Space Invaders on Gameboy is special – here’s why
Space Invaders on Gameboy holds a crazy secret and is the only Gameboy game to do this special thing! Can this even be considered a Gameboy game?
View ArticleGame & Watch Gallery’s SECRET LINK CABLE FEATURE
The Game & Watch Gallery series on Gameboy contains a hidden LINK CABLE feature that connects the first three games, unlocking content spread across the trilogy! This is amazing because this...
View ArticleInteresting SUPER GAMEBOY Facts
The Super Gameboy (SGB) was an accessory that allowed original Gameboy (GB) games to be played on a TV through the Super Nintendo. Black cartridge Gameboy games were also supported. Besides having the...
View ArticleGBA Single-Pak Link – Famicom Mini Series
Several games in the Japan-exclusive Gameboy Advance Famicom Mini Series feature a Single-Pak link multiplayer mode. While some feature simultaneous play (Mario Bros., Clu Clu Land, Balloon Fight,...
View ArticlePopeye 2 (GB, 1991) – ENABLE THE LINK CABLE
The original arcade version of Popeye and Donkey Kong have a lot in common. Later, this Popeye 2 Gameboy sequel seems to have taken a lot of inspiration from 1989’s Super Mario Land as the gameplay...
View ArticlePipe Dream (GB, 1990) – ENABLE THE LINK CABLE
Published by Bulletproof Software, the same company that released the original Gameboy version of Tetris, ported Pipe Dream to the Gameboy. Strangely, it features a pretty robust-for-the-time...
View ArticleFrom Below Pocket (indie GBC, 2023) – Enable The Link Cable
From Below Pocket is an indie developed puzzle game that has been ported from its NES origins complete with 2-player multiplayer support over a link cable. This is a Tetris clone with a twist; a...
View ArticleGame & Watch Gallery 3’s ending theme is beautiful – have a listen
This is the ending that triggers when you unlock all stars for all games in Game & Watch Gallery 3 on Gameboy. This music is awesome! Doesn’t get enough credit. And Peach totally makes out with...
View ArticleBlades of Steel (GB, 1991) – ENABLE THE LINK CABLE
Ported from the original NES version, Blades of Steel is still a fun, arcadey hockey game even if there are not any options to tweak. Here’s a look at the 2-player link cable vs mode.
View ArticlePop’n Twinbee (GB, 1990) – ENABLE THE LINK CABLE
Pop’n Twinbee on Gameboy was first released in Japan in 1990 then a few years later in Europe. America, sadly, did not see this vertical shooter. The linked co-op gameplay in this Gameboy version of...
View ArticleTitus the Fox: To Marrakech and Back (GB, 1992) – ENABLE THE LINK CABLE
Titus the Fox: To Marrakech and Back is a forgotten mascot platform on the original Gameboy. It features a 2-player link cable co-op mode but it actually makes the gameplay worse because the...
View ArticleKirby Star Stacker (GB, 1997) – ENABLE THE LINK CABLE
Kirby Star Stacker is a late, forgotten Gameboy puzzler that features head-to-head multiplayer over a link cable. The only way to play competitive Star Stacker is by using a link cable; there is no...
View ArticleSonic Drift (GG, 1994) 2-player mode, Enable The Link Cable
Sonic Drift on Sega Game Gear features a 2-player versus mode using the Gear-To-Gear link cable. This Mario Kart-lite features 4 racers, 4 tracks, and a weak weapon system. The easiest way to...
View ArticleDr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine (GG, 1993) 2-player mode, Enable The Link Cable
Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine is secretly disguised at Puyo Puyo. Sega of America changed the name because they didn’t think Americans would not know what a Puyo is considering this puzzle game...
View ArticleSonic Drift 2 (GG, 1995) 2-player mode, Enable The Link Cable
Sonic Drift 2 on Sega Game Gear features a 2-player versus mode using the Gear-To-Gear link cable. This Mario Kart-lite is much improved over the original but sadly still limited to two racers when in...
View ArticleStar Wars Episode I: Racer (GBC, 1999) – ENABLE THE LINK CABLE
Star Wars Episode 1: Racer on Gameboy Color features a 2-player link cable vs mode. Unfortunately, the 1-v-1 racing gameplay is rather uneventful especially without any type of power-up/upgrade system.
View ArticleCentipede (GB, 1992) – ENABLE THE LINK CABLE
The Gameboy version of Centipede, a port of the arcade original, puts a strong emphasis on linked multiplayer. Outfitted with both linked co-op and competitive modes, plus alternating, this Gameboy...
View ArticleTransfer Pak – PERFECT DARK N64 to GBC
When the Gameboy Color version of Perfect Dark is connected to the N64 game via the Transfer Pak, four cheats become unlocked. The coolest part is this Transfer Pak functionality was adopted into the...
View ArticleAustin Powers: Oh, Behave & Welcome to My Underground Lair! (GBC) – ENABLE...
Austin Powers: Oh, Behave! and Austin Powers: Welcome to My Underground Lair! feature interchangeable 2-player link cable mini games. One is a digital way to play Rock, Paper, Scissors and the other...
View ArticleTransfer Pak – MARIO TENNIS N64 to GBC
When the Gameboy Color version of Mario Tennis is connected to the N64 version via the Transfer Pak, data can be swapped and new content gets unlocked. Sadly, the Transfer Pak functionality was...
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