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What We Found in the Vault

Collector's display of various Super Nintendo game cartridges, showcasing authentic SNES games alongside counterfeit copies, highlighting the importance of identifying genuine retro games.

Expert Tips: Combating Counterfeits – How to Spot Fake SNES Games

Collecting Super Nintendo games can be exciting, but can quickly turn to disappointment if you're not careful....

Post-apocalyptic video game characters from The Last of Us, Death Stranding, and Mad Max – immersive narrative-driven action games

Gaming Evolution – The Rise of Immersive Storytelling in Video Games

Explore in-depth analysis of video game storytelling, design mechanics, player choices, and the emotional experiences...

Collage of the top 10 retro Castlevania video game box covers with bold Castlevania logo and text reading 'The Top Ten Retro Titles'

Gothic Gaming Guide – The 10 Best Retro Castlevania Games

Castlevania didn’t just make waves—it helped define an entire genre. Its blend of platforming and exploration gave...

Sega CD Model 2 startup screen with Sega CD logo and version information

How-To Guide – Format Sega CD Model 2 Memory & Clear Internal RAM

Discover guides, tips, and fixes for the Sega CD — from formatting RAM to maintaining your console, keeping your...

Mario Kart 64 vs Mario Kart Wii – Retro racing comparison image with N64 and Wii gameplay

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....

Sega DreamCast Console Review by The Old School Game Vault

Retro Console Review: Sega Dreamcast – Why It’s One of the Best

The Sega Dreamcast is often considered one of the most innovative retro gaming consoles of all time—and here at The...

Sega Saturn and Sega Dreamcast consoles side by side under Sega logo – retro console wars image

Retro Console Wars - The Sega Saturn vs DreamCast?

Compare Sega’s Saturn and Dreamcast consoles—two 90s icons that defined Sega’s rise, fall, and lasting retro gaming...

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...

Worst retro video games based on movies – Predator NES, Wizard of Oz SNES, and Home Alone SNES adaptations

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...

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...

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