Pokémon: Sour Crystal – A Quality of Life Take on Pokémon Crystal Gets New Update

Pokémon: Sour Crystal, created by SourApple, aims to refine and enhance the original Pokémon Crystal experience while staying true to the classic Gen 2 feel that many players know and love. This updated build, now at version 5.5a, brings a wealth of improvements and tweaks designed to make the journey through Johto smoother and more […]

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Final Fantasy Legend 1 DX – Full Color Upgrade Released

A brand-new hack for the original Final Fantasy Legend on Game Boy has just dropped. Titled Final Fantasy Legend 1 DX, this version brings full color support to the classic RPG along with several bug fixes to improve the overall experience. Released by Adam on August 27, 2025, this version lets fans revisit the original […]

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OutRun GB is Complete – Release Date Coming Soon

Shane McCafferty, known online as EGVroom, has confirmed that OutRun GB is now complete. The Game Boy demake of Sega’s iconic arcade racer has been in development for a while, and this announcement is the first solid sign that the project is nearly ready to hit our handhelds. With visuals that capture the sunset-soaked roads […]

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The Game Bub: Your Open-Source FPGA Gameboy

The Game Bub is an open-source, FPGA-based retro-emulation handheld developed by Second Bedroom. It is designed to play games from the Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance. The device is compatible with both original game cartridges and ROM files, which can be loaded from a microSD card. The handheld includes several key […]

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OutRun GB Update Adds “Magical Sound Shower” And it Sounds Amazing!

Developer Shane McCafferty has shared a new update on OutRun GB, a fan project recreating Sega’s classic racer for the Game Boy Color. The big highlight of this update is the addition of the iconic track “Magical Sound Shower”, faithfully recreated for the handheld. The music was handled by Sloopygoop, who has delivered an authentic […]

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Earthion Game Boy Color Demake Showcased

Developer Shane McCafferty (EGVroom) has shared a new Game Boy Color project showcasing a demake of Earthion. Created in just one afternoon and running on original hardware, the short clip reveals a vibrant and smooth horizontal shooter that captures the spirit of the recently released original. It isn’t something you can play yet, but it’s […]

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D*Fuzed Brings Turn-Based Puzzle Action to Game Boy Color

A new puzzle game for the Game Boy Color, D*Fuzed, has been released by Incube8 Games. Developed in collaboration with Asobitech, who is also currently working on Terminator 2D: No Fate with Bitmap Bureau, the game puts players in control of Deef, a robot tasked with defusing bombs and navigating through turn-based puzzle stages. The […]

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Chromatic Wave 2 Launches with New Colors and Cartridges

ModRetro has officially launched Wave 2 for its FPGA-powered handheld, the Chromatic. The new wave includes a restock of the handheld in multiple colors, as well as a fresh batch of original game cartridges developed specifically for the platform. A Second Chance at the FPGA Handheld The Chromatic originally launched earlier this year and gained […]

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