Normally, in the Looking Back series, we revisit classic games that defined our childhoods and shaped the history of gaming. But for this special edition, I wanted to turn the spotlight toward a piece of hardware that changed everything, the Game Boy, known internally as the DMG-01 (Dot Matrix Game). Launched in 1989, it was […]
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It’s hard to overstate just how much Pokémon Red & Blue changed gaming. When they released on the Game Boy in the late ’90s, they didn’t just introduce a new RPG, they sparked a cultural explosion. For many of us, those tiny grayscale sprites became an obsession that stretched from school playgrounds to after-dinner battles […]
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This is seriously insane when you consider the level of talent poured into this device. Natalie said jokingly, back when the LEGO Game Boy was announced, that she would make a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) for it. Well, guess what? She did! Here are some key points about this project, but we do recommend reading […]
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One of my favourite YouTube channels is “there oughta be“, as they are always showcasing cool stuff when it comes to the Game Boy, especially the DMG (the original model), which is my personal favourite. Sebastian, the guy behind the channel, is the one who got GTA V working on the GB via a custom-designed […]
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Originally released in 1996 for the Game Boy, Mole Mania was one of Nintendo’s hidden puzzle gems. Starring Muddy Mole on a quest to rescue his family, the game offered over 200 screens of clever puzzles but remained overshadowed by bigger Nintendo hits of its era. Now, fans can experience it in a whole new […]
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Infinity, the long-lost Game Boy Color RPG, finally opens for pre-orders on September 30th, 2025 through Incube8 Games. Originally developed from 1999 to 2001 by Affinix Software, Infinity was designed to push Nintendo’s handheld to its absolute limits. But as the market shifted to the Game Boy Advance, the project was canceled in 2002 and […]
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To celebrate Rayman’s 30th anniversary, ModRetro has brought the Game Boy Color classic back with a brand-new physical release. Originally launched in 2000, this handheld entry offered a unique 2D adventure tailored for the system’s limited hardware, with over 30 levels of platforming, secret areas, and the charm that made Rayman a fan favorite. The […]
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The Game Boy classic Pokémon Red has received a massive overhaul with the release of Pokémon Red Expanded, a brand-new ROM hack by Iddiy. This hack takes the familiar journey through Kanto and supercharges it with modern mechanics, new Pokémon, and expanded post-game content. Over 400 Pokémon are now catchable, alongside new moves, TMs, and […]
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Team C.U.T.S. has released a new fan project bringing the classic survival horror game Clock Tower to the Game Boy Advance. Described as a half-homebrew, half-port, the project was created by Bob Schneeder and Blame Robot, offering players a chance to experience the cult favorite in a handheld format. Titled Clock Tower – Advance, the […]
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Alice Sisters is a charming puzzle-platformer that first appeared on the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive and has since been ported to PC, Game Boy Advance, Atari Falcon, and Sega Dreamcast. The story follows Alice and her sister on a quest to rescue their mother from the villain of the Big Mountain. Across 28 levels in 4 […]
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