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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?...

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,...

8 PlayStation Hidden Gems You’ve Probably Never Played, but Should!

Forgotten PlayStation Picks: Best PS1 Hidden Gems You’ve Probably Never Played

The PlayStation 1 library runs deep — and some of its best games flew under the radar. Discover hidden gems that...

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...

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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...

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....

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