Tag: Game Boy
News Konami And M2 Announce New Goemon Switch Collection, Here Are The 13 Retro Titles Included
Releasing in Japan this July
If you're a fan of the Goemon and Mystical Ninja series, there was a rather exciting 40th anniversary announcement shared during this week's Japanese Partner Showcase. Konami and the emulation experts at M2 are teaming up to release Ganbare Goemon! Daishuugo - a new retro collection coming to the Switch and multiple...
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy Library With Two More Titles
Available now
As we enter February, Nintendo has today announced two more titles for the Switch Online's Game Boy library. Following the recent Super Mario Galaxy Movie Yoshi reveal, Nintendo seems to be continuing the Yoshi celebrations with the release of the 1991/92 puzzle-themed Game Boy title Yoshi. Alongside this, Nintendo has locally...
News Pokémon's Game Boy Development Process Took A "Great Deal Of Trial And Error"
Realising the "simple concept" with limited resources wasn't easy
Although Pokémon has become a global powerhouse over the past 30 years, the series' beginnings didn't necessarily happen overnight. In a special video message during the New York Game Awards recently (where Pokémon received the prestigious 'Andrew Yoon Legend Award' for industry...
Anniversary The First Handheld 'Contra' Is 35 Years Old Today
Konami-coded
Back in the 1980s, and more specifically 1987, Contra in its original coin-op form was a game so awe-inspiring in its action, its graphics, and its weapons (you never forget you first spreader) that everyone who was anyone — which meant I was out from the get-go-- was to be found down their local arcade pumping coins into the bleeding...
Random Lego Fans Have Apparently Forgotten What Game Boy Cartridges Look Like
Including us..?
The Lego Game Boy has, to be expected, proven to be a smash hit with Nintendo fans, and has no doubt been a blisteringly hot product over the Christmas period. But it seems as though many folks have forgotten what a Game Boy cartridge actually looks like, as photos cropping up online showcase the Lego cartridges with the top panel...
Random "Final Version" Of Cancelled Resident Evil Game Boy Color Port Has Popped Up Online
Oh look, zombies. And in full colou...ah, they're eating me!
Back in the middle of 1999 (a weird time for everyone, rest assured), British developer HotGen attempted something that was considered to be somewhat of an impossible task. Namely, porting the full glory of 32-bit Resident Evil to the dinky little 8-bit Game Boy Color. In the end, not only...
News Nintendo Music Update Adds Super Mario's OG Game Boy Outing, Here's Every Song Included
Listen to 33 tracks
Nintendo's been bolstering its Nintendo Music app library with new (and old) songs throughout 2025, and the latest album to join the service this week is based on Super Mario Land. Although this is a soundtrack dating back to the Game Boy era, it's actually packed with 33 tracks (some of those are brief sound bytes, but there's...
Guide Every Nintendo Switch Online Game Boy (Color) Game Ranked
All the GB and GBC games on NSO
Updated with Yoshi and Balloon Kid. Enjoy! Game Boy and GB Color titles first arrived on Nintendo Switch Online in February 2023, pleasing many old-school gamers in the process. The various Game Boys — the OG, Pocket, and Color — have a vast library of excellent games, the best of which hold up very well, so...
PSA You Can Now Remap 'Nintendo Classics' NES And Game Boy Controls
Major updates for both apps have arrived
Nintendo has today released a new update for its Game Boy and NES app on the Switch and Switch 2. Not only does it bump the Game Boy app up to Version 3.0.0, but it also sees the NES app jump to Version 8.0.0. With this comes a significant change. As many players have noted, the apps have been officially...
News Switch Online's Game Boy App Has Been Updated To Version 3.0.0, Adds Boot Screen Easter Egg
Follow these steps to see it
Alongside the return of multiple retro games today, Nintendo has rolled out a new update for the Game Boy app on the Switch and Switch 2, bumping it up to Version 3.0.0. Apart from the release of Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters and Bionic Commando, this major update also comes with some cool new easter eggs. If you mi
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's NES And Game Boy Library With Four More Titles
Battletoads, Kid Icarus and more!
If you've been wondering what's next for the Switch Online's 'Nintendo Classics' service, the November update is now available. This latest update includes NES and Game Boy titles, with a total of four more games added to the service today. On the NES, there's Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos and...
Review Glory Hunters (Game Boy) - A Glorious 8-Bit Throwback With Some Rough Edges
Achievement Unlocked: Wait, wrong console
We originally published this review in June 2024 with a note that we'd flag if the game ever came to Switch. Well, it did! Published by Ogre Pixel, Glory Hunters lands on Switch today with various extras, including artwork and sketches, a markable world map, and a live performance soundtrack. For this...
News Samus' Game Boy Outing Metroid II Returns In Latest Nintendo Music Update
Listen with an active Switch Online sub
Ahead of the arrival of Metroid Prime 4 later this year, why not take a trip to the past with some Metroid II: Return of Samus jams? This title originally made its debut on the Game Boy in 1991/92, and now the entire soundtrack is available to listen to on the Switch Online Nintendo Music app. As usual,...
News LEGO Game Boy Designers Discuss Collaborating With A "Very Involved" Nintendo
“We wanted to sort of incorporate everything"
We've already been chatting excitedly about Lego's very lovely Game Boy set. It's absolutely one of the best things they've put out in a while and, to celebrate the launch, two of Lego's designers, Carl Merriam and Simon Kent, have been chatting with those fine folks over at Gizmodo about the process...
Gallery LEGO's New Game Boy Set Is A Mini Masterpiece
In the brick of time
Lego's snazzy new 1:1 replica of Nintendo's classic Game Boy is finally in stores and, if you've been keeping up with reviews, it's gone down a right treat with master builders thus far. Of course, being something of a master builder ourselves *shines counterfeit master builder badge*, we already got our hands on one, and have...
Random LEGO's New Game Boy Set Has Been Modded To Play Games After Just One Day
Designs will be shared when it's finished
As you'll likely be aware, LEGO's fancy Adult range of sets got itself a sweet 1:1 replica of Nintendo's iconic Game Boy yesterday (look out for a gallery of this writer's build shortly). However, not happy with the stunning attention to detail, dinky little game carts, and interchangeable screens that the...
Poll Box Art Brawl - Operation C / Probotector (Game Boy)
Operation Brawl
Well howdy y'all, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Last week, we looked at Forsaken for the N64, which yes, we'll admit wasn't the most inspiring duo of box art designs. Nevertheless, North America managed to seal the deal with 59% of the vote. Well done! This week, we're going back to the Game Boy to check out...
Video First 'LEGO Game Boy' Review Gives Us Our Best Look Yet
Brick Power!
Nintendo and Lego are back with yet another enticing collaboration; this time presenting a 421-piece replica of the iconic Game Boy. Launching on 1st October 2025 at £54.99 / $59.99, the new set will come with the Game Boy itself, two cartridges for Super Mario Land and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, and lenticular 'screens'...
Guide Where To Buy The LEGO Game Boy
Build it like it’s 1989
Relive the golden days of handheld gaming with LEGO’s new near-life-sized tribute to the original Nintendo Game Boy. This adult-focused 421-piece set captures all the iconic design details, from the D-pad and A/B buttons to the Game Pak slot. It also includes swappable brick-built cartridges and lenticular screens...
News Nintendo's LEGO Game Boy Officially Revealed, Releasing October 2025
Pre-orders are now live
Following the LEGO Game Boy teaser earlier this year, this new model building set has now been officially revealed. It will be available for $59.99 USD (or your regional equivalent) and will be released on 1st October 2025, with pre-orders now available on LEGO's website in select locations. Here's a video of this new set...
Random It Turns Out That AI Isn't Very Good At Pokémon Red
Shocker
OpenAI's o3 model, which is reportedly the "smartest model to date" of AI, can play Pokémon Red — but it's taken 80 hours to get two Gym Badges. Two. And it's rightfully being roasted online. The story was originally published by Dexerto, and the playthrough is being streamed on Twitch
Poll Box Art Brawl - Duel: Kirby's Star Stacker (Game Boy)
Kirb your enthusiasm
We are back, back, back with another edition of Box Art Brawl! It was a biggie last time, with a pair of F-Zero X covers facing off against each other. That's not to say it was a close-fought competition, mind you. The character-focused Japanese cover walked away with a comfortable win, taking 84% of the vote and leaving...
Random 'Koholint Redrawn' Breathes New Life Into Zelda: Link's Awakening
Gooooorgeous
You might remember the Kanto Redrawn project we covered back in 2024, and the Johto Redrawn project in 2021. Well, we've got another. It's not Pokémon this time, though. Nope. This latest effort from dozens of artists tackles Koholint Island from The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakenin
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy Library With Four More Titles
Available today
Nintendo has today released a new update for its Switch Online 'Nintendo Classics' base tier subscription service - adding four more titles to the Game Boy and Game Boy Color library. This includes the Konami side-scrolling shooter Gradius: The Interstellar Assault (1991/92) and Survival Kids (1999), Kecmo's RPG The Sword of Hope...
News The Iconic Pokémon Logo Took One Month To Create
“We were given nothing but paper and toys”
Big, bold yellow text, with a thick blue outline, shaped in a gentle arc. This is the Pokémon logo, which is one of the most recognisable logos in the gaming industry — and media as a whole. It's bright and simple, eye-catching and easy to read. And the logo's creator, Chris Maple, revealed that he...
Poll Box Art Brawl - Duel: Survival Kids (GBC)
Which box art will survive?
Howdy folks, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! We're still thinking about the Switch 2 , which was the subject our big bumper BAB last weekend. We compared all of Nintendo's first-party titles with box art for the new console, and just barely squeaking out a win with 42% of the vote was Donkey Kong...
News Nintendo Music Drops Three More Albums, Here's Every Song Included
A celebration of classic puzzle games
It's a new week and that means a new update for the Switch Online Nintendo Music mobile application. This time Nintendo has added not one but three - yes, three - soundtracks to the service. This includes the Game Boy hit Tetris, its NES counterpart, and the NES version of Dr. Mario. Dr. Mario for Game Boy is...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Mario's Picross
Ticking a lot of boxes
We are back with another edition of Box Art Brawl and things are about to get puzzley. Before we dive into this week's match-up, however, let's take a look at what went down last time when we put the NES' Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom under the microscope. Despite what we thought were two pretty sweet covers, it...
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy Library With Two More Titles
Mario and Donkey Kong are here
Nintendo has announced two more Game Boy titles for the Switch Online service this week and they're available right now. First up, we have the 1994 title Donkey Kong and along with this is the 1995 puzzle game Mario's Picross. You can see both games in action in the video above. Here's a bit about both games, courtesy...
News The Lego Game Boy May Be Reasonably Cheap If New Leak Is To Be Believed
Affordable Lego..? Does. Not. Compute.
Shortly before Nintendo lifted the lid on the upcoming Switch 2, the company announced that it would once again be teaming up with Lego. We've had the NES, we've had Animal Crossing sets, and now we're getting the Game Boy. No further information was provided beyond the brief, tantalising debut teaser, but...
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's GBA Library With Wario Land 4
The perfect Valentine's Day gift
Nintendo's been pretty consistent so far this year with the Switch Online game updates, and joining the service next week is the Game Boy Advance title Wario Land 4. This game originally made its debut on the handheld platform in 2001 and follows on from the first three games as well as the Virtual Boy entry. You...
News Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection Trailer Introduces Online Play And Other New Features
"Additional titles will support online play after release"
We're now roughly a month out from the release of Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection on the Switch and Konami has this week released an "official trailer" showcasing what this new bundle has to offer. Once again, it will include 14 games - starting with the original Game Boy generation and...
News Nintendo and Lego Are Collaborating On A New Game Boy Set
Now you're playing with buildable power
Nintendo has announced that it is collaborating with Lego to launch a brand new set based on the classic Game Boy handheld. Currently scheduled to launch in October 2025, the set follows on from the Lego NES set that the companies launched back in 2020. Presumably, however, it probably won't be quite so...
Feature 'POCA!' Is A Game Boy Camera Photobook Adventure & A Heartfelt Homage To 'Hip' Tanaka
"I feel like I made the book almost for him"
Sitting down to speak with Jonathan Traynor, a Glasgow-based artist and writer, about his newly-released book, POCA!, we were expecting a few things. Y'know the sort of stuff: how the Kickstarter went; where the idea for the book came from; hopes for the future; picks for the Top of the Pops Xmas #1; and...
Feature Meet Four Developers Making Brand-New Game Boy Titles In 2024
35 years and stronger than ever
The Game Boy turned 35 years old on 21st April 2024. Today, George speaks with four talented individuals keeping the candle burning for the DMG-001 in the 21st century... The humble Game Boy may be turning 35, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing new to look forward to. Far from it, in fact – the homebrew...
Feature Can We Track Down Every Cart In Our Top 50 Game Boy List In One Week?
Collection Quest GB
The Game Boy turned 35 years old on 21st April 2024. Today, George goes on an epic quest to see if he can acquire the 50 finest GB games — as ranked by you — in physical form with just 100 pounds sterling in his pocket... I’ve been enjoying something of a love affair with the Game Boy recently – or more specifically,...
Feature Evolving With Pokémon: How The Games Helped Me Navigate A Confused Childhood
This coping mechanism was super effective!
The Game Boy turned 35 years old on 21st April 2024. Today, Tim thinks back on how Pocket Monsters came to his aid in his formative years, and how the series that started on Nintendo's iconic portable would stay beside him in the years that followed. Pokémon is a clockwork franchise. Its cyclical...
News Every 'Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection' Game Boy, GBC And GBA Title Officially Confirmed
See the full list of games
Following a leak in November, Konami has now officially confirmed the full list of games in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection. As previously revealed - there'll be 14 titles in total, with games from across the Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance era. Here's the full rundown (via Gematsu): Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel...
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's NES And Game Boy Color Library With Two More Classics
And a special message from Alexey Pajitnov
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Tetris this year, Nintendo has added Tetris (NES) and Tetris DX (Game Boy Color) to the Switch Online service this week. As part of this, Tetris creator Alexey Pajitnov has also shared a special message - thanking fans for being part of the Tetris legacy for all of this...
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy Library With Another Classic
Dixie and Kiddy return in Donkey Kong Land 3
Following the recent return of Donkey Kong Land and its sequel, Nintendo has now expanded the Switch Online Game Boy library with the third entry. Yes, Dixie Kong and Kiddy Kong return in Rare's 1997 Game Boy release Donkey Kong Land 3, and it's available to play right now as long as you have an active...
News Super Mario Land 2 Icons Now Available To Switch Online Subscribers
Get 'em while you can
Nintendo's Switch Online 'Missions and Rewards' program has today added a new wave of icons based on the Game Boy title Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins. As you can see below, there are icons featuring Mario and even Wario, and they'll set you back 10 Platinum Points each. These icons will be available between now and 6th...
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy Library With Another Classic
The sequel to Donkey Kong Land is now available
Following the arrival of Donkey Kong Land for the Switch Online Game Boy service last week, Nintendo has now added Donkey Kong Land 2! Yes, Rare's 1995 sequel starring Diddy and Dixie Kong is playable right now (as long as you're a subscriber). It's packed with "over 40 levels" and an assortment of...
Rumour Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection "Full List Of Games" Apparently Leaked
"14 games included"
Following multiple official game reveals, it looks like the full list of titles included in Konami's Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection has possibly been leaked. As highlighted by Nintendeal on social media, the game's Switch box art appears to have been revealed ahead of schedule and it shows off the "14 games included". Here's...
News Pokémon Gold And Silver Celebrates 25 Years With Commemorative Plush
Featuring posable arms!
The Game Boy Color classics Pokémon Gold And Silver are now officially 25 years old and The Pokémon Company is celebrating with some new merch. If you have any fond memories of these titles or are just a fan of Pokémon Plush in general, you might be interested to know the Pokémon Center is now offering special...
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy Library With Another Classic
Donkey Kong's pocket-sized adventure returns
In a surprise update, Nintendo has today announced Donkey Kong Land for the Switch Online Game Boy library, and you can play it right now! This classic pocket-sized platformer was originally released by Rare in 1995 and marks the beginning of the DK Land trilogy on the Game Boy. Here's the official...
Poll Box Art Brawl - Duel: Hatris
Hats off
Welcome one and all, to another edition of Box Art Brawl (hey, that rhymes)! Last week, we looked at a brand-new release with Sonic X Shadow Generations, Sega's latest (and greatest) 3D Sonic title for the Switch. North America and Europe went against Japan for this one, and it was the latter that came out on top with 60% of the vote. A...
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's GBA Library With Two More Titles
Two F-Zero games race onto the service today
Update [Fri 11th Oct, 2024 02:30 BST]: F-Zero: GP Legend and F-Zero Climax are now officially available to Switch Online + Expansion Pack tier subscribers. Enjoy! Original article [Wed 2nd Oct, 2024 05:00 BST]: Nintendo has announced it will expand the Switch Online service with two more Game Boy...
Random A Brand New Game Boy Cartridge Is Launching... From Green Day?
Dear mother can you hear me gaming?
Good grief, first alarm clocks and now this... Rock band Green Day has announced that it is releasing 'Dookie Demastered', a collection of extraordinarily unique items that play individual tracks from the band's iconic 1994 album Dookie. The items are available to purchase in the US, but only via a limited draw;...
Anniversary Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen Turn 20 Years Old In The US
Fans would love to see them return
Try not to get too excited, but the official Pokémon social media account has this week acknowledged North America's 20th anniversary of Pokémon FireRed Version and LeafGreen Version. These Game Boy Advance titles originally released in September 2004 in this region, and were remakes of the original Pokémon...
News Konami Reveals More Game Boy Titles For Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection
Coming to Switch in 2024
In case you missed it, earlier this year Konami announced the Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection for the Nintendo Switch. At the start of this month, it also launched a new social media account for this collection and other Yu-Gi-Oh! themed 'retro games'. Now in another update, Konami has revealed more of the games coming to...
