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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/1059-grand-theft-auto-at-20 ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Grand%20Theft%20Auto/Grand_Theft_Auto_GamePlay_with_Top_Down_View.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Top-down gameplay from GTA 1 – part of Grand Theft Auto series history. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Grand%20Theft%20Auto/GTA_Windows_to_PlayStation.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Grand Theft Auto transitions from Windows to PlayStation – marking the GTA 3 impact on gaming. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Grand%20Theft%20Auto/Grand_Theft_Auto_On_Windows.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Early GTA on Windows PC – highlighting Grand Theft Auto series history. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Grand%20Theft%20Auto/GTA_3_Open_World_Map_of_Liberty_City.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Liberty City in GTA 3 – showcasing GTA 3 impact on gaming and open-world design. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/gta_3_impact_on_gaming.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ GTA III artwork collage highlights the game's influence on gaming. It changed open-world design and shaped morality systems too. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/nintendo-world-championships ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Grey_1990_Nintendo_World_Championship_NES_Cartridge.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ WATA Graded 8.0 gray Nintendo World Championships cartridge, a highly sought-after collectible from the 1990 gaming event, showcasing its condition and rarity. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/1990%20World%20Championships.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ 1990 World Championships ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/1058-are-remastered-video-games-a-good-thing ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Best-Remake-is-Demon-Souls-on-PS5.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Demon’s Souls PS5 remake – warrior approaching castle in dark fantasy setting ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/God_of_War_Remastered.avif ]]>
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<![CDATA[ God of War remaster comparison – Kratos character graphics on PS2, PS3, PS4, and PS5 ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Resident-Evil-4-Remake.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Resident Evil 4 Remake gameplay – Leon fighting parasite enemy with handgun in HD remaster ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Grand-Theft-Auto-Graphic-Comparison.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Grand Theft Auto San Andreas original vs remaster graphics comparison – street and character detail improvements ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/943-are-video-games-a-waste-of-time ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Elden-Ring-RPG.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Elden Ring’s huge open world shows that long single-player gaming can be a valuable way to spend free time. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Gamification-in-video-games.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Gamification is an attempt to bring the motivation, feedback, and sense of progress that video games offer into everyday tasks that often don’t have them. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Final-Fantasy-IX-PS1-Role-Playing-Game.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Final Fantasy IX on PlayStation 1 shows how story-driven RPGs can help you relax. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/God-of-War-Ragnarok.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ God of War Ragnarök shows how action games can help relieve stress and improve mood. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Elden-Ring.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ A lone Tarnished in Elden Ring represents immersion, challenge, and focus. These elements pull players into long gaming sessions. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/952-counterfeit-pokemon-ds-games ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/fake-pokemon-ds-games/Pokemon-DS-Back-Cartridge.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Detailed Image of the Back of a Fake Pokémon HeartGold Game Cartridge ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/fake-pokemon-ds-games/Pokemon-DS-Back-Cartridge.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Detailed Image of the Back of a Fake Pokémon HeartGold Game Cartridge ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/fake-pokemon-ds-games/Genuine-vs-Counterfeit-Back-Cartridge-Scans.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Guide to Spotting Fake Pokémon Nintendo DS Games: Key Font Variation ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/fake-pokemon-ds-games/Authentic-SoulSilver-vs-Counterfeit-HeartGold-DS-Comparison.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Visual Guide to Identifying Real vs. Fake Pokémon DS Game Cartridges ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/How%20to%20Spot%20Fake%20Pokemon%20DS%20Game%20Cartridges.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Visual Guide for Identifying Counterfeit Pokémon DS Games ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/1031-rare-atari-2600-vieo-games ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/gamma_attack.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Gamma Attack - Extremely Rare Atari 2600 Game Cartridge Valued at $50,000 for Collectors ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/red-sea-crossing_atari_game_worth_money.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Red Sea Crossing - Rare Atari 2600 Game Cartridge Highly Sought After by Collectors ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Atari_2600_Game_elis_ladder.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Eli's Ladder - Rare Atari 2600 Game Cartridge Valued Highly Among Vintage Game Collectors ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Atari_2600_worth_Today.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Atari 2600 console with joystick and money icon – illustrating the high value of rare Atari games for collectors ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/retro-cowboy-video-games ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Wild_Guns.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Wild Guns ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/NES-Gun_Smoke.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Players recognize Gun.Smoke as one of the top retro cowboy games. Its unique gameplay and exciting bounty hunter adventure set it apart. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Mad_Dog_McCree.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Mad Dog McCree is one of the best old bounty hunter games. It features live-action storytelling and exciting quick-draw mechanics. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/God_Hand.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ God Hand stands out as a classic Western video game. It features unique humor, exciting gameplay, and memorable characters. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Lethal_Enforcers.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Lethal Enforcers II stands out among classic Western light gun games. It offers immersive gameplay and an exciting arcade shooting experience. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Best%20Retro%20Cowboy%20Games.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ A rugged cowboy points a revolver against a sunset. Silhouetted horseback riders stand behind him. This illustration promotes "10 Best Classic Western Games. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/the-10-best-super-nintendo-shump ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/SNES%20Shmups/Super%20R%20Type%20SNES%20Screen%20Shot%20.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Super R-Type SNES gameplay screenshot – classic SNES shoot 'em up ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/SNES%20Shmups/Thunder%20Spirits%20SNES%20Screen%20Shot%20.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Thunder Spirits SNES screenshot – shoot 'em up game for the Super Nintendo. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/SNES%20Shmups/BioMetal%20SNES%20Screen%20Shot%20.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ BioMetal SNES Screen Shot ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/SNES%20Shmups/FirePower%202000%20.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ BioMetal SNES screenshot – unique shield-based SNES shmup ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/SNES%20Shmups/Gradius%20III%20SNES%20Screen%20Shot%20.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Firepower 2000 SNES two-player co-op shoot 'em up gameplay ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/SNES%20Shmups/Axelay%20SNES%20Screen%20Shot%20.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Axelay SNES Screen Shot – shoot 'em up game for the Super Nintendo. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/SNES%20Shmups/Earth%20Defense%20Force%20SNES%20Screen%20Shot%20.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Earth Defense Force SNES Screen Shot ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/SNES%20Shmups/Axelay%20SNES%20Screen%20Shot%20.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Axelay SNES screenshot – cinematic shoot 'em up with vertical and horizontal levels ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/SNES%20Shmups/Best%20SNES%20shooter%20games.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Classic Super Nintendo shoot 'em up, SNES Shmups you gotta play ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/the-10-best-turbografx-16-shmups ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Turbografx%20Shmups/Seirei_Senshi_Spriggan_Screenshot_Turbografxwebp.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ TurboGrafx-16 Seirei Senshi Spriggan colorful shooter screenshot ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Turbografx%20Shmups/Blazing_Lazers_Screenshot_Turbografxwebp.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ TurboGrafx 16 Blazing Lazers shoot-em-up gameplay screenshot ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Turbografx%20Shmups/Lords_of_Thunder_Screenshot_Turbografxwebp.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ TurboGrafx Lords of Thunder fantasy shooter screenshot ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Turbografx%20Shmups/Magical_Chase_Turbografx_Screenshot.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ TurboGrafx Magical Chase cute fantasy shooter screenshot ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Turbografx%20Shmups/R_Typle_Screenshot_Turbografx.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ TurboGrafx-16 R-Type gameplay screenshot ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Turbografx%2016%20Top%20Shmup%20List.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Best TurboGrafx-16 Shmups – Featuring Air Zonk and Classic Shoot 'Em Up Space Ship ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/1017-greatest-hits-versions-of-video-games ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/PlayStation_Greatest_Hits_Labels.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ PlayStation Greatest Hits label variations – PS1, PS2, PS3, and PlayStation Hits banners compared ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/PlayStation_Black_Label-variant.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ PS2 Black Label game case – original retail version with black spine and no Greatest Hits branding ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Xbox_Platinum_Hits_Variant.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Xbox 360 Platinum Hits game case – silver label variant with budget branding for high-selling titles ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Nintendo_Players_Choice.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Nintendo Player's Choice Million Seller seal – gold emblem awarded to high-selling N64 games ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/greatest-hits-vs-original-game-labels.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Red Dead Redemption PS3 box art – Regular vs Game of the Year vs Greatest Hits versions ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/686-board-games ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Cards-Against-Humanity.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ The card '2 Midgets Shitting in a Bucket' always wins in Cards Against Humanity. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/The-Resistance-Board-Game.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ The Resistance Board Game which is my Favorite Social Deduction Game. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Nintendo-Wii-Board-Game-Collection.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Nintendo Wii Board Game Collection which was actually a fun cheap game. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/The-Game-of-Hotels.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Brandon Perton bought the game Hotels to play with my family during COVID. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/620-design-of-violence-in-video-games ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Battlefield-6-FPS.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Battlefield 6 FPS ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Jason-Bourne-Moives-My-Favorite.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Jason Bourne film's poster emphasizes tension, hand-to-hand combat, and minimal lethal violence. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Batman-Arkham-Games.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Batman Arkham games artwork showing non-lethal combat and restraint-focused violence design. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Spec-Ops-The-Line.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Spec Ops: The Line's key art shows its deep psychological story and tough game violence. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Violent-Video-Games.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Blood-stained game controller symbolizing debates around violence and player choice in video games. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/911-retro-launch-wars-n64-vs-ps1 ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/N64_Vs_PS1_Console_Wars.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Best N64 and PS1 Launch Games Compared – Console Wars Visual ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Retro-N64-Advertisemnt.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ 1996 Toys R Us Ad Comparing Nintendo 64 and PlayStation Consolesv ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/N64_Launch_Ad.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Original Nintendo 64 Release Advertisement – Holiday 1996 ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Christmas_PS1_Ad_96.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ 1996 PlayStation 1 Christmas Advertisement – PS1 Gift Ideas ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/N64_Launch_Advertisement_1996.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ N64 Future Is Now Promotional Ad from 1996 Launch ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/PS1-Console-vs-N64-System-at-Launch%20copy.avif ]]>
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<![CDATA[ PlayStation 1 vs Nintendo 64 console comparison – retro gaming console wars graphic from The Old School Game Vault ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/do-old-school-games-build-character ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/TMNT-NES-Water-Level-So-Difficult.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ I only beat the water level in the original TMNT using a game genie, there I said it. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Bloodborne/FromSoftware%20Game%20Library.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ FromSoftware Game Library were they keep the tradition of game difficulty alive. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Nintendo-NES-Maga-Man-Bosses.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Nintendo NES Maga Man Bosses - How difficult was the Quick Man Level? ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/How-Hard-NES-Games-Are.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Difficulty in retro games graphic with classic old-school NES screenshots. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/652-video-game-characters ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Morality%20%20Karma/Max%20Payne%20The%20AntiHero.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ fun player-character protagonists like max payne ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Morality%20%20Karma/Kratos%20Redemption%20and%20Rage.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Kratos from God of War standing with Blades of Chaos, symbolizing rage and redemption in Greek mythology ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Morality%20%20Karma/catherine%20Emotional%20Player%20Choices.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Vincent sitting in the confessional booth in Catherine, reflecting on love, fidelity, and moral consequences ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Morality%20%20Karma/The%20Last%20of%20Us%20Narrative%20Choices.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Joel and Ellie travel through a post-apocalyptic world in The Last of Us II, dealing with tough emotional and moral choices. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/morality_systems_in_video_games.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Infamous game character standing between good and evil choices – karma morality system gameplay for PlayStation 3 ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/how-to-spot-counterfeit-n64-games ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Back-of-Fake-N64-Game-Cartridge.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Checking the Nintendo Font on the back of the cartridge - the square dot is key ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Counterfeit_N64_Cartridge_Shell.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Inspect the font and screw quality to spot fake N64 cartridges ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Counterfeit_N64_game_board.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Check internal slot numbering to verify N64 authenticity ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Fake-N64-Games.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Early Indicators of Counterfeit N64 Games: Key Features to Monitor. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/enemy-leveling-systems ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/T-Rex-Encounter-Final-Fantasy-12-PS2.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ One of the more surprising sights in the Estersand is a full-size T. rex roaming around in Final Fantasy XII. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/_Elder-Scrolls-IV-Oblivion.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Seven months before Square Enix’s FFXII, Bethesda released The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion to great acclaim. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Hunt-A-Deer-The-Last-of-Us.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ For me, one of the most time-consuming kills was hunting a deer with a bow and arrow late in the game. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Final-Fantasy-XII-T-Rex-Encounter.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Enemy leveling systems can really make or break an RPG. The key is knowing when to fight and when to run away. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/1072-counterfeit-video-games ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Counterfeit_Video_Games.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ How to spot Counterfeit Video Games - fake snes game in the photo ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Mother_HomeBrew.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Fan-made homebrew NES cartridge of Mother, featuring custom label art and a reproduction shell, designed for play on original Nintendo hardware ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/The-Ultimate-Counterfeit-Cartridge-Guide.avif ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Pile of NES cartridges with bold red text overlay reading "How to Spot Counterfeit Video Games. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/646-in-game-music ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Final-Fantasy-VII-PS1-Soundtrack.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Final Fantasy VII PS1 Soundtrack ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/LA-Noire-Recognized-Art-Form.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ L.A. Noire The Complete Edition cover art shows a detective in a fedora and trench coat ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Final-Fantasy-Soundtrack.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Final Fantasy X soundtrack cover art features Tidus and Yuna in a romantic water scene. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/video-game-music-tells-a-story.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Mario and Luigi wear headphones. They enjoy video game music. The text says, "How video game music tells the perfect story." ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/965-video-game-reading ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Reading-Books-in-Skyrim.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ he Elder Scrolls V Skyrim featuring in-game books and RPG worldbuilding ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Assassins-Creed-Database-Video-Game.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Assassin’s Creed characters representing in-game database entries and historical lore. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Bloodborne/What-I-have-to-read-in-Bloodborne.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Bloodborne character artwork representing hidden lore in item descriptions ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Retro-Video-Game-Guides-Books.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Retro video game manuals and strategy guides used for gameplay and lore. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Reading-in-Video-Games.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ In-game book showing readable text used for worldbuilding in video games ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/971-videogames-and-storytelling ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Storytelling/Metroid%20Fork%20Path%20Video%20Game.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Metroid introduced early nonlinear storytelling in action-adventure gaming. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Storytelling/_Star%20Ocean%20Second%20Evolution%20Multiple%20Endings.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Star Ocean Second Evolution offers over 100 unique narrative endings based on player choices. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Storytelling/Cyberpunk%202077%20Interactive%20Storytelling%20Video%20Game.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Cyberpunk 2077 features immersive storytelling and player-driven choices. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/post_apocalyptic_games_immerse_narrative.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Post-apocalyptic video game characters from The Last of Us, Death Stranding, and Mad Max – immersive narrative-driven action games ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/903-male-or-female-video-game-characters ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Storytelling/Cyberpunk%202077%20Interactive%20Storytelling%20Video%20Game.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Cyberpunk 2077 Interactive Storytelling Video Game ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Gender-Choices-in-RE2-Jill-And-Leon.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ The first gender choices, I encountered in a video game was Resident Evil 2 Jill And Leon ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Gender-Choices-Baldurs-Gate-3.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ How Gender Choices has evolved in game as I noticed when playing Baldurs Gate 3. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Gender-Choices-in-Dragon-Age-Origins.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ BioWare made it clear that Gender Choices and sexism does not exist in Dragon Age Origins. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Leon-Jill-Gender-Choices-Resident-Evil-2.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Gender Choices started with Resident Evil 2 ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/750-the-flaws-of-gtaiv ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Grand%20Theft%20Auto/Open_world_gaming_experience_in_GTA_4.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ GTA IV open world gameplay mechanics showing Liberty City exploration ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Grand%20Theft%20Auto/GTA_3_storyline.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Grand Theft Auto III storyline setting the foundation for GTA IV narrative themes ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Grand%20Theft%20Auto/GTA_4_Liberty_City_aka_New_York.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ &quot;Liberty City skyline in GTA IV modeled after New York, central to GTA 4 gameplay ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Grand%20Theft%20Auto/GTA_4_GamePlay_Phone_Mechanics.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Frustrating phone call mechanic in GTA IV interrupting gameplay missions ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Grand%20Theft%20Auto/Niko_Bellic_character_analysis.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Niko Bellic in GTA IV showing emotional depth and storyline focus ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Grand%20Theft%20Auto/Player_choices_in_Grand_Theft_Auto_IV.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Player choice and branching story paths in GTA IV centered around Niko Bellic ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Grand_Theft_Auto_IV-Review.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Niko Bellic in Grand Theft Auto IV with "Overrated?" text questioning the game's legacy and critical acclaim ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/retro-gaming-nostalgia ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/NES-Rygar-Gameplay.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Rygar NES gameplay screenshot showing early action adventure platforming on Nintendo Entertainment System. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/NES_Super_Maro_Bros_Box_Art.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Super Mario Bros. NES box art from the game that defined side-scrolling platformers. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Retro_NES_Ad.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Retro NES ad showing 1980s console gaming nostalgia and early home video game culture. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/NES-Zelda-Take-What-You-Want.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ The Legend of Zelda NES screenshot showing the Take Any One You Want cave reward room. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/684-gaming-perspectives ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Storytelling/Cyberpunk%202077%20Interactive%20Storytelling%20Video%20Game.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Cyberpunk 2077 gameplay showing dialogue choice interface and futuristic city backdrop, emphasizing player-driven narrative decisions ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Storytelling/Half%20Life%20Alyx%20first%20person%20perspective%20games.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Immersive first-person VR gameplay in Half-Life: Alyx showing realistic hand and object interaction ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Portal_Knights_series.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Portal Knights' great hybrid game at mixing genres and perspectives effectively ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Types_of_Gaming_POV.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Claw grip hand position on a PlayStation controller – alternative gaming control style for competitive players ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/ff7-original-and-remake-at-the-same-time ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/remake-Final-FantasyVII.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Final Fantasy VII Remake artwork featuring Cloud Strife with the Buster Sword. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/The-Original-PS1-Final-Fantasy-Vii.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Original Final Fantasy VII title screen from the 1997 PlayStation release. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Final-Fantasy-VII-Rebirth.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Final Fantasy VII Rebirth key art shows Cloud, Sephiroth, and Zack in the PS5 remake sequel. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/PS1-FFVi-Compared-to-FFvii-Rebirth.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Original Final Fantasy VII PS1 character model compared to the modern Final Fantasy VII Remake Cloud Strife. ]]>
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<loc>
<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/1053-the-elusive-nes-famicom-adapter ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/5_Screw_Famicom_vs_5_Screw_Normal_Weight.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ 5 Screw Famicom vs 5 Screw Normal Weight ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/NES_Variations_5_Screw_No_Tab_vs_3_Screw_with_Tabs.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ NES Variations 5 Screw No Tab vs 3 Screw with Tabs ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/NES-Famicom-Converter-BreakDown.avif ]]>
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<![CDATA[ NES Famicom BreakDown from 60 Pin Famicom Game Board, to Famicom Adapter to 72 Pin US Game Board. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/NES-Famicom-Board-How-to-Find-Them.avif ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Side-by-side comparison of 60-pin Famicom board, Famicom to NES adapter, and 72-pin NES board showing internal converter structure ]]>
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</url>
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<loc>
<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/spot-counterfeit-switch-games ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Nintendo_Switch_Authentic_Cartridge-Comparison.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Nintendo Switch Authentic Cartridge Comparison ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Nintendo_Switch_Legit_Back_of_Cartridge-Example.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Nintendo Switch Legit Back of Cartridge Example ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Nintendo_Switch_Promo_Cartridge.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Nintendo Switch Promo Cartridge ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Tips%20to%20Spot%20Fake%20Switch%20Games.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Lickitung holding a Nintendo Switch Zelda cartridge, referencing the taste test method used to spot fake game cartridges. ]]>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>
<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/how-to-spot-counterfeit-super-nintendo-games-snes ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Real-Vs-Fake-Earthbound-SNES-Cartridge-Compairson.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Comparison of authentic and counterfeit Earthbound SNES game front labels, showcasing common flaws like blurry graphics, unclear print quality, and discrepancies in the logo size. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/SNES_Board_Codes.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Detailed view of the product number code imprint inside the Earthbound SNES cartridge shell, illustrating the differences between authentic and counterfeit versions, including the location and format of the alphanumeric code. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/SNES_Back_Label_Imprint_.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Close-up image of the back label of an SNES cartridge, showing the imprinted number codes such as '00' or '40,' which are indicators of authenticity in Super Nintendo games. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Counterfeit_Earthbound-Vs-Authentic-Comparison.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Close-up comparison of the end label on Earthbound SNES cartridges, highlighting font clarity, color accuracy, and differences between authentic and counterfeit versions. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Authentic_Super_Nintendo_Game_Board.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Authentic SNES Game Board Photo ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Hot-to-spot-fake-snes-games.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Collector's display of various Super Nintendo game cartridges, showcasing authentic SNES games alongside counterfeit copies, highlighting the importance of identifying genuine retro games. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/956-ff-tactics-war-of-the-lions ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Final_Fantasy_Tactics_PSP_version.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Final Fantasy Tactics PSP War of the Lions cover art – tactical RPG remaster review ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/FFT_Characters_in_War_of_the_Lions.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions on PSP features tactical RPG action. It uses grid-based gameplay for strategic battles. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Darl_Knight_FFT_WOTL_Gameplay.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Final Fantasy Tactics PSP Dark Knight Job Gameplay—New Class in War of the Lions Remake. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/final-fantasy-tactics-psp-i-quit.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Final Fantasy Tactics War of the Lions cover art with I Quit sign – review on PSP performance issues ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/635-in-game-advertising-iga ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/IGA-GTA-V-Billboards.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ In-Game Advertising Example: Harley Davidson Ad in Grand Theft Auto V ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/IGA-Axe-Body-Spray-in-Splinter-Cell.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ In-Game Advertising Example: Axe body spray in 2005, Splinter Cell ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Apple-IGA-Metal-Gear-Solid-4.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ In-Game Advertising Example: Apple iPods in Metal Gear Solid 4 ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/BurnoutParadise-IGA-Obama-Billboards.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ In-Game Advertising Example: President Obama Ads in Burnout ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/IGA-is-only-growing-in-mobile-games.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ In-Game Advertising growth predictions in mobile gaming by 2026 ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/IGA-Example-Billboards.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ In-Game Advertising Example: Coke, Pepsi, McDonalds Billboards, IGA ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/744-how-to-spot-fake-pokemon-games ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Comparison-Pokemon-Emerald-Real-vs-Fake.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Pokemon Emerald Real vs Fake front Label Comparison ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Cartridge_Board_Comparison.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Comparison of the cartridge board of authentic and counterfeit Pokémon Emerald games, highlighting key differences in components and markings. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Back_Pokemon_Game.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Inside view of the bottom cartridge shell comparing authentic and counterfeit Pokémon cartridges ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Inside_of_Game_Comparison.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Inside of the front cartridge shell: comparison of authentic and counterfeit Pokémon cartridges ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Leaf_Green_Comparison.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Authentic vs fake Pokémon Leaf Green cartridges showing color differences and key details ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Spot-Bootleg-Pokemon-Games.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ A thorough article about spotting fake and counterfeit Game Boy Advance cartridges. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/is-the-old-school-game-vault-legit ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/the-old-school-game-vault-reviews-and-trust.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ The best online selling experience – The Old School Game Vault ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/You-can-trust-The-Old-School-Game-Vault.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ You can trust The Old School Game Vault says John Murphey ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/The-Old-School-Game-Vault-Legit.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ The Old School Game Vault is Legit says a 4.99 rating from 97 customers ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Review-of-The-Old-School-Game-Vault.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Is The Old School Game Vault a Scam? Customer Susan Garvey Says No ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Chrono-Trigger-Buyer-Review.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Chrono Trigger SNES real buyer review – The Old School Game Vault ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/pokemon-crystal-version-is-real-vs-fake ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Pokemon-Crystal-Legit-vs-Counterfeit-Comparison.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Game Boy Color Pokemon Crystal - Fake Vs Real Front Labels ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Pokemon-Crystal-Real-vs-Fake-GameBoard-Comparison.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Game Boy Color Pokemon Crystal - Fake Vs Real Game Board ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Pokemon_Crystal_Inside_Game_Shell.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Pokemon Crystal Inside Game Shell - Real Vs Fake ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/IMG_9659.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Game Boy Color Pokemon Crystal - Game Board Markings ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Counterfeit%20Pokemon%20Crystal%20Cartridge.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Fake Pokémon Crystal Game Boy Color cartridge with incorrect label art and 'It's a Fake' warning overlay. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/the-nintendo-switch ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Top%2010%20Switch%20Games/Zelda%20Breath%20of%20the%20Wild.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Zelda Breath of the Wild ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/10%20Best%20Nintendo%20Switch%20Games.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ 10 best Nintendo Switch games with cover art for Pokémon Arceus, Luigi’s Mansion 3, Zelda, and more top titles. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/kart-racing-games ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Nintendo-Mario-Kart-History.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Mario Kart series history showing box art and hardware from SNES through Wii U. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Nintendo_64_Mario_Kart-Gameplay.avif ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Mario Kart 64 title screen with Mario, Wario, Peach, and Bowser on the starting grid. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Mario-Kart-World-Switch-2-Racer.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Mario Kart World racers speeding through a large open-world course on Nintendo Switch 2. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Mario-Kart-Evvolution.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Mario kart racing evolution from SNES to Switch 2 across multiple Nintendo generations. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/1005-retro-light-zappers ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/CRT_NES_Lights_Gun-101.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Classic CRT TV screen showing the Duck Hunt dog with the words ‘Light Gun 101’—illustrating why NES Zapper games like Duck Hunt only work on older tube televisions. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Kid-Playing-Duck-Hunt-on-Old-School-TV.avif ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Gamer playing Duck Hunt on a classic CRT TV using the Nintendo NES Zapper light gun, demonstrating retro light gun gameplay ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/CRT_How_light-guns_work.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ CRT TV showing Duck Hunt dog, target, and NES Zapper – explaining how NES light guns worked ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/879-n64-mario-kart-vs-mario-kart-wii ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Mario_Kart_N64_Vs_Wii.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Mario Kart 64 vs. Wii comparison: Which retro game is better? ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Nintendo-Mario-Kart-History.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Timeline image showing Mario Kart history from SNES to Nintendo Switch. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Nintendo_64_Mario_Kart-Gameplay.avif ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Screenshot of Mario Kart 64 gameplay on Nintendo 64 console. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Retro_Mario_Kart_Showdown.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Mario Kart 64 vs. Mario Kart Wii: Retro racing comparison image with N64 and Wii gameplay. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/1101-expansion-ports-nes-n64 ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/nintendo-bottom_expansion_port.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ So what exactly did the Nintendo NES expansion port actually do? ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/N64-bottom_Expansion_Port.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ What did the bottom N64 expansion port actually do outside of Japan? ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/GameCube_Expansion_Ports.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ The Nintendo GameCube Expansion Ports actually had some use, like the GameBoy Player. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Nintendo-Expansion-Ports.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ The Mystery Bottom Port under an original Nintendo NES Console ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/the-variations-reasoning-of-nintendo-nes-cartridges-screws ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/NES_Cartridge_Screw_Timeline.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Visual timeline showing the evolution of NES cartridge screws, starting with early 5-screw designs from 1985, transitioning to 3-screw variants in later years. Includes key milestone years and example cartridges for comparison. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/NES-5-Screw-Cartridge-Comparison-3-Screw-Cart.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Side-by-side comparison of NES cartridges showing a 5-screw cartridge (with flathead screws in all four corners and center) next to a 3-screw cartridge (with Gamebit security screws at the bottom corners and center, plus molded plastic tabs at the top). ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/My_Excitebike_Game_with_the_Famicom_Adapter.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ My personal copy of Excitebike opened to reveal the hidden Famicom-to-NES adapter inside the cartridge ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Mike_Tysons_Punch_Out.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Mike Tysons Punch Out Version with White Bullets ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/5%20Screw%20Vs%203%20Screw%20NES%20Game%20Difference.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ NES Cartridge Variants: How to Spot 5-Screw vs 3-Screw from the Bottom ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/nes-first-print-the-definitive-guide ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Duck_Hunt_First_Print_WATA_9.2.avif ]]>
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<![CDATA[ A factory-sealed first-print copy of Duck Hunt for the NES, graded 9.2 by WATA Games. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/../media/sourcerer/images/tab.svg ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/NES_First_Print_Comparison_Super_Mario_Bros_3.avif ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Super Mario Bros 3 Left Bros First Print NES Box Comparison ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/MIke_Tyson_Punch_First_Print_Guide.avif ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out NES First Print White Bullet vs Orange Bullet Comparison ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/90s%20Pokemon/Original-Castlevania-Double-Konami-Print-Comparison.avif ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Castlevania Overlap Label First Print Variant - Double Konami Error Comparison ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/NES-The-Legend-of-Zelda-Trade-Mark-Box-Comparison.avif ]]>
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<![CDATA[ The Legend of Zelda NES First Print TM vs Registered Symbol Box Comparison ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Mega-Man-Box-First-Print-Comparision.avif ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Mega Man NES First Print Dr. Wright Typo Variant Box ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Dragon-Warrior-1-Hit-Point-Box-Comparison.avif ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Dragon Warrior NES First Print 1HP Box Screenshot Variant Comparison ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Rad-Racer-First-Print-Comparision.avif ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Rad Racer NES First Print Daytime Screenshot Box Variant ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/NES-First-Print_Gun-Smoke-Box-Comparison.avif ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Gun.Smoke NES First Print Bar Artwork Box Variant Comparison ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Gyromite-Black-Box-Early-Seal-Example.avif ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Gyromite NES First Print Black Box Matte Sticker Variant – Top Box Seal Comparison ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/nintendo-nes-first-print-guide.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Find out how much more a first print game sells for compared to its second or third print versions. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/best-4-player-nes-four-score-games ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/NES%20Four%20Score/NES%20Four%20Score.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ NES Four Score Adapter for Nintendo Multiplayer Gaming ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/NES%20Four%20Score/Gauntlet%20II%20Nintendo%20NES%20Game.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Gauntlet II Four Player NES Gameplay Screenshot ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/NES%20Four%20Score/Super%20Off%20Raod%20NES%20Game.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Super Off-Road NES Multiplayer Racing Game Screenshot ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/NES%20Four%20Score/RC%20Pro%20Am%20II%20NES%20Multiplayer%20Game.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ R.C. Pro-Am II NES Four Player Racing Screenshot ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/NES%20Four%20Score/Caveman%20NES%20Game.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Caveman Games NES Multiplayer Sports and Mini-Games Screenshot ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/NES%20Four%20Score/Super%20Spike%20Volleyball%20NES%20Game.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Super Spike V’Ball NES 4-Player Volleyball Game ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/NES%20Four%20Score/Smash%20TV%202%20player%20NES%20Game.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Smash TV NES 2-Player Twin-Stick Shooter Screenshot ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Best%20NES%20Four%20Score%20Games.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ NES Four Score Adapter for Nintendo Multiplayer Gaming ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/912-3-forgotten-nes-games-you-gotta-try ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Ikari-Warriors-NES-Gameplay.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Ikari Warriors NES gameplay – overhead run-and-gun shooter with tanks and co-op action ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Batman_NES.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Batman Nintendo NES Game ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/NES-Rygar-Gameplay.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Rygar NES gameplay – side-scrolling action adventure with Diskarmor weapon ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/NES-Tecmo-Bowl-Gameplay-Bo-Jackson.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Tecmo Bowl NES gameplay – Bo Jackson running play in classic 8-bit football game ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Brandon-Perton-And-Ronnie-Lott.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Brandon Perton And Ronnie Lott the Tecmo Bowl Star ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Best-Retro-Batman-Games.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Batman NES intro screen – retro video game screenshot from Nintendo Entertainment System ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/1104-nintendo-nes-label-seal-guide ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/NES_White_Seal.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ White and Gold Nintendo Seal of Quality used on later NES game releases ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Punch_Out_Variants.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Side-by-side comparison of NES cartridges: Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! with Tyson's image on the label, and Punch-Out!! featuring Mr. Dream with updated branding and no Tyson likeness. Highlights the rare label and licensing differences between early and later releases. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Black_Nintendo-NES_Seal.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Black and Gold Nintendo Seal of Quality featured on early NES games ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Kirby-NES-Red-Label-Box-Variant-Comparison.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Kirby's Adventure NES box comparison: U.S. Classic Series vs Canadian bilingual red label variant ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/NES-Seal-of-Quality-Guide.avif ]]>
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<![CDATA[ quality nintendo nes circle seal vs oval seal ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/986-nintendo-virtual-boy-3d-console ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/nintendo-virtual-boy-magazine-ad.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ 1995 magazine advertisement for Nintendo Virtual Boy with Red Alarm game – original retail price $149.99 ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Nintendo-Virtual-Boy.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Nintendo Virtual Boy console with controller and stand – retro 3D gaming system released in 1995 ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/808-throw-in-the-towel-mid-game ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Gameplay%20Mechanics/Ni%20no%20Kuni%20Wrath%20of%20the%20White%20Witch.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Screenshot from Ni no Kuni, a game criticized for repetitive gameplay mechanics and weak narrative depth ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Gameplay%20Mechanics/Studio%20Ghibli%20Fan.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Studio Ghibli fan drawn to video games inspired by Ghibli-style animation and storytelling ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Gameplay%20Mechanics/Okami.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Okami's deep narrative and celestial brush mechanics made it tough to revisit after a long break ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Boring_GamePLay_Mechanics.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Frustrated gamer quitting video game – boring gameplay mechanics ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/1010-ps2-rpg-video-games ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Steambot_Chronicles.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Steambot Chronicles is featured for its unique mech gameplay, exploration, and creative storytelling ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Radiata_Stories_PS2.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Radiata Stories is on the list for its engaging gameplay and rich character interactions in RPGs ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Grandia_II.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Grandia II is on the list for its unique combat system and captivating storytelling in this RPG. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Wild_Arms_3.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Wild Arms 3 is featured for its creative gameplay mechanics and engaging story set in a unique western-themed RPG world. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Rogue-Galaxy.avif ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Rogue Galaxy earns a spot for its engaging story, diverse characters, and action RPG gameplay. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Suikoden_3.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Suikoden III is on the list for its innovative storytelling and deep character development in this PS2 RPG. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Baldurs_Gate.avif ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance is on the list for its action-packed gameplay and strong RPG elements. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Star-Ocean.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Star Ocean: Till the End of Time is on this PS2 RPG list for its compelling story and innovative gameplay. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Shadow-Hearts.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Shadow Hearts: Covenant is included for its unique battle system and captivating narrative in RPGs. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Dark_Cloud_2.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Dark Cloud 2 is on the list for its stunning graphics, engaging story, and innovative blend of action RPG and puzzle-solving ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/kingdom-hearts-2.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Kingdom Hearts II is included for its captivating story, engaging gameplay, and beloved character interactions. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Final-Fantasy-X.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Final Fantasy X is included for its memorable story, stunning visuals, and innovative RPG mechanics. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Persona-4.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Persona 4 is featured for its blend of social simulation and thrilling turn-based combat, redefining RPG storytelling and gameplay. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Final-Fantasy-12.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Final Fantasy XII is included for its rich narrative, political intrigue, and unique Gambit system in the RPG genre. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Dragon-Quest-Viii.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Dragon Quest VIII is included for its captivating open-world design, charming characters, and classic turn-based RPG mechanics ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Best-PS2-RPGs-Ranked.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Best PS2 RPGs list – iconic PlayStation 2 role-playing games that defined the golden era of gaming ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/619-retro-gaming-harder ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Super_Mario_Bros_3_NES_Gameplay.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Many players often wonder what makes classic games so hard? ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/NES_Metroid_Passwords.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ NES Password System - ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Demon_Souls_GamePlay.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Demon Souls GamePlay taught Persistence and Resilience from Gaming ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Demon_Souls_Puzzle.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ retro games vs modern games what demon souls and super mario bros 3 have in common ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/NES_Metroid_Passwords-system.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ NES Metroid password screen – retro video game save system using alphanumeric codes ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/1064-console-wars-sega-saturn-vs-sega-dreamcast ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Radiant-Silvergun-Sega-Saturn-Gameplay.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Radiant Silvergun Sega Saturn gameplay screenshot – iconic Saturn shmup ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Why%20Sega%20Failed/Sega%20Saturn%20Advertisement.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Sega Saturn advertisement – 1990s retro console marketing ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Why%20Sega%20Failed/Sega_DreamCast_Ad.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Sega Dreamcast advertisement – early 2000s sixth generation console ad ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Sega-Saturn-Sega-DreamCast-Comparison.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Sega Saturn and Sega Dreamcast consoles side by side under Sega logo – retro console wars image ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/1022-the-worst-sega-video-game-console ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Why%20Sega%20Failed/Sega%2032x%20Advertisement.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Sega 32X advertisement showing Genesis add-on upgrade promoting 32-bit graphics for retro gamers ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Sega_32x_CD_Game_NIght_Trap.avif ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Night Trap Sega 32X CD game screenshot featuring FMV gameplay and infamous 1990s controversy ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Sega-32x-Disaster-Marketing-Ad.avif ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Sega 32X marketing ad with Genesis console setup highlighting failed 1994 hardware launch ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Why-the-sega-32x-is-the-worst-video-game-console.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Sega 32X console with Sega CD attachment under blue background reading Hey Sega What Is This Mess? ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/metroid-last-of-us-representation ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/The-Last-of-Us-And-Metroid-Samus.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Metroid and The Last of Us are compared for their progressive portrayal of female protagonists. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/The-Last-of-Us-Elie.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Ellie Williams from The Last of Us is shown as a grounded and emotionally deep character ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/The-Last-of-Us-Ellies-Sexuality.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ In The Last of Us, Ellie’s sexuality is shown with real depth. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Sexism-in-Video-Games.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/617-difficulty-levels-and-video-games ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Goldeneye-00-Agent-Mode.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Why I played Goldeneye 007 on 00 agent mode for a challenge ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Brandon-is-big-Persona-fan_.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Brandon is big fan of the Persona series and could not wait to play Persona 3 Reload. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/The-Souls-Games-Hard-Gameplay.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ The Souls games offer challenging gameplay mechanics from the start. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Ranking-Souls-Games.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Hard Mode and the unforgiving experience of the gameplay. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/can-videogames-alter-your-judgement ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Grand_Theft_Sexist.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Grand Theft Auto V gameplay highlighting sexism and negative portrayal of female characters ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Racist_Video_Games_Call_of_Juarez_The_Cartel.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Call of Juarez The Cartel video game featuring racial stereotypes and controversial characters ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/racial_bias_against_characters_like_Franklin.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Grand Theft Auto V's Franklin character facing racial profiling in storyline ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/zombie_hordes_as_African_villagers.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Resident Evil 5 criticized for racist imagery in depiction of African villagers ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Harmful_Stereotypes_%20in_video_Games.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Stereotypes in video games – concept art of gender and race representation issues in gaming media ]]>
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</url>
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<loc>
<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/must-play-ps2-video-games ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/GTA_San_Andreas_Huge_World.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ PS2 Game Grand Theft Auto San Andreas Image of the Open World ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Final_Fantasy_X.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Final Fantasy X Best PS2 RPG Game ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Dante_Devl_May_Cry_3.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ ps2 games that still hold up - Dante Devl May Cry 3 ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Silen_Hill_James_Morality.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Silent Hill 2 PlayStation 2 James looking in the mirror. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Ratchet__Clank_Duo.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Ratchet Clank Duo ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Brunout_3_Crash.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Burnout 3 One of the Best PS2 Games - You don't just race your goal is to crash ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/15%20PS2%20Games%20to%20Play.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ PlayStation 2 console with Kratos from God of War promoting 15 PS2 games worth playing today ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/10-best-retro-mega-man-games ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Mega%20Man%20Blog%20Images/Mega%20Man%202.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Mega Man 2 NES – best Mega Man games ranked ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Mega%20Man%20Blog%20Images/SNES%20Mega%20Man%20X.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Mega Man X SNES – Best Mega Man X game ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Mega%20Man%20Blog%20Images/Mega%20Man%20Legends.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Mega Man Legends PS1 – best Mega Man games ranked ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Mega%20Man%20Blog%20Images/Mega%20Man%20Battle.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Mega Man Battle Network GBA – all classic Mega Man games ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Mega%20Man%20Blog%20Images/Mega%20Man%209.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Mega Man 9 – top Mega Man games retro 8-bit ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Mega%20Man%20Blog%20Images/Mega%20Man%20Powered%20Up.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Mega Man Powered Up PSP – The Mega Man series remake custom stages ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/best-retro-mega-man-games.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Mega Man Robot Masters character selection screen from classic NES games ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/best-nes-zapper-games ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Nes%20Zapper%20Games/Duck%20Hunt%20Advertisement.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ NES Duck Hunt game advertisement featuring dog and ducks – classic NES Zapper game ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Nes%20Zapper%20Games/WIld%20Gunman.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ WIld Gunman - Wild West - Quick Draw Light Gun Game ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Nes%20Zapper%20Games/Hogans%20Alley.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Hogan’s Alley NES light gun gameplay – shoot or don’t shoot cardboard targets ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Nes%20Zapper%20Games/Gunshoe.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Gumshoe NES Zapper platformer – player shoots to make character jump ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Nes%20Zapper%20Games/Freedom%20Force.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Freedom Force NES light gun game – 80s-style action hero shooter ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Nes%20Zapper%20Games/Operation%20Wolf.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Operation Wolf NES gun game – jungle warfare Zapper shooter ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Nes%20Zapper%20Games/Bill%20Barkers%20Trick%20Shooting.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Bill Barker’s Trick Shooting NES Zapper game – balloon, plate, and target shooting gallery ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Nes%20Zapper%20Games/Gotcha.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Gotcha! The Sport NES Zapper paintball simulation game ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Nes%20Zapper%20Games/To%20the%20Earth.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ To the Earth NES Zapper space shooter – futuristic light gun gameplay ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Nes%20Zapper%20Games/NES-Game-Chiller.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Chiller NES horror light gun game – censored version of violent arcade shooter ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Nes%20Zapper%20Games/Best%20NES%20Zapper%20Games.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Duck Hunt dog holding ducks with target background and trees, promoting 10 Best NES Zapper Games – classic NES light gun games ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/the-best-nintendo-nes-shmups-shooters-of-all-time ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/NES%20Shmups/Gun%20Nac%20Nintendo%20NES%20Gameplay.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Gun Nac Nintendo NES Gameplay ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/NES%20Shmups/Star%20Soldier%20Nintendo%20NES%20Gameplay.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Star Soldier NES shoot em up by Hudson ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/NES%20Shmups/Life%20Force%20Nintendo%20NES%20Gameplay.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Life Force NES co-op shmup gameplay ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/NES%20Shmups/Twin%20Cobra%20Nintendo%20NES%20Gameplay.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Twin Cobra NES helicopter shooter ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/NES%20Shmups/1943%20Battle%20of%20Midway%20Nintendo%20NES%20Gameplay.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ 1943 NES aerial combat gameplay ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/NES%20Shmups/SCAT%20Nintendo%20NES%20Gameplay.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ SCAT NES mech shooter with voice intro ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/NES%20Shmups/Best%20NES%20shooter%20games.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Pixelated collage of classic NES shmup box art featuring Gun Nac, Star Soldier, and The Guardian Legend with retro Nintendo branding and explosions in space. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/626-video-game-sequels ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Video-Game-Sequels.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Collection of remastered video games – Resident Evil, Mass Effect, BioShock, and Watch Dogs characters ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Call-of-Duty-Vanguard.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Call of Duty Vanguard cover art – World War II first-person shooter video game ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Gof-of-War-PS4-Rebot.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ God of War PS4 reboot – Kratos and Atreus overlooking snowy mountains in action-adventure game ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Fire-Emblem-Sacred-Stones-.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Fire Emblem The Sacred Stones GBA box art – tactical role-playing game for Game Boy Advance ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/1106-rare-blockbuster-video-games ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Flintstones_Surprise_at_Dinosaur_Peak.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Brandon Perton's Personal Copy of The Flintstones Surprise at Dinosaur Peak - Front of Cartridge ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Flintstones_Surprise_at_Dinosaur_Peak_Back.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Brandon Perton's Personal Copy of The Flintstones Surprise at Dinosaur Peak - Back of Cartridge with Blockbuster Stickers ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Clay_Fighter_Sculptors_Cut_n64.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ ClayFighter: Sculptor’s Cut Nintendo 64 Cartridge, rare Blockbuster-exclusive N64 fighting game featuring additional characters and limited release. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/ClayFighter-%20Sculptors%20Cut.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ ClayFighter Sculptor’s Cut box art – rare Blockbuster-exclusive N64 game with unique characters and purple label packaging. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/794-lessons-learned-from-video-games ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/nes_xenophobe.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Classic video games, especially early multiplayer and co-op games on the NES, taught us valuable lessons about real life. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/REtro-Co-Op-Games.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Here’s what I learned about socializing from playing retro co-op games like Streets of Rage and Contra. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Contra-NES-Intro-Screen-Shot.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ ontra NES title screen with Bill and Lance – classic 1980s action heroes ready for co-op gameplay. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Life%20Lessons%20Learned%20from%20Video%20Games.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ A pixelated video game background shows a blue RPG-style text box that says “Life Lessons From Video Games.” It stands for the real-life wisdom you can pick up from classic games. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/624-retro-video-gaming-hard-to-play ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Champions_of_Krynn.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Champions of Krynn, the 1990 D&amp;D RPG, is a classic PC role-playing game that many nostalgic video game fans still remember. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/NES_Super_Mario_Bros_Trilogy.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Super Mario is still fun because the series is a solid side-scrolling platformer. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Nostalgic-Video-Games-that-dont-age-FF7.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Final Fantasy VII original vs remake – Cloud Strife character comparison in classic and modern RPG gaming ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/954-bloodborne-ps4 ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Bloodborne/Bloodborne%20PlayStation%20Exclusive.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ This image from Bloodborne captures the eerie landscape of Yharnam, with its tall gothic buildings and shadowy figures that reflect the game's tough challenges. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Bloodborne/Bloodborne%20level%20layouts.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ A tense scene in Bloodborne shows a player fighting a tough enemy on the gothic streets of Yharnam, highlighting the game's difficult mechanics. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Bloodborne/Quick_Item_Slots_Bloodborne.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ A screenshot from Bloodborne shows the player menu and Beckoning Bell in the ruins of a gothic cathedral. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/bloodborne_Such_a_Difficult_Game.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Bloodborne gameplay screenshot – intense boss battle from FromSoftware’s action RPG ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/console-generation-behind-gaming-strategy ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Playstation-Console-Timeline.avif ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Follow the Playstation Console Timeline - From the PS1 all the way to the PS5 ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Nintendo-Console-Timeline-80s-to-20s.avif ]]>
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<![CDATA[ The Timeline of Nintendo Console From the 1980s Nintendo NES to the Nintendo Switch in the 2020s ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Nintendo-Console-Sale-Timeline.avif ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Timeline of Nintendo console releases from NES (1985) to SNES (2091) showing units sold and release years ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/751-grand-theft-auto-v ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Grand%20Theft%20Auto/GTA%205%20Gameplay%20Review.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Grand Theft Auto V gameplay experience and story breakdown in GTA 5 ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Grand%20Theft%20Auto/Grand%20Theft%20Auto%20V%20Trevor.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Trevor character analysis in GTA 5 and his complex role in Grand Theft Auto V ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Grand%20Theft%20Auto/Michael%20in%20GTA%20V%20The%20Good%20and%20Bad.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Grand Theft Auto V characters Michael and his betrayal arc in GTA 5 ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Grand%20Theft%20Auto/Grand%20Theft%20Auto%20V%20Franklin.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Franklin character development in GTA 5 and his role in Grand Theft Auto V ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Grand%20Theft%20Auto/Sexism%20in%20GTA%206.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Sexism in Grand Theft Auto V gameplay and character representation in GTA 5 ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Grand%20Theft%20Auto/Grand%20Theft%20Auto%20IV.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Stereotypes and cynical themes in Grand Theft Auto IV vs GTA 5 ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/GTA_V-Review.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Grand Theft Auto V cover art – action-adventure satire open-world game by Rockstar Games ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/753-retro-gaming-is-growing ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/90s-GameBoy-Selfie.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ 90s retro gaming taking selfies with a gameboy and printing them out on a game boy printer. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/90s_Retro_Gaming.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ social interaction shows how old school games offered special experiences with LAN parties ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Retro_NES_Ad.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Retro NES Advertisement Old School Gaming with a Mullet ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Super_Mario_Bros.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Old School Games Are Becoming More prime example is the original Nintendo NES Super Mario Bros. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/why-retro-gaming-is-so-huge.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Famous video game characters including Mario, Sonic, Pac-Man, Lara Croft, Spyro, and Ryu – iconic gaming mascots from different eras ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/640-persona-games-great ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Persona_3_PlayStation_2_Social_Sim.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Persona 3 PlayStation 2 Social Sim ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Persona_3.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Persona 3 turn-based RPG combat and high school life simulation ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Persona_4_Social_Links.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Persona 4 social link system showing arcana bonding with characters ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Persona_5_Characters.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Persona 5 Confidant system and character relationship gameplay ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Sega logo with Sonic the Hedgehog – mascot for Sega Genesis during 1990s console wars ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Sonic the Hedgehog advertisement for Sega Genesis – iconic 1991 Sega marketing campaign ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Sega CD advertisement – add-on console for Sega Genesis released in early 1990s ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Sega 32X advertisement – 32-bit Genesis add-on that contributed to Sega’s hardware decline ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Nintendont Sega advertisement from the 1990s – Genesis vs Nintendo console wars marketing ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Sonic the Hedgehog with shocked expression – symbolizing Sega's marketing blunders ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Naughty Dog's approach to moral complexity in gaming narratives versus traditional hero archetypes ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Close-up of Joel in The Last of Us, exemplifying gaming's shift toward morally ambiguous characters ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Joel and Ellie in The Last of Us ending scene where Joel makes his controversial sacrifice decision ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Joel is compared to traditional video game heroes. This illustrates the evolution of protagonist morality. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ NES Turtles TMFighters Box Art ]]>
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<![CDATA[ A cartoon gamer checks game prices on an old-school monitor. He’s surrounded by stacks of cartridges trying to determine their value. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Illustration of someone comparing video game-selling options online using a laptop. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Cash vs store credit video game trade-in cartoon showing online selling versus in-store trade-in options. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Cartoon illustration of a gamer selling retro video game consoles like the NES, SNES, and Sega Genesis for cash at a trade-in counter. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ How to clean video games easily — image showing a PS2 disc, SNES cartridge, cleaning supplies, and The Old School Game Vault logo, demonstrating proper cleaning techniques for boosting trade-in value. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ A gamer cleans retro video games and cartridges using special tools. This helps boost their trade-in value. Here are some tips: ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/sell-video-games-faster-using-keywords-guide.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Cartoon of a gamer typing game titles into our database with tips to use it more efficiently. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Where to Sell Video Games and get paid cash, The Old School Game Vault ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Payment policy key with thumbs-up icon – The Old School Game Vault ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Video Game Cartridges Selling Policy at The Old School Game Vault ]]>
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<![CDATA[ If you have questions about selling video game cartridges to The Old School Game Vault, we have answers. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ The Old School Game Vault - Privacy Policy of our website ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Rejection Policy at The Old School Game Vault ]]>
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<![CDATA[ The Old School Game Vaults Rejection Policy for video games we are not buying from you. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Shipping policy – The Old School Game Vault ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Keyboard with a blue key that says 'Shipping Policy.' It has a delivery truck icon. This key shows the shipping rules for sending games. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ The Old School Game Vault - Terms & Conditions of using our website. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Red keyboard key labeled "Quality Requirements" with a white X icon – The Old School Game Vault branding. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Advance Wars GBA review banner image with title screen from GameBoy Advance version ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Advance Wars GBA villain Sturm from the Black Hole Army in the story cutscene. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Advance Wars GBA gameplay tutorial showing map-based unit movement and strategy interfaces. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Advance Wars GBA battlefield view showing towns, bases, and unit control. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Advance Wars GBA cartridge with The Old School Game Vault logo and bold red Review text overlay ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Acting and Character Design - Goes the The Last of Us with Joel played by Troy Baker ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Plot and Narrative Section is a tie between BioShock Infinite and The Last of Us ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Overall Impact of The Last of Us and the Relationship betweenJoel and Ellie. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ The Last of Us had the longer lasting impact on me, a decade after my first playthrough. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Bioshock-Infinite-vs-The-Last-of-Us.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Which Game Won After a Decade? Part 2: Acting, Story, Impact ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/reviews/877-bioshock-infinite-vs-the-last-of-us-part-1 ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/BioShock-Columbia-City-View.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ The visual design of BioShock Columbia wins this category. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/BioShock-Infinite.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ SoundTrack Goes to BioShock Infinite as the Winner. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Hunt-A-Deer-The-Last-of-Us.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Hunting A Deer The Last of Us - makes the gameplay ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/The-Last-of-Us-Joe-Troy-Baker.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Acting and Character Design goes to The Last of Us Joel and voice actor Troy Baker. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/BioShock-Song-Bird.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ BioShock Infinite Wins for over all Sound track. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/The-Last-of-Us-Ruined-City.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ The Last of Us is the Winner ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Bioshock-Infinite-vs-The-Last-of-Us.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ BioShock Infinite vs The Last of Us: Which Won After a Decade Later? ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/reviews/bioshock-rapture-vs-columbia ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Elizabeth-Bioshock-Infinite.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ * Elizabeth is the emotional heart of BioShock Infinite. She connects Columbia’s vast world to the personal choices players make. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/BioShock-Machine-Gun.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ * The gunfights in BioShock’s Rapture show the city’s tight spaces and moral decay. They also reveal the struggle to survive. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Bioshock-Vigors.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ * Vigors in BioShock Infinite show how Columbia uses spectacle and power. They help strengthen its beliefs and maintain its social hierarchy. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/BioShock-Song-Bird.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ * The Songbird in BioShock Infinite shows Columbia's wish for control and strict rules. It symbolizes constant surveillance, too. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/BioShock-Rapture-vs-Columbia.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ * Rapture and Columbia represent two sides of BioShock. Rapture is an underwater world that is fading. In contrast, Columbia floats above, full of hope and dreams. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/reviews/final-fantasy-iv-advance ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/final_fantasy_iv_gba.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ This Final Fantasy 4 Review delves into the game's captivating narrative, character development, and nostalgic gameplay, exploring how the Game Boy Advance version. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Final_Fantasy_4_Box_Art.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Final Fantasy 4 Advance Game Boy Advance Box Art ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/FF-4-Advance-Boss-Battle.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Final Fantasy 4 GBA Boss Battle – Asura and Leviathan ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/GBA%20Reviews/Final_Fantasy_4_Advance_World_Map.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Final Fantasy IV Advance World Map Screenshot ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/GBA%20FF4%20.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Final Fantasy IV Advance Game Boy Advance cartridge with review label – The Old School Game Vault retro RPG review. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/reviews/873-final-fantasy-ix-ps1 ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Final_Fantasy_9_Vivi.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ The Sympathetic Journey of Vivi in FFIX ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Final-Fantasy-IX-25th-Anniversary.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Final Fantasy IX Remains a Treasure as it just celebrated it's 25th Anniversary ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Nobuo_Uematsus_FF9_SoundTrack.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Nobuo Uematsu's FF9 Soundtrack: Melodies that Define the Experience ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/PS1%20FF9%20Review.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Final Fantasy IX PS1 Review – Logo over fantasy cityscape background with PlayStation and bold Review text overlay. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/reviews/gba-final-fantasy-vi ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Final-Fantasy-VI-GBA-Review.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Discover an in-depth review of Final Fantasy 6 for GBA ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Final_Fantasy_6_for_GBA_Kelfka.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Kelfka is a fictional character and the main antagonist in Final Fantasy VI Advance. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/FF6-GBA-Battle-Screen.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ In my Final Fantasy 6 review, I dive into the fun gameplay and memorable characters. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/GBA%20Final%20Fantasy%206.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ This Final Fantasy VI Advance Game Boy Advance cartridge has a review badge. It is a Retro RPG review by The Old School Game Vault. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/reviews/fire-emblem-gba ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Fire_Emblem_on_GBA.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Fire Emblem on GBA gameplay screenshot showcasing tactical RPG battles and character-driven storytelling. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Fire_Emblem_GBA_Box_Art.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Official Fire Emblem GBA box art featuring classic fantasy characters and Game Boy Advance branding. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Fire-Emblem-Intro_Screen_GBA.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Fire Emblem GBA intro screen showing the game’s logo and start menu on a Game Boy Advance. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/GBA%20Fire%20Emblem.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Fire Emblem GBA cartridge with review label – Tactical RPG review by The Old School Game Vault for Game Boy Advance collectors and fans. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/reviews/gba-golden-sun ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/GBA%20Reviews/Golden%20Sun%20Review%20for%20GBA.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Advance Golden Sun GBA Review – RPG for Nintendo Game Boy Advance ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/GBA%20Reviews/Golden%20Sun%20Game%20Djinni%20Composition.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Golden Sun GBA Djinn Collection – All 28 Djinn Explained ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/GBA%20Reviews/Golden_Sun_Game_Dungeon_Crawling_Puzzles.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Golden Sun GBA Dungeon Puzzles – RPG Puzzle Mechanics ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/GBA%20Reviews/Golden%20Sun%20Game%20Revive%20After%20Battle.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Golden Sun GBA Revive Ability – Early Game Difficulty Explained ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/GBA%20Reviews/Golden%20Sun%20GBA%20World%20Map.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Golden Sun Game Overworld Map – RPG World Design ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/golden%20sun%20gba%20review.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Learn why Golden Sun does so many things right with puzzles and combat, then falls short. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/reviews/gun-nac-shooter ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/NES%20Shmups/Gun-Nac-Flying-Carrots-NES-Shmup.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Gun Nac Flying Carrots NES Shmup Gameplay ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Gun-Nac-Nintendo-Nes-Intro-Screen.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Very fun but silly Nintendo NES Shoot'em Up called Gun Nac. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/reviews/how-this-rpg-missed-the-mark ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/GBA%20Reviews/Golden%20Sun%20Game%20NPC%20Isaac.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Golden Sun NPC Interaction – Isaac Character Dialogue ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/GBA%20Reviews/Golden%20Sun%20Review%20Dialoge.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Golden Sun GBA Dialogue System – Yes/No Choice Issue ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/GBA%20Reviews/Golden%20Sun%20Review%20Mind%20Read.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Golden Sun GBA Mind Read Ability – RPG Storytelling Feature ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Golden-Sun-GBA-RPG.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/reviews/687-sega-dreamcast ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Boxed_Sega_DreamCast_Console.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Boxed Sega Dreamcast Console with original modem and controller ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Arcade_Fighting_Stick_Controller_for_DreamCast.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Official Sega Dreamcast arcade fight stick controller ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Blue-Sega-DreamCast-VMU.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Blue Sega DreamCast VMU - Virtual Memory Unit ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Sega-DreamCast_Marvel_vs_Capcom_2.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ All the playable characters in the arcade port of marvel vs. capcom 2 on the sega dramcast. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Sega%20DreamCast%20System.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Sega DreamCast Console Review by The Old School Game Vault ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/reviews/gba-shining-force-resurrection ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Shining_Force_Resurrection_GBA.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Shining Force GBA gameplay with tactical RPG features and fantasy characters ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Shining_Force_GBA_Screem_Shot.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Battle scenes and fantasy strategy from Shining Force Advance on GBA ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Shining_Force_MAX.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Main character Max in Shining Force Resurrection of the Dark Dragon ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Shining%20Force%20GBA.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon GBA cartridge with review overlay – Tactical RPG review by The Old School Game Vault. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/reviews/nes-snow-brothers ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Snow-Brothers-NES-Box-Art.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ The box art for Snow Brothers on the NES shows Tom and Nick, the snowmen, throwing snowballs. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Snow-Brothers-NES-Intro-Screen.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Display the Snow Brothers NES title screen. The image shows the game logo along with the snowman characters, Tom and Nick. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/reviews/contra ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Contra_Nintendo-NES_Lady_Advertisement.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Contra NES arcade brochure with mystery female soldier ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog/NES-Contra-Final-Boss.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Final boss battle in Contra NES video game ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Contra-NES-Power-Ups-Guide.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Contra NES power-up icons including Spread Gun and Rapid Fire ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Contra-NES-Intro-Screen-Shot.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Screenshot of Contra NES showing 8-bit run-and-gun gameplay ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Contra%20Nintendo%20NES%20Intro.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Contra NES title screen – iconic run-and-gun shooter with 2-player co-op and classic 8-bit action ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/reviews/super-mario-bros-3-review ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/90s%20Mario%20Games/Super%20Mario%20Bros%203%20-%20Cover%20Art.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Super Mario Bros 3 NES box art – a best-selling classic from Nintendo's 8-bit era ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/The-Wizard-Movie.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ The Wizard 80s Movie with NES Power Glove ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Mario_Bros_3_All_Suits.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Mario Bros 3 All Suits ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/NES-Super_Mario_3_Map.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Super Mario Bros 3 NES world map – explore strategic gameplay across eight unique worlds ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/90s%20Mario%20Games/NES%20Super%20Mario%20Bros%203%20.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Super Mario Bros. 3 NES title screen – iconic platformer that revolutionized the Mario franchise. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/how-to/tell-if-a-game-is-factory-sealed ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Y-Fold-Example-PS1-Game.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Photo is showing an example of a Y Fold on a PlayStation 1 game. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Example-of-game-with-hole-punched.jpeg ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Example of brand new factory sealed game with a hole punch through it. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/NES-Shatterhand-New-with-H-Seam-TheOSGVault.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Photo is showing an example of a Nintendo H-Seam on the game shatterhand. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Factory-Sealed-or-ReSealed-Video-Game.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Factory Sealed or ReSealed video game thumbnail showing Y-fold corner close-up and The Old School Game Vault logo. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/how-to/907-fix-a-stuck-or-jammed-n64-reset-button ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/N64_Step_1.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Step 1 - Remove 6 Screws on the Bottom of the Nintendo 64 Console ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/N64_Step_2.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Step 2 - Push on the 2 tabs to remove the reset button from the Nintendo 64 Console ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/N64_Step_3.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Step 3 - Clean the hole where the Reset button is ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/N64_Step_4.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Step 4 - Place the Cleaned Reset Button back into the N64 Console ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/N64_Step_5.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Step 5 - Clean the Cartridge Slot ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/how-to-repair-n64-reset-button.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ How to repair a Nintendo 64 reset button in 6 steps from the repair experts at the Old School Game Vault. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/how-to/ship-video-games ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/HOw-to-Ship-Jewel-Case-Games.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ How to ship jewel case games in the mail. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/How-to-Ship-Rare-Games.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ How we ship expensive disc games at The Old School Game Vault ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/How-to-Double-Box-CIB-Games.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ How to Double Box Complete in the Box cartridge Games ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/How-To-Ship-Video-Games.avif ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Image representing a guide on how to safely ship retro video games. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/how-to/spot-fake-gamecube-artwork ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/how-to-spot-countereit-gamecube-art-work.avif ]]>
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<![CDATA[ how to spot countereit gamecube art work ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/fake-vs-real-gamecube-artwork.avif ]]>
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<![CDATA[ How to spot fake GameCube artwork – visual guide using Pokémon XD case insert with arrows showing misaligned logo and barcode ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/how-to/reset-nintendo-3ds-parental-controls ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Master-Key-Accepted.avif ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Master Key Accepted ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Nintendo-3DS-Inquiry-Number.avif ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Nintendo 3DS Inquiry Number ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/How-to-reset-a-pin-nintendo-3ds.avif ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Article describing how to reset parental controls on Nintendo 3DS, with a missing pin. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/how-to/format-sega-cd-internal-ram ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Sega-CD-Internal-RAM-Is-Not-Initialized-Message.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Sega CD Model 2 error screen showing Internal RAM is not initialized message ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/sega-cd-select-Memory-and-press-a-button.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Sega CD Model 2 Control Panel highlighting the Memory option before formatting RAM ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Sega-CD-Select-the-format-Option-Console.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Sega CD Model 2 Memory menu with Format Console option selected ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Sega-CD-Intro-Screen.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Sega CD Model 2 startup screen with Sega CD logo and version information ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/how-to/spot-counterfeit-gameboy-cartridges ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Authentic-vs-Counterfeit-Game-Boy-Yellow-Front-Cartridge.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Authentic vs Counterfeit Game Boy Yellow Front Cartridge ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Authentic-vs-Counterfeit-Game-Board-GameBoy-Yellow.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Authentic vs Counterfeit Game Boy Yellow Front Cartridge ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/How-to-Spot-Counterfeit-Nintendo-Game-Boy-Games.avif ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Scooby Doo investigates a fake Pokémon Yellow Game Boy cartridge with magnifying glass. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/recent-buys/old-nes-video-games-sell-to-us-from-mo ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Just-Bought/Just-bought-this-Old-NES-Collection-MO.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Bought this old Nintendo NES collection from a seller who resides in Missouri. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Just-Bought/My-favorite-picks-from-Missour-NES-Collecitonwebp.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ My favorite NES game picks from the Missouri Collection. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Just-Bought/Complete-in-the-box-games_-from-Missour-NES-Colleciton.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Complete-in-box games from the Missouri NES Collection we just bought from this seller. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Just-Bought/CIB-Copy-NES-Arkanoid-TheOSGVault.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ A beautiful, rare CIB copy of Nintendo NES game Arkanoid from the Missouri Collection. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Just-Bought/Just-bought-these-NES-Carts-from-Missour-Collecitonwebp.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Just bought these NES carts from a Missouri seller to use through our mail-in service. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Just-bought-this-Old-NES-Collection-from-Missour-2-26-26.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ This picture shows the old NES video games a seller in Missouri sold us. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/recent-buys/retro-ct-video-game-colleciton ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Retro-Game-Buys/Retro-Video%20Game-Collection-from-Connecticut.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ A Nice Boxed Collection of Old Video Games we just bought from Connecticut. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Retro-Game-Buys/CIB-Sega-Saturn-Connecticut-Collection.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ CIB Sega Saturn Console and games from the Connecticut Collection ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Retro-Game-Buys/CIB-Sega-32x-Connecticut-Collection.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ CIB Sega 32x Attachment from the Connecticut Collection ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Retro-Game-Buys/N64-Console-Games-Connecticut-Collection.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ N64 Console and games we just bought from Connecticut. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Intro-Retro-Connecticut-Game-Collection.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ A Nice Retro Video Game Collection Sells to Us From Connecticut. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/recent-buys/retro-rpg-collection-minnesota ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Just-Bought/Large-RPG-Collection-from-Minnesota.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ From Don Flamenco to Fire Emblem, this Minnesota order had something for every generation ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Just-Bought/GameCube-Collection-from-Minnesota.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ We just bought a bunch of popular gamecube games from Minnesota ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Just-Bought/Nintendo-Wii-Collection-from-Minnesota.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Collection of Nintendo Wii games we bought from a seller from Minnesota ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Just-Bought/Handheld-Game-Collection-from-Minnesota.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ We just purchased some great Nintendo DS and Nintendo 3DS games from a seller in Minnesota. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/Just-bought-Large-RPG-Collection-from-Minnesota.webp ]]>
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<![CDATA[ GameCube, Wii, NES, PS3, 3DS and more, a Minnesota customer sent in a huge haul ]]>
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