What We Found in the Vault

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...

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...

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...

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....

Multiplayer Throwback: Best 4 Player NES Games That Support the NES Four Score
When most people think back to the Nintendo Entertainment System, they think of hit games like Super Mario Bros 3 on...

NES Cartridge Screws Explained: 5-Screw vs 3-Screw Variants & Why They Matter
In 1985, Nintendo released the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in North America, forever changing the video game...

NES Guide – Do It! Buy a Real Nintendo NES Console
Discover the best Nintendo NES games, accessories, collecting tips, and console guides—all in one place for retro...

NES Guide – Why Light Guns Like the Zapper Don’t Work on HDTVs
This article explains why classic light guns like the NES Zapper only work on CRT TVs and how modern tech struggles...

Nostalgia Ranked: The 10 Best Retro Gaming Consoles
From pixelated adventures to unforgettable boss battles, retro gaming connects generations through nostalgia and...