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What's old is new again; rediscover retro video games and explore vintage-inspired reboots of the all-time classics.

Pokemon Gold vs Silver vs Crystal: Every Version Difference Explained
When people talk about the second generation of Pokémon games, there's this assumption that Crystal is just "the better version" of Gold and Silver. And yeah, there's some truth to that, but the actual differences are more interesting than you might think. If you're trying to figure out which one to play, or you're just curious what actually changed between these three games, there's more going on than Nintendo just releasing the same game three times.
By Drakon10 days ago in Gamers
My Top 25 Game Boy Games
I've been getting very much back into my games over the last year or so (hooray, hyperfixation!). Not just playing, but reading about, learning about, and, of course, reminiscing about. I've recently been ensconced in Shaun Musgrave's Patreon, and particularly enjoyed his lists of favourite games for various consoles. So I thought to myself, why not have a crack at that myself?
By Daniel Tessier11 days ago in Gamers
Pokemon FireRed vs LeafGreen: Every Version Difference Explained
When FireRed and LeafGreen dropped in 2004, a lot of people figured they were basically the same game with different box art. I mean, we'd been through this before with Red and Blue, then Gold and Silver, then Ruby and Sapphire. But if you've actually sat down and played both, you know there's a bit more going on than that.
By Drakon12 days ago in Gamers
My 400th Story: Celebrating 10 Years of the NES Classic
Greetings, Vocal readers and subscribers! I've reached yet another milestone: 400 stories on Vocal. I'm aiming to reach the 500 stories mark by the end of this year. Is it doable? There's only one way to find out. To celebrate this milestone, I'll be talking about a game console that will turn 10 later on this year, except it's a miniature version of an old game system that everyone wanted to get their hands on. I'm talking about the release of the NES Classic. I'll be sharing the good and the bad of the game console.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 19 days ago in Gamers
Why Rayo Vallecano demonstrated their superiority
Why Rayo Vallecano demonstrated their superiority When football fans hear the name Real Madrid, they immediately picture power, victories, and superstars on a global scale. When they hear Rayo Vallecano, they think of a small, hardworking club from the heart of Madrid, fighting season after season to survive among Spain’s elite.
By Farida Kabir24 days ago in Gamers
This is how Fromsoftware ruined gaming for me
Among the games that we play, there are a few that we always talk about differently. In most cases, if you are older, those games are also older. For me, most of my favourite games are actually very old. For a long time, I didn’t have any new game that I considered as good as the old ones. Part of that was, of course, nostalgia, but part of it was the fact that games changed, and not all changes are good.
By josip27 days ago in Gamers
When Is a Move Final?
The Commitment Problem in Modern Chess Modern chess operates under a fractured commitment model that no longer aligns with how players think, how turns function in most games, or how chess itself is actually played across physical and digital formats. At the heart of the problem is that chess treats physical contact with a piece as binding commitment while simultaneously relying on a separate explicit action to end a player’s turn. This creates a logical contradiction: a move becomes final before the turn is over. In most turn-based games, interaction with game components is provisional until the player explicitly signals the end of their turn. Chess is an anomaly in this respect, and the inconsistency becomes increasingly visible in modern play.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcastabout a month ago in Gamers
Arc Raiders Reveals Escalation Phase With Four Monthly Updates
Embark Studios has kicked off 2026 with the Escalation phase for Arc Raiders, the extraction shooter that launched in late 2025 and quickly gained a dedicated following thanks to its tense Topside raids against ARC machines. Spanning January through April, this roadmap promises steadily increasing challenges, from matchmaking tweaks to massive new threats, keeping players engaged after successful additions like the Stella Montis map and the Cold Snap event. While not every detail is confirmed, the updates mix quality-of-life improvements, environmental hazards, and epic boss encounters to keep momentum going into the new year.
By fuhdabout a month ago in Gamers
The Boy Who Watched the Giant
I didn’t go for the stars. I went for my nephew. He’s eleven, wears his hair in messy curls, and talks about football like it’s a secret code only he and the ball understand. “You have to see how they move together, Tío,” he’d said, eyes wide. “It’s like they’re speaking without words.”
By KAMRAN AHMADabout a month ago in Gamers
The Night the Stadium Felt Like Home
I didn’t go for the spectacle. I went because I was lost. It was my first winter in a new country. The language felt like glass in my mouth, the streets unfamiliar, the silence in my apartment louder than any noise back home. I missed the rhythm of my old life—the market vendors who knew my name, the neighbors who waved from their windows, the comfort of being understood without speaking.
By KAMRAN AHMADabout a month ago in Gamers
Dota 2 Gameplay Review: Mastery, Strategy, and Competitive Depth. AI-Generated.
Dota 2 gameplay is defined by strategic decision-making, team coordination, and long term skill development rather than fast reflexes alone. Every match challenges players to manage resources, read the map, adapt to hero interactions, and communicate effectively under pressure. Over time, these repeated choices shape distinct playstyles and habits that go far beyond visible stats like kills or rankings. This is why many players enjoy reflecting on their in-game behavior through a Dota 2 player purity challenge based on in game behavior and mindset, which offers a clearer picture of how deeply Dota 2 influences the way the game is actually played.
By Enzo Marcelliabout a month ago in Gamers
A Personal Retrospective: The Games That Defined a Generation
From the pixelated landscapes of my earliest memories to the sprawling, photorealistic worlds I inhabit today, my life has been a continuous journey through the evolution of video games. Born in 1989, I had the unique privilege of witnessing, and participating in, the industry's most transformative decades. This article isn't just a chronological recounting of consoles and titles; it's a deeply personal narrative—a testament to how these digital realms shaped my understanding of perseverance, problem-solving, and even language itself. Join me as we revisit the controllers, cartridges, and characters that didn't just entertain, but profoundly defined a generation, one frame at a time.
By josipabout a month ago in Gamers