GAME BOY ESSENTIALS

Timeline of Game Boy Events

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1990

September

Game Boy Hardware
Game Boy Hardware
Baseball
Baseball
Tetris
Tetris
Super Mario Land
Super Mario Land
Alleyway
Alleyway

1991

January

Balloon Kid
Balloon Kid

April

Dr. Mario
Dr. Mario

August

Castlevania: The Adventure
Castlevania: The Adventure

October

F-1 Race
F-1 Race

1992

April

Gremlins 2: The New Batch
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
Super R.C. Pro-Am
Super R.C. Pro-Am
Adventure Island
Adventure Island

May

Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters
Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters
Probotector
Probotector
Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles II: Back From the Sewers
Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles II: Back From the Sewers
Metroid II: Return of Samus
Metroid II: Return of Samus
Marble Madness
Marble Madness

June

The Hunt for Red October
The Hunt for Red October

September

4-in-1 Fun Pak
4-in-1 Fun Pak

November

Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge
Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge

1993

January

Prince Of Persia
Prince Of Persia
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins

February

Battletoads
Battletoads

April

The Jetsons: Robot Panic
The Jetsons: Robot Panic

May

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
The Blues Brothers
The Blues Brothers

June

StarHawk
StarHawk
Star Wars
Star Wars

September

Garfield Labyrinth
Garfield Labyrinth

October

Prophecy: The Viking Child
Prophecy: The Viking Child

November

Dr. Franken II
Dr. Franken II
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening

1994

February

Total Carnage
Total Carnage

May

Super Mario Land 3: Wario Land
Super Mario Land 3: Wario Land

September

Alien Olympics
Alien Olympics
Donkey Kong
Donkey Kong

October

Mortal Kombat II
Mortal Kombat II
Krusty's Fun House
Krusty's Fun House
Tetris 2
Tetris 2

November

NBA Jam
NBA Jam
Yogi Bear in Yogi Bear's Goldrush
Yogi Bear in Yogi Bear's Goldrush

December

Monster Max
Monster Max
Disney's The Lion King
Disney's The Lion King
Disney's Aladdin
Disney's Aladdin

1995

April

Game Boy Gallery
Game Boy Gallery

July

Mario's Picross
Mario's Picross

August

Arcade Classic No. 2: Centipede / Millipede
Arcade Classic No. 2: Centipede / Millipede
Donkey Kong Land
Donkey Kong Land

September

Hugo
Hugo

November

Killer Instinct
Killer Instinct

1996

January

NBA Live 96
NBA Live 96

June

Tetris Blast
Tetris Blast

October

DragonHeart
DragonHeart

November

Donkey Kong Land 2
Donkey Kong Land 2

1997

June

Wave Race
Wave Race

August

Kirby's Star Stacker
Kirby's Star Stacker
Game & Watch Gallery
Game & Watch Gallery

October

Donkey Kong Land III
Donkey Kong Land III

1998

January

James Bond 007
James Bond 007

June

World Cup 98
World Cup 98

October

Turok 2: Seeds of Evil
Turok 2: Seeds of Evil

November

Game Boy Color Hardware
Game Boy Color Hardware
Centipede
Centipede

1999

January

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX

April

Midway Presents Arcade Hits: Joust / Defender
Midway Presents Arcade Hits: Joust / Defender
Mortal Kombat 4
Mortal Kombat 4

May

Bomberman Quest
Bomberman Quest
Lucky Luke
Lucky Luke
Tabaluga
Tabaluga
Pumuckls Abenteuer bei den Piraten
Pumuckls Abenteuer bei den Piraten
International Superstar Soccer 99
International Superstar Soccer 99

June

NBA Pro '99
NBA Pro '99
All Star Tennis 2000
All Star Tennis 2000

July

Prince of Persia
Prince of Persia
Tetris DX
Tetris DX
Super Mario Bros. Deluxe
Super Mario Bros. Deluxe
Space Station Silicon Valley
Space Station Silicon Valley
Power Quest
Power Quest
R-Type DX
R-Type DX

August

NHL 2000
NHL 2000
Chase H.Q.: Secret Police
Chase H.Q.: Secret Police
Madden NFL 2000
Madden NFL 2000

September

Black Bass: Lure Fishing
Black Bass: Lure Fishing
Antz
Antz
Crazy Bikers
Crazy Bikers

October

Classic Bubble Bobble
Classic Bubble Bobble
Grand Theft Auto
Grand Theft Auto
Evel Knievel
Evel Knievel
Pokemon Blue Version
Pokemon Blue Version
Pokemon Red Version
Pokemon Red Version
Mario Golf
Mario Golf

November

FIFA 2000
FIFA 2000
WWF WrestleMania 2000
WWF WrestleMania 2000
Earthworm Jim: Menace 2 the Galaxy
Earthworm Jim: Menace 2 the Galaxy
International Track & Field
International Track & Field
Billy Bob's Huntin' n Fishin'
Billy Bob's Huntin' n Fishin'
Mickey's Racing Adventure
Mickey's Racing Adventure
Les Visiteurs
Les Visiteurs

December

Disney's Beauty and the Beast: A Board Game Adventure
Disney's Beauty and the Beast: A Board Game Adventure
Cool Bricks
Cool Bricks
Ready 2 Rumble Boxing
Ready 2 Rumble Boxing
Stranded Kids
Stranded Kids

2000

January

Catwoman
Catwoman
David O'Leary's Total Soccer 2000
David O'Leary's Total Soccer 2000

February

Game & Watch Gallery 3
Game & Watch Gallery 3
Speedy Gonzales: Aztec Adventure
Speedy Gonzales: Aztec Adventure
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2000
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2000

March

Godzilla the Series
Godzilla the Series
Jim Henson's The Muppets
Jim Henson's The Muppets
Disney/Pixar Toy Story 2 (UK)
Disney/Pixar Toy Story 2 (UK)
Telefoot Soccer 2000
Telefoot Soccer 2000
Marble Madness
Marble Madness
Magical Tetris Challenge
Magical Tetris Challenge

April

Rugrats: Time Travellers
Rugrats: Time Travellers
Wario Land 3
Wario Land 3
4x4 World Trophy
4x4 World Trophy

May

Metal Gear Solid
Metal Gear Solid
Konami GB Collection Vol. 3
Konami GB Collection Vol. 3
Gute Zeiten Schlechte Zeiten Quiz
Gute Zeiten Schlechte Zeiten Quiz
Asterix: Auf Der Suche Nach Idefix
Asterix: Auf Der Suche Nach Idefix
Asterix sur la Trace D'Idefix
Asterix sur la Trace D'Idefix

June

Taxi 2
Taxi 2
Oddworld Adventures 2
Oddworld Adventures 2
Hot Wheels: Stunt Track Driver
Hot Wheels: Stunt Track Driver
Roland Garros French Open
Roland Garros French Open
Pokemon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition
Pokemon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition
KRTL: Jay und die Spielzeugdiebe
KRTL: Jay und die Spielzeugdiebe
Wacky Races
Wacky Races

July

Rip-Tide Racer
Rip-Tide Racer
Test Drive 6
Test Drive 6
Bugs Bunny in Crazy Castle 4
Bugs Bunny in Crazy Castle 4
Tomb Raider
Tomb Raider
Tom and Jerry
Tom and Jerry
Soccer Manager
Soccer Manager
Rayman
Rayman

August

Mission: Impossible
Mission: Impossible
Perfect Dark
Perfect Dark
Asterix & Obelix Contre Cesar
Asterix & Obelix Contre Cesar
Disney's Aladdin (Disney's Classic Video Games)
Disney's Aladdin (Disney's Classic Video Games)
WCW Mayhem
WCW Mayhem
Gold and Glory: The Road to El Dorado
Gold and Glory: The Road to El Dorado

September

Alfred's Adventure
Alfred's Adventure
Fix & Foxi: Episode 1: Lupo
Fix & Foxi: Episode 1: Lupo
Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion
Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion
International Track & Field: Summer Games
International Track & Field: Summer Games
Tintin: Le Temple Du Soleil
Tintin: Le Temple Du Soleil
Rugrats: Totally Angelica
Rugrats: Totally Angelica
Tony Hawk's Skateboarding
Tony Hawk's Skateboarding
Guy Roux Manager 2000 (French)
Guy Roux Manager 2000 (French)
DSF Carl Lewis Athletics
DSF Carl Lewis Athletics
O'Leary Manager 2000
O'Leary Manager 2000
Carl Lewis Athletics 2000
Carl Lewis Athletics 2000
Spider-Man
Spider-Man
International Superstar Soccer 2000
International Superstar Soccer 2000
Titus the Fox
Titus the Fox
John Romero's Daikatana
John Romero's Daikatana
Wetrix GB
Wetrix GB
NBA In the Zone 2000
NBA In the Zone 2000
Dragon Dance
Dragon Dance

October

Shamus
Shamus
Pokemon Pinball
Pokemon Pinball
Disney's Dinosaur
Disney's Dinosaur
Swing
Swing
Pro Darts
Pro Darts
Disney's Donald Duck: Quack Attack
Disney's Donald Duck: Quack Attack
Zebco Fishing
Zebco Fishing
Heroes of Might and Magic
Heroes of Might and Magic
Anpfiff: Der RTL Fussball-Manager
Anpfiff: Der RTL Fussball-Manager
Blaster Master: Enemy Below
Blaster Master: Enemy Below

November

LEGO Alpha Team
LEGO Alpha Team
Sesame Street: Elmo in Grouchland
Sesame Street: Elmo in Grouchland
Casper
Casper
Austin Powers: Oh, Behave!
Austin Powers: Oh, Behave!
Austin Powers: Welcome to my Underground Lair!
Austin Powers: Welcome to my Underground Lair!
Bob the Builder: Fix it Fun!
Bob the Builder: Fix it Fun!
CyberTiger
CyberTiger
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Grand Theft Auto 2
Grand Theft Auto 2
The Powerpuff Girls: Bad Mojo Jojo
The Powerpuff Girls: Bad Mojo Jojo
Pumuckls Abenteuer im Geisterschloss
Pumuckls Abenteuer im Geisterschloss
Donkey Kong Country
Donkey Kong Country
Maya the Bee: Garden Adventures
Maya the Bee: Garden Adventures
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2
MTV Sports: Skateboarding Featuring Andy Macdonald
MTV Sports: Skateboarding Featuring Andy Macdonald
X-Men: Mutant Wars
X-Men: Mutant Wars
Bust-A-Move Millennium
Bust-A-Move Millennium
Sabrina the Animated Series: Zapped!
Sabrina the Animated Series: Zapped!
Disney's Aladdin
Disney's Aladdin
Xtreme Wheels
Xtreme Wheels
Jeremy McGrath Supercross 2000
Jeremy McGrath Supercross 2000
Army Men 2
Army Men 2
The Grinch
The Grinch
Looney Tunes Collector: Martian Revenge!
Looney Tunes Collector: Martian Revenge!
TOCA Touring Car Championship
TOCA Touring Car Championship
Saban's Power Rangers: Lightspeed Rescue
Saban's Power Rangers: Lightspeed Rescue
Cannon Fodder
Cannon Fodder
Army Men: Air Combat
Army Men: Air Combat
Army Men: Sarge's Heroes 2
Army Men: Sarge's Heroes 2
Chicken Run
Chicken Run
Micro Machines V3
Micro Machines V3
International Karate 2000
International Karate 2000
Championship Motocross 2001 Featuring Ricky Carmichael
Championship Motocross 2001 Featuring Ricky Carmichael

December

Croc
Croc
Moomin's Tale
Moomin's Tale
The Flintstones: BurgerTime in Bedrock
The Flintstones: BurgerTime in Bedrock
Monkey Puncher
Monkey Puncher
San Francisco Rush 2049
San Francisco Rush 2049
NBA Jam 2001
NBA Jam 2001
Inspector Gadget: Operation Madkactus
Inspector Gadget: Operation Madkactus
Dexter's Laboratory: Robot Rampage
Dexter's Laboratory: Robot Rampage
Backgammon
Backgammon
Walt Disney's The Jungle Book: Mowgli's Wild Adventure
Walt Disney's The Jungle Book: Mowgli's Wild Adventure
Thunderbirds
Thunderbirds
Armorines: Project S.W.A.R.M.
Armorines: Project S.W.A.R.M.
Robot Wars: Metal Mayhem
Robot Wars: Metal Mayhem
Pokemon Trading Card Game
Pokemon Trading Card Game
Blade
Blade
Tom and Jerry in House Trap
Tom and Jerry in House Trap
Star Wars Episode I: Obi-Wan's Adventures
Star Wars Episode I: Obi-Wan's Adventures
Puchi Carat
Puchi Carat
Batman of the Future: Return of the Joker
Batman of the Future: Return of the Joker
MTV Sports: T.J. Lavin's Ultimate BMX
MTV Sports: T.J. Lavin's Ultimate BMX
Disney's 102 Dalmatians: Puppies to the Rescue
Disney's 102 Dalmatians: Puppies to the Rescue
Playmobil Interactive: Laura
Playmobil Interactive: Laura
Le Mans 24 Hours
Le Mans 24 Hours
Legend of the River King GB
Legend of the River King GB
Qix Adventure
Qix Adventure
Uno
Uno
Road Rash
Road Rash
Tom and Jerry: Mouse Hunt
Tom and Jerry: Mouse Hunt
Woody Woodpecker Racing
Woody Woodpecker Racing
Walt Disney World Quest: Magical Racing Tour
Walt Disney World Quest: Magical Racing Tour
Animorphs
Animorphs
The Mummy
The Mummy
Jimmy White's Cue Ball
Jimmy White's Cue Ball
LEGO Stunt Rally
LEGO Stunt Rally
LEGO Racers
LEGO Racers
Noddy and the Birthday Party
Noddy and the Birthday Party

2001

January

Kapt'n Blaubar: Die verruckte Schatzsuche
Kapt'n Blaubar: Die verruckte Schatzsuche

February

Croc 2
Croc 2
Merlin
Merlin
Mario Tennis
Mario Tennis
Dinosaur'us
Dinosaur'us
Disney/Pixar Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
Disney/Pixar Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
Painter
Painter
Mega Value Double Pack: Pocket Smashout Race Time
Mega Value Double Pack: Pocket Smashout Race Time
ATV Racing
ATV Racing
Road Champs: BXS Stunt Biking
Road Champs: BXS Stunt Biking
Space Invasion
Space Invasion
Karate Joe
Karate Joe

March

Mary-Kate and Ashley: Pocket Planner
Mary-Kate and Ashley: Pocket Planner
Rox
Rox
Disney's The Lion King: Simba's Mighty Adventure
Disney's The Lion King: Simba's Mighty Adventure
Disney/Pixar Toy Story Racer
Disney/Pixar Toy Story Racer
Action Man: Search for Base X
Action Man: Search for Base X
Disney's The Little Mermaid II: Pinball Frenzy
Disney's The Little Mermaid II: Pinball Frenzy
Disney's The Emperor's New Groove
Disney's The Emperor's New Groove
Flipper & Lopaka
Flipper & Lopaka
Heroes of Might and Magic II
Heroes of Might and Magic II
Pocket Soccer
Pocket Soccer
SWiV
SWiV
Mickey's Speedway USA
Mickey's Speedway USA
Scooby-Doo! Classic Creep Capers
Scooby-Doo! Classic Creep Capers
Hello Kitty's Cube Frenzy
Hello Kitty's Cube Frenzy
Harvest Moon 2 GBC
Harvest Moon 2 GBC
LEGO Island 2: The Brickster's Revenge
LEGO Island 2: The Brickster's Revenge
Antz Racing
Antz Racing
Return of the Ninja
Return of the Ninja
Rugrats in Paris: The Movie
Rugrats in Paris: The Movie
European Super League
European Super League
Legend of the River King 2
Legend of the River King 2
3D Pocket Pool
3D Pocket Pool

April

Pokemon Silver Version
Pokemon Silver Version
Sesame Street: Elmo's 123s
Sesame Street: Elmo's 123s
WDL World Destruction League: Thunder Tanks
WDL World Destruction League: Thunder Tanks
Pokemon Gold Version
Pokemon Gold Version
Tech Deck Skateboarding
Tech Deck Skateboarding
Sesame Street: Elmo's ABCs
Sesame Street: Elmo's ABCs
Moorhuhn 2: Die Jagd Geht Weiter
Moorhuhn 2: Die Jagd Geht Weiter
Warriors of Might and Magic
Warriors of Might and Magic
Disney's Doug: Doug's Big Game
Disney's Doug: Doug's Big Game
Aliens: Thanatos Encounter
Aliens: Thanatos Encounter
Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
The Simpsons: Night of the Living Treehouse of Horror
The Simpsons: Night of the Living Treehouse of Horror

May

Rocket Power: Gettin' Air
Rocket Power: Gettin' Air
SpongeBob Squarepants: Legend of the Lost Spatula
SpongeBob Squarepants: Legend of the Lost Spatula
Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine
Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine
Beach 'n Ball
Beach 'n Ball
Das Geheimnis der Happy Hippo-Insel
Das Geheimnis der Happy Hippo-Insel
Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare
Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare
The Mummy Returns
The Mummy Returns
Mary-Kate and Ashley: Winners Circle
Mary-Kate and Ashley: Winners Circle
Extreme Ghostbusters
Extreme Ghostbusters

June

Pokemon Puzzle Challenge
Pokemon Puzzle Challenge
Commander Keen
Commander Keen
Tootuff
Tootuff
X-Men: Wolverine's Rage
X-Men: Wolverine's Rage
Spider-Man 2: Enter the Sinister Six
Spider-Man 2: Enter the Sinister Six
Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX
Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX
Freestyle Scooter
Freestyle Scooter
Looney Tunes Racing
Looney Tunes Racing
Ultimate Surfing
Ultimate Surfing
The Land Before Time
The Land Before Time
Tiny Toon Adventures: Buster Saves the Day
Tiny Toon Adventures: Buster Saves the Day
Bundesliga Stars 2001
Bundesliga Stars 2001
Hands of Time
Hands of Time
LNF Stars 2001
LNF Stars 2001
The F.A. Premier League Stars 2001
The F.A. Premier League Stars 2001
  • The Game Boy Advance is released in Europe. ※

July

Top Gun: Firestorm
Top Gun: Firestorm
The Powerpuff Girls: Battle Him
The Powerpuff Girls: Battle Him

August

Prince Naseem Boxing
Prince Naseem Boxing
Lara Croft - Tomb Raider: Curse of the Sword
Lara Croft - Tomb Raider: Curse of the Sword
Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair
Ghosts 'n Goblins
Ghosts 'n Goblins
WWF Betrayal
WWF Betrayal
Mega Man Xtreme
Mega Man Xtreme
VIP
VIP
1942
1942
Microsoft: The Best of Entertainment Pack
Microsoft: The Best of Entertainment Pack
Gift
Gift

September

M & M's Mini Madness
M & M's Mini Madness
Stuart Little: The Journey Home
Stuart Little: The Journey Home
Xena: Warrior Princess
Xena: Warrior Princess
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
Player Manager 2001
Player Manager 2001
Gremlins: Unleashed
Gremlins: Unleashed
007: The World is Not Enough
007: The World is Not Enough

October

The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages
Tweenies: Doodles' Bones
Tweenies: Doodles' Bones
Lufia: The Legend Returns
Lufia: The Legend Returns
Snoopy Tennis
Snoopy Tennis

November

No Fear: Downhill Mountain Biking
No Fear: Downhill Mountain Biking
Micro Maniacs
Micro Maniacs
Keep the Balance
Keep the Balance
Tiny Toon Adventures: Dizzy's Candy Quest
Tiny Toon Adventures: Dizzy's Candy Quest
Pokemon Crystal Version (Pokemon Special Edition GBC Bundle)
Pokemon Crystal Version (Pokemon Special Edition GBC Bundle)
Pokemon Crystal Version
Pokemon Crystal Version
Bibi Blocksberg: Im Bann der Hexenkugel
Bibi Blocksberg: Im Bann der Hexenkugel
Benjamin Blumchen: Ein verruckter Tag Im Zoo
Benjamin Blumchen: Ein verruckter Tag Im Zoo
Fort Boyard
Fort Boyard
Disney's Atlantis: The Lost Empire
Disney's Atlantis: The Lost Empire
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
NYR: New York Race
NYR: New York Race
The New Adventures of Mary-Kate & Ashley
The New Adventures of Mary-Kate & Ashley
Kirikou
Kirikou
SnowCross
SnowCross
Walt Disney: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Walt Disney: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Sabrina the Animated Series: Spooked!
Sabrina the Animated Series: Spooked!
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3
Power Rangers: Time Force
Power Rangers: Time Force
Planet of the Apes
Planet of the Apes
Scrabble
Scrabble
The Fish Files
The Fish Files
Santa Claus Junior
Santa Claus Junior
Antz World Sportz
Antz World Sportz

December

Tintin in Tibet
Tintin in Tibet
Hugo
Hugo
Sesame Street Sports
Sesame Street Sports
Resident Evil Gaiden
Resident Evil Gaiden
Barbie: Pet Patrol
Barbie: Pet Patrol
Rayman 2 Forever
Rayman 2 Forever
Shelly Club
Shelly Club
Baby Felix Halloween
Baby Felix Halloween

2002

February

Disney/Pixar Monsters, Inc.
Disney/Pixar Monsters, Inc.
Pooh and Tigger's Hunny Safari
Pooh and Tigger's Hunny Safari
The New Addams Family Series
The New Addams Family Series
David Beckham Soccer
David Beckham Soccer
The Nations: Land of Legends
The Nations: Land of Legends
Mega Man Xtreme 2
Mega Man Xtreme 2
Pocket Music
Pocket Music

March

Toki Tori
Toki Tori
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial: Digital Companion
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial: Digital Companion
  • The Pokémon Mini, the diminutive portable console was released in Europe. ※

June

Zidane: Football Generation
Zidane: Football Generation
Dragon Ball Z: Legendary Super Warriors
Dragon Ball Z: Legendary Super Warriors

July

Moorhuhn 3: ...Es Gibt Huhn!
Moorhuhn 3: ...Es Gibt Huhn!

August

Bibi und Tina: Fohlen Felix in Gefahr
Bibi und Tina: Fohlen Felix in Gefahr

November

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Wendy: Der Traum von Arizona
Wendy: Der Traum von Arizona

2003

January

Hamtaro: Ham-Hams Unite!
Hamtaro: Ham-Hams Unite!

March

Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories
Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories