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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| Issues | 275 | Founded | 4 years ago | Last Issue | 3 days ago |
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The Year of the Remake
I like to look at the year in gaming and see if I can find an overall theme. For example, last year seemed to be the year of the indies and more experimental gameplay experiences. As for this year, looking at the landscape and what I’ve bee...
Games of Impact - 1982
Games of Impact takes a look at the most important games in the industry’s history, with a max limit of 20 per year.
BurgerTime (Hamburger)
August 25, 1982 - Data East / Midway
Known as Hamburger in Japan, Burge...
Newsletter Update - 8.26.2026
I was planning to do one of these to start September, but unfortunately recent events have made me release it now. I originally planned to end the month with a “Games of Impact” and opinion article, but on Monday (8-24), me and my family we...
The Healing (and Toxic) Nature of Nostalgia
There’s a culture around nostalgia that has become more prevalent in the last decade. There are social media accounts, YouTube channels, and more dedicated to it, especially regarding video games. In many ways, retro gaming culture is a pro...
Nintendo Switch 2 - 1 Year Later
A little over a year ago, I put the Switch 2 on credit and jumped on it faster than I probably should have, mostly due to my fears of an eventual price hike (which proved to be right). So, I wanted to look back as a Nintendo fan and figure...
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