Randomness in computing is a LIE! There are a handful of things that computers simply can not do, lying is one example and making random numbers is another. When a computer makes a “random” number, it just appears to be random, or at least random enough that you can’t tell. On the Game Boy this…
One of the most exciting features of GB Studio’s 2.0 release (still in beta as of the time of writing this article) is the new “Game Types”. While GB Studio was originally developed to create Top Down style gameplay experiences akin to many JRPG games, the fact that there was a “Style” dropdown within the…
Creating music for GB Studio can be difficult. For musicians coming from modern Digital Audio Workstations, using trackers can be a difficult switch of mindset. Even for musicians familiar with trackers, there are a lot of restrictions in using GBT Player that don’t mesh well with the traditional .mod composition process. This FAQ covers 7…
If you’ve bought a Homebrew game in the last six years, there’s a high likelihood that Frank has had a part in the packaging and production. The independent retro game publisher’s (not so) secret weapon, his high quality materials have elevated many projects to a more professional presentation and helped sell games. It’s one of…
We’re very excited to see -IZMA-‘s Deadeus now get a physical release. For many GB Studio developers, seeing their game released in physical form is the ultimate goal as one of the most attractive features of GB Studio is the ability to have their game run on actual hardware. We wrote about the options one…
In the “Basics” series, we’ll be going over all the technical foundations needed to start building a GB Studio game. If you’re a GB Studio Beginner, then these articles are for you. Seasoned GB Studio devs may still find different ways to tackle challenges with these articles, so it should be worth the read. Variables…
Narrative cooking games have had some gems released recently. VA-11 Hall-A, Coffee Talk and the upcoming Venba all provide a more relaxed approach to the often high stress world of food and beverage production. Instead of racing against timers to get your order out, the goal of these games is to figure out what combination…
Christ Totten is a game developer and professor trained in architecture who released An Architectural Approach to Level Design in 2019. His latest work, Kudzu, is a top down adventure game built in GB Studio that blends adventure and exploration elements from Zelda with non-linear progression like that found in Metroidvania style games. He wrote…
Lumpy is a game developer and animator who surprised the world in 2018 with the release of his Garfield Gameboy’d series of animations. These freakishly shocking videos present what could be described as a nightmarish portrayal of the lasagna loving feline in a “hi-res” Game Boy game (seriously, don’t complain to me if you lose…
Some bootleg games can be reprogrammed with your own ROMs. But how can you tell if you have one of these hidden gems, and is it worth your time and effort? Do note this method will require a screwdriver, but what type may vary from bootleg to bootleg. It should be one of 3 types:…
