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What We Found in the Vault

Christmas NiGHTS into Dreams promotional artwork – Sega Saturn holiday video game

Christmas Games – 10 Best Video Games for a Holiday Gaming Guide

Discover the best Christmas video games—from retro holiday classics to modern festive events—that bring seasonal...

Pile of NES cartridges with bold red text overlay reading "Collector's Guide to Fake Video Games.

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...

Fake Pokémon Crystal Game Boy Color cartridge with incorrect label art and 'It's a Fake' warning overlay.

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...

Boxed Nintendo 64 console set with controller and packaging details, highlighting features like 64-bit graphics and 3D gameplay—ideal for retro game collectors.

Collector's Guide: Ultimate Nintendo 64 Guide – Games, Console Tips & More

Travel back in time and experience the golden age of gaming with the Nintendo 64 Console. This system brought back...

Console Wars SNES vs PlayStation – Comparing the Best RPGs from Each Classic Gaming Era

Console Wars: SNES vs PlayStation – Which Has the Better RPGs

From Chrono Trigger to Final Fantasy VII, the SNES and PS1 both defined RPG greatness — now it's time to settle which...

Infamous game character standing between good and evil choices – karma morality system gameplay for PlayStation 3

Do You Like Playing Video Games with Karma Morality Systems?

Explore how karma morality systems in video games shape storytelling, player choices, and emotional engagement...

Early Indicators of Counterfeit N64 Games: Key Features to Monitor

Expert Guide: How to Identify Authentic N64 Games & Spot Fakes

The popularity of retro gaming has caused a serious rise in counterfeit N64 games. Genuine titles, such as Clay...

How to Use the N64 GameShark Pro

Expert Guide: How to Use the N64 GameShark Pro v3.1+ for Cheats

In past articles, we explored how cheat devices like Game Genie and GameShark opened up hidden possibilities in retro...

ClayFighter Sculptor’s Cut box art – rare Blockbuster-exclusive N64 game with unique characters and purple label packaging.

Expert Insight: The Truth About Blockbuster Exclusive Video Games

The current generation of gamers has probably never even heard of Blockbuster Video. The current generation of gamers...

Screenshot of Splatterhouse on the TurboGrafx-16 showing Rick in a hockey mask fighting gory monsters in a dark, blood-soaked level

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?...