Game Boy Advance Archives

BetaBeacon

May 24, 2025

No English release? These fan-translated games are worth emulating

- Fans have been clamoring for an English version of Mother 3 since its release in 2006 - Enthusiasts translated the game into English and released a patch in 2008 - Game Boy Advance emulation is easy on Android phones and TV boxes - Super Robot Wars Alpha Gaiden was fan-translated for the PS1 - Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere had a different version in Japan with more content - Policenauts, directed by Hideo Kojima, was fan-translated years after its release - Tear Ring Saga, a spiritual successor to Fire Emblem, received an English translation patch in 2016 - King's Field, Monster Hunter, Namco x Capcom, and Marvelous are other Japan-only games that received fan translations.

AppWizard

May 24, 2025

Super Mario 64 Mod Brings Minecraft To The Mushroom Kingdom

A new mod for Super Mario 64, created by modder Arthurtilly, combines gameplay elements from Minecraft, allowing Mario to create and destroy bricks. The mod is compatible with the original Nintendo 64 console and features dynamic musical transitions as Mario moves through different areas. Currently, it only includes Mario, but future updates are planned to introduce more features. The modding community has seen recent creativity, including running Super Mario 64 on a Game Boy Advance and enhancing the game's visuals to match its original advertisements.

BetaBeacon

March 26, 2025

5 Top PlayStation emulators for Android to relive classic games anytime, anywhere

- ePSXe provides a straightforward setup and stable performance for PlayStation emulation on Android. - DuckStation offers broad compatibility with PlayStation games and enhances graphics with OpenGL and Vulkan rendering. - My Boy! is primarily a Game Boy Advance emulator but includes features useful for PlayStation fans. - Lemuroid works as a multi-console emulator supporting PlayStation and other gaming systems. - RetroArch supports multiple consoles, including PlayStation, but requires individual downloads for each system as plugins.

AppWizard

March 4, 2025

This Yu-Gi-Oh! retro collection transported me to a simpler time in TCGs, before Pot of Greed was banned and the Avengers were in Magic: The Gathering

The Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection is a collaboration between Konami and Digital Eclipse, featuring early digital titles from the franchise, including Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games. It includes notable titles like Eternal Duelist Soul and Dungeon Dice Monsters, which offer a nostalgic experience for fans. The collection provides features such as customizable borders, cheats, time rewinding, save states, and a digital gallery. Online play is currently limited to Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters 4: Battle of Great Duelists, with plans for expansion to other titles. However, it lacks some key games from the franchise's peak, such as The Duelists of the Roses, and may not be ideal for newcomers due to outdated mechanics and lack of tutorialization.

AppWizard

December 18, 2024

I played 27 new cozy games this year and my top 5 only includes 2 farm sims, I promise

This year, 27 cozy games were played, with notable titles including Fields of Mistria, Sky: Children of the Light, Infinity Nikki, Tiny Glade, and Rusty's Retirement. Fields of Mistria is a farm sim that evokes nostalgia for Harvest Moon games, featuring engaging characters and user-friendly elements. Sky: Children of the Light, a social MMO platformer, successfully transforms the single-player experience of Journey into a multiplayer format, offering a vast world and seasonal content. Infinity Nikki is an open-world adventure that combines outfit collection with platforming, while Tiny Glade allows for creative building with a procedural system. Rusty's Retirement is an idle farm sim that integrates gameplay into daily tasks. Additionally, The Garden Path is highlighted as a refreshing gardening simulator.

BetaBeacon

October 10, 2024

This Strange Android-Based Landline Phone Can Play PS5 and Retro Games

A unique landline phone with a 5-inch touchscreen runs Android and can play PS5 games. It features a 5MP camera, dual-SIM capability, and a removable 1,400mAh battery.

AppWizard

August 27, 2024

Nearly every essential Castlevania game is now on PC, with one glaring exception

Konami has released a new installment of the Castlevania franchise on PC, adding three Nintendo DS titles—Dawn of Sorrow, Portrait of Ruin, and Order of Ecclesia—to the existing collection, bringing the total to 16 classic 2D Castlevania games available on Steam. Fans are questioning the absence of a port for Castlevania Judgment, a 3D fighting game released for the Nintendo Wii in 2008, which received negative reviews. There is also disappointment regarding the lack of a PC version for Symphony of the Night and Harmony of Despair, as well as the inclusion of Dracula X in the Advance Collection instead of the original Rondo of Blood. Despite the excitement for the new DS titles, fans hope for a more complete collection that honors the franchise's legacy.

BetaBeacon

July 25, 2024

Xeno Crisis is the newest game for the checks notes Game Boy Advance?

A new game called Xeno Crisis has been released for the Game Boy Advance. It is a top-down shooter set in deep space where players battle against alien enemies.

AppWizard

July 9, 2024

20 hidden gems from 2024 to grab before the end of the Steam Summer Sale

- Top 20 picks of lesser-known but great 2024 games discounted in the Steam Summer Sale are being highlighted. - Bears in Space is a game that combines elements of Jazzpunk and Ratchet & Clank, offering a mix of bullet-hellish FPS and screwball humor. - Nidus is a psychedelic bizarro arena shooter where players control a cosmic flower and an angry wasp defending it, providing a unique gameplay experience. - Berserk Boy is a Mega Man-like platformer with elements inspired by the Mega Man Zero series and Azure Striker Gunvolt games, offering a mix of wall-grabbing, robot-smashing, and collecting new weapons. - Ultros is a colorful hand-drawn metroidvania game with a surreal sci-fi setting where players navigate through a time loop aboard a lush and overgrown space palace.

BetaBeacon

June 15, 2024

The best Game Boy Advance emulators for iOS

- GBA4iOS was removed from the iOS store due to plagiarism - Happy Chick is a versatile emulator that supports multiple consoles - Delta Emulator is an all-in-one emulator with support for various Nintendo platforms - Provenance Emulator supports multiple game systems and offers user-friendly features - Retroarch is an all-encompassing emulator that supports a broad spectrum of gaming platforms