Tag Archives: Console: Nintendo GBA

Urban Yeti!

“I Don’t Think You’re Ready for this Yeti.”

What do you get when you combine a mock cult, Dolemite, surfboarding, and multiple failed distribution deals? Why, a Game Boy Advance cartridge about cryptids, obviously! The story of what is possibly the GBA library’s oddest entry, and the industry history of the folk responsible.

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SSFF: Surprise 3D in GBA Games | Punching Weight

SURPRISE! Here’s the first episode I helped write for one of my favorite YouTube channels (and inaugural “Cool Cats” inductees), Stop Skeletons From Fighting! I’ve been sitting on this secret for a hot minute now – something like the past …

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Star Wars: Flight of the Falcon

“It’s the Eye of the Falcon, It’s the Thrill of the Flight.”

How well does Star Wars’ original trilogy fare as presented in GBA 3D? You shouldn’t have to search your feelings too deep for this one, Padawans.

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Elf Bowling 1&2

“A Maiden Elf Calling With Her Bowling Song.”

The story of how a simple Flash game spawned a series of soulless sequels, and a cartridge cash-in that would haunt the Christmas season.

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Medal of Honor: Underground (GBA)

“Haha, I’m Underground! (Medal of Honor Never Hurts Again.)”

Join the French Resistance once again, as Rebellion Developments attempts to bring a classic PlayStation first-person shooter to Nintendo’s Game Boy Advance. Does he who dares truly win?

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