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On April 21, 1989, Nintendo launched the Game Boy in Japan. It wasn’t just a toy—it was a revolution. Portable, durable, and packed with Tetris dreams, it redefined gaming and paved the way for every handheld and mobile game we play today.

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Shigeru Miyamoto and the Spirit of the Game Boy This historic photograph captures the joyful essence of Shigeru Miyamoto, one of Nintendo’s most iconic figures, proudly holding the newly released Game Boy close to his face. Taken during the early days of the Game Boy’s launch in 1989, this image symbolizes more than just a marketing moment—it represents a cultural pivot in how humans interact with technology. Miyamoto, already famous for creating Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda, embodies the creative spirit that helped fuel Nintendo’s global success. The Game Boy itself, with its modest gray casing, simple control pad, and monochromatic screen, was a technological marvel of its time. Despite its humble appearance, it packed a revolutionary promise: gaming anywhere, anytime. Released first in Japan on April 21, 1989, the Game Boy defied the odds by favoring battery life and affordability over flashy color screens and high-end graphics. Paired with the irresistible puzzle game Tetris, the Game Boy appealed across generations, cultures, and borders. Miyamoto’s bright expression reflects the optimism and creative freedom that handheld gaming unleashed. This image not only captures a moment in gaming history but also freezes a pivotal shift in global entertainment. It marked the beginning of portable gaming as a serious, lasting industry—one that would grow to influence everything from smartphones to augmented reality. The Game Boy’s launch established Nintendo’s legacy as an innovator willing to bet on fun over flash. Today, when we tap on a mobile game during a commute or sink hours into portable consoles, we trace that lineage back to the very object Miyamoto holds with pride here. It is a visual testament to how creativity, strategic simplicity, and passion can alter the course of technological history forever, proving that sometimes the biggest revolutions fit right in the palm of your hand. Game Boy and the Golden Age of Handheld Gaming This vivid photograph captures the Game Boy standing proudly atop a stack of some of its most legendary game titles, symbolizing an entire generation’s gateway to handheld adventures. Released by Nintendo on April 21, 1989, the Game Boy wasn’t the most technically advanced handheld device at the time, but it became the most beloved. In this image, its sturdy, iconic design with the classic black D-pad and signature red A and B buttons immediately evokes nostalgia. Surrounding it are boxed editions of unforgettable games: The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, Metroid II: Return of Samus, Mega Man: Dr. Wily’s Revenge, and Pokémon, alongside loose cartridges like Donkey Kong and others. This carefully arranged pile isn’t just a celebration of gaming—it represents how the Game Boy transformed storytelling and adventure into something portable. Players could be heroes, explorers, and strategists anywhere—on car rides, during lunch breaks, or under blankets with a flashlight late at night. The games selected in this image reflect the Game Boy’s ability to cross genres, from action and exploration to puzzles and RPGs, laying a foundation for the diversity of mobile gaming today. What made the Game Boy extraordinary wasn’t raw power; it was how it connected with human imagination, offering epic quests in the pocket-sized form. It showed that magic didn’t require cutting-edge graphics—it needed heart, charm, and accessibility. This photograph reminds us that the Game Boy wasn’t just a device; it was a portal into endless worlds, and its legacy lives on in every mobile app store and portable gaming console created since. Standing atop these classic titles, the Game Boy here stands as a monument to the creativity, perseverance, and cultural impact of handheld entertainment—a true revolution sparked by gray plastic and 8-bit dreams. The Launch of a Legend – Game Boy’s Debut Advertisement This vintage advertisement captures a defining moment in entertainment history: the launch of Nintendo’s Game Boy on April 21, 1989. The ad proudly showcases the handheld system at a price of $89.47, positioning it as “the next generation of Nintendo.” The Game Boy itself dominates the center of the page, angled slightly upward as if already reaching for the future. Behind it, a blocky, pixelated screen of Tetris floats, emphasizing the addictive simplicity that would define the Game Boy’s earliest success. Every word of this ad taps into a spirit of innovation and accessibility—terms like “Wow! Nintendo action in a hand-held system!” shout not just features but the emotional promise of adventure. At a time when home consoles were seen as stationary living room fixtures, the Game Boy invited players to take their worlds anywhere—whether to schoolyards, subway stations, or long road trips. Below the main image, a breakdown highlights the Game Boy’s strengths: a dot-matrix screen, recognizable control layouts, and the ability to swap interchangeable cartridges, ensuring variety without complexity. Accessories like an AC adaptor, rechargeable battery pack, and carrying case are listed like essential travel gear for a portable revolution. Most striking is how the ad doesn’t rely on flashy gimmicks—it bets everything on simple playability and the universality of fun. In an era where technology was often bulky or inaccessible, the Game Boy whispered a bold idea: anyone, anywhere could be a gamer. This piece of marketing helped catapult the Game Boy into global fame, making handheld gaming a mainstream phenomenon. It’s more than just a relic of 1989—it’s a glimpse into the moment when video gaming left the living room forever, carried instead in backpacks, purses, and pockets around the world. A Universe in Your Pocket – Early Game Boy Game Catalog This vivid catalog page bursts with the excitement of early handheld gaming, offering a snapshot of the Game Boy’s explosive library just months after its release. Spread across the page are colorful cover artworks for games like Super Mario Land, Metroid II: Return of Samus, The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Fall of the Foot Clan, Bo Jackson Baseball, and NBA All-Star Challenge. Each cartridge promised a new world tucked inside a tiny plastic shell, ready to be carried and played anywhere. At a time when video games were largely confined to the living room, this page announced that epic adventures, fierce competitions, and daring rescues could now fit in your pocket. Prices ranged from $19.99 to $34.99—a small investment for a universe of possibilities. In the lower corners, product shots of the Game Boy itself reinforce the revolutionary portability of the device, pairing the console with a sleek black carrying case, hinting at gaming on-the-go sophistication. This catalog wasn’t just about selling games; it was about selling a new lifestyle: gaming that traveled with you, whether you were waiting for a bus, flying across the country, or hiding under the covers past bedtime. Every cover illustration tells a story before a player even powers on the device—whether it’s Mario’s bright optimism, the haunting alien worlds of Metroid, or the arena battles of NBA All-Star Challenge. It’s a reminder that Game Boy’s success was never just about hardware specs—it was about imagination, freedom, and connection. This catalog captures a powerful truth: by the early 1990s, gaming was no longer a static hobby—it was an active, personal, mobile part of life. These games helped redefine an entire generation’s relationship to technology, creativity, and even storytelling itself, one tiny cartridge at a time.
April 21, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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berria.eus
Bilbo Basket FIBAren Eurokopako finalerako sailkatu da. Bilbotarrek 28-2ko partzial bat lortu dute partidako azken bost minutuetan, eta hala joaneko partidako 19 puntuko desanbantaila irauli dute.
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Bilbo Basket FIBA Eurokopako finalerako sailkatu da
Bilbotarrek 20-2ko partzial bat lortu dute partidako azken bost minutuetan, eta hala joaneko partidako 19 puntuko desanbantaila irauli dute.
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April 3, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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elpais.com
El puente viejo de Talavera de la Reina, antes y después de su derrumbe por la crecida del río Tajo. Así se ha producido la caída de parte de la infraestructura histórica del municipio toledano de 84.000 habitantes
El puente viejo de Talavera de la Reina, antes y después de su derrumbe por la crecida del río Tajo | Vídeo
Así se ha producido la caída de parte de la infraestructura histórica del municipio toledano de 84.000 habitantes
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March 23, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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normaedmanga.bsky.social
¡Hoy es el Día del Cómic y del Tebeo! 📚

Si te encanta devorar viñetas… ¡no te cortes y a celebrarlo! 🥳
March 17, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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Grandísimo. El actor Michael Sheen consigue salvar a 900 personas de sus deudas con los bancos.
El actor Michael Sheen consigue salvar a 900 personas de sus deudas con los bancos
El intérprete ha contado su experiencia en un documental que señala el beneficio que sacan las entidades financieras de los más desfavorecidos.
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March 9, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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coffinsneeze.bsky.social
our Mother she hungers
Graffiti reading“may the rotting flesh of kings feed the earth”
March 2, 2025 at 3:33 AM
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argiaeus.bsky.social
“Erdalduntzeko makina” salatzeko kanpaina abian jarri du Bilboko Guka mugimenduak

https://www.argia.eus/albistea/bilboko-guka-mugimenduak-hirian-euskaraz-bizitzea-galarazten-duen-erdalduntzeko-makinaren-aurkako-kanpaina-abian-jarri-du?mtm_campaign=HariaRSS
February 28, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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retrocomps.bsky.social
Windjammers (Neo-Geo MVS, 1994)
Windjammers / arcade attract mode / Neo Geo MVS 1994
narox (YouTube)
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February 27, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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argiaeus.bsky.social
TikTok, X eta Instagrameko algoritmoek eskuin muturreko edukiak nabarmen hedatzen dituztela frogatu dute

https://www.argia.eus/albistea/tiktok-x-eta-instagrameko-algoritmoek-eskuin-muturreko-edukiak-nabarmen-hedatzen-dituztela-frogatu-dute?mtm_campaign=HariaRSS
February 25, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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elsaltodiario.com
🗣Unidades Femeninas de Protección (YPJ): 
“Las mujeres en el norte de Siria pueden protegerse a sí mismas”.
Por Samuel Gómez. 
https://www.elsaltodiario.com/kurdistan/entrevista-unidades-proteccion-femeninas-ypj
Roksanne Muhammad, portavoz de las Unidades de Protección Femeninas (YPG)
February 25, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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enjutomojamuto.bsky.social
Señoras y señores, niños y niñas... muchachada en general.
Ha llegado el momento de buscar prados más verdes y abandonar, indefinidamente, esa c̵o̵m̵u̵n̵i̵d̵a̵d̵ r̵e̵d̵ ̵s̵o̵c̵i̵a̵l̵ p̵l̵a̵t̵a̵f̵o̵r̵m̵a̵ cosa llamada X.
Seguiré teniendo presencia en otros espacios.
No os digo na y os lo digo to ¡DENTRO VÍDEO!
February 8, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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eldiario.es
La Fiscalía portuguesa investiga a un diputado municipal de la ultraderecha por prostitución de menores
La Fiscalía portuguesa investiga a un diputado municipal de la ultraderecha por prostitución de menores
Nuno Pardal Ribeiro, diputado municipal de la Asamblea de Lisboa de Chega, es investigado por supuestamente haber mantenido relaciones sexuales con un menor de edad a cambio de dinero en 2023
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February 7, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Baina MACCABIk Europako Kopari eman zion hordagorik handiena nazioarteko egoera politikoarekin, gerra hotzarekin eta arabiar-israeldar gerrekin lotuta egon zen. Maccabi-CSKA partiduez ari naiz. 17 urte iraun zuen eta CSKAk lehiaketa hau 7 ediziotan ez jokatzea eragin zuen
February 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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koldotellitu.bsky.social
Pentsatzekoa zen Espainiako pilota federazioak demanda bat aurkeztuko ziola TASi Euskal Federazioa FIPVen eskubide osoko kide gisa sartzeagatik... baino KUBAren babesa!!! zeren truke? pena da kirol mundua PREBENDAZ mugitzen dela ikustea, nazka!

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La Federación de España de pelota vasca declara la guerra a Euskadi y la Internacional con una demanda al TAS
La entidad estatal, apoyada por Cuba, cursa una demanda al TAS por la incorporación de la Vasca a la FIPV como miembro de pleno derecho, cuestión que acerca la oficialidad de Euskal Selekzioa
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February 2, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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Ireland clear first hurdle in Six Nations title defence as second-half blitz sees off England

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Ireland clear first hurdle in Six Nations title defence as second-half blitz sees off England
Ireland’s Six Nations title defence is up and running and with it, their shot at history has been significantly enhanced.
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February 1, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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elsaltodiario.com
👂PODCAST | Kanikosen, la historia del pesquero maldito que acabó con la vida de Takiji Kobayashi.

https://www.elsaltodiario.com/el-salto-radio/kanikosen-historia-del-pesquero-maldito-acabo-vida-takiji-kobayashi
February 1, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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retrocomps.bsky.social
"Microsoft Encarta: Where do YOU want to go today?"
Microsoft Encarta 95 commercial 1995
90s Commercials (YouTube)
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February 1, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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goshcomics.bsky.social
We have some exciting news to fuel your comics needs... our February Sale starts tomorrow (1st-16th)! There's tons of discounted graphic novels going for ludicrous prices. You'll be sure to find a bargain! As always, no reserves in our sale. Items will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
January 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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kneecapceol.bsky.social
Fuck the Oscars

Free Palestine 🇵🇸
January 23, 2025 at 2:39 PM