Game Boy Value: More Than You Realise
The original Nintendo Game Boy, a monochrome marvel, is now a sought-after item for collectors and modders. Its enduring design and repairability contribute to its rising market value.
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Game Boy ROM Hides Proposal for Three Years
A developer embedded a marriage proposal within a Game Boy game's Read-Only Memory, a secret that remained undiscovered by his girlfriend for three years.
Atari Lynx Collection 1 Signals Renewed Interest
The announcement of an Atari Lynx Collection 1 suggests a fresh look at the often-overlooked handheld console, a machine with a curious place in gaming history.
Fabula Nova Crystallis: A Twenty-Year Retrospective
Twenty years ago, Square Enix announced the ambitious Final Fantasy Fabula Nova Crystallis project. Its complex development history offers a cautionary tale for grand visions in game production.
Xevious 128k Edition Discovered for Amstrad CPC
A previously unknown 128k version of Namco's classic arcade shooter, Xevious, has surfaced for the Amstrad CPC, found hidden as an Easter egg.
BBC Archive Film Recalls Computer Literacy Project's Legacy
A newly surfaced BBC archive film from 1992 looks back at the Computer Literacy Project, highlighting the Acorn BBC Micro's impact on a generation.
Pokémon Pinball Almost Launched as a Metroid Game
The Game Boy Color classic Pokémon Pinball was nearly a Metroid title, a decision that shaped its hardware-driven design and commercial success.
Anbernic RG477V Gains New RG Home Launcher and Control Centre
Anbernic has released a significant software update, v1.38, for the RG477V handheld, introducing a new RG Home launcher and a dedicated Control Centre.
Game Bub Enters Handheld Arena with Transparent Design
A new contender, the Game Bub, promises accurate retro play in a distinctive transparent shell, setting its sights on the established Analogue Pocket.
Treasure's Hajime no Ippo: A GBA Boxing Gem
Time Extension recently highlighted Treasure's 2002 Game Boy Advance title, Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting!, a technically accomplished boxing game that pushed the handheld's 2D capabilities.