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...

Lost Gems: Learn the History of Handheld Consoles Before the Game Boy
Whether it lived in your backpack or under your pillow, handheld consoles were more than just portable — they were...

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...

Portable Video Games – How Mobile Play Is Redefining Where We Game
Discover how casual, portable, and mobile gaming are changing where and how we play. The landscape of gaming has...

PS1 RPGs – Best PlayStation 1 Role-Playing Games from the Golden Era
Looking to relive the golden era of role-playing games? The PlayStation 1 delivered some of the most unforgettable...

PS1 vs N64: Which Console Left the Better Retro Gaming Legacy?
This article compares the PS1 and N64, concluding that the PS1 won the legacy war, but the N64 remains the better...

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...

Retro Disasters – The Worst Video Games Based on Movies (NES & SNES)
A hilarious look at the worst retro video games based on movies, where classic films were turned into bizarre and...

Retro Fighters: The 10 Best PS1 Fighting Games! Our Toughest Titles
Whether you're using a hadouken, avoiding an uppercut, or performing an impressive move, one thing is clear. Numerous...