Collection of vintage video game boxes including Mario, Pokémon, ...

Retro Gaming Facts, Easter Eggs & Myths Debunked

Did Mario really punch Yoshi? Was Sonic 3's music made by MJ? We uncover the dark history, hidden cheat codes, and shocking facts behind your favourite 90s games. Read the untold stories at 2Bluebox!

The Retro Rewind

Ghostwire “Link to the Paranormal” title image for the lost Nintendo DSiWare concept, featured in a retro gaming history article.

A Different Game: Uncovering the Lost Ghostwire...

LIAM PARKER

Uncover the mystery of A Different Game and the lost Ghostwire DSi. Learn how to play its spiritual successors on the R36S Handheld—the best device for Nintendo DS emulation in...

A Different Game: Uncovering the Lost Ghostwire...

LIAM PARKER

Uncover the mystery of A Different Game and the lost Ghostwire DSi. Learn how to play its spiritual successors on the R36S Handheld—the best device for Nintendo DS emulation in...

Street Fighter II sprite scene showing a fighter launching a flaming attack in front of a grand building backdrop (classic arcade era).

Who Is Shen Long? The 90s EGM Prank That Change...

LIAM PARKER

The truth behind the Shen Long Hoax and Guile's Handcuffs glitch. Discover the history of Street Fighter 2 secrets and play the arcade perfect version on R36S ($79.99).

Who Is Shen Long? The 90s EGM Prank That Change...

LIAM PARKER

The truth behind the Shen Long Hoax and Guile's Handcuffs glitch. Discover the history of Street Fighter 2 secrets and play the arcade perfect version on R36S ($79.99).

NBA Jam character select screen showing hidden character “Clinton” with “Johnson” on the Phoenix Suns roster (classic 90s arcade UI).

NBA Jam Code Secrets: Did Developers Rig the Ga...

LIAM PARKER

Did the devs rig NBA Jam against the Bulls? Yes. Discover the secrets, unlock Bill Clinton, and play the arcade classic today on the Game Stick 4K ($59.98) or R36S...

NBA Jam Code Secrets: Did Developers Rig the Ga...

LIAM PARKER

Did the devs rig NBA Jam against the Bulls? Yes. Discover the secrets, unlock Bill Clinton, and play the arcade classic today on the Game Stick 4K ($59.98) or R36S...

Link and Navi speaking to the dying soldier in Castle Town back alley in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (N64).

The Soldier Who Died in Silence: Uncovering the...

LIAM PARKER

Master the Biggoron Sword trading sequence in Ocarina of Time. Uncover the Dying Soldier mystery, Fire Temple chants, and Gold Cartridge values. Play it today on R36S ($79.99).

The Soldier Who Died in Silence: Uncovering the...

LIAM PARKER

Master the Biggoron Sword trading sequence in Ocarina of Time. Uncover the Dying Soldier mystery, Fire Temple chants, and Gold Cartridge values. Play it today on R36S ($79.99).

Stormy Ascent “lost level” scene in Crash Bandicoot on PS1, a brutal castle climb with rain-soaked stone platforms.

The Lost Level: Investigating the Mystery of St...

LIAM PARKER

Discover the secrets of Crash Bandicoot: The lost Stormy Ascent level, the bootleg origin of Fake Crash, and a full Colored Gem guide. Play PS1 classics today on the R36S...

The Lost Level: Investigating the Mystery of St...

LIAM PARKER

Discover the secrets of Crash Bandicoot: The lost Stormy Ascent level, the bootleg origin of Fake Crash, and a full Colored Gem guide. Play PS1 classics today on the R36S...

2Bluebox GoldenEye 007 Oddjob cheating banner showing James Bond standing next to the shorter Oddjob character on N64

Why Choosing Oddjob is Cheating: The Untold Sec...

LIAM PARKER

Why is Oddjob cheating? Unlock all cheats in GoldenEye 007 and play the Citadel level. Discover how to play N64 classics on the R36S Handheld ($79.99) and Game Stick 4K...

Why Choosing Oddjob is Cheating: The Untold Sec...

LIAM PARKER

Why is Oddjob cheating? Unlock all cheats in GoldenEye 007 and play the Citadel level. Discover how to play N64 classics on the R36S Handheld ($79.99) and Game Stick 4K...