The Game Boy Color may be nearly three decades old, but new games continue to give Nintendo's classic handheld a reason to be dusted off, with the latest expected in mid-to-late September 2026. Even beyond this upcoming title, new games for Game Boy Color continued to be announced, such as the recent confirmation that Buddy: The Video Game is coming to the GBC in 2026.
Developers have spent years finding ways to push old hardware beyond what seemed possible during its original lifespan, and the Game Boy Color has become one of the more interesting platforms for this modern retro movement. There is something particularly appealing about getting a brand-new cartridge that can be played on the same hardware that originally hosted games like Pokemon Crystal.
In response to an ongoing class action lawsuit, Sony has claimed that proper ownership of a digital game is not possible.
Now, Kurohi releases on PC (via Steam) and as a legitimate Game Boy Color Cartridge (the more appealing option) in mid-to-late September. After raising more than $45,000 on Kickstarter from 695 backers on Kickstarter, independent developer Sergio Elisondo has not only finished Kurohi but also worked on assembly and shipping...
