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What We Found in the Vault

Red Dead Redemption PS3 box art – Regular vs Game of the Year vs Greatest Hits versions

Game Labels Explained – Black Label vs Greatest Hits & Player’s Choice

This guide breaks down the differences between Black Label, Greatest Hits, Player’s Choice, and other game...

Best N64 Multiplayer Games featuring character lineup from Super Smash Bros. including Mario, Link, Samus, and Pikachu.

Game Night Picks: Best Multiplayer N64 Games for 2025 – 2 Player & Party Picks

It wasn’t easy for the N64 to earn its prestigious place in video game history. Despite a surprising lack of...

Post-apocalyptic video game characters from The Last of Us, Death Stranding, and Mad Max – immersive narrative-driven action games

Gaming Evolution – The Rise of Immersive Storytelling in Video Games

Explore in-depth analysis of video game storytelling, design mechanics, player choices, and the emotional experiences...

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Gaming Perspective: Jersey Devil PS1 Made Me Question Everything I Loved About the N64

It’s a dark night. Clouds roll across the sky like ominous warnings. In the far corner of Jersey Town, there is a...

Claw grip hand position on a PlayStation controller – alternative gaming control style for competitive players

Gaming Perspectives – How Morality and Viewpoints Shape Gameplay

Explore how first-person, third-person, and hybrid perspectives shape the way we play, experience stories, and...

Collage of the top 10 retro Castlevania video game box covers with bold Castlevania logo and text reading 'The Top Ten Retro Titles'

Gothic Gaming Guide – The 10 Best Retro Castlevania Games

Castlevania didn’t just make waves—it helped define an entire genre. Its blend of platforming and exploration gave...

Grand Theft Auto V cover art – action-adventure satire open-world game by Rockstar Games

Grand Theft Auto V: A Flawed Masterpiece that Redefines Gaming

Explore why Grand Theft Auto V is both a technical marvel and a frustrating satire in this deep-dive review of...

Niko Bellic in Grand Theft Auto IV with "Overrated?" text questioning the game's legacy and critical acclaim

GTA Retrospective – Why Grand Theft Auto IV Didn’t Win Me Over

A critical review of Grand Theft Auto IV that explores why this beloved open-world title may not live up to the hype....

Terrifying horror video game monster wearing a wooden mask and showing ribbed skeletal body

Horror Icons – Video Game Characters So Scary They Belong in a Movie

Horror video games create a deeper sense of fear than movies by making players confront terrifying monsters,...

How to repair an Nintendo 64 reset button in steps from the repair experts at the old school game vault

How To Fix N64 Reset Button: Quickly Repair Nintendo 64 Console

Learn how to fix a stuck Nintendo 64 reset button with this easy 6-step repair guide using simple tools and cleaning...