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20Mar

Black vs White: The Cold War Comedy of Spy vs Spy on Game Boy

Introduction Antonio Prohias's Spy vs Spy comic strip — which ran in MAD Magazine from 1961 until 2001 — is one of the most recognisable visual satirical works of the 20th century. The perpetual, inconclusive battle between the Black Spy and White Spy became a touchstone...
20Mar

Finish Him On Four AA Batteries: Mortal Kombat on Game Boy

Introduction When Mortal Kombat arrived in arcades in 1992, it didn't just create a fighting game — it sparked a cultural controversy that would reshape how video games were regulated. The digitised graphics, blood-soaked combat, and notorious Fatality finishers made it the most talked-about game of...
20Mar

Kanto Remixed: Taking on Pokemon Blue Kaizo for Game Boy

Introduction The word "Kaizo" — borrowed from the infamously brutal Super Mario World hacks — signals to any experienced gamer that what lies ahead is a genuine test of skill, knowledge, and perseverance. Pokemon Blue Kaizo is a ROM hack of the original Pokemon Blue that...
20Mar

Where It All Began: The Story of Alleyway on Game Boy

Introduction When Nintendo launched the original Game Boy in 1989, four titles were available at launch in North America: Tetris, Super Mario Land, Baseball, and Alleyway. That launch status alone makes Alleyway historically significant — it is one of the very first games ever played on...
20Mar

Alpha on the Go: Street Fighter Alpha Warriors Dreams on Game Boy Color

Introduction The Street Fighter Alpha series represented a bold reimagining of Capcom's fighting franchise — younger versions of beloved characters, a prequel storyline, and refined mechanics that appealed to both newcomers and veterans. Street Fighter Alpha: Warriors' Dreams on Game Boy Color, released in 1995 and...
20Mar

Into the Shadow: Exploring Pokemon Dark Energy for Game Boy

Introduction The Pokemon fan game community has long explored the darker narrative possibilities that the official series deliberately avoids. Pokemon Dark Energy is a Game Boy ROM hack that leans fully into a more atmospheric, morally complex take on the Pokemon world — a game for...
20Mar

These Romans Are Crazy: Playing Asterix and Obelix on Game Boy

Introduction Few comic book franchises have translated as consistently to video games as Asterix. The adventures of the indomitable Gaul and his enormous companion Obelix have appeared on almost every gaming platform across five decades, and the Game Boy versions are among the most charming. Asterix...
20Mar

Pure Combat: A Deep Dive into Pokemon Battle Factory for Game Boy

Introduction The Battle Factory is one of the most beloved facilities in all of competitive Pokemon history — a rental-based battle mode that strips away the training and story elements and focuses entirely on tactical combat. Originally featured within Pokemon Emerald's Battle Frontier, the Battle Factory...
20Mar

The Final Volume: Konami GB Collection Vol. 4 on Game Boy Color

Introduction The final entry in Konami's European Game Boy Color compilation series, Konami GB Collection Vol. 4 rounds out the range with another trio of classic handheld titles brought to life with GBC colour enhancements. Released in 1998, this volume continues the series' strong track record...