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Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour (Gamecube, 2003) can be linked with Mario Golf: Advance Tour on Gameboy Advance. The link feature is similar to the N64 Mario Golf Transfer Pak functionality. Meaning, your handheld characters get pushed into the console game, playable in full 3D, while new Mario characters get unlocked in the GBA title. Clubs, […]
The N64 Transfer Pak was originally bundled with Pokemon Stadium, allowing players to import Pokemon from Red and Blue into the N64 title with full 3D. Even though it was mostly designed as a way for the handheld Pokemon games to communicate with the console titles, other bold developers took advantage of this under-utilized accessory […]
In my 20+ years writing about games I’ve been published digitally and in print, I’ve helped influence and launch countless titles, and had my quotes used for promotion… but I’ve never actually been credited in a game. Until now! AHRO is an experimental, indie game by OEH Interactive with deep lore and no combat. I’m […]
Monster Rancher Explorer on Gameboy Color has nothing to do with Monster Rancher. For some reason, the Monster Rancher IP was slapped onto a Solomon’s Key sequel (aka Fire ‘N Ice). Stranger yet, the coolest part about this forgotten handheld game is the really fun and intuitive map editor mode that only becomes available if […]
Virtual League Baseball 2 was a completed Virtual Boy game that was never released as Nintendo’s system was canceled by that time. Thanks to the outstanding work at Planet Virtual Boy for finding and preserving this piece of gaming history. Here is a quote from Planet Virtual Boy to provide additional context:“Kemco planned to release […]
Nintendo announced that Virtual Boy (1995) games will be coming to the Switch Online Classics service in February 2026. Apparently you will need to buy a $100 mock-VB headset to play these games in 3D. A lower-cost cardboard unit will also be available (but looks really uncomfortable to hold with the Joycons next to your […]
Popeye (Gameboy, 1990) is a Japan exclusive maze chaser with an asymmetrical link cable versus mode. One player controls Popeye, who can eat spinach for increased speed and can eat through the hamburger barriers, while the control Brutus, who can release animals to stun Popeye. Whoever wins five rounds, marries Olive Oil, probably against her […]
The Transfer Pak was this device that attached to the back of an N64 controller and allowed Gameboy cartridges to link with N64 games. The Transfer Pak was mostly used for Pokemon Stadium, allowing players to import their Gameboy Pokemon into the console title, but there were over a dozen other games that also made […]
Road Trip: Arcade Edition (2002) on Nintendo Gamecube (also known as Choro-Q! in Japan) can be linked with Road Trip: Shifting Gears on Gameboy Advance (also known as Choro-Q Advance in Japan). When connected with a GameCube-To-GBA link cable, new content becomes unlocked in both versions. In the GC game, Car99, which is a pumpkin […]
The original Mortal Kombat was ported to pretty much every console and handheld in the early 90s. The Gameboy version, unfortunately, was not a good port as it has a horrible frame rate, reduced character roster, and lame fatalities. However, the GB version of MK has an exclusive feature – playable Goro! By holding Up […]
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