One of the worst experiences for gamers is seeing the new game that just came out, but not having the funds to make a purchase. There are options for the gamer whose cash flow is not quite up to snuff, a lot of retro video games have high trade-in value.

Here are some tips on how to clean video game cartridges, here a few other items you can get that work well.  Mr Clean Magic erasers work well to clean marker or stickers on cartridges and cases.  ArmorAll cleaning wipes are great for cleaning cartridge labels.

Have you ever wished you could run superfast? But not just fast – blazingly, ridiculously fast? Of course, you have – you are a gamer.  And therefore, it’s no surprise that you have either enjoyed a Sonic game or know someone who has enjoyed tur...

They drop in through the ceiling. They crawl in through tunnels. Furthermore, they send their enemies to the afterlife in a silent, noiseless maneuver. They charm beautiful men and women and travel the world, taking on incredible risks and pulse-poun...

Why is retro gaming so popular? Most retro gamers will give you the short answer—that retro games are just plain better than modern games. However, you’re probably looking for a more legitimate, less biased answer. Lucky for you, we have several such...

As I discuss in a related post, I discussed how escort missions are usually terrible, bringing otherwise fun games to a screeching halt with shoddy mechanics, annoying characters, and terrible AI. So when escort missions go right It’s about as close ...

In the pantheon of game franchises, there are very few single entries that can lay claim to bringing sweeping, long-lasting changes to the franchise. In a storied franchise such as Mario, this feat is even more impressive. Which is why Super Mario Br...

Shmup. Some gamers get a natural high just from saying the word, while others can’t forget about the genre fast enough. Despite this, one thing’s for certain: shmup’s legacy will endure as long as there are video games to be played.   ...

Movies and licensed video-games usually go together, about as well as oil and water. Fortunately, 90s video games and Disney had a strong relationship. A lot of games during the 90s had not only served as passable entries for fans of the movies, but ...