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What We Found in the Vault

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Retro Deep Dive: The Legend of Zelda in the 1990s – Complete Guide to Every 90s Zelda Game

The Legend of Zelda is one of the most iconic video game series of all time. With over 51 million copies sold during...

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Rise and Fall of Google Stadia – How a Cloud Gaming Revolution Fell Short

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

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Best Retro Superhero Games – Batman, X-Men, and More Classics You Can Still Play Today

A nostalgic deep dive into the best retro superhero video games, spotlighting timeless Batman and X-Men titles that...

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...

This in-depth guide explores the best PlayStation 1 game compilations every retro collector should own.

Disc Collection Picks: Best Video Game Compilations from the PS1 Library

The PlayStation 1 is one of the best consoles for collecting retro game compilations, offering killer anthologies,...

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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?...

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 & More

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

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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...

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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,...