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What We Found in the Vault

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,...

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Game Genie Power: The 10 Best NES Games to Use Cheat Codes On

Unlock hidden cheats, weird glitches, and infinite lives with these must-try NES Game Genie codes for your favorite...

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...

How to spot fake GameCube artwork – visual guide using Pokémon XD case insert with arrows showing misaligned logo and barcode

GameCube Guide – How to Spot Fake Artwork vs Real Collector Inserts

Learn how to spot fake GameCube case artwork with real examples, covering paper quality, spine alignment, barcode...

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...

Essential Sega Saturn Accessories – Backup Memory Cartridge and Sega Saturn Logo

Gear Up: The Top Must-Have Sega Saturn Accessories for Retro Gamers

Not all retro accessories were gimmicks—these essential Sega Saturn accessories, from Backup Memory to the Light Gun,...

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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...

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Life Lessons: What Classic Video Games Taught Us About Real Life

A couple of years back, while visiting with family over Thanksgiving, my cousins and siblings and I started playing...

Top Sega Saturn light gun games with Saturn Virtua Gun and game box art collage

Locked & Loaded: Top SEGA Saturn Light Gun Games That Still Hit Hard

Ranked list of the best Sega Saturn light gun games—console shooters that bring the arcade experience home. CRT...