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Posted on Nov 5th 2010 at 05:40:36 AM by (noiseredux)
Posted under Game Boy Color, Homebrew

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September 2010 saw the release of the first mass-produced Game Boy Color homebrew cartridge that I know of, a Puzzler called Chunkout. This is really a pretty big deal. Slowly Game Boy Advance homebrew carts are becoming more and more common, but a Game Boy Color release seems almost unheard of. The truth is that just the historical aspect of this release would have made it a must-have for me anyway, but it so happens I love GBC Puzzlers. So bonus! When it arrived in my mailbox last month I have to say that it was one of the most impressive unboxings for a homebrew release that I've ever experienced.

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The work that went into producing these games is amazing. It's almost hard to believe that these were assembled by hand. Opening up that box -- which was incredible to see a new boxed GBC in 2010 -- it was great to see the colorful manual, and pristine little "Game" cartridge. There's no doubt that Chunkout is an immense labor of love. This is a release for GG-freaks, by GB-freaks.

[img width=200 height=200]http://chunkout.com/images/gameboy/chunkouttitle.png[/img] [img width=200 height=200]http://chunkout.com/images/gameboy/chunkout.png[/img]

Chunkout is a classic block-Puzzler that involves dissolving clusters of like-colored blocks in the hopes that you won't be left with a single block. The game is far more difficult than it sounds, and will really work out your brain. Its gameplay offers up a rather quick thrust of complete addiction. It's a fantastic release that all Game Boy Color puzzle fans should seek out fast, as the initial (and possibly only) run is limited to 100 copies.

http://chunkout.com/


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Comments
 
That is pretty cool.

I have played games like that before... i want to say something Popcap made. Popit i think was more or less the same kind of idea... And there was some other game with coins and an angry CEO....


55$s is a bit rich for my blood though :-/
Wish i could grab a copy.
 
Also here is a link to the sale thread.
http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?StartRow=1&catid=6&threadid=39178
 
ah, yes thanks for dropping the NA link Izret. That's where I bought it of course.
 
Don't forget to rate your game! Besides that this was an interesting read, it's always good to see the homebrew business alive and well.
 
Looks neat, I love the look of the manual & box.

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