES and Game Boy games

Retro Deep Dive: The Legend of Zelda in the 1990s – Complete Guide to Every 90s Zelda Game

The Legend of Zelda is one of the most iconic video game series of all time. With over 51 million copies sold during...

Worst retro video games based on movies – Predator NES, Wizard of Oz SNES, and Home Alone SNES adaptations

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...

NES Metroid password screen – retro video game save system using alphanumeric codes

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...

90s Pokémon Mania – Retro Gaming Craze of the Late 1990s

Retro Gaming Guide: Top Pokémon Games from the 1990s Game Boy Era

Explore the most iconic Pokémon games from the Game Boy and Game Boy Color era—nostalgia, rivals, and legendary...