Retro Collecting Tip #7: Modify to unlock the world.

One thing I have noticed over the years of collecting video games is that for a lot of games, the prices vary quite a bit between NTSC, NTSC-J and Pal region games. For instance, a game that I have been...

Completing Classics – The Legend Of Zelda: The Wind Waker

I know I am a bit late to the party, after all The Wind Waker was released over a decade ago, but after months of stopping and starting, I have finally beat the game. When it was first released in...

Retro Collecting Tip #6: Networking, Get To Know The Gamers.

This week, as the title states, I will be talking about the importance of networking and how it will help you grow as a gamer. What I mean by networking is getting to know other retro gamers and sharing your...

Retro Collecting Tip #5: Trade and Upgrade.

Over time on during your collecting journey you will more than likely end up with some games that you don't really like any more or even some doubles of games that you might have picked up cheap somewhere, that is...

Retro Collecting Tip #4: Loose Carts to Start.

There is a big difference in price between loose cartridge games and boxed or complete in box(CIB) games and sometimes it is better to keep it loose, especially when you start out collecting. I have bought quite a few boxed...

An Interview with The Video Game Guy, AKA Rob Cavaliere.

As a huge retro video game fan and collector, I love to interact with other people who share my passion for retro gaming. One of my favorite mediums to use when connecting with other retro enthusiasts is Instagram. There is...

Retro Collecting Tip #3: eBay, Try Not To Get Carried Away.

I mentioned before that it is very easy to get carried away when you start off in the collecting game, I got carried away at first and it is something I wish I had been able to control a bit...

Retro Collecting Tip #2: Know The Value or Pay The Price.

This collecting tip is all about cost. Over the years I have discovered that it is very important to do some research and learn the average cost of video games, consoles and accessories. I have paid more than I should...

Retro Collecting Tips #1: Tell People

Over the years of collecting video games I have learned a few things which I wish I had known when I started out. I have gotten some really great deals and also paid over the odds, I have had people...

18 years with The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

On November 11th 1998 The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was released on the Nintendo 64 in Europe. I'm sure a lot of gamers woke up on Christmas morning to a copy of Ocarina under their tree, a gift...

Retro Gaming, The Beauty of Box Art.

One of the many reasons I love retro video games is the box art. There are so many titles with art work almost as good as the game itself and in some cases, better. Don't get me wrong, current generation...

In Pokémon Blue and Red, which starter did you choose?

A decision that divided a generation, but who did you choose? This is the story of my first Pokémon. When Pokémon Green and Red hit the shelves in Japan back in 1996 they were a phenomenal success. Pokémon green was...