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1990
September
Game Boy Hardware
Developed by
Nintendo
Published by
Nintendo
Baseball
Developed by
Intelligent Systems
Published by
Nintendo
Alleyway
Developed by
Nintendo
Published by
Nintendo
Super Mario Land
Developed by
Nintendo
Published by
Nintendo
Tetris
Developed by
Nintendo
Published by
Nintendo
1991
January
Balloon Kid
Developed by
Pax Softonica
Published by
Nintendo
April
Dr. Mario
Developed by
Nintendo
Published by
Nintendo
August
Castlevania: The Adventure
Developed by
Konami
Published by
Konami
October
F-1 Race
Developed by
Nintendo
Published by
Nintendo
1992
April
Adventure Island
Developed by
Hudson
Published by
Hudson
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
Developed by
SunSoft
Published by
SunSoft
Super R.C. Pro-Am
Developed by
Rare Ltd.
Published by
Nintendo
May
Marble Madness
Developed by
Tengen
Published by
Mindscape
Probotector
Developed by
Konami
Published by
Palcom
Metroid II: Return of Samus
Developed by
Nintendo
Published by
Nintendo
Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters
Developed by
TOSE
Published by
Nintendo
Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles II: Back From the Sewers
Developed by
Konami
Published by
Konami
June
The Hunt for Red October
Developed by
Beam Software
Published by
Hi-Tech
September
4-in-1 Fun Pak
Developed by
Beam Software
Published by
Interplay
November
Castlevania II: Belmont’s Revenge
Developed by
Konami
Published by
Konami
1993
January
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins
Developed by
Nintendo
Published by
Nintendo
Prince Of Persia
Developed by
Broderbund
Published by
Mindscape
February
Battletoads
Developed by
Rare Ltd.
Published by
Tradewest
April
The Jetsons: Robot Panic
Developed by
Act Japan
Published by
Taito Corporation
May
The Blues Brothers
Developed by
Titus Software
Published by
Titus Software
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Developed by
Bits Studios
Published by
Virgin Interactive
June
StarHawk
Developed by
NMS Software
Published by
Accolade
Star Wars
Developed by
NMS Software
Published by
Nintendo
September
Garfield Labyrinth
Developed by
Kemco
Published by
Kemco
October
Prophecy: The Viking Child
Developed by
Imagitec Design, Inc.
Published by
GameTek
November
Dr. Franken II
Developed by
MotiveTime, Ltd.
Published by
Elite Systems Ltd.
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening
Developed by
Nintendo
Published by
Nintendo
1994
February
Total Carnage
Developed by
Malibu
Published by
Malibu
May
Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3
Developed by
Nintendo
Published by
Nintendo
September
Alien Olympics
Developed by
Dark Technologies
Published by
Ocean
Donkey Kong
Developed by
Pax Softonica
Published by
Nintendo
October
Mortal Kombat II
Developed by
Probe Entertainment Limited
Published by
Acclaim
Tetris 2
Developed by
TOSE
Published by
Nintendo
Krusty’s Fun House
Developed by
Audiogenic Ltd.
Published by
Acclaim
November
NBA Jam
Developed by
Beam Software
Published by
Acclaim
Yogi Bear in Yogi Bear’s Goldrush
Developed by
Entertainment Int
Published by
Empire Interactive
December
Monster Max
Developed by
Rare Ltd.
Published by
Titus Software
Disney’s The Lion King
Developed by
Dark Technologies
Published by
Virgin Interactive
Disney’s Aladdin
Developed by
NMS Software
Published by
Virgin Interactive
1995
April
Game Boy Gallery
Developed by
TOSE
Published by
Nintendo
July
Mario’s Picross
Developed by
Jupiter Corporation
Published by
Nintendo
August
Arcade Classic No. 2: Centipede / Millipede
Developed by
The Code Monkeys
Published by
Nintendo
Donkey Kong Land
Developed by
Rare Ltd.
Published by
Nintendo
September
Hugo
Developed by
Kemco
Published by
Laguna
November
Killer Instinct
Developed by
Rare Ltd.
Published by
Nintendo
1996
January
NBA Live 96
Developed by
Tiertex Design Studios
Published by
THQ
June
Tetris Blast
Developed by
TOSE
Published by
Nintendo
October
DragonHeart
Developed by
Torus Games
Published by
Acclaim
November
Donkey Kong Land 2
Developed by
Rare Ltd.
Published by
Nintendo
1997
June
Wave Race
Developed by
Pax Softonica
Published by
Nintendo
August
Kirby’s Star Stacker
Developed by
HAL Labs
Published by
Nintendo
Game & Watch Gallery
Developed by
Nintendo
Published by
Nintendo
October
Donkey Kong Land III
Developed by
Rare Ltd.
Published by
Nintendo
1998
January
James Bond 007
Developed by
Saffire
Published by
Nintendo
June
World Cup 98
Developed by
Tiertex Design Studios
Published by
THQ
October
Turok 2: Seeds of Evil
Developed by
Bit Managers
Published by
Acclaim
November
Game Boy Color Hardware
Developed by
Nintendo
Published by
Nintendo
Centipede
Developed by
Accolade
Published by
Majesco
1999
January
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX
Developed by
Nintendo
Published by
Nintendo
April
Mortal Kombat 4
Developed by
Digital Eclipse
Published by
Midway
Midway Presents Arcade Hits: Joust / Defender
Developed by
Digital Eclipse
Published by
Midway
May
Lucky Luke
Developed by
Infogrames
Published by
Infogrames
Bomberman Quest
Developed by
Eleven (Japan)
Published by
Virgin Interactive
Tabaluga
Developed by
NEON Software GmbH
Published by
Infogrames
Pumuckls Abenteuer bei den Piraten
Developed by
NEON Software GmbH
Published by
Acclaim
International Superstar Soccer 99
Developed by
Konami Computer Entertainment Nagoya
Published by
Konami
June
NBA Pro ’99
Developed by
KCEK
Published by
Konami
All Star Tennis 2000
Developed by
Smart Dog
Published by
Ubisoft
July
Super Mario Bros. Deluxe
Developed by
Nintendo
Published by
Nintendo
Space Station Silicon Valley
Developed by
Tarantula Studios
Published by
Take-Two Interactive
Prince of Persia
Developed by
Ed Magnin and Associates
Published by
Red Orb Entertainment
Tetris DX
Developed by
Nintendo
Published by
Nintendo
Power Quest
Developed by
Japan System Supply
Published by
SunSoft
R-Type DX
Developed by
Bits Studios
Published by
Nintendo
August
Madden NFL 2000
Developed by
Tiertex Design Studios
Published by
Electronic Arts
Chase H.Q.: Secret Police
Developed by
Taito Corporation
Published by
Gaga
NHL 2000
Developed by
Tiertex Design Studios
Published by
Electronic Arts
September
Black Bass: Lure Fishing
Developed by
Hot-B
Published by
Majesco
Antz
Developed by
CLCE & Planet
Published by
Infogrames
Crazy Bikers
Developed by
KCEO
Published by
Konami
October
Evel Knievel
Developed by
Tarantula Studios
Published by
Take-Two Interactive
Classic Bubble Bobble
Developed by
Dreams
Published by
Taito Corporation
Grand Theft Auto
Developed by
Tarantula Studios
Published by
Rockstar Games
Pokémon Blue Version
Developed by
Game Freak
Published by
Nintendo
Pokémon Red Version
Developed by
Game Freak
Published by
Nintendo
Mario Golf
Developed by
Camelot Software Planning
Published by
Nintendo
November
WWF WrestleMania 2000
Developed by
Natsume
Published by
THQ
FIFA 2000
Developed by
Tiertex Design Studios
Published by
Electronic Arts
Earthworm Jim: Menace 2 the Galaxy
Developed by
David A. Palmer Productions
Published by
Crave
International Track & Field
Developed by
Konami Computer Entertainment Nagoya
Published by
Konami
Billy Bob’s Huntin’ n Fishin’
Developed by
Saffire
Published by
Midway
Mickey’s Racing Adventure
Developed by
Rare Ltd.
Published by
Nintendo
Les Visiteurs
Developed by
Gaumont Multimedia
Published by
Ubisoft
December
Cool Bricks
Developed by
Freestylez
Published by
SCi
Ready 2 Rumble Boxing
Developed by
Crawfish Interactive
Published by
Midway
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast: A Board Game Adventure
Developed by
Left Field Productions
Published by
Nintendo
Stranded Kids
Developed by
KCE Sapporo
Published by
Konami
2000
January
David O’Leary’s Total Soccer 2000
Developed by
Exient Entertainment
Published by
Ubisoft
Catwoman
Developed by
Kemco
Published by
Kemco
February
Speedy Gonzales: Aztec Adventure
Developed by
SunSoft
Published by
SunSoft
Game & Watch Gallery 3
Developed by
TOSE
Published by
Nintendo
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2000
Developed by
Xantera
Published by
Electronic Arts
March
Godzilla the Series
Developed by
Crawfish Interactive
Published by
Crave
Jim Henson’s The Muppets
Developed by
Tarantula Studios
Published by
Take-Two Interactive
Telefoot Soccer 2000
Developed by
Aqua Pacific
Published by
Ubisoft
Disney⋅Pixar Toy Story 2
Developed by
Tiertex Design Studios
Published by
Activision
Marble Madness
Developed by
Digital Eclipse
Published by
Midway
Magical Tetris Challenge
Developed by
Capcom
Published by
Activision
April
Rugrats: Time Travellers
Developed by
Software Creations
Published by
THQ
Wario Land 3
Developed by
Nintendo
Published by
Nintendo
4x4 World Trophy
Developed by
Xantera
Published by
Infogrames
May
Gute Zeiten Schlechte Zeiten Quiz
Developed by
Software 2000
Published by
Software 2000
Konami GB Collection Vol. 3
Developed by
TOSE
Published by
Konami
Metal Gear Solid
Developed by
TOSE
Published by
Konami
Asterix sur la Trace D’Idefix
Developed by
Rebellion
Published by
Infogrames
Asterix: Auf Der Suche Nach Idefix
Developed by
Rebellion
Published by
Infogrames
June
Oddworld Adventures 2
Developed by
Saffire
Published by
Infogrames
Hot Wheels: Stunt Track Driver
Developed by
Lucky Chicken
Published by
Mattel
Taxi 2
Developed by
Visual Impact
Published by
Ubisoft
Roland Garros French Open
Developed by
Visual Impact
Published by
Cryo Interactive
Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition
Developed by
Game Freak
Published by
Nintendo
KRTL: Jay und die Spielzeugdiebe
Developed by
Eclipse Entertainment
Published by
THQ
Wacky Races
Developed by
Velez & Dubail
Published by
Infogrames
July
Rip-Tide Racer
Developed by
Cryo Interactive
Published by
Cryo Interactive
Test Drive 6
Developed by
Xantera
Published by
Cryo Interactive
Bugs Bunny in Crazy Castle 4
Developed by
Kemco
Published by
Kemco
Tomb Raider
Developed by
Core Design Ltd.
Published by
Eidos Interactive
Tom and Jerry
Developed by
Morning Star Multimedia
Published by
Majesco
Soccer Manager
Developed by
Broadsword Interactive
Published by
Acclaim
Rayman
Developed by
Ubisoft
Published by
Ubisoft
August
Asterix & Obelix Contre Cesar
Developed by
Cryo Interactive
Published by
Cryo Interactive
Mission: Impossible
Developed by
Rebellion
Published by
Infogrames
Perfect Dark
Developed by
Rare Ltd.
Published by
Rare Ltd.
Disney’s Aladdin
Developed by
NMS Software
Published by
Virgin Interactive
WCW Mayhem
Developed by
2n Productions
Published by
Electronic Arts
Gold and Glory: The Road to El Dorado
Developed by
Planet Interactive
Published by
Ubisoft
September
Alfred’s Adventure
Developed by
Mobius Entertainment
Published by
SCi
Fix & Foxi: Episode 1: Lupo
Developed by
Similis
Published by
Ravensburger Interactive Media GmbH
International Track & Field: Summer Games
Developed by
KCEO
Published by
Konami
Tintin: Le Temple Du Soleil
Developed by
Bit Managers
Published by
Infogrames
Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion
Developed by
Bit Managers
Published by
Acclaim
Rugrats: Totally Angelica
Developed by
Tiertex Design Studios
Published by
THQ
Tony Hawk’s Skateboarding
Developed by
Natsume
Published by
Activision
Guy Roux Manager 2000
Developed by
Live Media
Published by
Ubisoft
DSF Carl Lewis Athletics
Developed by
Planet Interactive
Published by
Ubisoft
International Superstar Soccer 2000
Developed by
KCEO
Published by
Konami
Spider-Man
Developed by
Vicarious Visions
Published by
Activision
Carl Lewis Athletics 2000
Developed by
Planet Interactive
Published by
Ubisoft
O’Leary Manager 2000
Developed by
Live Media
Published by
Ubisoft
Hype: The Time Quest
Developed by
Planet Interactive
Published by
Ubisoft
Titus the Fox
Developed by
Aqua Pacific
Published by
Virgin Interactive
Wetrix GB
Developed by
Zed Two Limited
Published by
Infogrames
John Romero’s Daikatana
Developed by
Will
Published by
Kemco
NBA In the Zone 2000
Developed by
KCEO
Published by
Konami
Dragon Dance
Developed by
Natsume
Published by
Crave
October
Shamus
Developed by
Junglevision Software
Published by
Telegames
Disney’s Dinosaur
Developed by
Digital Eclipse
Published by
Ubisoft
Pokémon Pinball
Developed by
Jupiter Corporation
Published by
Nintendo
Zebco Fishing
Developed by
Vicarious Visions
Published by
Vatical Entertainment
Disney’s Donald Duck: Quack Attack
Developed by
Ubisoft
Published by
Ubisoft
Pro Darts
Developed by
Vicarious Visions
Published by
Vatical Entertainment
Swing
Developed by
Software 2000
Published by
Software 2000
Heroes of Might & Magic
Developed by
KnowWonder
Published by
3DO
Anpfiff: Der RTL Fussball-Manager
Developed by
G3 Interactive
Published by
THQ
Blaster Master: Enemy Below
Developed by
SunSoft
Published by
SunSoft
November
Sesame Street: Elmo in Grouchland
Developed by
Bonsai Entertainment Corp.
Published by
Ubisoft
LEGO Alpha Team
Developed by
Climax Studios
Published by
Lego Media
Austin Powers: Welcome to my Underground Lair!
Developed by
Tarantula Studios
Published by
Take-Two Interactive
Casper
Developed by
G3 Interactive
Published by
Interplay
Austin Powers: Oh, Behave!
Developed by
Tarantula Studios
Published by
Take-Two Interactive
CyberTiger
Developed by
Xantera
Published by
Electronic Arts
F1 Racing Championship
Developed by
Ubisoft Milan
Published by
Video System
Grand Theft Auto 2
Developed by
Tarantula Studios
Published by
Rockstar Games
Bob the Builder: Fix it Fun!
Developed by
Tiertex Design Studios
Published by
BBC Multimedia
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Developed by
Game Brains
Published by
THQ
The Powerpuff Girls: Bad Mojo Jojo
Developed by
Sennari Interactive
Published by
Bam Entertainment
Pumuckls Abenteuer im Geisterschloss
Developed by
Neon Studios
Published by
Acclaim
MTV Sports: Skateboarding Featuring Andy Macdonald
The Pokémon Mini, the diminutive portable console was released in Europe.
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June
Zidane: Football Generation
Developed by
Aqua Pacific
Published by
Cryo Interactive
Dragon Ball Z: Legendary Super Warriors
Developed by
Flight-Plan
Published by
Infogrames
July
Moorhuhn 3: ...Es Gibt Huhn!
Developed by
Sproing
Published by
Ubisoft
August
Bibi und Tina: Fohlen Felix in Gefahr
Developed by
Kiddinx
Published by
Kiddinx
November
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Developed by
Griptonite Games
Published by
Electronic Arts
Wendy: Der Traum von Arizona
Developed by
Kiddinx
Published by
Kiddinx
2003
January
Hamtaro: Ham-Hams Unite!
Developed by
Pax Softonica
Published by
Nintendo
March
Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories
Developed by
KCEJ
Published by
Konami
2007
April
In its financial statements, Nintendo forecasts no sales of Game Boy Advance hardware going forward, and forecasts eight million software sales for the next financial year. This means no new Game Boy Advance hardware is produced, and only stock already on shelves is still sold. Nintendo has closed the books on the Game Boy name.
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