GameRant - Game Boy Advance

22 Years Ago, One of the Most Unexpected Gaming Crossovers Hit the GBA

Marc Deschamps — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:01:18 GMT

In June 2004, the first crossover took place between Spyro the Dragon and Crash Bandicoot, who appeared together in a pair of titles released on the Game Boy Advance. While its time on the market was relatively short compared to many other Nintendo systems, the Game Boy Advance made a big impact during that span. The system played host to a lot of beloved games, featuring some of the biggest icons in gaming. In addition to Nintendo's key franchises, series like Castlevania, Mega Man, and Sonic the Hedgehog were well-represented on the system.

Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen Player Gets Incredibly Lucky When Shiny Hunting

James Ratcliff — Fri, 01 May 2026 20:00:16 GMT

A Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen found a shiny Mewtwo far faster than most others, despite the astronomically-low odds of finding a Shiny Pokemon within the third generation. Considering that Shiny Pokemon encounters in Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen cannot be increased easily, encountering a Shiny variant of specific monsters can usually be a test of patience.

Forgotten Game Boy Advance RPGs That Aged Best

Tristan Jurkovich — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:25:14 GMT

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, Golden Sun, and Fire Emblem are three great examples of GBA RPGs that fans of the genre still think fondly of. Also, Nintendo certainly hasn’t forgotten about them since they can be played on the Nintendo Switch Online service. Not every RPG on the portable got to high levels of prestige that everyone remembers today.

Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen Poke Flute Can Wake Up Every Sleeping Pokemon - Except These Six

Kendall Cunningham — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:50:31 GMT

This article was updated by Andrea Trama on April 15, 2026, to include a step-by-step guide to obtaining the Poke Flute. It was first published on April 7.

Thousands of Pokemon Fans Are Missing the Franchise's "Definitive Editions"

Marc Deschamps — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:01:15 GMT

Some Pokemon fans are missing the days of "definitive edition" games like Pokemon Yellow and Pokemon Crystal. Pokemon Red and Green were the first games in the franchise, and were released on the original Game Boy. The popularity of the initial games quickly led to Game Freak and Nintendo releasing additional versions with smaller changes, but the core gameplay was left intact.

Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen Player Beat the Game Without Ever Throwing a Poke Ball

Leon Armstrong — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:30:15 GMT

Following Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen's recent re-release, a player has beaten the Elite Four without ever throwing a Poke Ball. Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen have gone through a resurgence over the last few weeks, thanks to the Nintendo Switch port for the franchise's 30th anniversary. This re-release was met with positive reception from fans, who were excited to once again experience the Kanto region.

Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen Player Finds One of the Better Uses for a Master Ball in the Game

Leon Armstrong — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:31:15 GMT

Following Nintendo's recent re-release of Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen, a fan has discovered a great alternative use for the Master Ball. Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen made their way to the Nintendo Switch 2 earlier this year, porting the beloved classics with various minor improvements. Despite the price tag causing some discussion, the reception was largely positive. Now that these ports have put the titles back into public consciousness, the age-old debate on what to use the Master Ball on has also resurfaced.

The Best Pokemon Emerald Team is Not The Same As Ruby and Sapphire

Andrea Trama — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:33:30 GMT

Whether it's this year to offer even more variety with the 30th anniversary of Pokemon and the series' games or next year to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire, Gen 3 titles seem to be bound to come to Nintendo Switch. Pokemon Emerald may be included if the recently datamined information is accurate, and it would make sense to complete the third generation with Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald all in one place. While Pokemon Emerald is not on the same level as Pokemon Platinum in terms of how many changes it makes to the base games of its generation, it does bring a few, which means that the best Pokemon you can use differ.

This is The Ultimate Team For Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire, From Badges to Endgame

Andrea Trama — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 22:35:39 GMT

It has been almost 25 years since the release of Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire, and after all this time, Gen 3 remains one of the most beloved and iconic for millions of fans. Whether you grew up with the difficult choice of picking Treecko, Torchic, or Mudkip as a starter, or maybe you spent weeks looking for Mirage Island hoping it would show up for you, Gen 3 games had a lot to offer and were very unique when they came out. Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire on Switch and Switch 2 may be more than a pipe dream now that Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen received ports, so there's a very good chance these games will return.

This is Officially The Best Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire Starter on Switch

Andrea Trama — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:00:15 GMT

Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen's debut on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 was a pleasant surprise for fans of the series on Pokemon Day, and they may have opened Pandora's box for more ports and classic games like Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire. In fact, datamining allegedly confirmed that Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire are coming to Switch and Switch 2 in the near future, and while no date is in place and nothing is officially confirmed, it would make perfect sense for several reasons. These are: