From Failure to Fan Favorite: The Unlikely Redemption of Zelda’s Adventure Zelda’s Adventure, released in 1996 for the Philips CD-i, is a fascinating and infamous anomaly in The Legend of Zelda canon. Developed by Viridis Corporation, it was the third and final title resulting from the collapsed partnership between Nintendo and Philips, which granted Philips the license to […]
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The developer, Marc Max, has confirmed that the Donkey Kong DX colorization remaster will not be released in 2025 as originally promised. The decision stems from unforeseen personal challenges faced last year, which required him to drastically slow down his ROM hacking work and focus on his mental health. Key Issues and Project Status: Marc […]
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A new fan project called SGB2-Pokemon-Suite gives the Japanese Super Game Boy 2 a colorful Pokémon makeover. By applying a simple BPS patch to the Super Game Boy 2 (Japan).sfc ROM, you can replace the default borders and icons with Pokémon-themed artwork inspired by the first two generations of games. The project features both new […]
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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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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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A new project called GB mini brings Game Boy titles to the Pokémon mini handheld. Using the PM2040 flash cart, which is powered by an RP2040 microcontroller, the emulator already supports save files and even takes advantage of the system’s built-in rumble feature. This means that compatible rumble titles can make use of the Pokémon […]
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A brand-new overhaul of Mega Man: Dr. Wily’s Revenge for the DMG Game Boy has just been released, breathing new life into the original Game Boy classic. Created with Dr. Wily’s Toolkit and YYCHR, this hack reimagines the game with a modern design philosophy. Levels have been rebuilt from scratch to create a smoother flow […]
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