Caracal GB Archive Interview
In February, the independent Italian game studio Caracal Games launched the GB Archive — an initiative to bring more homebrew Game Boy games to other consoles. I have partnered with them to help spread the word. After a few weeks helping to prepare for the first official release, I interviewed Tommaso Bonanni, the head of…
Let’s Build an RPG: Quest 3 – Quest Tracking
We wrap up Quest 3 in our RPG Tutorial Series with a lesson on building a quest journal.
Calling all GB Camera Lovers!
Get your cameras ready, because our next jam is focused on the Game Boy Camera! Building on the format and success of our GB Pixel Art Jam, this is an un-ranked and non-adjudicated Jam, running from May 1st 7:00 PM EST to May 10th 7:00 PM EST. All submissions must be captured from a Game…
Sailing The High Seas: An Interview with Chantey Dev K.C. Gortyn Code
Expertly melding RPG elements with rhythm battle mechanics, Chantey puts you in the boots of a novice pirate and ships you off on an adventure to find lost treasure. The premise (metal pirate rhythm-game RPG just rolls off the tongue, doesn’t it?) is wild, and the execution feels like a master class in bending genre…
GB Studio Magazine – Volume 9
GB Studio Magazine Volume 9 Goes to Print on April 1st, 2026.
How to Use 8×8 Sprite Tile Mode in GB Studio
A practical breakdown with examples of how the two sprite modes actually work at the hardware level, and why 8×8 tiles can be so powerful.
Style and Substance: An Interview with Wicked Plague’s Creator
We chat with Wicked Plague’s creator to discuss its influences, mechanics and game design.
Roguecraft GB
The dungeons of Moredecoom await… a deep dive with EGVroom on how he ported a modern classic to the Game Boy Color.
Let’s Build an RPG: Quest 3-2: Creating a Shop
The RPG Series RPGs are one of gaming’s most popular and longest-lived genres, and some of the most popular series in the world have had entries (or even got their start) on the Game Boy. And now, thanks to GB Studio, it’s your turn to create an RPG of your own! In this series, we…
