Final Fantasy Adventure DX Brings the Classic to Game Boy Color

The original Final Fantasy Adventure on the Game Boy has just received a fresh coat of paint with the release of Final Fantasy Adventure Color. Created by theadamrippon, this hack transforms the 1991 action RPG into a full Game Boy Color experience, giving fans the chance to revisit the classic with vibrant visuals. Known as […]

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The Cult of Blood Brings Castlevania-Style Action to Game Boy Color – Now on Kickstarter

The Cult of Blood is a new action-platformer in development for the Game Boy Color by Dancing Mad Studios. The story is based on J. Sheridan LeFanu’s classic vampire tale Carmilla, while the gameplay takes clear inspiration from Castlevania. Players take on the role of Isaia Lecardi, armed with the Spear of Destiny, battling through […]

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Final Fantasy Legend III DX – A Classic Game Boy RPG in Color

Following the DX releases of Final Fantasy Legend and Final Fantasy Legend II that I covered before, the third entry has now received the same treatment. Final Fantasy Legend III DX was released on September 3, 2025, adding full Game Boy Color support to the original monochrome game from 1993. Like the previous hacks, the […]

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OutRun GB – Out Today! – Game Review

The Game Boy Color didn’t see many true arcade-style racing experiences, which makes OutRun GB stand out even more. This fan-made take on Sega’s iconic racer delivers a surprisingly authentic and fun experience that feels right at home on Nintendo’s handheld. Gameplay and Visuals Developed in GB Studio by EGVroom (Shane MᶜCafferty), OutRun GB immediately […]

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Final Fantasy Legend II DX – The Game Boy Classic in Full Color

The beloved Game Boy RPG Final Fantasy Legend II just got a stunning new upgrade. Released by Adam, this ROM hack brings the 1991 classic to life in full color, offering a fresh way to experience one of the most memorable titles from the Game Boy era. We recently covered the release of Final Fantasy […]

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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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