1UP Vault
JM MendezOpen the vault as we talk about the history, news, events, reviews, and impact of the video game industry.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Twice weekly |
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Happy Halloween 2026
Note: This is a re-publication of an article I wrote two years ago, although with some slight word changes and updating to celebrate this year.
Halloween is my favorite holiday. I like to celebrate it by watching a combination of tradition...
Review - Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse
Konami, Evil Empire / PC, NSW, PS5, XBSX
Played on PlayStation 5
Story & Lore
Set two decades after the events of Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse and Castlevania...
Review - Gears of War: E-Day (Campaign)
Gears of War: E-Day
Microsoft, Xbox Games Studios, The Coalition / PC, Xbox Series Consoles
Played on Xbox Series X
Story & Lore
Gears of War makes a triumphant return, this time by telling t...
Review - Well Dweller
Well Dweller
Top Hat Studios, Kyle Thompson / PC, NSW, NSW2, PS5, XBSX
Played on Xbox Series X
Story & Lore
In Well Dweller, we follow the young bird named Glimmer, who has been tasked by his...
Game of Impact - 1986
Games of Impact takes a look at the most important games in the industry’s history, with a max limit of 20 per year.
Adventure Island
September 12, 1986 - Hudson Soft
Key People: Fumihiko Itagaki, Jun Chiku...
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