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After 37 years, cult classic NES Friday the 13th game has a fan remake made "from scratch" for Game Boy Color, and this time around you can actually take down Jason Voorhees
A fan remake of the cult classic Nintendo Entertainment System game Friday the 13th has been developed from scratch for the Game Boy Color by Zeichi Games. This new version features improved controls, a trading system, and allows players to defeat Jason Voorhees. The remake also boasts an upgraded chiptune metal soundtrack.
Brandon Rodriguez Launches Annihilator LLC and Opens Fourth Wave of Physical Pre-Orders for Annihilator on Game Boy Color
Brandon Rodriguez has launched Annihilator LLC, a new company to manage his personal game projects, starting with the fourth wave of physical pre-orders for his Game Boy Color title, Annihilator. The company will also handle future releases like The Damned, Night of the Flesh Eaters, and Blitz Barbarian. Rodriguez plans to use the pre-orders to build inventory for upcoming conventions.
Ranking The Resident Evil Games For The 30th Anniversary
This article ranks all major Resident Evil games in celebration of the series' 30th anniversary, considering factors like horror, innovation, and overall identity. The ranking highlights the franchise's ability to pivot creatively while maintaining cultural dominance, with Resident Evil 2 Remake and Resident Evil 7: Biohazard topping the list for their successful revitalization of the series.
Resident Evil’s Big Nintendo Swing and a Miss - IGN
This article explores the history of Resident Evil on Nintendo handheld consoles, detailing both successful and failed attempts. It covers the ambitious but ultimately cancelled Game Boy Color port, the forgotten Resident Evil Gaiden, and the successful Resident Evil: Deadly Silence on the Nintendo DS, contrasting them with modern handheld experiences on platforms like the Steam Deck.
The Quadruple Death and Rebirth of Resident Evil 4 - IGN
Resident Evil 4 underwent a famously troubled development cycle, with at least four distinct versions being scrapped before its 2005 release. Early concepts by Hideki Kamiya evolved into Devil May Cry, while later iterations explored psychological horror and traditional zombies before Shinji Mikami's final vision took hold. These abandoned projects significantly influenced the final game and the broader survival horror genre.
Want to Feel Old? GameStop Says PS3 and Wii U are 'Historic Artifacts' | Console Creatures
GameStop has updated its in-store classifications, designating the Wii U, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 as 'Historic Artifacts' and placing them in the retro console section. This change accompanies a 10% trade-in value bump for these consoles and allows for the trade-in of defective hardware, provided it can power on.
The 10 Best Game Boy and Game Boy Color Games on Nintendo Switch, Plus 5 We’d Like to See – SwitchArcade Special – TouchArcade
This article highlights ten favorite Game Boy and Game Boy Color games currently available on the Nintendo Switch eShop, along with five additional titles fans would like to see. It covers a range of genres including RPGs, platformers, and action games, featuring titles like Shantae, Collection of SaGa Final Fantasy Legend, and TMNT III: Radical Rescue.
The Children of Magia Launches New Year's Day 2027, Playable on GBC and Enhanced For GBA
The upcoming RPG 'The Children of Magia,' inspired by The Legend of Zelda and The Secret of Mana, is set to launch on January 1st, 2027, for the Game Boy Color with enhancements planned for the Game Boy Advance. A demo is currently available for PC, playable via emulator.
The Children of Magia Launches New Year's Day 2027, Playable on GBC and Enhanced For GBA
The upcoming RPG 'The Children of Magia' is set to launch on January 1st, 2027, for the Game Boy Color, with planned enhancements for the Game Boy Advance. A demo is currently available for PC, requiring an emulator.
Cyberpunk Coming-of-Age Story Petal Runner Steam Demo Live
The coming-of-age story game Petal Runner, developed by Nano Park Studios and published by iam8bit Presents, has released a new demo on Steam. Players can explore Sapphire Valley on their bikes, interacting with characters and playing minigames in a pixel-art open world inspired by the Game Boy Color era. The demo features the North Valley coastal district and introduces digital HanaPets.
Feature: "Astonish Is Super Effective!" - How Pokémon Taught Me To Love Words
This article explores how the Pokémon series, particularly through its move names and item descriptions, fostered a love for language and vocabulary in the author from a young age. It highlights how the games introduced complex words and concepts, encouraging curiosity and learning beyond gameplay.
Feature: "The Single Best Game Concept Ever" - Pokémon-Inspired Devs Talk The Series That Started It All
Developers from studios creating Pokémon-inspired games discuss the enduring appeal of the franchise's creature-collecting and battling mechanics. They highlight the series' impact on their own designs, praising its core loop of collecting, battling, and micro-rewards as a foundational concept in game design.
Study Reveals the Highest-Grossing Pokémon Games of All Time | Invision Game Community
A study by ChicksX reveals Pokémon GO as the highest-grossing Pokémon game, generating $9.8 billion primarily through in-game purchases. Mainline Nintendo Switch titles like Pokémon Sword & Shield and Pokémon Scarlet & Violet follow with $1.6 billion each, while original Game Boy classics also show significant revenue.
Toobin’
Toobin’ on NES offers a simplified version of its arcade counterpart, featuring a unique control scheme and varied river courses. While the NES port attempts to improve controls, it loses the arcade's charm and suffers from dated graphics and slow pacing, making it a mediocre experience that struggles to hold player attention.
The History of Portable Tactical RPGs, Part 1: Game Boy (1989–2003)
This article analyzes the history of tactical RPGs on Nintendo's Game Boy and Game Boy Color platforms, from 1989 to 2003. It details how the hardware's limitations and features influenced the genre's development, highlighting key titles like Super Robot Taisen and Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monster GB, and discussing the scarcity of officially translated games.
Konami Announces Metal Gear Solid: Masters Collection Vol. 2
Konami announced Metal Gear Solid: Masters Collection Vol. 2 during PlayStation's State of Play, set for release on August 27th, 2026. This collection will include Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Peace Walker HD, and Ghost Babel, making Metal Gear Solid 4 available outside the PlayStation 3 ecosystem for the first time. The collection is launching for all major consoles and PC.
Cancelled GBC RPG "Infinity" now set for physical release decades later
The cancelled Game Boy Color RPG "Infinity," originally developed by Affinix Software between 1999 and 2001, is now set for a physical release decades later. After an unfinished ROM was released in 2016 and a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2021, the game has been fully realized as a role-playing game with enhanced Game Boy Advance support. A free demo is available, and physical pre-orders can be placed.
Game History – Tomb Raider On The GameBoy
This article looks back at the Tomb Raider series' entries on the Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance. It details Tomb Raider: The Nightmare Stone, Tomb Raider: Curse of the Sword, Tomb Raider: The Prophecy, and Tomb Raider Legend, discussing their gameplay, reception, and unique characteristics compared to their console counterparts.
Best Indiana Jones Games, Ranked - Switch And Nintendo Platforms
This article ranks all Indiana Jones video games available on Nintendo platforms, based on user ratings from Nintendo Life readers. It includes a discussion of the upcoming Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and notes the availability of Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis on Wii.
Best GBA Games: Top 30 Game Boy Advance Titles
This article lists the top 30 Game Boy Advance games, highlighting the console's powerful hardware and impressive library. It features a variety of genres, from strategy RPGs like Final Fantasy Tactics Advance to action-packed titles like Metroid Fusion and platformers like Super Mario Advance 2.