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A tribute to Gunpei Yokoi
Tuesday 31st August, 2010 - 12:48pm | neuropol
In the Harajuku, an exhibit is being shown featuring the works of Gunpei Yokoi. The exhibit covers his work from the 60's through the time of his death. They are also selling a good bit of related items, both used originals and reproductions.
I would imagine that most visitors know the major contributions he made to the video gaming world, so I'll skip the history lesson. The pics are still worth a look through, as Gunpei was involved in many more products than is often covered.
Inside Games via Kotaku
DIY Game Boy
Monday 22nd March, 2010 - 9:55am | neuropol
Tired of looking for that perfect Game Boy? Wish you could make one with materials you have around the house?
Well, now you can!
Behance.net user Zim and Zou has created a paper Game Boy, complete with Tetris cart. Detailed plans are not available, but there is a pic of the unfolded sheet.
Gives new meaning to Play it Loud!
Game Boy beats Pete Rose to Hall of Fame!
Thursday 25th February, 2010 - 10:13am | neuropol
Long overdue, too. The National Toy Hall of Fame, located in Rochester NY, has added the Game Boy to it's lineup of most important toys EVAR!
"No video-game platform did more to put gamers “on the go” than Nintendo Game Boy. And go they did—bringing their gaming experience to school, to summer camp, and to the back seat of the family automobile. Over the past two decades, Game Boy has become synonymous with portable gaming fun."
Indeed
National Toy Hall of Fame
Which Game Boy sounds the best?
Wednesday 24th February, 2010 - 9:07am | neuropol
The original, natch. But a fellow by the name of Herbert Weixelbaum has gone ahead and compared each of the models anyway.
While his background info in some cases isn't spot on, the waveform analysis is. Mr. Weixelbaum goes to great lengths when comparing the sound quality of the different Game Boy models. Not only the waveforms are compared, but other qualities are also noted. Pro Sound mods are also included for the original Game Boy, Pocket and Color models.
So anyone messing around with Nanoloop, or LSDJ, should head over and check out the results. It's pretty interesting reading for the rest of us, too.
Game Boy sound comparison
Hot Gold Game Boy
Wednesday 10th February, 2010 - 7:38am | neuropol
Fine watch retailers Swiss Supply have brought us the gold Game Boy. Created by Aspreys Of London in solid 18k gold with diamond accents, this Game Boy will set you back a cool $29,500. But wait! You also get a custom blue leather case to hold it and a few games/accessories.
While we may never be able to afford one, just knowing it exists warms our hearts.
Swiss Supply
Imogen Heap uses a Game Boy
Friday 5th February, 2010 - 3:30pm | neuropol
Musician Imogen Heap is famous for using all sorts of electronic sounds to create her music. Apparently, a Game Boy is part of her arsenal.
The Game Boy appears about seven minutes in, just after she plays her nose (not a misprint). Yes, she's a bit of a hippy, but she does make some interesting music. Also, it looks as if that's a Game Boy Pocket. Anyone who's anyone knows the original Game Boy has much better sound, but she's cute so we'll give her a pass for now.
via Pixelh8
