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1990 Handheld Console of the Nintendo Game Boy and Games

90s Handheld Consoles: Ranking the Best Portable Gaming Systems

Discover the top handheld gaming consoles of the 1990s and their lasting impact on portable play. Key takeaways from...

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90s Mario Ranking: The 5 Best Super Mario Games of the Decade

The 1990s gave us some of the most iconic Mario games across the NES, SNES, and N64. Relive the top 90s Mario...

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Buying a PlayStation Vita in 2025 – The Complete Retro Gamer’s Guide

Explore our PlayStation Vita guides, reviews, and tips to help you get the most out of Sony’s powerful handheld...

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...

Google Stadia logo and controller – cloud gaming platform by Google

Cloud Gaming History – The Rise and Fall of Google Stadia

A retrospective look at Google Stadia’s ambitious cloud gaming vision, its innovative features, why it failed, and...

Visual Guide for Identifying Counterfeit Pokémon DS Games

Collector's Guide: How to Spot Fake Pokémon DS Games – Real vs Counterfeit

I popped in a Pokémon DS game that wouldn’t load. The pins looked clean, so I started to suspect it might be a fake....

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...

Screenshot from a Mario Party GameCube minigame showing four characters competing, with the text “Best GameCube Party Games” overlayed

Couch Co-Op Guide: The Best Multiplayer Nintendo GameCube Games to Play

The GameCube was built for couch co-op fun. From chaotic racers to wild mini-games, its party titles still hold up...

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Counterfeit Guide – Video Game Reproductions & Homebrew Explained

As the retro video game market continues to surge, so does the risk—counterfeit games, reproduction cartridges, and...

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