Archives for Game Boy
Qix Makes Gamers Defenseless Hits Game Boy – May 24th, 1990 – Today in Video Game History
Tell a modern gamer that you want them to play a game where they are completely defenseless against enemies. Also mention that you have no weapons at your disposal, at…
Batman The Video Game Spreads Game Boy Wings – April 13th, 1990 – Today in Video Game History
The original Game Boy was a seminal system for Nintendo. It set the pace for the hand held market and did things prior hand helds of the time couldn't. The…
Working WorkBoy for Nintendo Game Boy Discovered
The WorkBoy is a curiosity of accessories. This device was intended to fill a gap between gaming devices and computers. Like how, in Japan at least, Nintendo had a keyboard,…
Game Boy Pac-Man Sees Two Update Patches Released
Pac-Man is a venerable franchise. He has also branched out in just as many genres as Mario has. Nintendo still holds the prize for the platforming and kart racing genres.…
Walt Disney World Quest Magical Racing Tour Adds Game Boy Color to Race Tour – December 7th, 2000 – Today in Video Game History
Walt Disney World Quest Magical Tour for the Nintendo Game Boy Color went against the grain, somewhat. Most racing games that were ported to the color portable took the overhead…
Castlevania The Adventure Marks Game Boy Debut for Franchise – December 6th, 1989 – Today in Video Game History
Castlevania The Adventure for the Nintendo Game Boy marks the first time the franchise went portable. Konami was all in with Nintendo at this time and the Game Boy had…
Dr Mario Does House Calls with Nintendo Game Boy – December 1st, 1990 – Today in Video Game History
Dr Mario is an anomalous release by Nintendo. On the surface, everything has the Nintendo feel to it. If you look slightly below the surface though and you see something…
Nintendo Game Boy Takes Over Portable Gaming – July 31st, 1989 – Today in Video Game History
Where were you on July 31st, 1989? I was in middle school – technically summer break between grades but you get the idea. I wanted a Nintendo Game Boy bad.…