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What We Found in the Vault

1990 World Championships

Retro Recap: Nintendo 1990 World Championships – A Definitive Look Then and Now

Step back in time to 1990, when the world of gaming was about to be forever changed. Step back in time to 1990, when...

CRT TV showing Duck Hunt dog, target, and NES Zapper – explaining how NES light guns worked

Retro Tech Guide – Why Light Guns Don’t Work on Modern TVs

This article explains why classic light guns like the NES Zapper only work on CRT TVs and how modern tech struggles...

Final Fantasy IV Advance Game Boy Advance cartridge with review label – The Old School Game Vault retro RPG review.

RPG Rewind: Final Fantasy IV GBA Review – Classic Gameplay on the Game Boy Advance

Originally released as Final Fantasy II on the SNES, this classic was reimagined as Final Fantasy IV Advance on the...

Final Fantasy VI Advance Game Boy Advance cartridge with review badge – Retro RPG review by The Old School Game Vault.

RPG Rewind: Final Fantasy VI GBA Review – Masterpiece Gameplay on the Game Boy Advance

I became a Final Fantasy fan back in 1997 with the release of Final Fantasy VII—and I’ve played every mainline...

SNES Game Genie complete in box with code booklets and original cartridge

SNES Game Genie Picks: The Best Super Nintendo Games to Cheat On

Discover the best SNES Game Genie codes to unlock hidden abilities, secret characters, and wild new ways to play your...

Super Nintendo Super Scope 6 box art with SNES Super Scope light gun accessory and The Old School Game Vault logo

SNES Guide – Everything About the Super Scope Light Gun

The SNES Super Scope turned the humble light gun into a bazooka-sized blaster, delivering over-the-top 90s gaming fun...

Earthworm Jim SNES Gameplay Screenshot with Hidden Gems SNES Text Overlay

SNES Hidden Gems List – The Best Super Nintendo Games You Need to Play

Discover the best SNES content—from hidden gems and underrated classics to retro reviews, repair tips, and awesome...

Best SNES RPG Games list featuring Chrono Trigger and Super Nintendo logo – The Old School Game Vault

SNES RPG Games List: Top 10 Role-Playing Classics Ranked

Context: This guide is for fans looking to revisit the greatest SNES RPGs of all time—from beloved 16-bit classics to...

Classic Super Nintendo shoot 'em up, SNES Shmups you gotta play

SNES Shmup Showdown: The 10 Best Super Nintendo Shoot ’Em Ups

Discover the best SNES shoot ’em ups—classic 16-bit shooters packed with fast-paced action, creative weapons, and...

Main protagonists from Persona 1 to Persona 5 representing the evolution of dungeon crawling RPGs and social simulation gameplay

The Allure of Persona: Why Social Bonds Make These RPGs So Unique

The Persona video game series combines dungeon crawling RPG combat with deep social simulation, offering a unique and...