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  • 1990 Handheld Console of the Nintendo Game Boy and Games

    90s Handheld Consoles: Ranking the Best Portable Gaming Systems

    Discover the top handheld gaming consoles of the 1990s and their lasting impact on portable play. Key takeaways from...

  • Colorful 90s-style graphic with bold retro lettering saying 'Back to the 90s', surrounded by nostalgic icons like a cassette tape, high-top sneaker, and pixel shapes – evoking the era of classic Legend of Zelda SNES and Game Boy games

    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...

  • 1990 Handheld Console of the Nintendo Game Boy and Games

    90s Handheld Consoles: Ranking the Best Portable Gaming Systems

    Discover the top handheld gaming consoles of the 1990s and their lasting impact on portable play. Key takeaways from...

  • The Legend of Zelda Oracle series logo – Game Boy Color puzzle and action adventure games

    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...

  • 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...

  • NES Metroid password screen – retro video game save system using alphanumeric codes

    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...

  • 1990 Handheld Console of the Nintendo Game Boy and Games

    90s Handheld Consoles: Ranking the Best Portable Gaming Systems

    Discover the top handheld gaming consoles of the 1990s and their lasting impact on portable play. Key takeaways from...

  • Sony PlayStation Vita handheld console promotional image with Uncharted: Golden Abyss gameplay and slogan Never Stop Playing

    Buying a PlayStation Vita in 2025 – The Complete Retro Gamer’s Guide

    Explore our PlayStation Vita guides, reviews, and tips to help you get the most out of Sony’s powerful handheld...

  • Visual Guide for Identifying Counterfeit Pokémon DS Games

    Collector's Guide: How to Spot Fake Pokémon DS Games – Real vs Counterfeit

    I popped in a Pokémon DS game that wouldn’t load. The pins looked clean, so I started to suspect it might be a fake....

  • 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,...

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