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What We Found in the Vault

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

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...

House of the Dead 2 gameplay screenshot – light gun shooter for Sega Dreamcast

Dreamcast Guide – 5 Underrated Sega Light Gun Games

Ranked list of all five Sega Dreamcast light gun games, reviewed from worst to best for collectors and retro gaming...

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?...

Collector's display of various Super Nintendo game cartridges, showcasing authentic SNES games alongside counterfeit copies, highlighting the importance of identifying genuine retro games.

Expert Tips: Combating Counterfeits – How to Spot Fake SNES Games

Collecting Super Nintendo games can be exciting, but can quickly turn to disappointment if you're not careful....

Final Fantasy Tactics War of the Lions cover art with I Quit sign – review on PSP performance issues

Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions (PSP) – Why I Quit Playing

A nostalgic yet critical look at Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions for PSP, exploring its tactical brilliance,...

Scooby Doo investigates a fake Pokémon Yellow Game Boy cartridge with magnifying glass – guide

GameBoy Guide – How to Spot a Fake Pokémon Yellow Cartridge

Learn how to spot counterfeit Pokémon Yellow Game Boy cartridges with this hands-on comparison of a genuine cart...

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

GameBoy 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...

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...

The Legend of Zelda Oracle series logo – Game Boy Color puzzle and action adventure games

Interconnected Gameplay – What It Is and Does It Work?

Explore how interconnected games link progress, story, and rewards across titles — from Mass Effect’s mobile tie-ins...

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