game boy
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Super Mario Land Was A Bit Heavy On The Stereo
2Welcome to Morning Music, Kotaku’s new, daily hangout for folks who love video games and the cool-arse sounds they make. Today we’re listening to a stone-cold classic: Mario’s very first portable adventure for the Game Boy. But first, some chatter.
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The Analogue Pocket Retro Game Boy Handheld Ships In May 2021
Last year, Analogue, makers of excellent high-end retro consoles like the Analogue NT (NES) and Mega SG (Sega Genesis), announced a high-def portable Game Boy console complete with its own HDMI dock, due out in 2020. Thanks to covid-19’s effect on the supply chain, the Analogue Pocket is now shipping in May of 2021, with…
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Mickey Mouse, Bugs Bunny, Ghostbusters And A Tale Of Licensing Hell
We all know about games that have had individual licensing issues, and games that have been changed for different markets (hi, Super Mario Bros. 2), but the story of this old Kemco Roger Rabbit title, released on the NES in Japan, is something else.
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A Very Frosty, Expensive Game Boy
Artist Daniel Arsham, who in 2018 quietly collaborated on one of the sneakers of the year, often makes and sells very expensive, very sought-after stuff on his personal site. Loads of them are from his “future relic” series, where everyday pieces of tech and pop culture are reimagined as archaeological remains, and the next one…