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20Mar
Uncharted Territory: A Look at Pokemon Bronze Version for Game Boy
Introduction The Pokemon phenomenon that swept the world in the late 1990s gave rise not only to official sequels and spin-offs, but to a passionate community of fans creating their own regional adventures. Pokemon Bronze Version is a fan-made ROM hack built on the foundations of...
20Mar
Before the Bad Fur Day: Discovering Conker’s Pocket Tales on Game Boy Color
Introduction Before Conker the Squirrel became notorious for his adult-oriented Nintendo 64 adventure, he made his debut in an altogether more family-friendly outing on the Game Boy Color. Conker's Pocket Tales, released by Rare in 1999, introduced the mischievous red squirrel to the world as a...
20Mar
Cave Dwellers Unite: Exploring Joe and Mac on Game Boy
Introduction Long before prehistoric humour became a pop-culture staple, Joe and Mac (also known as Caveman Ninja) was carving out a niche in arcades and on home consoles. Data East's 1991 brawler sent two lovable cavemen on a mission to rescue kidnapped cave women from a...
20Mar
That Darn Rabbit! Revisiting Looney Tunes: Marvin Strikes Back on Game Boy
Introduction The late 1990s saw a wave of licensed Game Boy Color titles capitalising on beloved cartoon properties, and Looney Tunes: Marvin Strikes Back! (1999) was among the more ambitious entries. Published by Infogrames and developed for the Game Boy Color, the game puts the iconic...
20Mar
Bubble Trouble on the Go: Rediscovering Pang on Game Boy
Introduction Pang — known in North America as Buster Bros. — is one of those arcade classics that translated beautifully to handheld play. Originally released in arcades by Mitchell Corporation in 1989, the game found its way to a huge number of platforms, and the Game...
24Jul
Rediscovering Final Fantasy Legend III: A Classic Game Boy RPG
IntroductionThe early ’90s were a golden era for RPGs, with titles that not only entertained but also left lasting impressions on a generation of gamers. Among these classics is Final Fantasy Legend III for the Game Boy, a game that, despite being overshadowed by its...
24Jul
Rediscovering a Classic: Final Fantasy Legend 2 for Game Boy
In the pantheon of classic RPGs, the Final Fantasy series stands as a beacon of innovative storytelling and captivating gameplay. While titles like Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy X often dominate the conversation, there exists a lesser-known gem that deserves its moment in the...
24Jul
Revisiting the Classic: Final Fantasy Adventure for Game Boy
The early ’90s were a golden era for handheld gaming, and among the treasures of that time was Final Fantasy Adventure for the Game Boy. Released in 1991, this action role-playing game (ARPG) was a standout title that not only captivated players with its engaging...
24Jul