It helped raise a generation of gamers, and cemented Nintendo’s status as a force to be reckoned with on the world stage – it’s the Game Boy! Join me as I dig out my blocky old white Game Boy (which I’ve had since 1991!) to deliver a bunch of top drawer jammers from some of my favourite games on this iconic handheld system.

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Wizards & Warriors Chapter X: Fortress of Fear (1990, Nintendo Game Boy) ‘BGM #01’ by David Wise

Jurassic Park 2: The Chaos Continues (1994, Nintendo Game Boy) ‘BGM #06’ by Jonathan Dunn

Jurassic Park 2: The Chaos Continues (1994, Nintendo Game Boy) ‘BGM #04’ by Jonathan Dunn

The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening (1993, Nintendo Game Boy) ‘Mysterious Woods’ by Minako Hamano, Kozuo Ishikawa, and Kazumi Totaka

The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening (1993, Nintendo Game Boy) ‘Tal Tal Mountain Range’ by Minako Hamano, Kozuo Ishikawa, and Kazumi Totaka

Motocross Maniacs (1990, Nintendo Game Boy) ‘BGM #03’ by Michiru Yamane and Tsuyoshi Sekito

Motocross Maniacs (1990, Nintendo Game Boy) ‘BGM #05’ by Michiru Yamane and Tsuyoshi Sekito

Kirby’s Dream Land (1992, Nintendo Game Boy) ‘Stage 1 – Green Greens’ by Jun Ishikawa

Kirby’s Dream Land (1992, Nintendo Game Boy) ‘Stage 5 – Mt. Dedede’ by Jun Ishikawa

Tetris Blast (1996, Nintendo Game Boy) ‘BGM #03’ by Niwaka‑Zu, Bunbunmaru, Lah++, and Gocky‑7 Alives

Tetris Blast (1996, Nintendo Game Boy) ‘BGM #05’ by Niwaka‑Zu, Bunbunmaru, Lah++, and Gocky‑7 Alives

Donkey Kong Land (1995, Nintendo Game Boy) ‘Map’ by Graeme Norgate and David Wise

Donkey Kong Land (1995, Nintendo Game Boy) ‘Waterworld’ by Graeme Norgate and David Wise

Super Mario Land (1989, Nintendo Game Boy) ‘Ending & Credits’ by Hirokazu Tanaka

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