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The Importance of Ongoing Game Support & Preservation
Gaming HistoryOct 23, 2026

The Importance of Ongoing Game Support & Preservation

In this article, we discuss the Stop Killing Games movement and the overall importance of...
Is Gaming Becoming Inaccessible?
Gaming HistoryOct 23, 2026

Is Gaming Becoming Inaccessible?

In this article, we discuss the rapidly rising prices of games, PC parts, and consoles,...
Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave: A Return to Form
Game ReviewsOct 16, 2026

Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave: A Return to Form

In this article, we discuss the latest entry in the Fire Emblem series, Fortune's Weave,...
RetroWorld Expo: Why the Secondhand Market Matters

RetroWorld Expo: Why the Secondhand Market Matters

From the convention floor to the collector's shelf, RetroWorld Expo reminded us why physical ownership...
The Impending Death of Physical Games
Gaming HistoryAug 28, 2026

The Impending Death of Physical Games

What would the end of physical PlayStation discs mean for collectors and the future of...
Is the Steam Machine Worth It?
Gaming HistoryAug 7, 2026

Is the Steam Machine Worth It?

Is Valve's Steam Machine worth a spot in your gaming setup? We look at the...
The Rise of Co-op Horror Games in the 2020s
Gaming HistoryJul 24, 2026

The Rise of Co-op Horror Games in the 2020s

From early experiments to modern hits, explore how co-op horror turned getting scared into something...
The Rise of Early Access
Gaming HistoryJul 10, 2026

The Rise of Early Access

How crowdfunding and early access changed the relationship between developers and players—and why more games...
Exciting Announcements from 2026’s State of Play
Gaming HistoryJun 26, 2026

Exciting Announcements from 2026’s State of Play

A summary of the most exciting news from Sony's 2026 State of Play event, including...
Crimson Desert is Everything, Everywhere, All At Once
Game ReviewsJun 19, 2026

Crimson Desert is Everything, Everywhere, All At Once

Part RPG, part cozy game, part MMO jank. Pearl Abyss threw every genre at the...
Resident Evil 9 Requiem: Horror as a Vehicle for Trauma
Game ReviewsJun 5, 2026

Resident Evil 9 Requiem: Horror as a Vehicle for Trauma

Thirty years in, Resident Evil circles back to claustrophobic horror — and uses it to...
Pokémon Pokopia and the Cozy Game Renaissance
Game ReviewsApr 18, 2026

Pokémon Pokopia and the Cozy Game Renaissance

A different pace for Pokémon. Explore its place in the cozy-game conversation.
Mana Meets Meteor: Why the MTG Final Fantasy Set Has Fans Losing Their Gil

Mana Meets Meteor: Why the MTG Final Fantasy Set Has Fans Losing Their Gil

Final Fantasy and Magic now share one battlefield. Why deck builders, art chasers and sealed-box...
Switch 2 physical games: What’s in the box?

Switch 2 physical games: What’s in the box?

Buying physical? Understand what the different packaging and game formats mean before choosing.
Coolection At TooManyGames - June 27 - 29!

Coolection At TooManyGames - June 27 - 29!

Three days at Pennsylvania’s biggest gaming convention — what we brought to the Marketplace Hall,...
Hidden NES Gems: 5 Underrated Retro Games for Collectors | Coolection
Console ClassicsApr 9, 2025

Hidden NES Gems: 5 Underrated Retro Games for Collectors | Coolection

Look beyond the familiar favorites with five NES games worth exploring.
High-Value SNES Games: Hidden Gems Every Collector Should Own
Collecting TipsApr 9, 2025

High-Value SNES Games: Hidden Gems Every Collector Should Own

The 16-bit sleepers that flopped at launch and now cost more than the console —...
Spring Cleaning for Collectors: What to Sell, What to Keep, and What to Buy
Collecting TipsMar 13, 2025

Spring Cleaning for Collectors: What to Sell, What to Keep, and What to Buy

Which games and cards earn their shelf space, which to sell while the market’s warm,...
The Art of Collecting: How to Spot Future Grails Before They Skyrocket
Collecting TipsMar 13, 2025

The Art of Collecting: How to Spot Future Grails Before They Skyrocket

Luck finds some grails. Method finds more. The signals that mark a game or card...
Essential Storage Tips for Retro Games & Trading Cards

Essential Storage Tips for Retro Games & Trading Cards

Sunlight, humidity and the wrong sleeve do more damage than play ever will. How we...
How Coolection's Negotiation Feature Makes Collecting Fairer

How Coolection's Negotiation Feature Makes Collecting Fairer

Haggling at a convention table, online. Why we built make-an-offer and how it keeps the...
A [Stock] Picture is [Not] Worth a Thousand Words

A [Stock] Picture is [Not] Worth a Thousand Words

A stock photo tells you nothing about the copy you’re buying. Why every listing here...
Grand Opening Celebration at Coolection.com!

Grand Opening Celebration at Coolection.com!

Coolection.com is open: real photos, fair prices, one copy of each. What we set out...
A Coolection is a Clean-ection!

A Coolection is a Clean-ection!

Every cartridge and disc is cleaned, inspected and tested before it ships. No mystery grime,...
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