What We Found in the Vault

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 Video Game Music Tells Stories: Orchestral to Licensed Hits
From sweeping orchestral scores to unforgettable licensed tracks, video game music is now a storytelling powerhouse...

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...

Mario Kart 64 vs Mario Kart Wii – Which Game Is the Best Retro Racer?
Explore our in-depth comparison of Mario Kart 64 vs Mario Kart Wii to see which retro racer truly deserves the crown....

Mech Games – The 10 Best Giant Robot Battles of All Time
Explore the best mech games of all time, from classic strategy titles to explosive action shooters, and relive the...

No More - Boring Gameplay Mechanics That Ruin Great Video Games
This article explores how boring or repetitive gameplay mechanics can lead players to abandon games, highlighting the...

Retro Console Reasons: Why You Should Own a Nintendo GameCube
The late 1990s and early 2000s produced some of the most beloved retro games in history. Most often, we credit the...

Retro Console Spotlight: Nintendo GameCube History & Best Games Guide
The Nintendo GameCube didn’t win its generation, but it delivered unforgettable games and remains a fan favorite...

Retro Games vs Modern Games – Why Old Games Were So Hard
Explore why retro games were so hard compared to modern titles, uncovering the design choices, difficulty curves, and...

Retro Horror Classics – 10 Survival Games That Still Haunt Us
Before horror games leaned into cinematic cutscenes and ray tracing, they were grittier, slower, and arguably more...